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Post by g00dvibrations on Jan 2, 2019 17:24:45 GMT -5
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Post by Al S on Jan 2, 2019 17:29:49 GMT -5
RIP Daryl - peace to his family and Toni.
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Post by John Manning on Jan 2, 2019 17:31:18 GMT -5
Very sorry to read that.
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Post by Mikie on Jan 2, 2019 18:20:18 GMT -5
That's too bad. My condolences go to the Dragon family as well as Toni Tennille.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2019 18:28:35 GMT -5
Very sad news. Another member of the Beach Boys' extended musical family passes away. Daryl Dragon was very instrumental in Dennis Wilson's early-70's music. I liked some of the Captain & Tennille's AM radio hits, and they covered a few Beach Boys' songs on their albums. R.I.P. Captain.
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Post by Mikie on Jan 2, 2019 18:53:20 GMT -5
Very sad news. Another member of the Beach Boys' extended musical family passes away. Daryl Dragon was very instrumental in Dennis Wilson's early-70's music. I liked some of the Captain & Tennille's AM radio hits, and they covered a few Beach Boys' songs on their albums. R.I.P. Captain.
Yep! Dennis and Daryl wrote some real good great songs together! One time in the early 2000's, I took a shot in the dark and contacted Daryl via his and Toni's e-mail addy at their home/office in Virginia City, Nevada. I asked about the songs "Make It Good" and "Cuddle Up". Whoever answered the e-mail (probably Toni herself or a secretary relaying the message to Daryl) answered right away. He said the strings to the songs were recorded in a studio in Downey California and the vocals were recorded at Brian's house in Bel-Air. Said the primary reason he and Dennis parted ways was because of the excessive alcohol (and to be with and make music with Beach Girl Toni of course).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2019 19:07:12 GMT -5
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Post by bd on Jan 2, 2019 19:34:38 GMT -5
Very sad news. Especially only a year or so after his brother Dennis. Much love to the Dragons and Toni.
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Post by jasonaustin on Jan 2, 2019 20:37:38 GMT -5
RIP, Captain. He definitely helped guide the ship through the uncertain waters of the late 60s and early 1970s. A tremendous musician and by all accounts a fascinating guy.
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Post by Mikie on Jan 2, 2019 20:49:53 GMT -5
"Elephant Stomp". Released 11/64. Written by long time Beach Boys sideman Ed "Steady Eddie" Carter. Published by Dar-Den-Do Music (Daryl, Dennis, Douglas). Daryl wrote the flip side, "Troll".
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Post by monolithic on Jan 2, 2019 21:33:11 GMT -5
RIP.
A relatively small, but important part of the group's history and obviously a very talented musician.
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Post by ian on Jan 2, 2019 21:45:50 GMT -5
A very nice man-who granted me two very long interviews-really gracious and forthright. Sadly I believe he and Toni had split up a while back. Of course we lost his brother Dennis last year
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Post by Mikie on Jan 2, 2019 23:09:21 GMT -5
Dennis Wilson & Rumbo. Daryl was "Rumbo". He owned the world class Rumbo Recorders recording studio in Canoga Park between 1994 and 1999.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 2:02:40 GMT -5
Sad news to hear about Daryl Dragon. He was such a gentleman, and I'm told was actually "very shy". He and Toni Tenillle added so much to the backing band, and it was Mike Love who named him, "Captain Keyboards". Love that he and Dennis had a good relationship...enough so to produce some great music together. "Lady (aka Fallin in Love)", "Make It Good", and "Cuddle Up" are probably the best known tracks.
Here's another sleeve showing Daryl with the Beach Boys (From Germany). He's behind the wheel of course!!
Love this shot.
May he rest in Peace.
Dogbone
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Post by E on Jan 3, 2019 5:21:23 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 5:26:51 GMT -5
R.I.P., Daryl Dragon. Another key figure in Beach Boys music gone.
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Post by craigslowinski on Jan 3, 2019 7:50:15 GMT -5
A very nice man-who granted me two very long interviews-really gracious and forthright. Sadly I believe he and Toni had split up a while back. Of course we lost his brother Dennis last year Yes, he and Toni separated in 2013 and divorced a year later, but she moved to Arizona to be near him while he was in hospice, and she was at his bedside when he passed. In the end, love did keep them together.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 9:27:19 GMT -5
In reading the articles about Daryl Dragon/Captain & Tennille, I discovered that surprisingly, Tennille is older than all of 'em, including the Beach Boys. Tennille will be 79 years old in May. She doesn't look it!
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Post by monolithic on Jan 3, 2019 21:49:08 GMT -5
Nice tributes on Facebook from Al:
"Very saddened to hear of the passing of Daryl Dragon. Toni Tennille and Daryl joined The Beach Boys in the late 60's and met each other in our band. They then became The Captain & Tennille and love kept them together all these years. Darryl was a great musician and songwriter (he co-wrote Cuddle Up with Dennis Wilson) and a very special person but what I value most, he was always a true friend. Rest in peace Darryl"
And Matt:
"When I was a kid, around 11 or so, my family drove up to Reno, Nevada to visit Daryl and Toni. We spent the day with them and later that night they watched my brother and I so my parents could go on a date. They took us to dinner and to a Boz Scaggs concert. I remember how kind and warm they were and Daryl making silly fish faces to entertain my younger brother. That is my first memory of Daryl Dragon. Years later I had the great honor to work with him in the studio and on stage. He was not only an amazing musician, literally a one man band, but a kind and generous soul and I will miss him. My heart goes out to Toni and his family. He will truly be missed."
And Mike:
"The passing of Captain Keyboard as I affectionately referred to him is particularly heartbreaking. It’s a sad way to start the New Year with the news about Daryl Dragon's passing . For all of us who knew him, loved him and actually had the opportunity to perform with him, it is especially sad. He was the ultimate keyboard player who as an incredible talent, blessed our stage for several years before becoming an enormous success with Toni Tennille as the Captain and Tennille. Daryl was an unassuming genius, unassuming but never aloof. The Beach Boys we’re blessed to have had the Captain in our band. Many precious moments were spent together on tour, in the studio and just hanging out. We will miss you Daryl and will always be grateful for the good times we enjoyed together. Rest in Peace my friend. 🙏 Peace & Love, Mike Love"
And Brian:
"So sad to hear about Daryl Dragon. Daryl was a great guy and a hell of a musician and keyboard player. I feel very bad about this. Love & Mercy to Daryl, his family and friends."
And Tom Jacob:
"Tom Jacob 22 hrs · I have to say, I am greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Daryl Dragon. Daryl was not only responsible for confirming my joining The Beach Boys Family and Friends, I ultimately took his chair when he departed to join Toni on Broadway in a current run of Victor Victoria. 1998. I auditioned at his private studio in Canoga Park, CA. Rumbo studios. Many great artists recorded there. No Doubt cut there 1st album there. He was brilliant, kind, sharing and most of all told me I was very soulful and would be a great addition to the band. He said quote unquote, "You'll Be Fine". Playful yet profound. He and I alone sat around and shared stories and played Beach Boys tunes together! He showed me some tricks I never new and his talent was remarkable! It changed everything for me. I had to pass his muster by playing the songs the way he not only interpreted them, but originally recorded them with The Beach Boys. It was the following day I was asked to go on the road with them, while at an undisclosed Hollywood Studio. There was Al Jardine, Billy Hinsche, Carnie and Wendy Wilson, along with Owen Elliott. Mama Cass's daughter. Matt and Adam Jardine. It was so sweet to my ears hearing them sing the first time. It was a magic moment in time I'll never forget. Thank you Daryl for "your" soulfulness and recognizing my talent to move me along in my long musical journey. You were indeed the Caption. Best I'd ever seen. Sail On Sailor. ✌️❤️ The Right Reverend"
And Billy:
"I did many shows with Daryl Dragon (B3, keys) in the early ‘70s when the band included Edward Carter (bass) Mike Kowalski (drums), Toni Tennille (piano) and when he and Toni decided to leave The Beach Boys touring band, he gave me a stack of hand-written music charts for songs I needed to learn in their absence; among them were “Darlin,’” “Let the Wind Blow,” “Cool, Cool Water,” “Do it Again,” and “Surf’s Up” - thanks, Daryl, for your friendship and for the music you left behind ..."
And many more I'm sure...
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Post by Mikie on Jan 4, 2019 11:02:26 GMT -5
Thanks for that, Mono.
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Post by Mikie on Jan 6, 2019 14:11:31 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2019 14:08:58 GMT -5
I just love that moment in Alan's film when the captain points at the keyboard and says I didn't go to school with anybody who could write like that. That was before the song Barbara was released and what a great song it is. I have been listening to you need a mess of help, and does anyone have a convenient list of The Beach Boys songs on studio albums in which he performs? And are there any YouTube videos other than the one of mess of help? Best wishes to all.
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Post by AGD on Jan 7, 2019 15:07:29 GMT -5
Don't Go Near The Water Student Demonstration Time (bass !) A Day In The Life Of A Tree 'Til I Die Cuddle Up Make It Good
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Post by Bill M on Jan 7, 2019 16:32:31 GMT -5
Don't Go Near The Water Student Demonstration Time (bass !) A Day In The Life Of A Tree 'Til I Die Cuddle Up Make It Good Thanks for that list. I'm surprised it's not longer. I wonder who played the piano on SDT? That boogie woogie tack piano style sounds a lot like Daryl's.
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Post by mfp on Jan 7, 2019 16:36:56 GMT -5
Additionally, according to Craig's previous posts:
Bluebirds Over The Mountain - marimba Cotton Fields (45) - keyboard Deidre - vibraphone
Steve Desper mentioned:
This Whole World - tubular bells, harpsichord Got To Know The Woman - piano Tears In The Morning - vibraphone Cool Cool Water - piano
Hopefully Craig will stop by and provide additions/corrections.
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