Jul 21, 2008 drummer dennis wilson struggled with alcohol and family problems but managed to produce the recently rereleased lost classic pacific ocean blue. The making of dennis wilsons pacific ocean blue is now available for preorder. We live on the edge of a body of water warmed by the blood of the cold hearted slaughter of otter wonder how she feels mother seal its no wonder the pacific ocean is blue the flagship of death is an old whaling trawler the people are rising over whale killing crawlers you gotta holler more wait a minute cant you see you gotta let em be yeah its no wonder the pacific ocean is blue yeah yeah. The terms cult and lost classic are heavily and uniformly misused. The twodisc reissue contains outtakes from this albums sesssions as well as the entirety of wilsons neverreleased second solo album, written and recorded in 1978 and 79.
The context surrounding pacific ocean blue is full of darkness. Pacific ocean blue is the debut solo album by american songwritermusician dennis wilson, cofounder of the beach boys, and the only one to be released in his lifetime. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Everything that i am or will ever be is in the music. As always, this includes a digital download of the album in mp3 format. Aug 26, 2011 from the 1977 album pacific ocean blue. The triple lp reissue of pacific ocean blue is a fantastic, moving and deep album. Pacific ocean blue by dennis wilson album, pop rock. Oct 15, 2010 beach boys drummer dennis wilson s pacific ocean blue seemed the best place to start because it is probably the best album that will appear in this series. There are some who say his voice is too rough, but i feel it lends his music a certain integrity and the rawness adds to the passion and emotion in. The beach boys dennis wilsons 1977 solo album pacific ocean blue, long out. The 2008 version of pacific ocean blue is probably one of my favorite reissues of any artist, in terms of packaging, overall presentation, and being a treasure trove of rare material not just the endless alternate mixes and live versions of beach boys songs on recent compilations. Dennis wilson pacific ocean blues lyrics genius lyrics.
The rich rawness of dennis vocal on the pacific ocean blue album take it to another level. Dennis wilson briefly breaks free from the clutches of the beach boys and addiction to put forth the most sincere and passionate record the band and its members would ever produce. It was released as the ninth track on dennis wilsons 1977 debut solo album. However, it wasnt until pacific ocean blue, the very first solo album by any beach boy, that dennis wilson could be called a true artist of intense emotion and range.
It was the first solo album released by a member of the beach boys, and. I tend to prefer pacific ocean blue disc 1 to bambu disc 2, but they are both great albums showing dennis wilson s songwriting ability and his vocal talents. And it probably didnt occur during shipment to me, because another vinyl record in the shipmenta byrds 7 single arrived flat. Dennis wilson pacific ocean blues lyrics songmeanings. Aug 02, 2008 bought it from sundazed, then immediately had to send it back. Pacific ocean blue is the debut and only studio album by dennis wilson, released in 1977. Dennis wilson s pacific ocean blue is slated for a may release. Pacific ocean blue reputation is built on two pillars. We live on the edge of a body of water warmed by the blood of the cold hearted slaughter of the otter wonder how she feels, mother seal its no wonder the pacific ocean is blue the flagship of death is an old whaling trawler the people are rising over whale killing crawlers you gotta holler more wait a minute cant you see, you gotta let em be yeah, its no wonder the pacific ocean is blue. Dennis wilson pacific ocean blues lyrics metrolyrics. Dennis carl wilson december 4, 1944 december 28, 1983 was an american musician, singer, and songwriter who cofounded the beach boys.
Pacific ocean blue by dennis wilson released in 1977 via caribou. Discussion in music corner started by averica, apr 23, 2019. The flagship of death is an old whaling trawler the people are rising over whale killing crawlers you gotta holler more wait a minute cant you see, you gotta let em be. Pacific ocean blue the first solo album by dennis wilson. Dennis wilson pacific ocean blue import on deepdiscount. Two singles were issued from the album, river song and you and i, which did not chart. The groups drummer and occasional lead singer for much of his life, easily recognized by his bluesy and raspy voice, he later grew to. I think pacific ocean blue is the next best thing to a 70s pet sounds. When released in august 1977, it was warmly received critically, and noted for outselling the beach boys contemporary efforts. He is best remembered as their drummer and as the middle brother of bandmates brian and carl wilson. Pacific ocean blue is a classic album and the bambu i had been anticipating this reissue for a long time and now its finally here. Tracks like river song and moonshine are up there with brian wilsons best compositions, as far as im concerned. Pacific ocean bluethe first solo album by dennis wilson.
Dennis had written only with you for the beach boys holland album, but the lead vocals were taken by carl. Beach boys drummer dennis wilsons pacific ocean blue seemed the best place to start because it is probably the best album that will appear in this series. Reissue of this 1977 solo album from the beach boys drummer and lateblooming songwritersolo performer. Pacific ocean blue, his first and only album outside of the surfpop legends and released in 1977, is also the solitary solo album of any real noteworthiness released by any of the beach boys fitting, in a way, as dennis was the only actual surfer in the band. Pacific ocean blue by dennis wilson beach boys cd, feb. Eu 180 gm audiophile vinyl lp pressing in gatefold sleeve. Mar 07, 2012 he contributed a fair smattering of beach boys songs but his wider skills are best showcased on pacific ocean blue, a 1977 solo album that, despite critical acclaim, was unavailable for around 15. Dennis wilson pacific ocean blue 2008, vinyl discogs. Dennis was the only true surfer in the beach boys, and his personal life exemplified the california myth that the bands early songs often celebrated. We live on the edge of a body of water warmed by the blood of the cold hearted slaughter of otter wonder how she feels mother seal its no wonder the pacific. Only with you dennis wilson from album pacific ocean blue 2008.
Pacific ocean blue, however, is a wonderful study in beach boys surfer soul imbued with the expressiveness of dennis piano style. Dennis had the talent to make the beach boys relevant in the seventies. Pacific ocean blue is dennis wilsons only solo album, released on august 22, 1977. Throughout the early 70s, beach boys fans counted on at least two dennis. Pacific ocean blue by dennis wilson on amazon music unlimited. We live on the edge of a body of water warmed by the blood of the cold hearted slaughter of the otter wonder how she feels, mother seal its no wonder the pacific ocean is blue the flagship of death is an old whaling trawler the people are rising over whale killing crawlers dennis wilson pacific ocean blue guitar center. The other lost beach boys solo classic this one by troubled middle wilson brother dennis finally gets a reissue after being out of print.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. But dennis wilsons pacific ocean blue did excite critics, and it was the first solo album released by a member of the beach boys. Pacific ocean blues is a song written by dennis wilson and his cousin mike love. Its a shame the band didnt throw all their support to dennis. Find album release information for pacific ocean blue dennis wilson on allmusic. Pacific ocean blue is nearly as good as everyone has always said it was. Pacific ocean blue is dennis wilson s only solo album, released on august 22, 1977. Its also a shame that he may not have been able to handle the responsibility. Pacific ocean blue could not be further from the surf and sand, cars and girls world of the beach boys early hits. The first solo album from the group and arguably the finest. A founding member of the beach boys, dennis wilson is not brian or carl, but a drummer, musician and songwriter in his own right.
Legacy records, a division of sony bmg, has released a remastered version of pacific ocean blue as part of a 2disc set. Jul 08, 2008 pacific ocean blue, however, is a wonderful study in beach boys surfer soul imbued with the expressiveness of dennis piano style. The sets 12 songs reveal a songwriter who was looking to stretch out on his own and engage a vision of music that stood far outside what the beach boys. There are some who say his voice is too rough, but i feel it lends his music a certain integrity and the rawness adds to the passion and emotion in the music. Dennis wilson s pacific ocean blue, released 30 years ago, is majestic and haunting, a work as rich and complex as almost anything the beach boys released. Pacific ocean blue is the debut solo album by american songwritermusician dennis wilson. Like his elder brother, dennis wilson was a tortured character.
Pacific ocean blue was his only solo record, originally recorded and released in 1977. Pacific ocean blue dennis wilson releases allmusic. One can hear and feel the emotion of the artist jump off the grooves and into your soul. Dennis wilson pacific ocean blue lyrics and tracklist genius. This album is notable for outselling the most recent albums by the beach boys, and is generally seen as denniss overall best. The first of these was the fact that it was the only solo album by the coolest member of the beach boys. Though the roots of this 1977 album go back to the early 70s, dennis wilson s one issued solo project, pacific ocean blue, is certainly a product of its time, both musically and texturally. Dennis wilsons pacific ocean blue appreciation page 6. Sep 09, 2015 but dennis wilsons pacific ocean blue did excite critics, and it was the first solo album released by a member of the beach boys. Pacific ocean blue is the debut solo album by american songwritermusician dennis wilson, cofounder of the beach boys, and the only one to be released in. That said, there has been a lot of romanticizing in fan circles regarding bambu. Norman blake from teenage fanclub recorded it for a tribute album caroline now the songs of brian wilson and the beach boys. Its also a meditation on a complex world, one devoid of the.
I say coolest member, but truth be told he didnt have much competition, because carl wilson aside the rest of the band were either too egotistical, annoying or straightup out of it to. Dennis wilson pacific ocean blue lyrics and tracklist. After being out of print for years, pacific ocean blue got the royal rollout from legacy as an expanded twodisc set in 2008. The crowning achievement of the brand of melancholy and introspective songwriting dennis had been composing for near on a decade, it is regarded as perhaps the finest the beach boys solo album, notably outselling that groups contemporary album release at a time when tensions between dennis and other group. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e. One of my earliest memories is sitting on the landing at the top of the stairs and listening to my brother who is 12 years my senior playing records in his bedroom. Because this album, the beach boy drummers lone solo album, is one of the most surprising records of the 1970s. Dennis wilson may not be the best singer in the world, but he has soul in spades. Pacific ocean blue is however, that rare thing, an album that lives up to the hype that matures like a fine wine. Pacific ocean blue is a classic album and the bambu songs are great. Building on dennis contributions to beach boys albums like sunflower and holland, the albumopening river song plays like a statement of purpose, using dreamy harmonies familiar to beach boys fans but taking them in a direction all dennis own. Request dennis wilson pacific ocean blue vinyl rip. Dennis wilsons pacific ocean blue resurfaces rolling stone. Listen to your favourite songs from pacific ocean blue by dennis wilson now.
Aug 24, 2017 the context surrounding pacific ocean blue is full of darkness. Pacific ocean blue we live on the edge of a body of water warmed by the blood of the cold hearted slaughter of otter wonder how she feels mother seal its no wonder the pacific ocean is blue the flagship of death is an old whaling trawler the people are rising over whale. Dennis wilsonpacific ocean blue steve hoffman music forums. The sets 12 songs reveal a songwriter who was looking to stretch out on his own and engage a vision of music that stood far outside what the beach boys were capable of handling or executing. Dennis wilson pacific ocean blue this will be the first in a series of albums that have brought me great joy over the years. Dennis wilsonpacific ocean blue page 3 steve hoffman. Dennis wilsonpacific ocean blue page 2 steve hoffman. Through the 1960s, dennis wilson was the sex symbol of the beach boys.
And the poignancy of wilsons life and death further enforces its status as a critical holy grail. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah water yeah, water yeah, water yeah. He was the partier of the group, the one who lived the rock n. Dennis wilson pacific ocean blue 3 lpsundazed steve. Legacy edition corrects that while confirming the rumors of the albums greatness. An aptly named theme album, it contrasts the majesty of the sea with the confusion and turmoil of wilsons life. Skip to main content skip to footer site51500000158222 site51500000000146894 new k56772 alliance dennis wilson pacific ocean blue site51500000158222. Bambu all pressed on gorgeous, highdefinition, pacific ocean blue vinyl. Pacific ocean blue is dennis wilson s only solo album, released in 1977. Pacific ocean blue by dennis wilson on amazon music. Incidentally, this was the song that turned me on to pacific ocean blue. And the poignancy of wilson s life and death further enforces its status as a critical holy grail. Though the roots of this 1977 album go back to the early 70s, dennis wilsons one issued solo project, pacific ocean blue, is certainly a product of its time, both musically and texturally.
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