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Post by B.E. on Dec 19, 2020 18:12:05 GMT
I actually used to have the album on cassette, and We Three Kings followed Christmas Day instead of Frosty. Switching those two songs actually made for a better sequence IMO. Interesting. I suspect that would be a better sequencing.
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Post by Sheriff John Stone on Dec 20, 2020 14:32:40 GMT
A fairly recent picture of Phil Spector, who turns 81 on December 26:
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Post by jk on Dec 20, 2020 15:26:31 GMT
A fairly recent picture of Phil Spector, who turns 81 on December 26:
Ye gods!
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Post by B.E. on May 23, 2021 22:56:59 GMT
The Beach Boys' "Little Bird" vs. Bob Marley & the Wailers' "Three Little Birds"
I noticed "Little Bird" getting some love in the 'Top Ten Post Pet Sounds BB Songs' thread, and I don't disagree. It's a favorite of mine as well. But, I've also turned to Bob Marley in recent days as I get into a summery mood. "Little Bird" is the more impressive track, as there's more going on, but "Three Little Birds" is just about the epitome of an infectious, feel good, summery song. Considering my mood, I think I'll give it the nod. Ask me again in the fall, and I might go with "Little Bird". How about you guys?
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Post by kds on May 24, 2021 0:36:13 GMT
That's a great battle.
I love both, but I'm giving Marley the nod. Three Little Birds was the song that nudged me to buy a copy of Legend (I've really not gone deeper, but I love that comp). Oddly enough, I think hearing it used in the 2007 movie version of I Am Legend really made it stand out.
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Post by jk on May 24, 2021 21:37:20 GMT
The Beach Boys bird song is the one for me. A little Bob Marley goes a long way in my book.
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Post by Kapitan on May 25, 2021 13:21:46 GMT
The Beach Boys' "Big Sur" versus John Phillips' "Down the Beach."
In the early '70s, "the California sound" transitioned into something more country- and folk-influenced, something more serious in its subject matter, something a little more grown up. So my offering today for "Beach Boys versus Everybody" takes as examples two of those prime '60s sun-drenched groups in early '70s renditions.
John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas had a great debut record, John, the Wolf King of L.A., in 1970 that featured Lou Adler's production, Chuck Britz's engineering, and instrumental contributions from the likes of Hal Blaine, Larry Knechtel, James Burton, Joe Osborn, and Red Rhodes. I've chosen "Down the Beach" to represent him (for "beach" in the title, admittedly).
Meanwhile the Beach Boys began incorporating similar sounds into their work. I'm taking a 1970 song, but the 1973 version (to better approximate the style of the era in question): Mike Love's "Big Sur."
Who do you think better captures the "grown-up" California sound of the early '70s?
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Post by kds on May 25, 2021 14:21:13 GMT
Wow, an epic battle between two of the 17 writers of Kokomo....I kid.
I'd actually never heard that John Phillips song before. I liked it, other than the Dr. Teeth impression in the middle. But, I'm giving the edge to Big Sur. Oh, Mike, why did you stop writing songs this good?
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Post by Kapitan on May 25, 2021 14:39:47 GMT
Wow, an epic battle between two of the 17 writers of Kokomo....I kid. I'd actually never heard that John Phillips song before. I liked it, other than the Dr. Teeth impression in the middle. But, I'm giving the edge to Big Sur. Oh, Mike, why did you stop writing songs this good? It's a really nice album, that Phillips album. Shame it wasn't a Mamas & the Papas album, as the vocals would have been far superior to how they ended up.
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Post by kds on May 25, 2021 14:59:35 GMT
Wow, an epic battle between two of the 17 writers of Kokomo....I kid. I'd actually never heard that John Phillips song before. I liked it, other than the Dr. Teeth impression in the middle. But, I'm giving the edge to Big Sur. Oh, Mike, why did you stop writing songs this good? It's a really nice album, that Phillips album. Shame it wasn't a Mamas & the Papas album, as the vocals would have been far superior to how they ended up. I might have to check the album out.
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Post by B.E. on Jun 19, 2021 14:57:26 GMT
The Beach Boys' "Roller Skating Child" vs. Jim Croce's "Roller Derby Queen"
I'm a fan of both songs, and I'm honestly struggling to decide myself. Jim Croce had quite an ability to write fun songs with vivid stories. This one took a while to grow on me, but now I enjoy it nearly as much as his hits. If yall haven't checked out his Greatest Hits album, Photographs & Memories, I recommend it. Okay - I'm rolling with Jim.
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Post by carllove on Jun 19, 2021 16:46:33 GMT
The Beach Boys' "Little Bird" vs. Bob Marley & the Wailers' "Three Little Birds" I noticed "Little Bird" getting some love in the 'Top Ten Post Pet Sounds BB Songs' thread, and I don't disagree. It's a favorite of mine as well. But, I've also turned to Bob Marley in recent days as I get into a summery mood. "Little Bird" is the more impressive track, as there's more going on, but "Three Little Birds" is just about the epitome of an infectious, feel good, summery song. Considering my mood, I think I'll give it the nod. Ask me again in the fall, and I might go with "Little Bird". How about you guys? That is a hard one. I literally wore out my 8 track of Exodus in high school. You also know of my love for Little Bird. I am going to have to go with you on Three Little Birds though. By the hair of a feather! Good one B.E.!
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Post by Kapitan on Jun 23, 2021 14:39:39 GMT
Apologies if this was somewhere in the previous 18 pages or so, but...
One of my favorites from All Summer Long is the Beach Boys' version of the Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman song "Hushabye."
The song was first a 1959 hit for the Mystics, hitting #20.
Which do you prefer?
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Post by kds on Jun 23, 2021 15:06:59 GMT
I have to go with The Beach Boys on this one. Those classic era vocals just take the song to another level.
It's probably second only to Sloop John B for my favorite BB cover.
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Post by Kapitan on Jun 23, 2021 15:51:32 GMT
I've also got to give the nod to the Beach Boys' version.
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