On June 5, 2012, “Capitol” label released “That’s Why God Made the Radio”, the twenty-ninth Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded 2011-2012, at “Ocean Way Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Brian Wilson and Paul Fauerso. It was band’s first album with original material “Summer in Paradise” from 1992, and was recorded to coincide with the band’s 50th anniversary.
Personnel:
- Brian Wilson – vocals, arranger
- Al Jardine– vocals, whistle
- Bruce Johnston– vocals
- Mike Love– vocals
- David Marks– guitar
- Jeffrey Foskett, Adrian Baker, Christian Love, Hayleigh Love –vocals
- Jeff Baxter, Tom Bukovac, Jim Riley, Nick Rowe, Scott Totten, Nick Walusko – electric guitar
- Tom Bukovac, Jeffrey Foskett, Probyn Gregory, Scott Totten – acoustic guitar
- Cliff Hugo, Larry Millas, Michael Rhodes, Brett Simons – bass guitar
- David Stone – double bass
- Jim Peterik – ukulele
- Probyn Gregory – banjo
- John Hobbs, Joe Thomas– piano
- John Hobbs, Joe Thomas – tack piano
- Scott Bennett, Joe Thomas – organ
- Scott Bennett – clavinet
- Joe Thomas – harpsichord
- Paul Fauerso – keyboards
- Gary Griffin – accordion
- Joel Deroulin, Sharon Jackson, Peter Kent, Songa Lee, Julie Rogers, John Wittenberg – violin
- Alisha Bauer, Vanessa Freebarin-Smith – cello
- Paul Mertens – string arrangements
- Paul Mertens – flute
- Chris Bleth – oboe
- Probyn Gregory – French horn
- Paul Mertens – baritone saxophone
- Scott Bennett, Darian Sahanaja– vibes
- Nelson Bragg, Paul Fauerso, Jim Peterik – percussion
- Jessica Bish, John Cowsill, Jeffrey Foskett, Joe Thomas – snaps
- Eddie Bayers, Curt Bisquera, John Cowsill, Chad Cromwell– drums
- Skip Masters – radio voiceover
- Mike Love– executive producer
- Joe Thomas– recording
- Paul Fauerso – recording
- Frank Pappalardo – recording, mixing engineer
- Michael Czaszwicz – additional engineering
- Wesley M. Seidman – additional engineering
- Larry Millas – additional engineering
- Tom Gordon – additional engineering
- Bob Ludwig– mastering
- Lawrence Azerrad – graphic design
- Guy Webster – photography
Track listing:
- Think About the Days – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- That’s Why God Made the Radio – Brian Wilson, Larry Millas, Joe Thomas, Jim Peterik
- Isn’t It Time – Brian Wilson, Larry Millas, Joe Thomas, Jim Peterik, Mike Love
- Spring Vacation – Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Joe Thomas
- The Private Life of Bill and Sue – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- Shelter – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- Daybreak Over the Ocean – Mike Love
- Beaches in Mind – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas, Mike Love
- Strange World – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- From There to Back Again – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- Pacific Coast Highway – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- Summer’s Gone – Brian Wilson, Jon Bon Jovi, Joe Thomas
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