The Beach Boys Make History

[BeauJangles]

1 hour ago, BeauJangles said:

The Beach Boys brought their own sense of style and fashion aside from the music.

Let us not forget skateboards. When this came into being, it never left popularity. It waned a somewhat but always made a comeback. Surf music duo Jan & Dean came out with a popular song with this repeat chorus, "Grab your boards and go sidewalk surfing with me." The only problem? Wipeouts on concrete hurt far more than crashing into a wave you couldn't make. Ouch, that hurts! And skateboarding became an official sport. No, I never got that good at it. Still fun though, if you didn't have a major accident. I was pretty fortunate.  

Edited May 17, 2020 by BeauJangles

[Debp]

8 hours ago, BeauJangles said:

Motown? What?

What, you didn't like Motown songs?   Their songs actually had words that made sense, nice melodies, too....unlike today!

[Debp]

7 hours ago, BeauJangles said:

Let us not forget skateboards. When this came into being, it never left popularity. It waned a somewhat but always made a comeback. Surf music duo Jan & Dean came out with a popular song with this repeat chorus, "Grab your boards and go sidewalk surfing with me." The only problem? Wipeouts on concrete hurt far more than crashing into a wave you couldn't make. Ouch, that hurts! And skateboarding became an official sport. No, I never got that good at it. Still fun though, if you didn't have a major accident. I was pretty fortunate.  

Skateboards, forget that for me!   I couldn't even roller skate!

I still see skateboarders now cruising down Wilshire Blvd.   There's a skateboard area in a park near me.   The kids always avoid me so they won't run into me....once when some were gathered talking on the sidewalk, they stepped to the side to let me pass by.    Always seem nice.

[Blood Bought 1953]

The first record I ever bought was “ Cotton Candy” By Al Hirt......lol......anybody remember him?

My second record was “ I get Around” by The Beach Boys.......

My third purchase was “ Twist and Shout” by The Beatles........from that point it was “Beach Boys WHO?”...... I previously thought The Beach Boys were pretty good.....I suppose they were.....They just could not compete with The Beatles....

I was  telling my brother just the other day that if one wanted to see the difference between The Beatles and The Beach Boys, take a look at the Album Cover Of “ Pet Sounds”...... then look at the cover of Sgt Pepper.....that’s the difference in a nutshell.......

[Debp]

3 minutes ago, Blood Bought 1953 said:

Al Hirt......lol......anybody remember him?

I remember....trumpet player, right?

Speaking of trumpets, remember Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass?   They were really good.   Also, what was that group that did The Girl from Ipanema?   Nice record.

David, hope you don't mind we are hijacking the Beach Boys!

[Blood Bought 1953]

2 minutes ago, Debp said:

I remember....trumpet player, right?

Speaking of trumpets, remember Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass?   They were really good.   Also, what was that group that did The Girl from Ipanema?   Nice record.

David, hope you don't mind we are hijacking the Beach Boys!

I am listening to Pet Sounds as we speak—- for the FIRST time......wow.....it is lame.....don't mean to offend anyone .....I think I may have misjudged poor Yoko.....lol.....

Motown had great stuff .....Stevie Wonder was a musical genius

[Debp]

1 minute ago, Blood Bought 1953 said:

Motown had great stuff .....Stevie Wonder was a musical genius

So many great Motown artists.   Can't remember them all right now, getting sleepy!

[Blood Bought 1953]

11 minutes ago, Debp said:

I remember....trumpet player, right?

Speaking of trumpets, remember Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass?   They were really good.   Also, what was that group that did The Girl from Ipanema?   Nice record.

David, hope you don't mind we are hijacking the Beach Boys!

Yes , Al Hirt played trumpet ....Cotton Candy was a catchy little tune.....so much for obese Al ....what did a 10 year old know about music.....lol.... 

[BeauJangles]

4 hours ago, Debp said:

What, you didn't like Motown songs?   Their songs actually had words that made sense, nice melodies, too....unlike today!

Of course I admired the Motown hits too. Diana Ross and the Supremes, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Four Tops, The Marvelettes, Sam & Dave, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, the list is endless. Yeah, they were all great. 

[BeauJangles]

4 hours ago, Debp said:

David, hope you don't mind we are hijacking the Beach Boys!

Are you kidding? Have a ball. Surf's up! The topics are open for whatever input anyone may have. If the thread twists and shouts, go for it!  The only warning is this. Bashers beware.