I saw part of that Jubilee concert too the other night -- did not hear Brian Wilson perform, but saw him at the finale looking uncomfortable and sort of out of it -- which is just the way he looks now.
I had seen him perform about a year ago on a bill with Paul Simon. He was good, but emphasized all the obvious Beach Boys hits without digging too deep into the BB catalog or his own solo work. (He did do Surf's Up at least; one of the most brilliant songs ever.) It was worth it to see a legend who I never thought would perform again. And though it is kinda sad to see him so, I don't know what the right word is -- oblivious? At least he's out there; and I give him a lot of credit for that. He's responsible for so much great work -- (the intro to California Girls still gives me goosebumps.) The concert also made me think of something while watching Joe Cocker do With A Little Help From My Friends. I'm sure this has been discussed here before, but...it made me consider the cover versions of songs that totally redefined the originals; almost eclipsing them. I think Cocker's arrangement of the Beatles tune certainly did that. As well as Hendrix's All Along the Watchtower. Maybe CSNY's Woodstock fits this category, too. I've been trying to think of more...any other thoughts out there? Bruce
