Ep413: Mike Love of The Beach Boys
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Mike Love of The Beach Boys shares memories of the early records of the band, recording "Pet Sounds", crafting those beloved harmonies, memories with The Beatles & much more.
Intro & Australia talk
Stagecoach 2024 announcement
What records does Mike Love have?
“Surfin’ / Luau” Beach Boys single on Candix
Memories of the 1st single
Signing to Capitol
Recording “Surfin’ Safari” album
The shift from singles to albums
Is “All Summer Long” a concept album?
Friendly rivalry between The Beatles & The Beach Boys
Being with The Beatles in India, collaborating on music
Creating process of the Beach Boys harmony parts
Capitol’s response to early listens of “Pet Sounds”
Working on vocal takes hour after hour, seeking perfection
Calling Brian “Dog Ears”, origin of “Pet Sounds” album title
Writing lyrics to acetates
Margot Robbie and The Beach Boys
Does Mike still have acetates & old records?
Keith Moon shared a “Pet Sounds” acetate with The Beatles
The Beach Boys and bootlegs
Master tapes and The Beach Boys archive team
Crafting the set list for current live shows
Most collectable record/vinyl from The Beach Boys
Paul McCartney on The Beach Boys album artwork
“Summer In Paradise”
Interview wrap up, a bit more Australia talk
Stagecoach 2024 info and tickets can be had here.
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