I'm a sucker for that rootsy blend of country, bluegrass, folk and rock that was LA “Country Rock” circa 1968-69… but I've always had a nagging doubt about those early years, and that doubt has grown over time due to … Continue reading
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I’ve long wanted to do a post about Curt Boettcher and the tangled web of productions and songs that weaved their way through late 60’s LA and beyond. But I came across a problem…
Continue readingI believe we’re up to 1965. Now it gets quite a bit more difficult to select a single song without upsetting legions of complex, luscious harmony infused pop classic productions. But let’s try. 1965: You’re So Good To Me “What?” …
Continue readingOut of all the songs that Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys have produced, it’s odd that it is this one particular song that has always struck such a chord with me. Why? Find out the story.
Continue readingSo, The Beach Boys. 2012. Reunion. Problematic, cynical and shrink wrapped with a patchy album. Many have compared the new album to Today or Summer Days… But what about that Mike Love?
Continue readingA couple of other folks have chosen their favourite songs by an artist during a particular set of years. Thought I’d hop on and give it a go. No surprise that I’m doing the Beach Boys.
Continue readingHmmm. A couple of weird things about that “rock” collection of Beatles songs “Tomorrow Never Knows”…
Continue readingWell, I just had to say something about the SMiLE box set! First, it pretty much goes without saying that it’s fantastic, utterly beguiling and presented in as good a sound quality as we could ever possibly expect… and now I’ve now spent a few magnificent hours listening, it’s just amazing how ‘otherworldly’ it still sounds.
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