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‘It gave you chills’: Stephen Kalinich on key deep cut from the Beach Boys’ Made in California

Stephen Kalinich goes inside one of the most intriguing rarities found on the Beach Boys’ new Made in California box set — a song he co-wrote with Brian Wilson in 1974, “California Feelin.’” You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Gimme Five: The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine on “Help Me Rhonda,” “Don’t Fight the Sea,” “Sloop John B”

Al Jardine joins us, just ahead of a series of concert dates with Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck, to talk about classic Beach Boys tracks — from his first lead vocal to their latest reunion effort. You May Also Like: Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to SoRead More

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The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine on touring and recording with Brian Wilson: ‘We’re going all the way back’

Even the disintigration of a long-hoped-for Beach Boys reunion hasn’t stopped Brian Wilson’s third-act creative resurgence. Ask Al Jardine, a childhood friend and long-time bandmate You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Beach Boys cover song moves the Beatles’ Paul McCartney to tears

Even Paul McCartney has his fanboy moments. Joining together with Brian Wilson to sing the Beach Boys’ legendary “God Only Knows,” it turns out, was one of them. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Jimmy Webb – ‘Still Within the Sound of My Voice’ (2013)

Never one to reach out to the millions, songwriter Jimmy Webb has yet been a potent musical force since his first success in the 1960s.

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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love on his split with Brian Wilson: ‘I don’t think there are any issues whatsoever’

You might reasonably assume, with two separate factions of Beach Boys on tour right now, that relations would be inevitably strained between Brian Wilson and Mike Love. Love begs to differ. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Brian Wilson’s forthcoming solo album will also feature fellow Beach Boys alum Blondie Chaplin

Brian Wilson has already announced he’ll be working with Al Jardine and David Marks, both of whom joined him on the Beach Boys’ 50th anniversary tour. But that’s not the only familiar face who’ll be on hand. You May Also Like: Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed toRead More

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The Beach Boys – ‘Made in California’ (2013)

Brian Wilson gave the Beach Boys their spark, but ‘Made in California’ reminds us that there was much more to the story.

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The Friday Morning Listen: Van Dyke Parks – Song Cycle (1968)

Are there any famous albums out there that you’ve ignored over the years? I have a small cache of them, which I keep secret because when people find out I’ve never listened to them they sort of freak out. You May Also Like: How David Bowie’s ‘Reality’ Stood Out ForRead More

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‘There’s nothing like it’: Al Jardine enthuses over new tour with the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, David Marks

As a Beach Boys splinter group featuring original contributors Al Jardine, David Marks and Brian Wilson continues a summer tour, it’s stirring up a host of new memories. You May Also Like: No related posts.