Tag Archives: Paul Mertens

What I Did On My Holidays, By Andrew Aged 33 3/4

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Andrew Hickey

Or a review of the two Beach Boys gigs I was at in Italy. Before I start… the Beach Boys (in whatever configuration) tailor their sets to their audiences and venues, and so the sets I saw (in open-air venues … Continue reading →

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Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Andrew Hickey

So after my problems, I’ve finally downloaded Brian Wilson’s new album. After a few listens, I can safely say that this is without a doubt the second best solo album by a member of the Beach Boys to be released … Continue reading →

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Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks and The Smile You Send Out – Part Four: That Lucky Old Sun

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Andrew Hickey

After Smile was finally completed and released, I expected Brian Wilson to settle back into a comfortable retirement with occasional one-off shows – having completed a record that took him 37 years, it would have been only right. And at … Continue reading →

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Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks and the Smile You Send Out – Part 3: Smile!

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Andrew Hickey

(Before I start – today’s Big Finish A Week will be delayed until tomorrow. I’d already got most of this post done, and I’ve been promising the Superman one for four days, and I’m incredibly busy today.) I was there … Continue reading →

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