Beach Boys Contest Results

Beach Boys Contest Results

When we ran this contest (Aug. CREEM), we had no idea that there existed so many people who'd salivate like Pavolov’s dog at the mere mention of the Beach Boys. Likewise all the contest freaks, who would probably have entered had the subject matter been the Brooklyn Dodgers or Famous Shoelaces of the Civil War. We were literally inundated with responses, and we would’ve published the results sooner, but the entries just wouldn’t stop coming. We’ve provided the answers below for those of you who like to keep score, as well as including some of the more memorable responses. The winners’ names appear at the end. Everyone who entered deserved to win, but our prize supply was limited. Watch the pages of CREEM for more such madness in the future, and if you’ve got any ideas or suggestions don’t hesitate to let us know.

1. Only one of the Beach Boys ever surfed much. Name him.

(A.) Dennis Wilson

2. Name the kind of shirts the Beach Boys are wearing on the cover of both the Surfin’ Safari and Surfer Girl albums.

(A.) Pendletons

3. In what song does the line “You son of a bitch ” figure prominently?

(A.) “I Was Made to Love Her” from Wild Honey.

4. Who was involved in the first Beach Boys personnel change?

(A.)David Marks replaced Al Jardine, who later replaced Marks.

5. At least seven songs from the original Smile album have been released to date. Name four of them.

(A.) “Good Vibrations, ” “Heroes & Villains,” “Surfs Up,” “Cabinessence,” “Wonderful,” “Cool, Cool Water,” “Vegetables. ”

6. What Beatle co-produced which cut off what Beach Boys album?

THE WINNERS!

The Top 10 (in no particular order) who will receive a brand new copy of Carl and the Passions — So ToughfPet Sounds and a scratchy copy of Surfin * Safari:

Lewis S. Garrett, Akron Ohio Gordon Flagg & Susie Daniel, Atlanta Ga. Dennis Dyroff, Norristown Pa.

James Slyfield Wright, Thailand Dick Johnson, Macomb Ill.

John Simmons, Berkeley Ca.

Mark P. Vandebrake, Knoxville Term. Steve Andrews, Jackson S.C.

Mark Taylor, Kinnelon N.J.

Dennis Doty, Detroit MI.

The next 15 (also in no particular order), who will receive a beat-up copy of Surfin ’ Safari.

Bill Sheehan, New York NY Pitkin O’Maley, Alameda Ca.

Ed Turner Jr., Augusta Ga.

David Young, Chicago Ill.

Tom Sorrells, Virginia Beach Va.

John McGann, Lake Hiawatha N.J. Douglas Dean, Providence R.I.

Larry Franz, La Mirada Ca.

Bill McKeen, Bloomington Ind.

Franklin Abe, Santa Cruz Ca.

Terry Morgan, Staten Island NY Lou Diamond, Skokie Ill.

Anne Hafrey, Bethesda Md.

Harley Pinson, Santa Barbara Ca.

Leo Boehl, Grand Island Nebraska

And a very special thanks to those people who sent in entries which — for one reason or another — we didn’t feel like accepting: Greil Marcus, Tony Lawrence, John Mendelsohn, Todd Rundgren, Steve Paul, Barbara Ann, Murray Wilson, Al Kaline, David Bowie and Albert Grossman.

SURF’S UP!

(A.) Paul McCartney co-prodbcea “ Vegetables, ” on Smiley Smile.

7. One of the best Beach Boys singles was named after Brian’s daughter. Which one?

(A.) “Wendy”

8. Whai prompted Mike Love to grow a beard?

To cover up the chin he wishes he had.

CC: Cosmic Consciousness Acne.

Doubts about his masculinity.

Fake philosophers and good ol’ brown rice.

9. What famous country singer was once a member of the band, and under what circumstances did he join?

(A.) Glen Campbell joined briefly when Brian decided to stop touring.

10. Name at least three Beach Boys songs that feature the name of a city or state in their title.

(A.) You really don’t expect us to list them all, do you?

11. What was the last gold Beach Boys album?

(A.) Beach Boys Party.

12. The song “I Know There’s An Answer” on Pet Sounds was originally recorded under another title. Name its original title.

(A.) “Hang On to Your Ego” (Nobody got this one. —Ed.)

13. Name at least two rip-off Beach Boys re-issues that Capitol has unscrupulously released in the last four years.

(A.) See answer to question 10.

14. True or False: The women on the cover of All Summer Long are the band members ’ wives.

(A.) False - they are the winners of a “Win A Date” contest in Teen Set.

15. What famous non Beach Boy sang lead on “Barbara Ann”?

(A.) Dean O. Torrence

16. Name Brian Wilson’s favorite pair of socks. (Watch it, he’s sensitive.)

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A right jab followed by a quick left hook.

Bobb B. Soxx or the Hollywood Argyles.

His sand-box sox.

77. What Beach Boys single was issued under the name Brian & Mike?

(A.) “Genin'Hungry”

18. Name a Beach Boy song that was based on a Chuck Berry song.

(A.) Name one that wasn't.

19. Was Roger Christian and who did Gary Usher?

Must be a misprint.

Yea, but does Mike Love? And did you know that Van Dyke Parks?

20. What has been the largest selling Beach Boys single?

(A.) “Good Vibrations”

21. Who has been Brian Wilson's major production inspiration? Name one song the Beach Boys have done in tribute to him.

(A.) Phil Spector; “There's No Other (Like My Baby)” or “Then I Kissed Him ” or maybe even “I Can Hear Music. ”

22. What do the 32s on the cover of Little Deuce Coupe mean?

(A.) 1932

23. Who was Tony Asher, who co-wrote some lyrics on Pet Sounds? What happened to him?

(A.) He was an advertising executive, and probably still is.

24. Name the mly Jewish Beach Boy. (A.) You should know better.

(Would you believe Murray Wilson?)

25. Two-Part Essay Question

a) Explain why Brian Wilson is a genius.

Brian is a genius because he talks about “health food albums.’'

He must be a genius. He hasn’t written a good song in six years and you’re running eight pages on him. Because he is, that’s all.

God died, but Brian took over for him.

Brian Wilson was a genius but Preparation H took care of that long ago.

I don’t care if he has an IQ of 164; anybody who can knock of a fifth of Jack Daniels by himself is a genius in my book.

b) Explain why Brian Wilson is not a genius.

Because a fat Brian Wilson on stage is better than no Brian Wilson on stage. A genius would know that.

Nobody is.

He’s freaked out on a mystic trip. He’s not my boyfriend.

He hasn’t suffered enough.

Because he stole everything from Jan & Dean.

Because he is American and all rock geniuses are British.