Good Vibrations: My Life as a Beach Boy
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (996 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01COJUFWM |
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| Number of Pages | : | 343 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Love is able to articulate the depth of his feelings for the music in a way that will send fans back to their stereos to crank up ‘Surfin’ U.S.A.’ and ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ and ‘The Warmth of the Sun’ whether they have an ocean handy or not.” —Sarah Rodman, Los Angeles Times “If it’s the jumbo popcorn bag of Beach Boys lore you saltily crave, then Love’s Good Vibrations should hold you the length of the circus. a sobering look at the ups and downs of a rock and roll bandends on a note of hope that music can provide harmony in word and spirit for a struggling world.” —Publishers Weekly. “More than a half-century’s worth of inside information about the
His partnership with Brian has few equals in American pop music, though Mike has carved out a legacy of his own -- he co-wrote the lyrics to eleven of the twelve original Beach Boy songs that were top 10 hits while providing the lead vocals on ten of them. His own story has never been fully told, of how a sheet-metal apprentice became the quintessential front man for America's most successful rock band, singing in more than 5,600 concerts in 26 countries.Love describes the stories behind his lyrics for pop classics such as "Good Vibrations," "California Girls," "Surfin' USA," and "Kokomo," while providing vivid portraits of the turbulent lives of his three gifted cousins, Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson. The band's unprecedented durability also provides a glimpse into America's changing cultural mores over the past half century, while Love himself has experienced both the diabolical and the divine -- from Charles Manson's "family" threatening his life to Maharishi instilling it with peace. The Beach Boys, from their California roots to their international fame, are a unique American story -- one of overnight success and age-defying longevity; of musical genius and reckless self-destruction;
Suprisingly Good I'm not a big fan of ML, in generalHe seems very egotistical, always trying to make sure everyone knows he wrote all the lyrics and Brian wasnt the only genius, and he wrote Kokomo which went to #1 without Brian, and no, he didn't say "dont F with the formula" when Brian did pet sounds/smile, and answers interview questions about "what are your biggest regrets" with instead of some sort of introspective answer it always end. Robert flygare said Loves lessons. Loved the book. Have always loved the beach boys but learned more about all of the ups and downs of this iconic group. It's sad that pride, greed and selfishness creeped into this family-group. Appreciate how Mike mostly took the high road and tried to keep peace. Unfortunately it's the outsiders who usually ruin things which is the case with the beach boys. Highly recommend this read.. Patrick Hurley said Mike Love: A humble and honest genius. “Good Vibrations: My Life as a Beach Boy,” by Mike Love surprised me on several levels. First of all, it was undeniably honest about the good and bad of his life. Mr. Love didn’t mince words as he discussed his flaws, foibles and failings. That was beyond refreshing. Furthermore, he took personal responsibility for the relationships and moments where he came up short. He didn’t skim over his less tha
Love has been the lead singer of the group one of its principal lyricists since its inception in 1961. Mike Love is a founding member of The Beach Boys, considered to be the most popular American band in history, with 13 Gold Albums, 55 top-100 singles, and four #1 hits. . Hirsch is a journalist and New York Times bestselling author whose books include biographies of Willie Mays and Rubin "Hurricane" Carter and examinations of