As I noted in an early entry, I went to see Brian Wilson last week at the Hammerstein Ballroom.
And I have to say it really was a fun show, with hit after hit after. Historically, The Beach Boys often don’t get a lot of credit as being a great band, but when you ad it all up, they have a huge catalog of great songs that just goes on and on. From the early hits like [i]Help Me Rhonda[/i] to the more sophisticated songs like [i]Sloop John B[/i]., Brian Wilson just brings the fun.
BriaAs I noted in an early entry, I went to see Brian Wilson last week at the Hammerstein Ballroom.
And I have to say it really was a fun show, with hit after hit after. Historically, The Beach Boys often don’t get a lot of credit as being a great band, but when you ad it all up, they have a huge catalog of great songs that just goes on and on. From the early hits like [i]Help Me Rhonda[/i] to the more sophisticated songs like [i]Sloop John B[/i]., Brian Wilson just brings the fun.
Brian Wilson may not be the most dynamic performer and his voice isn’t quite what it used to be, but it was clear he was having a great time, sitting behind his keyboard for an hour and fifteen minutes without playing a single note.
His band really jams and the tunes are as great as ever. I don’t know how much longer Brian Wilson will tour, but if you ever get the chance to see him, it’s well worth it.
