Is It Summer Yet?

Three Hundred Forty

Artist - The Beach Boys
Album - All Summer Long
Released - 1964
Label - Capitol
Genre - Rock, Surf Rock

Tracks:
Side One
I Get Around
All Summer Long
Hushabye
Little Honda
We'll Run Away
Side Two
Wendy
Do You Remember?
Girls On The Beach
Drive-In
Don't Back Down

It definitely felt like Summer when I decided to play this record first thing in the morning.  That was, of course, until I stepped outside to about 40 degrees of cold weather smacking me in my face.  The sixth album by SURF ROCKERS The Beach Boys, All Summer Long is very in tune with the Summer and being on the beach.  I guess that is why you would categorize them as Surf Rock, which is a term I laugh at because I guess you can pretty much name any type of rock.  Brian Wilson is pretty much the mastermind behind all of The Beach Boys' hits.  Such a talented writer and musician.

Enjoy!

Surfer Rock? Why Not!

One Hundred Sixty-Four:

Artist - The Beach Boys
Album - Surfer Girl
Released - 1973
Label - Capitol Records
Genre - Surfer Rock, Rock

Tracks:
Side A
Surfer Girl
Alley Oop
Your Summer Dream
Spirit Of America
Side B
Hawaii
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
All Summer Long
Wendy
Be True To Your School

Since Kevin is a huge fan of the Beach Boys and they have been playing everywhere that I know of as of late, and let's not forget to mention they are TOURING, here is today's choice.  This record is an unrelated 1973 release of the Beach Boys early 1960 tracks, plus the cover is different from the 1963 original Surfer Girl release.  One of the most influential bands of all time, the songs on this record are just so happy to me.  When I hear songs like Hawaii, Surfer Girl and Wendy, they remind me of a surfer motown type of sound. You have a little blues and jazz mixed in with some rock or as they would classify it, "Surfer Rock!"  I always enjoy a good Beach Boys record from time to time and since I was in the mood, this was it.

Enjoy!

Feed the Animals

My nineteenth pick goes to show you that good music never dies!

Artist - The Beach Boys
Album - Pet Sounds
Released - 1966
Label - Capitol Records
Produced by Brian Wilson


Tracks:
Side One
Wouldn't It Be Nice
You Still Believe in Me
That's Not Me
Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)
I'm Waiting for the Day
Let's Go Away for Awhile
Sloop John B
Side Two
God Only Knows
I Know There's an Answer
Here Today
I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Pet Sounds
Caroline No

One of the most influential records in the history of popular music.  That is a FACT (in my opinion of course)!! I remember first hearing The Beach Boys when I was a kid, watching Full House (since John Stamos' character was obsessed with them) and Flight of the Navigator.  There are so many good songs on this album and the harmonies of each member of The Beach Boys make it that much better.

Listening to this album makes you think of all the musical artists that were inspired by The Beach Boys and Pet Sounds.  This being their 11th album (yes, they formed in 1961 and this is their 11th album), they introduced a surfer type style to music using different types of instruments and sounds, such as the electro-theremin, which is an AWESOME PIECE OF EQUIPMENT!

It's hard to believe that this album is 46 years old.  I can't even believe it.  When you listen to Wouldn't It Be Nice, the lyrics are so sweet and loving (Happy times together we've been spending\I wish that kiss was never ending\wouldn't it be nice).  Another great song that is so melodic and soft is God Only Knows.  The ultimate love song you can probably ever think of.  This is, by far, definitely a top 10 album in my collection.  Pet Sounds is one of those records you can play and just enjoy to the very end.  It's hard to think that there are people out in this world that do not like The Beach Boys.  I think no matter how much you dislike them, you have to respect their longevity in the music industry and the influence they even have on today's music.

Enjoy!