On February 9, 2019, Guy Webster died aged 79. He was photographer, known for photographing famous musicians and actors in the 60s and 70s, including artists such as The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, The Doors and Simon & Garfunkel.
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The Beach Boys: Holland
On January 8, 1973, “Brother” label released “Holland”, the nineteenth Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded June – October 1972, at “BBC 2 Studio” in Baambrugge, Utrecht, Netherlands, and “Village Recorders” in California, and was produced by Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Blondie Chapin, Ricky Fataar, Alan Jardine and Mike Love. In 2007, the Netherland magazine “OOR Magazine” ranked the album among “100 Best Albums of All Time”.
Personnel:
- Brian Wilson– vocals, narration
- Carl Wilson– vocals, guitar, piano, electric piano
- Dennis Wilson– vocals, piano
- Blondie Chaplin– vocals, bass guitar, guitar
- Ricky Fataar– vocals, drums, slide guitar
- Alan Jardine– vocals, guitar
- Mike Love– vocals
- Daryl Dragon– Moog bass
- Bruce Johnston– backup vocals
- Jack Rieley – narration
Track listing:
- Sail On Sailor – Brian Wilson, Tandyn Almer, Ray Kennedy, Jack Rieley, Van Dyke Parks
- Steamboat – Dennis Wilson, Jack Rieley
- California Saga: Big Sur – Mike Love
- California Saga: The Beaks of Eagles – Robinson Jeffers, Al Jardine, Lynda Jardine
- California Saga: California – Al Jardine
- The Trader – Carl Wilson, Jack Rieley
- Leaving This Town – Ricky Fataar, Blondie Chapin, Carl Wilson
- Only With You – Dennis Wilson, Mike Love
- Funky Pretty – Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Jack Rieley
Derek Taylor
On September 8, 1997, Derek Taylor died aged 65. He was journalist, writer, publicist and music producer, best known as publicist for the Beatles. He has also worked as press officer for The Byrds, The Beach Boys and the Mamas and the Papas. In 1967 he helped organization of the “Monterey Pop Festival” together with Lou Adler and John Philips.
Glen Campbell
On August 8, 2017, Glen Travis Campbell died aged 81. He was country and rock singer, musician, songwriter, television host, and actor. Campbell released more than 70 albums; sold 45 million records and won 12 “RIAA” Gold albums, four Platinum and one double-Platinum album. In 1967 Campbell won four “Grammy Awards” in the country and pop categories. In 2000, 2004 and 2009, Campbell won “Grammy Hall of Fame Awards and in 2012, he won the “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award”. He also won awards for “Male Vocalist of the Year” the “Country Music Association (CMA)” and the “Academy of Country Music (ACM)”, and took the “CMA’s” top award as 1968 Entertainer of the Year. In his 50 years long career, Campbell has recorded and performed with many famous musicians including Bobby Darin, Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, The Monkees, Nancy Sinatra, Merle Haggard, Jan and Dean, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Phil Spector, Ricky Nelson and The Beach Boys.
The Beach Boys: That’s Why God Made the Radio
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
The Beach Boys: Wild Honey
On December 18, 1967, “Capitol” label released “Wild Honey”, the 13th Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded September – November 1967, and was produced by Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Mike Love..
Personnel:
- Brian Wilson– vocals
- Carl Wilson– vocals
- Dennis Wilson– vocals
- Mike Love– vocals
- Al Jardine– vocals
- Bruce Johnston– vocals, organ solo, electric bass guitar
- Jim Lockert – engineer
- Bill Halverson– engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, except where noted.
- Wild Honey
- Aren’t You Glad
- I Was Made to Love Her – Cosby, Moy, Hardaway, Wonder
- Country All
- A Thing or Two
- Darlin’
- I’d Love Just Once to See You
- Here Comes the Night
- Let the Wind Blow
- How She Boogalooed It – Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson
- Mama Says
Leon Russell
On November 13, 2016, Claude Russell Bridges aka Leon Russell died aged 74. He was musician (piano, keyboards, guitar, bass, baritone horn) and songwriter, with successful solo career. His best known track “A Song for You ”,has been recorded and performed by more than 100 music acts. Russell has recorded and performed with many famous musicians including The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, John Lennon, Ringo Starr ,George Harrison, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, Ike & Tina Turner, and the Rolling Stones. In 2011, Russell was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”
The Beach Boys: Little Deuce Coupe
On October 7, 1963, “Capitol” label released “Little Deuce Coupe” is the fourth Beach Boys studio album. It was recorded April 19, 1962; January 5 – September 2, 1963, at “United Western Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Brian Wilson.
Personnel:
- Brian Wilson – lead, harmony and backing vocals, bass guitar
- Carl Wilson – harmony and backing vocals, lead guitar
- Dennis Wilson – harmony and backing vocals, drums
- Al Jardine – harmonyand backing vocals, bass guitar
- Mike Love – lead, harmony and backing vocals, saxophone
- David Marks – harmony and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
Track listing:
All tracks by Brian Wilson and Roger Christian except where noted.
- Little Deuce Coupe
- Ballad of Ole’ Betsy
- Be True to Your School – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
- Car Crazy Cutie
- Cherry, Cherry Coupe
- 409 – Wilson, Gary Usher, Mike Love
- Shut Down
- Spirit of America
- Our Car Club – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
- No-Go Showboat
- A Young Man Is Gone – Troup, Mike Love
The Beach Boys: Smiley Smile
On September 18, 1967, “Capitol” label released “Smiley Smile”, the 12th Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded February 1966 – July 1967, at “Sunset Sound Recorders”; “United Western Recorders”; “CBS Columbia Square”; Brian Wilson’s home studio, and “Wally Heider Studios”, in Los Angeles, and was produced by Al Jarfine, Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson. In 1974, “NME” magazine voted “Smiley Smile” the 64th greatest album of all time.
Personnel:
- Al Jardine– vocals
- Bruce Johnston– vocals
- Mike Love– vocals
- Brian Wilson– vocals
- Carl Wilson– vocals
- Dennis Wilson– vocals
- Chuck Britz– engineer
- Jim Lockert– engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Brian Wilson except where noted.
- Heroes and Villains – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
- Vegetables – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
- Fall Breaks and Back to Winter (W. Woodpecker Symphony)
- She’s Goin’ Bald – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks, Mike Love
- Little Pad – Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson
- Good Vibrations – Brian Wilson
- With me Tonight
- Wind Chimes
- Getting’ Hungry – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
- Wonderful – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
- Whistle In
The Beach Boys: Sunflower
On August 31, 1970, “Reprise” label released “Sunflower”, the 16th Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded June–October 1967, January 1969, July 1970, at “Sunset Sound Recorders”, “Gold Star Studios”, and Brian Wilson’s home studio in Los Angeles, and was produced by Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Al Jardine, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston.. In 1997, “Guardian” ranked “Sunflower” at number 66 on its list of the “100 Best Albums Ever”.
Personnel:
- Brian Wilson– vocals, piano, bass, Moog synthesizer
- Carl Wilson– vocals, guitar, bass
- Al Jardine– vocals, guitar
- Bruce Johnston– vocals
- Mike Love– vocals
- Daryl Dragon– drums, tubular bell, harpsichord, piano, vibraphone
- Igor Horeshevsky– cello
- Michel Colombier– arranger, string arrangement
- Stephen Desper– chief engineer, mixing
- Ed Thrasher– art direction, inner photography
- Ricci Martin– cover photo
Track listing:
- Slip On Through – Dennis Wilson
- This Whole World – Brian Wilson
- Add Some Music to Your Day – Brian Wilson, Joe Knott, Mike Love
- Got to Know the Woman – Dennis Wilson
- Deirdre – Bruce Johnston, Brian Wilson
- It’s About Time – Dennis Wilson, Bob Burchman, Al Jardine
- Tears in the Morning – Bruce Johnston
- All I Wanna Do – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
- Forever – Dennis Wilson, Gregg Jakobson
- Our Sweet Love – Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Al Jardine
- At My Window – Brian Wilson, Al Jardine
- Cool, Cool Water – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
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