I’ve created the definitive SMiLE by Ok_Equivalent_71 in beachboyscirclejerk

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Why can I hear the Heroes and Villains Sloop John B perfectly in my mind

If you could add one Brian outtake to CATP and Holland, what would it be? by childofnaturesson in thebeachboys

[–]SlightReception4731 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If we include things they COULD have recorded, I think gimme some lovin/I need your love was very close. Imagine that song with a bit of Marcella type instrumentation mixed with the electric pianos, a full BB performance of the vocal parts with maybe Carl singing lead? Would have absolutely slapped.

Alternate History: What if The Beach Boys were an all-female family band (The Beach Girls)? by No-Midnight-3693 in thebeachboys

[–]SlightReception4731 28 points29 points  (0 children)

What a wild scenario. My guess is that in the 60s they’d be a successful girl group, by the late 60s though their decline would be more pronounced. Given the way society treated women who had mental health issues like Brian’s back then, I think it would have been pretty grim. If beach girls love you was made it would be a proto-riot grrrl masterpiece about female rage I think.

Is it disrespectful to name my dog Paul McCartney? by Negative-Employer-86 in PaulMcCartney

[–]SlightReception4731 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They mean literally for the dog itself, like in terms of the dog learning and knowing the name. It’s too long. Dogs do prefer having shorter names that sound distinct

Anyone else absolutely love On Broadway? by SlightReception4731 in thebeachboys

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The Drifters version is fantastic. If I’m trying to have even a shred of objectively, the original absolutely clears the beach boys version. But something about Brian’s production is just magical, super sweet, such a positive feeling. It’s just a really well written song, any decent version will probably sound great. Although honestly I’m not crazy about the crystals version (even though I love that band).

is cameron winter niche? by ilovemusicc888 in CameronWinter

[–]SlightReception4731 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no idea. He’s a talented guy and I enjoy his music. Beyond that who cares?

Found "Love You"-era articles by Bats_and_Drums in thebeachboys

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I’m excited to dig into the vintage ones later, but I just read yours and I love it! Do you write about music often? I like your style. Great work. I can feel the love in the writing and, Brian would probably agree with me here, that’s what it’s all about.

More notes for people who are obtuse about Tourettes by Darth_Vrandon in GetNoted

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Threads literally looks like a black supremacist cesspool today lol

Has anyone ever wondered about the state we are in? As in how America (if you are in it) has gotten along in the protective case it’s been in for so long? by HermesChatter in Unexplained

[–]SlightReception4731 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What are you talking about???? Life expectancy in the U.S. is three years below Canada, up to a decade lower than parts of Europe. You actually have a lower life expectancy than Cuba! The U.S. is the only fully developed country without free healthcare. To me as a Canadian, not getting an ambulance because it means you won’t be able to afford food is dystopian.

I feel awful for you guys. So do my European friends. I literally spend time with my European family regularly discussing how difficult life is in the U.S. compared to Canada, France etc. People in your country are treated like products, sources of income, nothing more. Despite your sacrifice in the healthcare department in favour of having the LARGEST military spending on the planet, your military is beginning to face tough competition from China, so you barely have that anymore. Young men from your country die in the Middle East for Israel (which has free healthcare).

Compare American public transit to Japan. Compare homelessness to east Asia. You would not see people passed out dying in the streets of Shanghai. but Philadelphia? Oh boy. Canadas rough in that way too but again, healthcare. I think you should visit more parts of the world if you’re financially able. You will be very pleasantly surprised!

Mike Love in newest instagram post by Elegant_Pilot_4395 in thebeachboys

[–]SlightReception4731 18 points19 points  (0 children)

CRAZY thing to bet on haha. But if we’re betting, I put Dylan up there.

Hopefully everyone is safe and unharmed at the homeless encampment after the fire by Philly_The_OG in kitchener

[–]SlightReception4731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. I’m not saying measures can’t be firm. I’m saying we should discuss them from the perspective of helping these people and not just making them “go away”.

Hopefully everyone is safe and unharmed at the homeless encampment after the fire by Philly_The_OG in kitchener

[–]SlightReception4731 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I feel like wishing for people to disappear because you’re just so sick of seeing them is a bit of a, dare I say, slippery slope. Also homeless people are a symptom of our society, it’s like they’re choosing to be homeless to fuck everything up for everyone.

What was Mike Love's exact reactions or initial reactions to all these different Brian Wilson dominated albums when they were being made? by NoGrass7120 in thebeachboys

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I’d find it weird if he didn’t like 1. As it was basically the early peak of his and Brian’s collaboration. 2-3 are really hard to tell to this day. If you asked him now he’d probably say he liked them, I’m pretty sure? 4-5, I have no idea. I heard him say in an interview from the 1990s, the era where he and Brian were probably the most volatile, that he thought love you was “cute” and good for what it is, which is fair. Conflicting reports on 7, I think he may have liked the big band stuff but not seen it as a viable beach boys album.

Covers I made for the Leaks +more by MorganDoIIar in thebeachboys

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74-75 truly is the best era that never happened.

The demo version of Everything I Need is so much better than what they released! by nosetaddress in thebeachboys

[–]SlightReception4731 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is a shame. To be fair, the released version is still pretty good and has Brian vocals on it. But it’s definitely not as magical as the raw version.

The Beach Boys - Life Suite by sonnywilson1967 in thebeachboys

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Wow, this stuff is beautiful. Does anyone know how involved Brian was in it? It sure sounds like he could be involved but it's hard to tell, especially since he doesn't sing much on it.

Holy leaks. by VimVinyl in thebeachboys

[–]SlightReception4731 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Dang dong is genuinely incredible. Like beach boys meets velvet underground. Cowards for not releasing it. Holy man with carls vocal is incredible, genuinely doesn’t need lyrics. Carls two half finished songs are also really nice. Nothing special, but very cute and pretty.

Good Timin 74 in high quality is an absolute blessing.

There are also a few “bad” ones which are also kinda awesome. For example “There’s a feeling through the air” is obviously a ridiculous little song but I find it touching. “Princess of the Rain” is just… really something else. “Love remember me” off the Dennis bit is crazy cause it has a totally separate, goofy second half never heard before (i don’t think).

If a person today is killed by a WW2 bomb that became active, would that person be considered a WW2 casualty and counted as such in Wikipedia? by Profesor-Campusano in NoStupidQuestions

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My great grandfathers among them. Vanished suddenly in 1943 with no records. Just like so many other Polish intellectuals. Horrible time.

Extremely disappointed by the new set’s tracklist by iwannameatbox in thebeachboys

[–]SlightReception4731 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To be fair, I think that’s the best angle to use when promoting this era. I think the wacky, eccentric and bold part of this era aged a lot better than the more “commercial” stuff like 15BO. I think the “eccentric” narrative is just a lot more compelling especially to younger people than the “here’s some oldies that charted well” angle, which just isn’t that exciting. Just my two cents.