California Feelin'
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"California FeelinTemplate:'" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Stephen Kalinich that was recorded by the Beach Boys in the early 1970s and recorded for the first time from Brian Wilson on November 12, 1974. Wilson recorded a solo version in 2002 for the Beach Boys compilation Classics Selected by Brian Wilson.[1] Wilson’s bandmate Al Jardine later recorded his own version for his debut solo album A Postcard from California. Two composite versions of the Beach Boys' original recordings – one complete and the other a piano/vocal demo – were included on the 2013 compilation Made in California.
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Background
The song was written by Brian Wilson and Stephen Kalinich for Wilson's American Spring side project.[2] Kalinich considered the song white gospel and added "I think it frightened him a little to let his defenses down and give the vocal all he had."[3] In 1976, Wilson said of the song, "It's got a feeling to it. ... There's something about it that's very warm. It's sort of a Bill Medley–Brian Wilson combination."[4]
Recording
It was first tracked as a demo in November 1974 by Brian Wilson in a session that was engineered by Chuck Britz.[5] Wilson, unhappy with his performance, instructed the engineer to scrap the tape,[5][6] but this was not heeded.[6] The Beach Boys' 1974 and 1978 versions of "California Feelin'" were eventually released for the 2013 compilation Made in California.[6] Compiler Alan Boyd explained: Template:Quote
Music video
An official music video was released in 2014.[7] It was the winner of a fan contest devised during the promotion of Made in California.[6]
Personnel
Credits from Craig Slowinski.[8]
The Beach Boys
- Al Jardine - backing vocals
- Bruce Johnston - co-lead and backing vocals
- Mike Love - backing vocals
- Brian Wilson - lead (intro) and backing vocals, piano
- Carl Wilson - lead and backing vocals, electric guitar
Additional musicians
- Ed Carter - bass guitar
- Bobby Figueroa - drums, tambourine
- Carli Muñoz - Fender Rhodes electric piano
- Phil Shenale - Oberheim synthesizers
- Sterling Smith - Hammond organ
References
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