This day has Good Vibrations
[Posted Saturday, October 10, 2026 10/10/26 10:10 am]
On October 10, 1966, 60 years ago today, The Beach Boys released the 45 single of Good Vibrations, which has always been one of my favorite Beach Boys tracks.
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The instrumental track for the first version of Good Vibrations was recorded on February 17, 1966, during the sessions for Brian Wilson's masterpiece album Pet Sounds, which was released on Capitol Records on May 16, 1966. But although the other Beach Boys expected Good Vibrations to be on the album, Brian held it back because wanted to spend more time on it.
Al Jardine said, "At the time, we all had assumed that Good Vibrations was going to be on the album, but Brian decided to hold it out."
The production of the song spanned seventeen recording sessions at four different recording studios, and used over 90 hours of magnetic recording tape, with an eventual budget of $50,000. According to Brian Wilson, the electro-theremin work itself cost $15,000.
Good Vibrations, and the Pet Sounds album, changed rock n' roll by showing musicians they could be innovative in the studio, and was a major influence on the Beatles in the creation of their Sgt. Pepper's album.
The single sold over 290,000 copies in the first four days of its release, and was officially certified as a Gold Record (1 million copies) on December 21, 1966.
Thinking of Brian
[Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 8/27/26 8:30 am]
Today we remember Brian Epstein, who passed away 59 years ago on this day, August 27, 1967.
Would the Beatles have happened without Brian? He believed in them when no one else did. Dick Rowe of Decca records told Brian that guitar groups were on their way out. Brian told Dick Rowe that the Beatles were going to be bigger than Elvis.
Brian tamed them without changing their sound or who they were. He traded in their leather jackets for suits and ties, and taught them to bow politely to the audience at the end of every song. Imagine that day, telling John Lennon he'd have to clean up his act and bow to the audience, instead of cursing at them. No one could get John Lennon to do anything he didn't want to.
Except Brian.
It's a shame an accident took Brian from us at such a young age. He was only 32, but he lives on in the hearts of every Beatles fan forever.
To learn more about Brian Epstein, visit www.brianepstein.com.
Why does a Beatle cross the road?
[Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 8/17/26 7:30 am]
Last week in London, the Beatles were spotted crossing Abbey Road (again).
They were filming a recreation of the famous Abbey Road album cover for the new series of Beatles biopics directed by Sam Mendes.
The scene reportedly involved "approximately 80 extras and some vintage vehicles."
Originally, the Westminster Council would not allow filming to take place at the famous crossing, but it was later confirmed that they had reversed their decision.
The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event, will tell the band's story from each member's point of view.
The films, starring Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, are scheduled to be released simultaneously in theaters in April, 2028.
More wisdom from Paul McCartney
[Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 8/14/26 6:45 am]
"I'm alive and well and not worried about the rumors of my death. But if I were dead I would be the last to know."
- Paul McCartney
Quote of the day: Paul McCartney
[Posted Saturday, July 18, 2026 7/18/26 7:55 am]
"My grandkids always beat me at Rock Band, and I say, 'You may beat me at Rock Band, but I made the original records, so shut up.'"
- Paul McCartney (NY Times, 2/13)
#PeaceAndLove
[Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2026 7/7/26 12:00 pm]
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