LouieB

Does that mean that Sam Cooke and his brethern in the Soul Stirrers weren't really that good. How about all those girl groups and those quartet singers Elvis was listening to in and around Memphis, the great great groups from Philly and other parts of the country, the Brill building groups, Phil Spector's groups, the Motown groups, etc. etc. Clearly the Beach Boys were the most successful and recognizable harmony group ever (and whitest), but as for the best? They sang great songs about surfing, cars and girls and occasionally about trying to grow up. And Brian Wilson IS one of the greate

I never said i didn't LIKE the Beach Boys. I like them quite alot. Nor am I criticiizing them either. They were a great vocal group, but they may or may not be the greatest vocal group of all time. I just find it interesting that because they sang in harmony that makes them the greatest vocal group in history when there were many many other groups singing in harmony as well. Ignore the scads of do-wop and other groups if you wish, but they were there singing their hearts out in four part harmony for years before the Beach Boys got their start. Maybe someone can explain to me what innovat

after having completed his literary career at 19. LouieB

I have only had a passing aquaintance with Tim up until Friday night, when TG and I were asked to help John Boston do a video for Glo No of his performance at an early show at Schubas. (It is kind of a warm-up for our taping later this month at the Blacks reunion show at the Empty Bottle.) I liked his Special 20 album well enough, but seeing him do a solo show was really quite a revelation. While I don't plan to rush out and buy his entire catalogue, I do think he is a very talented guy, who put on a great show, writes super good songs and covered Summertime like a pro. He graciously also

You have a point, but at least the Stones are not LITERALLY dying. LouieB

Well I think so....I guess this is the same leg as East Lansing. Somehow West Lafayette seems closer. LouieB

Went to see The War Tapes...really great movie. I highly recommend it. (Saw Point Match, a recent Woody Allen flick that was better than I expected.0 LouieB

Okay.....you may be right. There certainly must be a market for people wanting to listen to dying musiicans. LouieB

Does anyone think that the Beach Boys invented singing in harmony or orchestration? In fact there were hundreds of do-wop groups that influenced them and there was plenty of orchestration prior to Pet Sounds as well. If Brian was trying to compete with anyone it was Phil Spector. And much of that work was done live in the studio as well. Brian built on some popular forms of music that already had quite a bit of history. LouieB

...and just down the road from Chicago too... LouieB

This is true... I have a vinyl copy of the 80s reissue, that's all I can claim. LouieB

Kerry Woods may be out for the season, Tiger Woods is back in full form. I guess I am out of the woods now.... LouieB

True enough....there are some songs on it that are some of the greatest pop songs ever done. Wouldn't It Be Nice is amazing as is Caroline No, some of the others are lyrically pretty weak. LouieB

Speaking of Sound Opinions (see the other thread), both Kot and DeRogotis made the same point I did earlier in this thread. There take is that this is an interesting but very painful CD to listen to, with a few high points and lots of rather bad songs and some very depressing vocals. In fact one of them likened listening to it to being a voyeur. They also recommended the Personal File CD instead. It is pretty sad all the way around that Rubin is punching this thing up with added studio musicians after the fact (Cash only sang, not even played guitar) and intends to release another CD.

I think I made that point before too. Pet sounds is a great album, revolver and rubber soul are even better. The Beach Boys were a big hit band prior to the Beatles and as Brian Wilson said some years ago, the Beatles came along and made them look like (I forget the exact words) car parkers. Brian had to try and out do the Beatles and regain his hold on the music buying public. He succeeded to a large degree, but eventually got left in the dust by any number of other artists. LouieB

Bernie is an okay guy....I am sure he is living fine. LouieB

$5 donation I think. LouieB

How do you get a job writing this stuff....??? LouieB

Well comrade, personal preference is the key. I do know some former Wilco fans that are bored with Wilco, but just on the strength of numbers I would say Jeff and Wilco have a resounding edge. I have seen both of these guys solo and with their bands in the last 6 months and if individuals with money to spend for entertainment are any indication, Jeff is the clear winner. Both played the Gary Sheppers' benefit and Jeff sold out in a flash whereas Jay didn't even sell out a somewhat smaller venue (the Abbey vs. Fitzgeralds.) Son Volt at Randolph St. compared to Wilco at Summerfest was even mo

Hey there Jodi...yea..I saw you but wasn't sure who you were. Louieb

How about the Mouse's Tale in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland....that's close.... LouieB

Oh I was talking about the guy with the shiney pants. Either way each song was good as you mention for about 30 seconds and then....plus the bass was so loud for no apparent reason. LouieB

I guess that's why they put out both on the CD, to keep everyone happy. LouieB

"Place of Dead Roads" by William Burroughs... LouieB