Why do people think young people having any power/prominemce by their owm merit is an anomaly? It was very common for artists, whether in painting, music, performing, to peak in their mid twenties
There was a period of time when Beach Boys' contracts stipulated that the band consisted of Carl Wilson and four musicians known as the Beach Boys. In other words, Carl was the Beach Boys.
Ah, funny how recordings pop up again. I shared this specific recordings years ago with some fans. I got a copy of this from a friend of mine who recorded it at the time. The interview with CW and the BB was originally broadcasted on Dutch VPRO-radio late Febrary 1972. It sounds pretty good doesn't it? Well, that's because it was broadcasted again in October 1993 on Dutch radio as part of a series on the Beach Boys (just after the Good Vibes Box release), which I taped. Info on this performance isn't that difficult to find; just check Keith Badman's or - even better - Ian Rusten's In Concert book. The Grand Gala Du Disque Populaire was a Dutch annual TV show, hosted by Willem Duys (who does the introduction). February 25th 1972. Bruce Johnston was still in the group at the time and performed as well. Blondie and Ricky - although not officially added to the line-up - are also present.
Mike says “we still don’t trust those little nips”, regarding the Chinese people. What a fucking diplomat. I cannot BELIEVE he is still alive and able to aggravate me.
I saw the BB's early 70's (with Bruce before Blondie & Ricky) and with Blondie & Ricky. The song Student Demonstration Time rocked whatever venue they played. All the concert goers got into it, singing along (there's a riot going on) moving and shaking. As others noted , the old Riot in Cell Block #9 was on their concert set list when Mike wrote new lyrics. They also did Jumpin Jack Flash in concert early 70's and Mike did a good job on lead. Sadly, both these songs were never put on a live album.
Carl by far the spokesman for the group, eloquent and tactful. Mike was just a giant weight on the group, not sure why they didn’t throw him out by this point in time. They were headed in the direction that Carl and Dennis wanted to take but it was impossible to go forward with this guy around.
If this show was Feb 1972, it's one of the few that Bruce played with Blondie & Ricky before he left the band. He returned around 1978-79. Also, with Ricky on drums not sure if drummer Mike Kowalski was needed. Daryl Dragon (the Capt of Capt & Tenille) was on keyboards during this time. Toni Tenille also was a back up touring BB for a short time. An earlier post of mine here was that SDT was a rockin song done live that the audience really got into. I attended many shows in the early 70's and can attest to that. As someone posted, this was based on Riot In Cell Bock #9 which they had on their set list late 60s early 70s. Another one from that time frame was Merle Haggard's Okie from Muskogee.
Bruce did 7 more concerts after this one. He left on 10/4/72 and re-joined full-time onstage 2/9/78. Yeah, Kowalski would've been there because Fataar sometimes played steel-guitar and other instruments besides drums during his time onstage with The Boys. :-)
All heroes,no villains! :-) @ Ian Well - Bi the way, for your credits-correctnesss: Dennis would definitely not be drumming or percussing during this gig. He'd be singing and on keyboards only. All drumming/percussing would be by Fataar und Kowalski.
I remember this I think. Was i broadcast live on radio Luxembourg 208 in the UK? I've been looking for years. Surf's Up is absolutely amazing, thus version is better than the LP version.
There are many mysteries in the Beach Boys story. Very strange group. They made very unpredictable decisions all the time. SDT is one of the bigger, though.
Agree with you both. I believe Riot in Cell Block Number 9 was part of their live set in the early 70s. At some point Mike wrote new lyrics. I think it's decent when worked into a live show during that era, but it's inclusion on Surf's Up is horrendous.
This discussion reminds me of the interview where Carl says "Student Demonstration Time was Michael's...thing." there is a LONG pause before the word "thing."
1970 to 1975 Carl in full control and the group was branching out until the endless summer album came out. It made them a ton of money but took away all innovation and evolvement, such a shame that Love somehow got control of the group afterwards.
Carl’s speaking voice is so pure and honest.
clearest live performance of Surf's Up I heard....nice!!!!
Wow, that live version of Surf's Up is awesome!
You go Carl! He's just slaying his guitar. Easy to tell he loved playing rhythm and blues. He was only 25 yrs old here.
Hard to remember Carl was still only 25 or 26 in '72. An old soul
only an old soul
subg88 he had just turned 25, about 2 months prior
Why do people think young people having any power/prominemce by their owm merit is an anomaly? It was very common for artists, whether in painting, music, performing, to peak in their mid twenties
As Carl goes, so do the Beach Boys as a live entity; here the youngest Wilson is in complete command
There was a period of time when Beach Boys' contracts stipulated that the band consisted of Carl Wilson and four musicians known as the Beach Boys. In other words, Carl was the Beach Boys.
@@cazgerald9471 All while Carl sings Brian's songs.
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Yes, but Carl was Brians vice captain. And he had a voice amd ear that Brian trusted enough to let him play along with the Wrecking Crew.
unbelievabul
i was always searching tape of around this era
thank you !!
I was lucky to get this tape around 1981, just great
Ah, funny how recordings pop up again. I shared this specific recordings years ago with some fans. I got a copy of this from a friend of mine who recorded it at the time. The interview with CW and the BB was originally broadcasted on Dutch VPRO-radio late Febrary 1972. It sounds pretty good doesn't it? Well, that's because it was broadcasted again in October 1993 on Dutch radio as part of a series on the Beach Boys (just after the Good Vibes Box release), which I taped. Info on this performance isn't that difficult to find; just check Keith Badman's or - even better - Ian Rusten's In Concert book. The Grand Gala Du Disque Populaire was a Dutch annual TV show, hosted by Willem Duys (who does the introduction). February 25th 1972. Bruce Johnston was still in the group at the time and performed as well. Blondie and Ricky - although not officially added to the line-up - are also present.
Thanks for the information! :)
You're welcome :-)
luv that Carl’s the theme here
Love you Carl
Mike says “we still don’t trust those little nips”, regarding the Chinese people. What a fucking diplomat. I cannot BELIEVE he is still alive and able to aggravate me.
I saw the BB's early 70's (with Bruce before Blondie & Ricky) and with Blondie & Ricky. The song Student Demonstration Time rocked whatever venue they played. All the concert goers got into it, singing along (there's a riot going on) moving and shaking. As others noted , the old Riot in Cell Block #9 was on their concert set list when Mike wrote new lyrics. They also did Jumpin Jack Flash in concert early 70's and Mike did a good job on lead. Sadly, both these songs were never put on a live album.
Carl at his peak, his voice sublime. Arguably the best of all time when you consider his range.
Tx for sharing. Never saw/heard this one.
Carl by far the spokesman for the group, eloquent and tactful. Mike was just a giant weight on the group, not sure why they didn’t throw him out by this point in time. They were headed in the direction that Carl and Dennis wanted to take but it was impossible to go forward with this guy around.
If this show was Feb 1972, it's one of the few that Bruce played with Blondie & Ricky before he left the band. He returned around 1978-79. Also, with Ricky on drums not sure if drummer Mike Kowalski was needed. Daryl Dragon (the Capt of Capt & Tenille) was on keyboards during this time. Toni Tenille also was a back up touring BB for a short time. An earlier post of mine here was that SDT was a rockin song done live that the audience really got into. I attended many shows in the early 70's and can attest to that. As someone posted, this was based on Riot In Cell Bock #9 which they had on their set list late 60s early 70s. Another one from that time frame was Merle Haggard's Okie from Muskogee.
Bruce did 7 more concerts after this one. He left on 10/4/72 and re-joined full-time onstage 2/9/78.
Yeah, Kowalski would've been there because Fataar sometimes played steel-guitar and other instruments besides drums during his time onstage with The Boys.
:-)
The ones that couldn't understand Mike were the lucky ones!
Lovely find !
Great i found this will listen to the Doelen gig next. this was shown on tv but footage is lost i think great audio though.
OMG !!! CARL DEAN WILSON !!! My king 🤴🥰
How can Myk still be alive.? And why must he be????????????????
All heroes,no villains!
:-)
@ Ian Well - Bi the way, for your credits-correctnesss: Dennis would definitely not be drumming or percussing during this gig. He'd be singing and on keyboards only.
All drumming/percussing would be by Fataar und Kowalski.
I remember this I think. Was i broadcast live on radio Luxembourg 208 in the UK? I've been looking for years. Surf's Up is absolutely amazing, thus version is better than the LP version.
How "Student Demonstration" made it on Surf's Up LP w/so many good outtakes remains a mystery to me
There are many mysteries in the Beach Boys story. Very strange group. They made very unpredictable decisions all the time. SDT is one of the bigger, though.
Agree with you both.
I believe Riot in Cell Block Number 9 was part of their live set in the early 70s. At some point Mike wrote new lyrics. I think it's decent when worked into a live show during that era, but it's inclusion on Surf's Up is horrendous.
SDT should have been a stand-alone single, and it would have done alright. Better to take it off the "Surf's Up" LP.
This discussion reminds me of the interview where Carl says "Student Demonstration Time was Michael's...thing." there is a LONG pause before the word "thing."
I think it was an attempt to "hip up" the band.
1970 to 1975 Carl in full control and the group was branching out until the endless summer album came out.
It made them a ton of money but took away all innovation and evolvement, such a shame that Love somehow got control of the group afterwards.
I think the Beach Boys shouldve broke up after 1975.
They did their time as a group ad shouldve all went solo.
Have the songs, on Lp
Do you have Dennis singing i’ve Got a friend from this at all?
Mike coming off poorly once again. Smh