Guest Graham Smyth
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Me too! I love the sentiment and how they pass around the lead vocal. Also, This whole World and Forever are excellent also.
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Right! see what you mean
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I have to agree with you Jung! Most people will admit to liking at least one Beatles song, the same can’t be said for other artists. What I find really interesting is how their music divides opinions regarding the main eras of their careers. For instance I prefer the first few albums up to Help, whereas there are those who opt for Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt Pepper. Then there are lots who prefer the White Album, Let it Be and Abbey Rd. Fascinating I think!
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I simply had to see Brian perform when he came over here back then, he is an idol in my mind. I’d seen a couple of DVDs of him live touring so I knew what to expect! To be fair, his voice was still ok but his band were incredible, almost note perfect with the original recordings. I think lately his voice has gone and he is being exploited, sadly. The Beach Boys concert was just a good, fun experience. I can’t here that music live anywhere so I had to go.
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Hello Jacki, I admit that overall I prefer the Beatles but I have a huge respect for the Beach Boys particularly Brian Wilson. When you consider that he was chief songwriter, musician, arranger, producer and amazing vocalist as well as having to deal with an overbearing Father, an ego driven cousin and a hell-raising brother! Think the song writing skills of John and Paul are legendary.
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Hello Jung, My top 4 Beach Boys albums are;
Today
Summer Days and Summer Nights
Sunflower
All Summer Long
No Pet Sounds or Smile may shock a few but wat the heck!
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David, I believe the Beatles also were capable of the things you mention. I think their covers of Twist and Shout, Please Mr Postman and Devil in Her Heart are fantastic!
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Hello again Jung, I once shook Mike Loves hand at a Beach Boys gig in Manchester I’d say around 10-15 years ago, they performed 53 songs and were incredible! Bruce was in the band also. I have seen Brian and his marvellous band three times doing Pet Sounds and Smile during that period also. Brian’s shows were in Liverpool and Birmingham. All gigs were over here in England.
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Hello David, My favourite Beach Boys cover is Hushaby. Also, Why do fools fall in love? Not forgetting of course that Sloop John B is a cover!
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Hello David, I favourite Beach Boys cover is Hushaby. Also, Why do fools fall in love? Not forgetting of course that Sloop John B is a cover!
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Wow! I’ve just been listening to Let Him Run Wild, the Beatles just couldn’t have done that then! Brian is a something else.
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Hello again, Salt Lake City and She’s not The Little Girl are incredible productions, beyond George Martin’s capability in my opinion!
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Hello Jung, Great response. I feel the major difference was that Brian was alone on his creative path, John had Paul and they both had George Martin to keep them focused. Most people cite Pet Sounds as the Beach boys best album but for me it is Today 1st, Summer Days 2nd! All summer long is also filled with fabulous music. My favourite Beatles album is A Hard Days Night.