Summer in Paradise
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Released | August 3, 1992 | |||
Recorded | July 1991 – May 1992 | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
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Producer | Terry Melcher (except "Forever", Gary Griffin and Lanny Cardola) | |||
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Summer in Paradise is the twenty-seventh
Composition
The conceptual idea behind the album's title song, co-written by Mike Love, was environmental protection, but the album was designed, in Love's words, to create, "the quintessential soundtrack of
Production
Summer in Paradise was one of the first albums to be recorded using the
Different versions of six tracks appeared on the album's 1993 release in the United Kingdom. This included completely re-recorded and partially rewritten versions of "Island Fever" and "Summer in Paradise", the latter of which featured new lead vocals from Roger McGuinn on one verse. Carl Wilson's vocals on "Island Fever" had also been replaced with vocals by Al Jardine. "Strange Things Happen", "Remember (Walking in the Sand)", "Under the Boardwalk", and "Forever" were remixed and shortened, though the bridge of The Drifters' original version of "Under the Boardwalk" was recorded and added to the track's mix.
Packaging
The artwork featured on the cover of this release, as well as the similar pieces that feature throughout the package, were painted by fellow Californian artist Robert Lyn Nelson. The original US front sleeve features the painting "Elements of the Universe", while the album gatefold includes further Nelson works, notably "Ring of Life" (used for the alternate UK pressing), "Embraced By the Sea", and "Amethyst Dawn at Kipahulu". The album packaging art direction and design by Spencer Drate with Judith Salavetz using the artwork of Robert Lyn Nelson on the multi-panels and CD disc.
Promotion
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Reception
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [4] |
Blender | [5] |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [6] |
Music Week | [7] |
Sputnikmusic | [8] |
Summer in Paradise was received very poorly. Described by
Legacy
While the album's title track is the only song from the album that has remained a concert staple of the band, "Under the Boardwalk" and the new version of "Surfin'" have also been performed, and "Summer of Love" and "Strange Things Happen" were each played on one occasion in the 1990s.[citation needed] For two decades, Summer in Paradise was the Beach Boys' last album of predominately original material. An interim album, Stars and Stripes Vol. 1, was a compilation of Beach Boys classics performed by country music stars, released in 1996. It featured all the surviving original Beach Boys and was Carl Wilson's last album with the band before his passing in 1998. In June 2012, the album That's Why God Made the Radio was released, featuring all-new material from the surviving members.
Track listing
Original US release (1992)
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead Vocals | Length |
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1. | " Sylvester Stewart | Mike Love and Carl Wilson | 3:29 | |
2. | "Surfin'" | Brian Wilson, Mike Love | Mike Love and Carl Wilson | 3:45 |
3. | "Summer of Love" | Mike Love, Terry Melcher | Mike Love | 2:51 |
4. | "Island Fever" | Love, Melcher | Love and Carl Wilson | 3:27 |
5. | "Still Surfin'" | Love, Melcher | Love | 4:03 |
6. | "Slow Summer Dancin' (One Summer Night)" | Bruce Johnston, Danny Webb | Bruce Johnston and Al Jardine | 3:23 |
7. | "Strange Things Happen" | Love, Melcher | Love and Jardine | 4:42 |
8. | "Remember (Walking in the Sand)" | George Morton | Carl Wilson | 3:31 |
9. | "Lahaina Aloha" | Love, Melcher | Love and Carl Wilson | 3:44 |
10. | "Under the Boardwalk" | Artie Resnick, Kenny Young | Love and Carl Wilson | 4:07 |
11. | "Summer in Paradise" | Love, Melcher, Craig Fall | Love | 3:52 |
12. | "Forever" (with John Stamos) | Dennis Wilson, Gregg Jakobson | John Stamos | 3:05 |
Original UK release (1993)
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead Vocals | Length |
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1. | " Sylvester Stewart | Mike Love and Carl Wilson | 3:29 | |
2. | "Surfin'" | Brian Wilson, Mike Love | Mike Love and Carl Wilson | 3:45 |
3. | "Summer of Love" | Mike Love, Terry Melcher | Mike Love | 2:51 |
4. | "Island Fever" (re-recorded and partially rewritten) | Love, Melcher | Love and Al Jardine | 3:27 |
5. | "Still Surfin'" | Love, Melcher | Love | 4:03 |
6. | "Slow Summer Dancin' (One Summer Night)" | Bruce Johnston, Danny Webb | Bruce Johnston and Jardine | 3:23 |
7. | "Strange Things Happen" (remixed and edited) | Love, Melcher | Love and Jardine | |
8. | "Remember (Walking in the Sand)" (remixed and edited) | George Morton | Carl Wilson | |
9. | "Lahaina Aloha" | Love, Melcher | Love and Carl Wilson | 3:44 |
10. | "Under the Boardwalk" (partially re-recorded, edited, and remixed) | Artie Resnick, Kenny Young | Love and Carl Wilson | |
11. | "Summer in Paradise" (re-recorded and partially rewritten; with Roger McGuinn) | Love, Melcher, Craig Fall | Love and Roger McGuinn | 3:52 |
12. | "Forever" (remixed and edited; with John Stamos) | Dennis Wilson, Gregg Jakobson | John Stamos |
Personnel
Partial credits from liner notes and archivist Craig Slowinski.[12][13][14]
The Beach Boys
- Al Jardine – vocals
- Bruce Johnston – vocals; keyboards on “Slow Summer Dancin’ (One Summer Night)” and possibly “Under the Boardwalk”
- Mike Love – vocals, executive producer
- Carl Wilson – vocals
Additional personnel
- Adrian Baker – vocals
- Rod Clark – bass guitar
- Craig Fall – guitars, mandolin, keyboard bass
- Gary Griffin – accordion on “Forever”, production on “Forever”
- Danny Kortchmar – guitars
- Adam Jardine – harmony and backing vocals on “Summer in Paradise”
- Sal Marullo – congason “Island Fever”
- Ken Mary – drums on “Forever” (uncertain)
- Roger McGuinn – vocals and 12-string guitar on "Summer in Paradise" (UK version only)
- Terry Melcher – vocals, keyboards, production on all tracks except “Forever”
- Sammy Merendino – drums
- Van Dyke Parks – accordion, keyboards
- Joel Peskin – saxophones
- John Stamos – lead vocals and drums on “Forever”, production on “Forever”
- Richard Titus – keyboard programming, second engineer
- Keith Wechsler – keyboards, keyboard programming, engineer, mix, drums on “Island Fever” and “Still Surfin’"
- John Weston – pedal steel guitar
- Kevin Elson – engineer on "Forever"
- Mike Mierua – engineer on “Forever”
- Lanny Cordola – production on “Forever”
Notes
- ^ a b Jones, Doug (August 30, 2016). "Low Tide: The Beach Boys hit rock bottom in 1992 with 'Summer in Paradise'". Dangerous Minds. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "John Stamos With The Beach Boys - Forever". Discogs.
- ^ "The Beach Boys - Summer Of Love". Discogs.
- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ Wolk, Douglas (October 2004). "The Beach Boys Summer in Paradise". Blender. Archived from the original on June 30, 2006. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- ISBN 978-0-19-531373-4.
- ^ Jones, Alan (July 3, 1993). "Market Preview: Mainstream - Albums" (PDF). Music Week. p. 23. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ W., Aaron. "The Beach Boys - Summer in Paradise". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
- ^ Doe and Tobler. Andrew Doe quotes the 1000 figure from Terry Melcher, who got it from his royalty statements.
- ^ Doe and Tobler.
- ^ "Interview with Andrew G. Doe (7-31-05)". www.earcandymag.com. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Session Musicians post-Wrecking Crew". smileysmile.net.
- ^ "BB Instrumental Contributions Since 80's…". smileysmile.net.
- ^ Summer in Paradise (booklet). The Beach Boys. California. 1992.
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Sources
- ISBN 0-7119-5595-6.
- Summer in Paradise CD booklet notes, Mike Love
- "The Nearest Faraway Place: Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys and the Southern California Experience", Timothy White, c. 1994.
External links
- Summer in Paradise at Discogs (list of releases)