Fifty Sides Of The Beach Boys: The Songs That Tell Their Story - Tapa blanda

"I've been all around this great big world and I've seen and heard it all when it came to 'America's Band.' Or so I thought! "Fifty Sides Of The Beach Boys" . . . shines new light on hidden and forgotten lore through fifty fresh perspectives and Mark Dillon's deep research and lively prose. Cool pictures too. I loved every page!" --Dennis Diken, musician, The Smithereens/Bell Sound

"This is a book everyone who cares about the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, and their music should have in their music book library." --Peter Reum, Beach Boys historian

"Highly recommended, this book is an essential addition to any Beach Boys fan's library." --Jon Stebbins, author, "The Beach Boys FAQ "and "The Lost Beach Boy"

"A delightful journey through fifty amazing classics, filtered through the eyes of the artists, producers and writers whose imaginations were touched by this brilliant band over the years. Chock full of engaging insight, this is a must have for any true fan!" --Matthew Sweet, musician

"Beach Boys' songs have always been about fun, so what better way to chart their colourful history than through their songs. Mark Dillon offers a fascinating and illuminating peek behind some of the greatest American music of the past 50 years as told by those who were there. Delightfully engaging and informative." --John Einarson, author, "Randy Bachman: Still Takin' Care of Business" and "Four Strong Winds: Ian & Sylvia"

"In the Beach Boys' long history is "a lot" of history. Using the songs as jumping-off points--an efficient and successful method--Dillon explores much of it. . . . If you need a guide, "Fifty Sides of the Beach Boys" will more than do the trick." --www.PopMatters.com