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Post by Mikie on May 12, 2019 22:03:03 GMT -5
100% agree with dogbone-everyone, not just Marilyn, was at pains to downplay Brian’s problems. For one more thing-business demanded it. Whether he was ill or well-Brian had to show up at the 1970 Warner’s signing and promise to be an active part of future records. In 1970 the BBs meant Brian or no contract. I think cbs also had hopes that he’d be active and the BBs fed those hopes . And what else could they do? I mean are they going to tell a record exec-well actually the man in the band recognized universally as a genius will at best only play a cameo role in future albums but al has written a nifty tune? Brian being seen as an active bb even if he wasn’t was very important to the BBs into the 1980s. Of course. Walter Yetnikoff, President of CBS Records, summoned the Beach Boys, four years late with their new album, to his office for what they believed would be a pep talk. In fact, he opened with the words, "Gentlemen, I think I've been fucked". So much for insisting that Brian Wilson be on board....
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