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Monday Morning Video – Brian Wilson

Monday, January 03, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

As we head into another year, this song seems particularly timely given the state of our world. I was lyin’ in my room and the news came on t.v.A lotta people out there hurtin’ and it really scares me Love and mercy that’s what you need tonightSo, love and mercy to you and your friends […]

Filed Under: Pop, Videos Tagged With: Beach Boys, brian wilson

Monday Morning Video – Dave Alvin Covers The Beach Boys

Monday, June 13, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

Here’s a fun cover to kick off your week. This is Dave Alvin recasting fellow Californians The Beach Boys classic “Surfer Girl” as a tender acoustic ballad.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Videos Tagged With: Beach Boys, Dave Alvin

Win Big: The Beach Boys “SMiLE Sessions”

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

SMiLE may be the most famous album never heard. After unleashing Pet Sounds, arguably one of the greatest albums ever recorded, Brian Wilson wanted to further explore the complex and innovative recording techniques of that release. Painstakingly recording an array of instruments and meticulously layering vocal harmonies, Wilson was on a quest for perfection. Forty-five […]

Filed Under: Contests, Pop, Videos Tagged With: Beach Boys

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