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About This Track
In America, circa 1962, The Beach Boys were signed to Capitol Records; whose parent company was (and still is) E.M.I., London, England, U.K. Prior to 1962, Capitol Records (suffice to say) garnered a fair wage with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole in their stable.
In 1964 (factually, late 1963) across the pond, (parent company) E.M.I. signs The Beatles. Moreover, E.M.I./Capitol had the unprecedented distinction of having “the three” uniquely-gifted songwriters, under contract on their roster, who basically wrote the soundtrack of 1960’s culture; and in addition, set the reference standard by which all others are judged.
“The Three” are, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Brian Wilson.
There is but one, only one singular distinction, which separates Lennon/McCartney from Brian Wilson. The Beatles (Lennon and McCartney) relied upon “the 5th Beatle,” that being George Martin; whereas Brian Wilson (answered every Beatle “volley”) with a complete Brian Wilson production.
In 1964 (factually, late 1963) across the pond, (parent company) E.M.I. signs The Beatles. Moreover, E.M.I./Capitol had the unprecedented distinction of having “the three” uniquely-gifted songwriters, under contract on their roster, who basically wrote the soundtrack of 1960’s culture; and in addition, set the reference standard by which all others are judged.
“The Three” are, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Brian Wilson.
There is but one, only one singular distinction, which separates Lennon/McCartney from Brian Wilson. The Beatles (Lennon and McCartney) relied upon “the 5th Beatle,” that being George Martin; whereas Brian Wilson (answered every Beatle “volley”) with a complete Brian Wilson production.
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Shouts
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JoshCIVM wrote:
The Smile version is the ultimate realization of his vision for the song. But his voice has really deteriorated over the years, and he doesn't quite soar like he did in the song's early life. I love every version out there, but the one on Smile is definitive.
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Leonardo_Silva wrote:
okay
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luchaboar wrote:
The best version is the Smile one, DEAL WITH IT
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Leonardo_Silva wrote:
but this version is quite good too
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MRRUSTYCAGE wrote:
The original version is WAYYYYYYYY better
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TheCemetery wrote:
Both versions are quite good.
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schavira wrote:
The Purple Chick SMiLE is amazing; I wish Capitol would attempt releasing something like that.
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AmbienVampire wrote:
bad. brian can't hit the high note anymore! he needs a backup! purple chick all the way
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rOOm-on-fire wrote:
beautiful ;__;
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daemnian wrote:
a chiiiildren's sooong
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KingHeff wrote:
the version on smile is perfect, one of my favorite tunes ever
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Lowbacca wrote:
makes me =)
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pingpong_fiasco wrote:
This version is of course beautiful, but the Beach Boys version is stunning ... the voices were younger and had more range - much more playful, and yet just as serious. My favourite pop song of all time, bar none.
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Sessions_please wrote:
The last minute is euphoric.
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Magnum357 wrote:
LOVE
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SegalovicH wrote:
the sequence from WONDERFUL until Surf's up is amazing!
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nanjamonja wrote:
Pure beauty.
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padrastro wrote:
mmm a lil´ bit.
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schnax wrote:
Is it blasphemy for me to say that I prefer the Beach Boys version?
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AssD wrote:
<3
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