Brian Wilson: “If there is one person that I have to select as a living genius of pop music, I would choose Brian Wilson. Without Pet Sounds, Sgt. Pepper wouldn’t have happened. Pepper was an attempt to equal Pet Sounds.” – George Martin
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Brian Wilson (Official): Brian talks about the influence of Bach on “California Girls.”
Brian Wilson: George Martin biography tells of the impact Pet Sounds had on him and the Beatles. #petsounds #thebeatles #1966
Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin, The Early Years, 1926–1966
Maximum Volume offers a glimpse into the mind, the music, and the man behind the sound of the Beatles. George Martin’s working-class childhood and musical influences profoundly shaped his early career as head of the EMI Group’s Parlophone Records. Out of them flowed the genius behind his seven years producing the Beatles’ incredible body of work, including such albums as Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Abbey Road. The first book of two, Maximum Volume traces Martin’s early years as a scratch pianist, his life in the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War, and his groundbreaking work as the head of Parlophone Records, when Martin saved the company from ruin after making his name as a producer of comedy recordings. In its most dramatic moments, Maximum Volume narrates the story of Martin’s unlikely discovery of the Beatles and his painstaking efforts to prepare their newfangled sound for the British music marketplace. As the story unfolds, Martin and the band craft numerous number-one hits, progressing towards the landmark album Rubber Soul—all of which bear Martin’s unmistakable musical signature.
Brian Wilson: Get ready for the “Something Great From ’68” tour with the Zombies! Shows start this weekend: Nevada, California, Arizona. Check for a show coming to you! Get ready for the “Something Great From ’68” tour with the Zombies! Shows start this weekend: Nevada, California, Arizona. Check for a show coming to you!
Brian Wilson: “”God Only Knows” is used to beautiful effect in the new Toy Story 4 trailer. Check it out!”
Brian Wilson: “I was sad to hear that Russ Regan passed. Our first name was the Pendletones. Russ was a promoter and he changed our name to The Beach Boys – which we didn’t even know until we saw our first records pressed! It was a great name – The Beach Boys – and everyone knows it, you know?”
Music industry executive Russ Regan died at his home in Palm Springs on May 27th. He was 89 years old. Regan served as president of both UNI Records and 20th Century Records and was vice-president of A&R at Motown. Dozens of recording artists, including Elton John, Neil Diamond, Barry White, Olivia Newton-John and The Beach Boys had him to thank for opening the doors for their success.
As Wilson stated above, Regan suggested the name of The Beach Boys when a Los Angeles group called The Pendletones had just recorded a song called “Surfin’.”
Brian Wilson: I like the Doors music and I thought Jim Morrison was a great singer. When I heard that Jim said something nice about me, I thought “it’s a mutual admiration society!”
Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has postponed his tour dates in May due to a scheduled back surgery. The legendary songwriter remains optimistic and is already working to reschedule the dates. You can read his official statement below.
Brian Wilson:
As some of you might know I have been having some issues with my back that has very recently gotten worse. It runs in my family, Carl had back problems as well. My doctors have told me that I need to have back surgery immediately. They are optimistic that this will finally relieve the pain.
“Sadly, this means we must postpone the upcoming May shows. I’m very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause to everyone who was coming out to see us.
“I know that my agents are already in the process of rescheduling and we will have some of the make up dates to announce very soon.
We will get you all the info ASAP.“Please know that the music is in my heart and in my soul and me and the boys are looking forward to performing for you very soon.”
Wilson is currently performing The Beach Boys’ 11th studio album, Pet Sounds, which is considered by many to be one of the most important pieces of work in modern music history. The landmark album spawned the hit singles “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “God Only Knows.”
Postponed dates:
May 7, 2018
Washington D.C.
The Kennedy Center
Pet Sounds: The Final Performances
May 10, 2018
Nashville, TN
Schermerhorn Symphony
Pet Sounds: The Final Performances
May 11, 2018
Nashville, TN
Schermerhorn Symphony
Pet Sounds: The Final Performances
May 12, 2018
Nashville, TN
Schermerhorn Symphony
Pet Sounds: The Final Performances
May 15, 2018
Richmond, VA
Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center
Pet Sounds: The Final Performances
May 16, 2018
Augusta, GA
Bell Auditorium
Pet Sounds: The Final Performances
May 18, 2018
Clearwater, FL
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Pet Sounds: The Final Performances
May 19, 2018
Viera, FL
Space Coast Daily Park
Pet Sounds: The Final Performances
May 20, 2018
Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach Ampitheater
Pet Sounds: The Final Performances
Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Grammy Winner, New York Times Best-Selling Author, co-founder and chief lyricist of The Beach Boys, Mike Love, is set to release a special double album on November 17 through BMG. Titled Unleash the Love, the album will feature 13 brand new songs and 12 re-recordings of Beach Boys classics. The album is produced by Grammy-winning producer, Michael Lloyd. Unleash The Love will be available for pre-order on October 27th.
For more than fifty years, Mike Love has been the lead singer and front man of The Beach Boys taking the sounds of America’s band to every corner of the globe— playing for crowds of up to 750,000 fans. Mike has co-authored more than a dozen hit singles, cementing The Beach Boys as one of the only artists to have produced twelve Top 10 Singles within 5 years. With iconic and timeless tracks like “Good Vibrations,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” and “Kokomo,” The Beach Boys have created some of the most performed songs in pop music history.
Unleash The Love is a testament and continuation of Mike Love’s remarkable career. The new tracks range from rock, gospel, R&B and pop and celebrate Love’s connection to the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and his journey to find personal love and peace. Love’s history with Transcendental meditation anchors a number of songs including “Ram Raj” a song celebrating the divine; “Pisces Brothers,” a tribute to the late George Harrison and the experiences they both shared in India in 1968 and “Cool Head, Warm Heart” a breezy pop song, which borrows its title from a saying by Maharishi Mahesh. The album also includes a prayer for the planet “Only One Earth.” As with all of the new tracks, a sense of concern is infused in every song: to change what you can, to transcend, connect to the planet and the people around you and give into the power of love.
“I’ve been working on these new songs on and off for many years now and I’m excited to share them with fans,” said Mike Love. “As a writer, I kept gravitating to this idea of love, in all forms. Romantic love, unrequited love, lasting love, spiritual love, love for the planet, and what the absence of love can do to us as a people. This album is my way of communicating what the world needs now is love sweet love. And the hope is if we all can unleash whatever love inside of us, we can collectively make this world better.”
Currently, Mike Love is on the Wild Honey World Tour with The Beach Boys which will continue into Winter of 2017. Fans attending upcoming concert dates will have an exclusive opportunity to pre-order Unleash The Love at a discounted rate using a special text message code and number that will be provided at each show leading up to the album’s release. Additionally, as part of the Wild Honey World Tour, the band is offering a VIP Platinum Upgrade Package for shows currently on sale. By purchasing the package, fans have the opportunity to meet Mike Love and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys, receive an autographed hardcover copy of Mike Love’s memoir Good Vibrations, My Life as a Beach Boy, and an exclusive VIP Coffee Table book celebrating 50 years of Good Vibrations as well as pre-order Mike Love’s new album Unleash The Love. This will be offered exclusively on MikeLove.com.
Tracklisting:
Mike Love Originals:
Side A
All the Love in Paris featuring Dave Koz on Saxophone
Getcha Back featuring John Stamos on Drums
Daybreak Over the Ocean
I Don’t Wanna Know
Too Cruel
Crescent Moon
Side B
Cool Head, Warm Heart
Pisces Brothers
Unleash The Love
Ram Raj
10,000 Years Ago featuring John Stamos on Drums
Only One Earth
Make Love Not War
Mike Love/Beach Boys Re-Records:
Side A
California Girls
Do It Again featuring Mark McGrath and John Stamos
Help Me Rhonda
I Get Around
Warmth of the Sun featuring Ambha Love
Brian’s Back
Side B
Kiss Me Baby
Darlin’ featuring AJR
Wild Honey featuring John Cowsill
Wouldn’t It Be Nice
Good Vibrations
Fun Fun Fun
Pet Sounds 50th anniversary celebration & final performance in its entirety. Along with rare cuts and greatest hits. With a band featuring Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin. A special pre-sale starts tomorrow (03/01/17), tickets available at this location.
Originally released in 1966, the Beach Boys album Pet Sounds featured hits such as ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ and ‘God Only Knows’. Through the years, the band’s eleventh studio album has gained worldwide acclaim from critics and musicians alike. It is considered to be one of Wilson’s finest moments and one of the most influential albums in history.