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Post by petsite on May 15, 2021 20:23:47 GMT -5
There is a discussion going on about weird comps going on when I came across this new comp from Japan. It's really a great looking comp with a great selection of tunes.  
DISC 1 I Get Around Surfin' U.S.A. Help Me, Rhonda In My Room The Little Girl I Once Knew 409 Fun, Fun, Fun Surfin' Safari Catch A Wave Be True To Your School Little Deuce Coupe This Whole World Cotton Fields (The Cotton Song) Come Go With Me Bluebirds Over The Mountain When I Grow Up (To Be A Man) Good Timin' Girls On The Beach Barbara Ann Wouldn't It Be Nice DISC 2 Good Vibrations California Girls Sloop John B She Knows Me Too Well Caroline, No Gettin' Hungry Kiss Me, Baby Girl Don't Tell Me Darlin' I Just Wasn't Made For These Times Sail On, Sailor Cherry, Cherry Coupe Please Let Me Wonder Friends Add Some Music To Your Day Do It Again Wendy All Summer Long Heroes and Villains Don't Worry Baby DISC 3 Surfer Girl Do You Wanna Dance? Surfin' Shut Down Why Do Fools Fall In Love Surf's Up The Warmth of The Sun Celebrate The News Wild Honey I Can Hear Music Dance, Dance, Dance Here Comes The Night Break Away Spirit of America God Only Knows Little Honda Rock and Roll Music Getcha Back California Dreamin' Kokomo |
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Post by Mikie on May 15, 2021 20:36:36 GMT -5
I stopped collecting comps years ago (with exception to the Copyright Extension releases of course). I just don't see the point if you have all the songs elsewhere, including stereo versions. Shoot me for not being a "completest" or collector of imports, especially if they're Greatest Hits compilations. Even if it has cool artwork. I don't even bother to download them for free. Not to take away from your CD, Petsite; it's nice. A good one to give to the uninitiated prospective fan.  |
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Post by petsite on May 15, 2021 21:20:23 GMT -5
I stopped collecting comps years ago (with exception to the Copyright Extension releases of course). I just don't see the point if you have all the songs elsewhere, including stereo versions. Shoot me for not being a "completest" or collector of imports, especially if they're Greatest Hits compilations. Even if it has cool artwork. I don't even bother to download them for free. Not to take away from your CD, Petsite; it's nice. A good one to give to the uninitiated prospective fan. Totally agree. I look at these now as for the thought on track selection that went into them. I would not spend the $70 this one costs. I am constantly amazed at the thought Japan puts into their comps. They have always put out superior products. My collecting of comps heated up several years back when I was searching for mono tracks. The 2008 comp SURF'S UP from the UK was great in that respect. Some tracks came from the GV box, but several were unavailable elsewhere like Keep An Eye On Summer and Lonely Sea. It was before the 2012 mono releases. |
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2021 14:17:06 GMT -5
I too gave up on Beach Boys comps years ago (although I generally seek out comps of nearly every other band), but this has to be one of the best compiled and sequenced ones I've seen. A number of rather interesting inclusions...Gettin' Hungry, for instance. Although I don't see any other Smiley tracks (other than GV and H&V).
This would be an excellent Beach Boys fan starter kit. Nice mix of the obvious hits and some not so obvious cuts that would be a quick enlightenment for any newbie.
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Post by petsite on May 16, 2021 16:02:56 GMT -5
As I have mentioned ad nausea, I LOVE the SURF'S UP Reader's Digest comp from the UK from 2008. Here is the track listing (Our Prayer and Wonderful on Disc 3 are the SMiLE versions):
There isn't a stereo track until SURF'S UP (track 4) on disk 3. Even BUSY DOIN' NOTHING is in mono (yes I know a fold down mix). The sound quality is excellent throughout. A GREAT set especially for a new fan. I am commenting about this because I came across a release from Reader's Digest in Germany back during the pandemic that really seems cool as well. It dates from 2009 and has a fantastic line up. I am still trying to find out what the mono/stereo balance is. But here is the track listing. Really well put together (except for the filler track from SD Vol. 2). Also has several bonus tracks as well. Another great starter kit.
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Post by petsite on May 16, 2021 16:28:25 GMT -5
Well, I just found the 2009 RD set from Germany on sale for $25 including shipping from Germany. I will report back when I have it.
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Post by dauber on May 17, 2021 7:47:32 GMT -5
Look, why don't they just stop effing around with compilation names and just call 'em, We're Going to Pretend The Beach Boys Did Nothing in the '70s  |
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