Monthly Archives: August 2012

THE BEACH BOYS Part 3 – Christmas In August And California Girls

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

I spent several days at the beach last week, still humming many of the Beach Boys songs that I covered in my previous post, and I was ready for more as soon as I returned. The next album for me … Continue reading →

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THE BEACH BOYS Part 2 – Catching A Wave

Posted on August 18, 2012 by

The first album by The Beach Boys, Surfin’ Safari (1962), is typical of albums from that era in that it features a few hit recordings and a significant amount of filler. This album stands apart from many others, though, due … Continue reading →

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THE BEACH BOYS Part 1 – Thoughts On An Artist

Posted on August 12, 2012 by

Back in the ‘70s and early ‘80s I used to listen to The Beach Boys all the time, and I considered myself a pretty big fan. However, I only owned two albums: 1979’s L.A. (Light Album) (which I will discuss … Continue reading →

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