Another new UK fan - long time listener / first time caller.
Jun 14, 2021 8:56:12 GMT -5
Vale, Silken, and 3 more like this
Post by Mark on Jun 14, 2021 8:56:12 GMT -5
Mikie kindly suggested I say 'hi'.
My BB journey started with liking what I heard of the group on classic / golden oldies stations and then getting my brother to order 20 Golden Greats through his Britannia Music Catalogue! Alongside the great fun in the sun hits I remembered I was absolutely floored by God Only Knows, Don't Worry Baby, Good Vibrations and H&V. I remember actually stopping walking when the 'boys and girls' part of H&V came on while listening to it on headphones walking home from school! I now had a favourite band and a question, who is this 'B. Wilson' guy?
I had no internet and the capitol twofers had not long been out so I bought those after getting my first CD player, devoured the liner notes and at one point saw AGD's complete guide book (hope the planets align for an updated version, lost mine years ago) in Waterstones and that was my Bible for my pre internet years. I remember going to markets and picking up Love You on cassette and L.A on picture vinyl etc to try and complete the album discography. The first time I heard Marcella was on an EP with Mona, Sail on Sailor and Rock and Roll music I think! It was a time of finding the music as and where I could.
My first job got me the money for the 30 years box and going through that was amazing. Flash forward and finally the 70s stuff comes out on CD, I'm lurking on the smileysmile site etc and then onto seeing Brian perform Pet Sounds in full and getting to see Smile live opening night!
This board was a breath of fresh air when I first discovered it as other boards had gotten a bit toxic etc. Can't wait for Feel Flows release and discussing it's joys and all other matters BB or not here too
My BB journey started with liking what I heard of the group on classic / golden oldies stations and then getting my brother to order 20 Golden Greats through his Britannia Music Catalogue! Alongside the great fun in the sun hits I remembered I was absolutely floored by God Only Knows, Don't Worry Baby, Good Vibrations and H&V. I remember actually stopping walking when the 'boys and girls' part of H&V came on while listening to it on headphones walking home from school! I now had a favourite band and a question, who is this 'B. Wilson' guy?
I had no internet and the capitol twofers had not long been out so I bought those after getting my first CD player, devoured the liner notes and at one point saw AGD's complete guide book (hope the planets align for an updated version, lost mine years ago) in Waterstones and that was my Bible for my pre internet years. I remember going to markets and picking up Love You on cassette and L.A on picture vinyl etc to try and complete the album discography. The first time I heard Marcella was on an EP with Mona, Sail on Sailor and Rock and Roll music I think! It was a time of finding the music as and where I could.
My first job got me the money for the 30 years box and going through that was amazing. Flash forward and finally the 70s stuff comes out on CD, I'm lurking on the smileysmile site etc and then onto seeing Brian perform Pet Sounds in full and getting to see Smile live opening night!
This board was a breath of fresh air when I first discovered it as other boards had gotten a bit toxic etc. Can't wait for Feel Flows release and discussing it's joys and all other matters BB or not here too
