Ep413: Mike Love of The Beach Boys

Mike Love of The Beach Boys shares memories of the early records of the band, recording "Pet Sounds", crafting those beloved harmonies, memories with The Beatles & much more.

• Intro & Australia talk
• Stagecoach 2024 announcement
• What records does Mike Love have?
• “Surfin’ / Luau” Beach Boys single on Candix
• Memories of the 1st single
• Signing to Capitol
• Recording “Surfin’ Safari” album
• The shift from singles to albums
• Is “All Summer Long” a concept album?
• Friendly rivalry between The Beatles & The Beach Boys
• Being with The Beatles in India, collaborating on music
• Creating process of the Beach Boys harmony parts
• Capitol’s response to early listens of “Pet Sounds”
• Working on vocal takes hour after hour, seeking perfection
• Calling Brian “Dog Ears”, origin of “Pet Sounds” album title
• Writing lyrics to acetates
• Margot Robbie and The Beach Boys
• Does Mike still have acetates & old records?
• Keith Moon shared a “Pet Sounds” acetate with The Beatles
• The Beach Boys and bootlegs
• Master tapes and The Beach Boys archive team
• Crafting the set list for current live shows
• Most collectable record/vinyl from The Beach Boys
• Paul McCartney on The Beach Boys album artwork
• “Summer In Paradise”
• Interview wrap up, a bit more Australia talk

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