The career of the Beach Boys speaks for itself. And the genius of Brian Wilson shines through that time too. I don’t believe any other vocal group has ever achieved such excellence in harmonies, and the legacy of their numerous hits will outlive them all.
I am choosing one of their less-popular hit records, as for me it encapsulates their total sound, and the sheer wonder of their combined voices. In 1969, I was a confirmed Soul Boy in London. At 17 years old, I was already a fan of all different kinds of music. Then I heard this record, and I had to rethink everything I thought I knew about vocal excellence.
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This is wonderful music, but definitely for other regions than here. 😉 Thanks for sharing, Pete! Let me dream about a real beach. 🙂 xx Michael
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It does make us think of sunny days on the beach indeed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Vocal excellence on steroids!
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Exactly that, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes! Best to you, Pete.
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I have come to love their music the older I get, and I realize what genius it was
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I still hear new things in their songs after all this time.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You can track the Beach Boys and Brian’s vocal influences, as told by Carl Wilson, through the recordings of the Andrews Sisters, The Lettermen, The Four Freshman, the Modernaires et al that were in the house growing up. Roots in doo-wop and jazz. What a combo. I have several favorites that sit outside the surf stuff that got them off the ground. This is my favorite. Not written by or performed by a Beach Boy but one of their best non obsessive harmonies, with them behind it. Talk about getting out on top of a song and owning it… Watch their expressions.
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Thanks for the clip, Phil. I had never heard that version.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ve always liked the Beachy Head Boys.
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Nice serial connection, David. 🙂
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I remember this one. Warmest regards, Ed
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Glad to jog your memory, Ed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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They were amazing. Hubby and I attended a concert a few years back. At that time they were no longer Beach Boys but rather Beach Grandpas. But the sound was still excellent!
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Glad to hear they were still good. I never got to see them live.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A GREAT choice Pete! Gorgeous harmonies indeed – and some hauntingly beautiful songs like “Feel Flows”…I grew up loving them!
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Me too, John.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Enjoying the nostalgia of your Retro music.
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Glad to hear that. I do love to wallow in nostalgia.
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I grew up with their music and it will always be relevant to me.
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They were never bettered in that genre, in my opinion.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I agree completely.
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My favorite of the Beach Boys has always been “Sloop John B.” Same deal with the harmonies!
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Heroes and Villains is another feast of harmonies, Liz.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It is!
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I loved the Beach Boys, because when they were at the height of their career, I was surfing (but NOT in California).
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Surfing was unknown in the UK at the time, and music like this made it popular.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sorry to say I was never a big fan…..chuq
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No problem, chuq. Coming from England, that ‘summer-surfing’ style was very exotic to a boy from London. I took to their voices immediately.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I would venture to suggest that their excellence in harmonies will never be matched, let alone exceeded. So many great tracks to choose from; one of my own favourites is In My Room. Cheers, Jon.
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I have listened to them for my entire life, Jon. Yet still I marvel at the purity and complexity of the harmonies, as if I am hearing them for the first time.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I believe that The Beach Boys will always be in style!
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They will always be in style for me, Annette.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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