The Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour was a worldwide concert tour by American musicians Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, and Blondie Chaplin held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Beach Boys' album Pet Sounds (1966).[1] Scheduled for more than 100 dates, it marks Wilson and Jardine's final performances of the album.[2]
| Tour by Brian Wilson with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin | |
| Location | North America, Europe, Oceania, Asia |
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| Associated album | Pet Sounds |
| Start date | March 26, 2016 |
| End date | June 21, 2019 |
| No. of shows | 155 in North America 51 in Europe 7 in Oceania 6 in Asia 219 total |
Background
editWilson's first (and previous) world tour of Pet Sounds was in 2000, backed by a different orchestra in each venue, and he also performed the entire album on three occasions without an orchestra on his 2002 tour.[3] The concerts received favorable reviews, however, critics focused on Wilson's "trancelike" demeanor and odd interview responses.[4] Recordings from Wilson's 2002 concert tour were released as Brian Wilson Presents Pet Sounds Live.[5] Rolling Stone's Dorian Lynskey says that the shows helped establish the now-ubiquitous practice of artists playing "classic albums" in their entirety.[6] In late 2006, Jardine joined Wilson and his band for a short tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of Pet Sounds.[7]
In 2013, Wilson and Jardine performed the album at two shows, unannounced, also with original Beach Boys guitarist David Marks.[8] In 2016, to celebrate the album's 50th anniversary, Wilson and Jardine performed the album on tour in Australia, Japan, Europe, Canada and the United States. The tour was planned as his final performances of the album,[9] but occasional shows were performed through 2020.[citation needed] A concert reviewer noted that Wilson received a standing ovation every time he performed a track from the album.[10]
Set list
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Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)
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Carl and the Passions – "So Tough"
Miscellaneous
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The following sets were played in Auckland, New Zealand on March 26, 2016.[11]
Set one
- "Our Prayer"
- "Heroes and Villains"
- "California Girls"
- "Dance, Dance, Dance"
- "I Get Around"
- "Shut Down"
- "Little Deuce Coupe"
- "Then I Kissed Her"
- "Wake the World"
- "Add Some Music To Your Day"
- "Honkin' Down the Highway"
- "In My Room"
- "Surfer Girl"
- "Don’t Worry Baby"
- "One Kind of Love"
- "Funky Pretty"
- "Wild Honey"
- "Sail On, Sailor"
Set two
- "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
- "You Still Believe in Me"
- "That's Not Me"
- "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)"
- "I'm Waiting for the Day"
- "Let's Go Away for Awhile"
- "Sloop John B"
- "God Only Knows"
- "I Know There's an Answer"
- "Here Today"
- "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times"
- "Pet Sounds"
- "Caroline, No"
- "Good Vibrations"
Encore
Tour dates
editPersonnel
editCurrent members:
- Brian Wilson – vocals, piano
- Al Jardine – vocals, guitar, banjo, percussion
- Mike D'amico – drums, percussion
- Bob Lizik – bass guitar
- Nelson Bragg – vocals, percussion
- Probyn Gregory – vocals, guitar, trumpet, french horn, theremin, trombone
- Matt Jardine – vocals, guitar, percussion
- Rob Bonfiglio – vocals, guitar, percussion (substituted for Matt Jardine, then replaced Wonder)
- Gary Griffin – vocals, keyboards, vibraphone
- Darian Sahanaja – vocals, keyboards, vibraphone
- Paul Von Mertens – vocals, saxophone, flute, clarinet, harmonica
- Blondie Chaplin – vocals, guitar, percussion
Special Guests:
Billy Hinsche – keyboards, vocals
Former members:
- Nicky Wonder – vocals, guitar (died August 6, 2019)
- Jim Laspesa – vocals, percussion (substitute for Nelson Bragg)
- Casey McDonough – vocals (substitute for Matt Jardine)
Absences and Lineup Changes
editDarian was present at the start of the tour in March and April 2016 for the New Zealand, Australia, and Japan shows, but was subsequently absent from the tour. In his absence, various musicians filled in the vocals/keyboards spot. On July 10, 2016, both Billy Hinsche and Darian Sahanaja played the show with Billy playing the first set, Darian playing the second set, and both musicians playing the encore. Darian permanently rejoined the tour in May 2017.
In April 2017, Casey McDonough of NRBQ filled in for Matt Jardine for a few shows. For most of 2018 & 2019, Jim Laspesa filled in for Nelson Bragg. In November & December 2018, Rob Bonfiglio filled in for Matt Jardine.
In September, 2017, Gary Griffin was absent from the band's shown in Kitchener, Ontario. He returned for future shows after that.
On August 6, 2019, Nicky Wonder died at the age of 59. He was replaced by Rob Bonfiglio.[14]
References
edit- ^ Monroe, Jazz (January 25, 2016). "Brian Wilson Announces World Tour, Last Ever Performances of Pet Sounds". Pitchfork.
- ^ Ryan, Patrick (January 25, 2016). "Brian Wilson charts final 'Pet Sounds' tour". USA Today.
- ^ Comerford, Will (May 10, 2000). "Brian Wilson To Perform Pet Sounds With Symphony Orchestra". MTV. Archived from the original on March 26, 2022.
- ^ Granata 2003, pp. 231–233.
- ^ Badman 2004, p. 378.
- ^ Lynskey, Dorian (May 16, 2016). "Brian Wilson Entrances Bristol on Eve of 'Pet Sounds' 50th Anniversary". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021.
- ^ Ratliff, Ben (November 23, 2006). "Wouldn't It Be Nice Not to Fuss Over Significance or Perfection?". The New York Times. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- ^ Greene, Andy (October 16, 2013). "Brian Wilson Pulls Off a Surprise 'Pet Sounds' Show in New York". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
- ^ Reed, Ryan (January 25, 2016). "Brian Wilson Plots World Tour, Final 'Pet Sounds' Performances". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 15, 2021.
- ^ Peck, Chad (November 2, 2016). "Writing About Brian Wilson in 2016". Talkhouse. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021.
- ^ Cashmere, Paul (March 28, 2016). "Brian Wilson Plays Pet Sounds One Last Time". noise 11.
- ^ "Brian Wilson Concert Setlist at Fox Theater, Atlanta on November 8, 2018". setlist.fm.
- ^ "Tour".
- ^ Legaspi, Althea (August 8, 2019). "Nicky Wonder, Brian Wilson and Wondermints Guitarist, Dead at 59". Rolling Stone.