David Beard on his All Summer Long book
About this episode
David Beard discusses his new book and his extensive interviews with The Beach Boys.
As the editor of fanzine Endless Summer Quarterly for more than 30 years, David Beard has likely interviewed The Beach Boys more than anyone. So it's only right that he would gather some of his best discussions into a great new book, titled All Summer Long: Conversations with The Beach Boys from Surfin' to SMiLE. David joins Mark and Phil to discuss how a writer stays objective when he has a long relationship with a band. He also talks about how he got Brian Wilson to open up; how Brian and Tony Asher wanted other artists to cover songs off Pet Sounds; was it wise to market Brian as a genius; why Beach Boys' Party! Uncovered and Unplugged is one of his favorite releases; the importance of Jan & Dean in the story; the sad passing of Mike's sister, harpist Maureen Love; and his secret wish for Drew Barrymore.
People in this episode
Hosts: Mark Dillon, Phil Miglioratti
Guest: David Beard
Topics covered
- Beach Boys
- music interviews
- David Beard
- Brian Wilson
- fanzines
- music history
Keywords
- Beach Boys
- David Beard
- All Summer Long
- Brian Wilson
- music interviews
- Endless Summer Quarterly
- Pet Sounds
- music history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Endless Summer Quarterly
Books & works: All Summer Long: Conversations with The Beach Boys from Surfin' to SMiLE, Pet Sounds, Beach Boys' Party! Uncovered and Unplugged
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