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Wry Cooter
Blondie doesn't sing lead on the studio version, but I'm sure he's in there. And I imagine he contributes to the rocking opening on the '73 live version.
My understanding is that the original lyrics were about Brian's "masseuse" (happy ending style) and some members of the band weren't too thrilled about that and tweaked the lyrics.
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Jah Paul
Been a Beach Boys fan forever and never heard that before, but it's interesting to listen to the track in that context. Always enjoyed this tune over the years, and will look forward to hearing it this Saturday at the Hollywood Bowl!
One Stones connection for sure...Blondie sings on the studio version! Also, I think this was the only BB song to feature Blondie, Ricky Fataar AND Bruce Johnston, as Bruce exited from the band shortly after this recording.
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Wry Cooter
I saw the Beach Boys in '72, '73, and '74 (Blondie was with them the first two) -- these were some of the most amazing live show I ever saw, just unbelievable energy and musicianship. Anyway, in '72, they did "Jumping Jack Flash"! Mike was very campy but it really went over as I recall.
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loog droog
I originally bought "Carl and the Passions, So Tough" because KRLA (back during their early '70's "Future Rock" format, in which they had their own singular alternative universe playlist that programmed songs no one else did) played "He Come Down" every night like it was a hit single...
The white gospel sound reminds me of "Shine A Light" and also this Rascals track from the same era:
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rocker1
Okay, I'm on about listen #26 now tonight...
I really like this. And no, objectively, perhaps it's really not *that* great....but...it's keeping my interest!
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tatters
Still undecided about whether or not I want to see this tour. Can't really take the sight of Brian propped up at the piano with his arms hanging limp at his sides, not even pretending to play.
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tatters
Still undecided about whether or not I want to see this tour. Can't really take the sight of Brian propped up at the piano with his arms hanging limp at his sides, not even pretending to play.
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tatters
Still undecided about whether or not I want to see this tour. Can't really take the sight of Brian propped up at the piano with his arms hanging limp at his sides, not even pretending to play.
On all his solo tours (since he returned to the road in 1999), he basically just sat in front of the keyboard without playing...but sang lead vocals on ALL the songs...seen him many times and they were all great shows. Usually he loosens up and becomes more animated as the show goes on. Check out past performances of "Surf's Up" (especially from the 2004 SMiLE tour) or "God Only Knows" - he really gets into it. Of course, on this tour he's not singing lead as often with Mike and Al there.
Anyhow, the "propped up" appearance and not playing isn't anything new and doesn't mean he's a zombie up there.
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theimposter
My thoughts exactly. When I saw him and his band he played the keyboard for all of 20 seconds on "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" and otherwise left it alone. But he really got into the singing part and engaging the audience. I read an interview recently where he said the voices in his head get even louder and meaner when he gets on stage, so I think it's pretty brave of Brian to do it at all.
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tatters
Still undecided about whether or not I want to see this tour. Can't really take the sight of Brian propped up at the piano with his arms hanging limp at his sides, not even pretending to play.
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theimposter
My thoughts exactly. When I saw him and his band he played the keyboard for all of 20 seconds on "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" and otherwise left it alone. But he really got into the singing part and engaging the audience. I read an interview recently where he said the voices in his head get even louder and meaner when he gets on stage, so I think it's pretty brave of Brian to do it at all.
The first time I saw him solo back in '99, I was genuinely concerned if he could get through an entire show...yet he did, and has in all the years since. Kind of amazing considering what he's been through...and is still going through today.
A few years back I saw him perform "Pet Sounds" at UCLA's Royce Hall...Al Jardine was a special guest. One of the coolest moments was when Brian was introducing "California Saga: California" and said, "I'm just going to sing the first line like I did on the record, then everybody else will do the rest." And boy did he sing that first line ( "On my way to sunny Cal-i-forn-I-A" ), clapping in time and everything. Then Al took over the lead vocal and Brian sang backup, clapping and grooving to the music the whole way through.