THE BEACH BOYS SHRINE
FOR
HARD CORE FANS
15 BIG ONES - THE ALBUM
15 Big Ones was a definite turning point. The title of the album stood for the 15 songs on the album and the 15 years the Beach Boys have been around. It seemed The Beach Boys were injected and rejuvenated with new life after seeming to be lifeless for a period of years. The sound of "It's OK" and "Rock and Roll Music" pounding out of the kitchen radio sent signals that The Beach Boys were back. Although the album was somewhat scarce with new original material, the fact that Brian Wilson was back in the studio and producing music was comforting. If there ever was any doubt about Al Jardine's ability to write good catchy rock and roll, "Susie Cincinatti" removed that doubt once and for all. A great tune with a great guitar intro.
A gem of a song that is playable over and over again just because it is so good is "That Same Song". In fact it is surprising that this song was not released as a single rather than the forgettable "TM Song" which has probably been more responsible for the increased sales of antacid tablets than any other Beach Boys song ever recorded.
This album is a must have for collectors and non-collectors alike.
The following is the playlist for the 15 Big Ones album:
Track 1 - Rock and Roll Music (Chuck Berry)
Track 2 - It's OK (Brian Wilson - Mike Love)
Track 3 - Had To Phone Ya (Brian Wilson - Mike Love)
Track 4 - Chapel Of Love (P. Spector - J. Barry - E. Greenwich)
Track 5 - Everyone's In Love With You (Mike Love)
Track 6 - Talk To Me (J. Seneca)
Track 7 - That Same Song (Brian Wilson - Mike Love)
Track 8 - T M Song (Brian Wilson)
Track 9 - Palisades Park (Chuck Barris)
Track 10 - Susie Cincinatti (Alan Jardine)
Track 11 - A Casual Look (Ed Wells)
Track 12 - Blueberry Hill (Lewis - Stock - Rose)
Track 13 - Back Home (Brian Wilson)
Track 14 - In The Still Of The Night (F. Parris)
Track 15 - Just Once In My Life (P. Spector - C. King - G. Goffin)
My favourite cuts off this album are as follows in order of preference:
1. It's OK
2. That Same Song
3. Susie Cincinatti
4. Everyone's In Love With You
5. Talk To Me
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