A five-CD set shines a light on recordings from the Beach Boys' underappreciated later years. Also, interpretive material from Colin Hay, rehearsal tapes from Gram Parsons, and new music from Ellen Foley.
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A previously unreleased 1971 concert features Duane Allman, plus a partial Beach Boys reunion and more.
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An expanded edition of Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks's "Orange Crate Art," plus three noteworthy new releases.
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A 10-CD box set chronicles the rise of country music’s Bakersfield sound. Plus, releases from Brian Wilson and the Carter Family.
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Like most myths, endless summer has some basis in truth – we yearn for it and it comes; we hope it never ends, yet we know it always will.
Read More »Directed by Martin R. Smith, this memorable celebration of pure talent and collaboration comes highly recommended. It is also available on Blu-ray.
Read More »Climb aboard the time machine for the original lineup performing many hits live in concert, circa 1976.
Read More »The Beach Boys have released a fine document of their epic 50th Anniversary Tour. Surf's up!
Read More »The endless summer lives on.
Read More »Children love summer because they know what we sometimes forget: we need to play and laugh and not worry about what time it is.
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