SPIRIT OF ROCK AND ROLL

 

SPIRIT OF ROCK AND ROLL (1975-2005) BEACH BOYS

 

The selections were all produced, distributed or redistributed since 1975. At that time in 75’ the Beach Boys had already experienced 2 golden eras. The first was the original era in which America really got to know the band. The second came with the advent of the ENDLESS SUMMER ALBUM and the crowds roared back. The third was in the mid-80’s when they became the favorite band of the White House and had record crowds in the Capitol and in Philadelphia. The fourth came with the #1 hit of KOKOMO and Brian Wilson’s self titled album. The fifth emerged during the Box set era of two excellent box sets and the recognition that PET SOUNDS was placed as the #1 or #2 album by highly critical rock periodicals. The sixth was the commercial success of two CD’s and the appearance at the Super Bowl. The last, the emergence of the SOUNDS OF SUMMER, 30 hit CD and later DVD collection and Brian Wilson’s final completion of SMILE. The band has sold more singles and albums than any other band in America.They have close to 40 top 40 albums (USA/UK). They have over 90 hits by themselves and with others. They have played to more concert fans than any other band and have played in every WHITE HOUSE since President Carter. They historically precede the Beatles and Rolling Stones in the USA. 5 members are still alive.

This double CD is a celebration of some of their greatest songs during the last 30 years and some excellent album cuts. Enjoy!

 

1.OUR PRAYER/ GEE (SMILE)

2..SPIRIT OF ROCK AND ROLL ( HALLMARK’S HERE AND BACK)

3.WALK ON BY (BRIAN WILSON FAVORITES)

4.CROCODILE ROCK (TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN)

5.COME GO WITH ME (MIU ALBUM RE-RELEASE TWO-FER)

6.SOULFUL OLD SUNSHINE MAN (ENDLESS HARMONY ALBUM)

7.CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ (MADE IN USA RE-RELEASE)

8.LITTLE GTO. (UNION 76’)

9.GIRL FROM NEW YORK CITY

10.P.T.CRUISER (HALLMARK’S HERE AND BACK)

11.ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC (15 BIG ONES)

12.PEGGY SUE (MIU)

13.WIPE OUT (STILL CRUISN’)

14.SCHOOL DAYS (BEACH BOYS 85)

15.CHAPEL OF LOVE (15 BIG ONES)

16.I CAN HEAR MUSIC (20/20)

17.WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE (TODAY)

18.CALIFORNIA CALLING (BEACH BOYS 85’)

19.I WRITE THE SONGS (GOING PUBLIC)

20.HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME (SUMMER IN PARADISE)

BONUS TRACKS

  1. LITTLE OLD LADY FROM PASEDENA (UNION 76’)
  2. SUSIE CINCINATTI (15 BIG ONES)

3. HUSHABYE (TODAY TWO-FER)

SECOND CD

  1. GETCHA BACK (BEACH BOYS 85)
  2. WALKIN’ IN THE SAND (SUMMER IN PARADISE)
  3. MEDLEY (SURFIN’ SAFARI/ FUN,FUN,FUN/SHUT DOWN/LITTLE DEUCE COUPE/SURFIN’ USA/ from ENDLESS HARMONY)
  4. UNDER THE BOARDWALK (SUMMER IN PARADISE)
  5. ROLLER SKATING CHILD (LOVE YOU)
  6. MAKE IT BIG (STILL CRUISIN’)
  7. MEET IN MY DREAMS TONIGHT (BRIAN WILSON)
  8. STILL CRUISN’ (STILL CRUISIN’)
  9. ROCKIN’ ALL OVER THE WORLD (CARL WILSON/YOUNGLBOOD)
  10. KOKOMO (STILL CRUISIN’)
  11. SUMMER MEANS FUN (BRUCE & TERRY)
  12. GOOD VIBRATIONS (INSTRUMENTAL/ GOOD VIBRATIONS ALBUM)
  13. IMAGINATION (IMAGINATION/BRIAN WILSON)
  14. CAMP CALIFORNIA ( DODGE  AUTO SUMMERTIME MUSIC)
  15. YOUNG BLOOD (CARL WILSON/ YOUNG BLOOD)
  16.  KEEPIN’ THE SUMMER ALIVE ( KEEPIN’ THE SUMMER ALIVE ALBUM)
  17. SUMMERTIME MUSIC ( DODGE AUTO SUMMERTIME MUSIC)
  18. LOVE & MERCY (BRIAN WILSON)
  19. HUNGRY HEART (BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE ALBUM/  MIKE LOVE)
  20. GOOD TIMIN’ (LA LIGHT)
  21. PALISADES PARK (15 BIG ONES)
  22. ROCK TO THE RESCUE ( MADE IN USA/ RE-RELEASE)

BONUS TRACKS

  1. GOOD VIBRATIONS (ALTERNATIVE VERSION)
  2. BLUE BIRDS OVER THE MOUNTAIN (20/20)
  3. BETSY (UNION 76)
  4. HEAVEN (CARL WILSON/ YOUNG BLOOD)
  5. BEACH BOYS MEDLEY

 

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