Brian Wilson's first ever solo set - Beach Boys Stomp, Greenford, UK, 1988 - with meet-and-greet
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- I've had this tape for years, ever since that wonderful day at Beach Boys Stomp 36 years ago. It really was the all-time fan moment, and totally unexpected, even after Stomp co-organiser Mike Grant had phoned me the night before to ask if I had a keyboard... I carried my mates Paul and Butch's DX7 on the tube, and set up the mic for "a guest". "How tall is he?" I asked. "About the same as you," somebody said...
That moment when the curtains opened to reveal a trim, waving Brian was just magic and totally unforgettable.
This clip includes footage of all of us who queued up to meet him, albeit sped up about 100 times! Huge, huge thanks as ever to Roy Gudge, Mike Grant and others for pulling off the convention coup of the century, and to Mike's brother Jim for capturing on video. Marvellous stuff.
Wowww. What a great evening and so envious. We are certainly blessed for this video. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
This is absolutely incredible! I was lucky enough to see him in Wallingford, CT during his 2005 'Smile' tour and it was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. Thanks so much for posting!!! 😃
This is so awesome! Back then i remember getting his solo album on vinyl and just melting to each track. I would have loved to see him live. It would be around a decade before that would happen.
Definitely STOMP's proudest achievement!! Those were the days!!! Brian's so tall. He towers over most of the UK Fans!! Dig, DmGrk
Quite a suprise at the time. I have not seen this video till today. Thanks Brian for being in the world. Seeing pet sounds in London was an absolute highlight of my concert life. Thanks also to the organisers
. Thanks again
I have never seen Brian do anything quite like this! With the venerable DX7.
Wow, the third Love and Mercy verse!
Wow, wish I could hear all of Pet Sounds and Smile with just Brian singing and playing a DX7 (no sustain pedal). Such a pure way to experience a songwriter and his song.
And signed everything as well afterwards I recall...
The Champion climbs back in the ring. What a lucky bunch of coconuts there that day! My favorite 🎉. He looks so comfortable. 😊 maybe he is.
Like the Vicar of Dibley when they almost get Elton John to the fete😂, what a surprise.
Slow down video, at the end if you wanna try.
Would really like to see the meet/signings at normal speed..... think I would still recognise myself.!!
There was a comment on the video of your outstanding vocal cover of Let's Go Away, claiming that it was submitted for a competition held by the BB Stomp. Is this true?
Hi Claude. Yes, totally true! The late, great Chris White ran a competition in '87, and I think only about 3 of us entered! 😆
@@smacreavy They must have been bowled over when they heard your entry. I didn't know about Chris White, but I've just listened to Spanish Wine and the BB influence is obvious! I thought that your version was some tribute to a lost demo buried deep in the archives (given how much material they would keep unreleased for so long), so to learn that it was an original vocal melody - especially for a small competition - was pretty astonishing.
@@claudecarlyle9284 Wow, thanks so much!