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Capitol, which had already released ten Beach Boys albums in three years, was bugging the group for product that it could release in time for the 1965 Christmas season. To buy time while Brian Wilson began conceiving the Pet Sounds masterpiece, the group issued a set of covers, featuring '50s rock and R&B hits they had listened to as schoolboys, plus some newer sounds. Packaged as if it had been recorded at an actual party, it was in fact recorded in the studio over a few sessions, with friends, family and romantic partners adding sounds and vocals to create an informal atmosphere. With the exception of a bass guitar, all the instruments were acoustic; the acoustic guitar-and-bongo arrangements, in fact, give this a hootenanny campfire feel. Since its release, this album has gone up a few notches in critical esteem, praised for its loose, casual feel and insight into the group's influences. Realistically, though, its lasting appeal lies mostly with dedicated fans of the group, as fun and engaging as it is. It does have the massive hit "Barbara Ann," which actually features Dean Torrence (of Jan & Dean) on much of the lead vocals; other highlights include a rousing run through "Mountain of Love," an unexpected version of "The Times They Are a-Changin' sung by folk fan Al Jardine," and three Beatles covers.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
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Fred Smith, ComposerLyricist - MARK LINETT, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Producer - Mike Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Clifford Goldsmith, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - John Lennon, ComposerLyricist - Paul Mccartney, ComposerLyricist - Brian Wilson, Producer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Carl Wilson, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Al Jardine, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
John Lennon, ComposerLyricist - Paul Mccartney, ComposerLyricist - Brian Wilson, Producer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Carl Wilson, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Al Jardine, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Producer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Carl White, ComposerLyricist - Al Frazier, ComposerLyricist - Johnny Harris, ComposerLyricist - Turner "Rocky" Wilson, Jr., ComposerLyricist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Producer - Mike Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Harold Dorman, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - John Lennon, ComposerLyricist - Paul Mccartney, ComposerLyricist - Brian Wilson, Producer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Dennis Wilson, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Boudleaux Bryant, ComposerLyricist - Brian Wilson, Producer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Producer - Mike Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Dallas Frazier, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - PHIL SPECTOR, Composer - Brian Wilson, Producer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Love, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Carl Wilson, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Dennis Wilson, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Al Jardine, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Leroy Bates, Composer
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Mike Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Roger Christian, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
Bob Dylan, Composer - Brian Wilson, Producer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Al Jardine, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Producer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Fred Fassert, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
Fred Smith, ComposerLyricist - MARK LINETT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Producer - Mike Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Clifford Goldsmith, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - John Lennon, ComposerLyricist - Paul Mccartney, ComposerLyricist - Brian Wilson, Producer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Carl Wilson, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Al Jardine, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - John Lennon, ComposerLyricist - Paul Mccartney, ComposerLyricist - Brian Wilson, Producer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Carl Wilson, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Al Jardine, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Producer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Carl White, ComposerLyricist - Al Frazier, ComposerLyricist - Johnny Harris, ComposerLyricist - Turner "Rocky" Wilson, Jr., ComposerLyricist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Producer - Mike Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Harold Dorman, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - John Lennon, ComposerLyricist - Paul Mccartney, ComposerLyricist - Brian Wilson, Producer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Dennis Wilson, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Boudleaux Bryant, ComposerLyricist - Brian Wilson, Producer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Producer - Mike Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Dallas Frazier, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - PHIL SPECTOR, Composer - Brian Wilson, Producer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Love, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Carl Wilson, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Dennis Wilson, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Al Jardine, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Leroy Bates, Composer
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Producer, ComposerLyricist - Mike Love, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Roger Christian, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Bob Dylan, Composer - Brian Wilson, Producer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Al Jardine, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
MARK LINETT, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Brian Wilson, Producer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Beach Boys, MainArtist - Fred Fassert, ComposerLyricist - Dean Torance, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
Albumbeschreibung
Capitol, which had already released ten Beach Boys albums in three years, was bugging the group for product that it could release in time for the 1965 Christmas season. To buy time while Brian Wilson began conceiving the Pet Sounds masterpiece, the group issued a set of covers, featuring '50s rock and R&B hits they had listened to as schoolboys, plus some newer sounds. Packaged as if it had been recorded at an actual party, it was in fact recorded in the studio over a few sessions, with friends, family and romantic partners adding sounds and vocals to create an informal atmosphere. With the exception of a bass guitar, all the instruments were acoustic; the acoustic guitar-and-bongo arrangements, in fact, give this a hootenanny campfire feel. Since its release, this album has gone up a few notches in critical esteem, praised for its loose, casual feel and insight into the group's influences. Realistically, though, its lasting appeal lies mostly with dedicated fans of the group, as fun and engaging as it is. It does have the massive hit "Barbara Ann," which actually features Dean Torrence (of Jan & Dean) on much of the lead vocals; other highlights include a rousing run through "Mountain of Love," an unexpected version of "The Times They Are a-Changin' sung by folk fan Al Jardine," and three Beatles covers.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 24 track(s)
- Total length: 01:01:59
- Main artists: The Beach Boys
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Capitol Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1965 Capitol Records LLC ℗ 2015 Capitol Records LLC
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