Music CD - The Beach Boys: The Beach Boys in Concert

	Music CD: The Beach Boys in Concert Artist: The Beach Boys List Price: $16.98 Our Price: $7.13 Your Save: $ 9.85 ( 58% ) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Manufacturer: Capitol
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Tracks: 1. Sail On Sailor 2. Sloop John B. 3. The Trader 4. You Still Believe In Me 5. California Girls 6. Darlin' 7. Marcella 8. Caroline No 9. Leaving This Town 10. Heroes And Villains 11. Funky Pretty 12. Let The Wind Blow 13. Help Me, Rhonda 14. Surfer Girl 15. Wouldn't It Be Nice 16. We Got Love 17. Don't Worry, Baby 18. Surfin' USA 19. Good Vibrations 20. Fun, Fun, Fun
Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0724352593323 Format: Live Label: Capitol Manufacturer: Capitol Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Capitol Release Date: 2000-07-18 Studio: Capitol
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: 1972-1973. A TRULY WONDERFUL LIVE BEACH BOYS RECORDING.................. Comment: A nice Capital reissue of "The Beach Boys In Concert, excellent linear notes, a nice sounding remastered edition. Like other reviews have stated, if you own one Beach Boys Live recording let it be "The Beach Boys In Concert". I'm not crazy about live concert recordings but "The Beach Boys In Concert" has some shining moments even without Brian Wilson present. Original Beach Boy members, Mike Luv, Alan Jardine, Carl and Dennis Wilson prove that even without Brian they have talent as live performers. Carl even performs some cuts from the famed "Carl And The Passions" lp. The Beach Boys were really at a very creative chapter in their careers. Brian Wilson did contribute to all Beach Boy releases during this era of their careers, he was still batteling inner demons as he did not tour with the band during this time in 1972-1973. This concert is the best Beach Boys live performance to own. My only negative was the version of "Help Me Rhonda". Otherwise this is a must own for Beach Boys fans. A truly enjoyable listen that actually kept my interest for a live recorded concert. Customer Rating: Summary: wot no Denny? Comment: The unquestionable highlight of The Beach Boys during this period of their career was Dennis Wilson...he wasn't stuck behind the drums, after injuring his hand, so co-fronted the group, and played electric piano/synth. I've heard a live recording of his song 'cuddle up', complete with strings AND a spoken word intro from Mike Love chastising the audience for talking over a quiet track and preventing them from artistic growth! Amazing stuff...which makes it all the more inexcplicable that there is NO vocal solo or song written by Denny here...not even as a bonus track. It's a good album, don't get me wrong, just a total missed opportunity, given the key position Dennis occupied at this point in their career, both on record (best songwriter, hands down on their previous four lps) and live... Customer Rating: Summary: Great album Comment: I saw them on the tour during which they recorded this album. I had never been as much of a fan of theirs as, say the Beatles, Stones, Byrds, etc.... But I had bought Surf's Up and Holland on the strength of some decent reviews in Rolling Stone and other magazines. So, I decided to catch this concert. Man, was I glad. They had added some guys from Holland and had some new material as well as their standards. I was as impressed by how they would trade instruments almost as much as the quality of the show. Man, could these guys tear it up when they wanted to. "Fun, Fun, Fun" just plain tore the house down. So, I bought the album (yes, an LP) when it came out and ripped it to cd a few years ago. Still listen to it. Customer Rating: Summary: If you only buy 1 Beach Boys live CD, this is the one Comment: There are several options to get the Beach Boys live (without bootlegs, that is): the twofer release of "In Concert/Live in London", this CD, and "Good Timin'" (a 1979 English show). For sheer excellent song selection and performance, this is far and away the best of the three. The songs get extra energy from the band performing as close to rock and roll as the band got and they feature some of their best material (rather than strictly "sun and fun" numbers). It's hard to realize now but there was a time when a Beach Boys concert meant you might actually hear some NEW material from them. With the extra oomph, even their weaker material ("Funky Pretty", "Marcella") sounds passable. Of the 20 songs here, only 5 come from before "Pet Sounds". No 'oldies jukebox' here...this was a band that realized they were still MAKING great music...and they actually bothered to perform it. HIGHLIGHTS: "Leaving this Town" is especially vibey live...with a great keyboard solo and impassioned Blondie Chaplin vocal. They absolutely TEAR into "Heroes and Villains" (listen for Dennis to use the rare "Bicycle rider.." section in the lyric...). A delicate "Caroline,No" is transcendent. "Let the Wind Blow" here leaves some of the harmonies out, making it more R&B than the album version. It underscores the desperation of the lyric. It especially kicks in at the "Let the bees make honey.." section. "Good Vibrations" cooks as what must have been the concert closer. LOWS: Nothing really outright "bad" here, though "Marcella" and "Funky Pretty" are lesser tunes. They sound as good as they ever have here in a live setting. "Fun, Fun, Fun" doesn't sound bad but it's a letdown as the encore after a frenetic "Good Vibrations". BOTTOM LINE: Great song selection, the guys are tight, they sound like they want to be there. If you're getting live Beach Boys, get this one. Customer Rating: Summary: Best Beach Boys live album Comment: Without a doubt the best of the Beach Boys live albums-- taken from tours for Holland, this is from the last tour before emphasis on older material began. In fact, of the 20 cuts on this disc, only six date from before Pet Sounds. The band includes Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar, musicians from South Africa who joined the Beach Boys on their previous two studio albums. It is in fact Blondie who is first heard, with his great lead vocal on "Sail On, Sailor". The set continues through later Beach Boys material and a few "Pet Sounds" songs-- of particular note are a great take on "You Still Believe in Me", powerful readings of "Heroes and Villains" and "Funky Pretty" (the latter again featuring a stellar vocal by Blondie), and a totally moving take on "Let the Wind Blow" (with a stunning lead by Carl). Also of note is "We Got Love", recorded for "Holland" but not released. The only complaint is there's no Dennis songs on here, but its a small complaint, given how powerful the album is. Overall, a great set, and well worth having. More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: Limited edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. Originally released in 1973, The Beach Boys In Concert features the California combo blazing through a series of hits, album tracks and then-current material. 20 tracks including 'Sloop John B', 'Wouldn't It Be Nice', 'Good Vibrations', 'Sail On Sailor' and more. EMI. 2008.