Fifty Sides of the Beach Boys

The Songs That Tell Their Story

Mark Dillon

Paperback

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Description

Catch a wave with original insights behind the best tunes of the Beach Boys An original look at a beloved band, Fifty Sides of The Beach Boys chronicles the story behind 50 of their greatest songs through exclusive interviews with the Beach Boys, their collaborators, fellow musicians, and famous fans. Featuring interviews with music legends such as Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Alan Jardine, Bruce Johnston, David Marks, Blondie Chaplin, Randy Bachman, Roger McGuinn, John Sebastian, and Alice Cooper, and commentary from a younger generation of musicians and writers such as Lyle Lovett, Matthew Sweet, Jim Fusilli, Cameron Crowe, Daniel Lanois, and Zooey Deschanel, even hardcore fans will be delighted by the breadth of Fifty Sides of The Beach Boys. The Beach Boys' music is as influential and fresh as it was 50 years ago, and this innovative retelling of how the iconic rock group became an essential part of American music history couldn't come at a better time.


Praise For Fifty Sides of the Beach Boys: The Songs That Tell Their Story…

"A delightful journey through fifty amazing classics, filtered through the eyes of the artists, producers and writers whose imaginations were touched by this brilliant band over the years. Chock full of engaging insight, this is a must have for any true fan!" —Matthew Sweet, musician

"I've been all around this great big world and I've seen and heard it all when it came to 'America's Band.' Or so I thought! Fifty Sides Of The Beach Boys . . . shines new light on hidden and forgotten lore through fifty fresh perspectives and Mark Dillon's deep research and lively prose. Cool pictures too. I loved every page!" —Dennis Diken, musician, The Smithereens/Bell Sound

"Beach Boys' songs have always been about fun, so what better way to chart their colourful history than through their songs. Mark Dillon offers a fascinating and illuminating peek behind some of the greatest American music of the past 50 years as told by those who were there. Delightfully engaging and informative." —John Einarson, author, Randy Bachman: Still Takin' Care of Business and Four Strong Winds: Ian & Sylvia

"This is a book everyone who cares about the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, and their music should have in their music book library." —Peter Reum, Beach Boys historian

"Highly recommended, this book is an essential addition to any Beach Boys fan's library." —Jon Stebbins, author, The Beach Boys FAQ and The Lost Beach Boy

"In the Beach Boys' long history is a lot of history. Using the songs as jumping-off points—an efficient and successful method—Dillon explores much of it. . . . If you need a guide, Fifty Sides of the Beach Boys will more than do the trick." —www.PopMatters.com

ECW Press, 9781770410718, 336pp.

Publication Date: June 1, 2012



About the Author

MARK DILLON is a Toronto-based freelance journalist and writer. He is the former editor of Playback, the business publication of the Canadian film and TV industries. His articles have also appeared in Maclean's, the Globe and Mail, the Hollywood Reporter, and American Cinematographer.