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Was Glen Campbell in The Beach Boys?
I think Glen Campbell was recuited to play guitar at some point when Brian Wilson was on hiatus. I saw a show on Glen Campbell and found it interesting that he was at one ti…me one of the most sought after session guitarists. Glen played live with The Beach Boys from late December 1964 to spring 1965. (MORE)
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Where is kokomo the song from beach boys?
KoKomo IS a destination Kokomo is a city in the middle of Indiana and is also a small resort owned by Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay, the title was made u…p. It was supposed to represent all the tropical places and images that people think of when wishing to get away to some paradise island to escape the dreary work life. John Phillips thought the name sounded good and wanted to use it for the title. Mike Love added the "Aruba, Jamaica" part and changed the line "That's where we used to go" to "That's where we want to go." http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=505 (MORE)
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Did the beach boys sing locomotion?
nope Mike Love of the Beach Boys and Dean Torrance of Jan and Dean did recoed a version of the Locomotion in the early 1980's on an album called 'Mike and Dean.' It's a covers… album of surf and pop hits from the 60's and 70's. (MORE)
Tree 101: How and When to Transplant a Tree
Do you want to plant a row of pine trees as a wind break, or just move or add a tree to your landscape? Planning how and when to transplant a tree from one spot in the yard to… another doesn't have to be too difficult. (MORE)
Ant Invasion? Instructions For Making Homemade Ant Bait
Inspecting the yard, you notice ants on your beloved roses. You take a closer look, and they are crawling all over shrubberies and in the garden. Ants can be more than a nuisa…nce. They can be dangerous to outdoor plants. Ants can tunnel around plant roots, causing them to dry (MORE)
Easy Guide to Treating a Yard for Mosquitos
Tiny but dangerous, the mosquito has a sting and a drone powerful enough to drive even the strongest indoors. Fight back with a strategic mosquito treatment for your yard. By …following the steps below, you can eliminate the annoyance of mosquitoes from your environment. (MORE)
How to Install a Backyard Waterfall
The look and sound of flowing water is appealing in any landscape. You can build your own backyard waterfall in a weekend. Choose from a cascading style that tumbles water ove…r a bed of rocks or a simple ledge style that drops water into a pool below. (MORE)
Yard Damage: Building A French Drain
Building a French drain can be one of the most effective ways to protect your house, especially the basement and foundation, from water damage. However, it is not without its …difficulties. Read this article for tips on effectively and legally building a French drain. (MORE)
Keeping Your Landscaping Perfect: Cat Repellent
Felines instinctively seek private areas to eliminate, and they prefer to hide the evidence by covering it with loose soil or other materials. Unfortunately, your flower beds …and other landscaped areas provide the ideal combination of protection and loose ground cover. There are several safe, humane steps that you can (MORE)
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Why did the Beach Boys write Kokomo?
"Kokomo" was written by John Phillips, Scott McKenzie, Mike Love and Terry Melcher and recorded by The Beach Boys in 1988. It was released as a single in July 1988 by Elektra …Records and became a No. 1 Hit in the United States, Japan and Australia. The single was released to coincide with the release of the Tom Cruise movie Cocktail, and its subsequent soundtrack. It was nominated in the Grammy Award category: Best Song written specifically for a Motion Picture or Television in 1988. The song was originally recorded as a demo by Mike Love and Terry Melcher. Disney executives insisted that the song be recorded by the Beach Boys to be included in the movie soundtrack. All of the Beach Boys at the time participated except for Brian Wilson. (MORE)
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What are the names of the boys in the group the beach boys?
The membership has changed over the years, but the "classic" original band line up was: Brian Wilson Carl Wilson Dennis Wilson Mike Love Al Jardine When Brian stopped touring… with the band, he was replaced (briefly) by Glen Campbell and then by Bruce Johnston. (MORE)
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How many beach boys have there been?
The classic five Beach Boys were Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Al Jardine, and Mike Love. However, there have been other members who joined throughout the Beach B…oys' career, some briefly, some for longer amounts of time. These include: David Marks (1962-63, temporarily replacing Al Jardine who was in college at the time) Glen Campbell (1964-65, replacing Brian on tour) Bruce Johnston (1965-present) Ricky Fataar (1972-73 Blondie Chaplin (1972-73) (MORE)
