Brian Wilson - The best band member introductions I've ever seen.

Band Member Introductions by Musical Director Paul Von Mertens at the Palace Theatre in Albany, New York. 04/26/2017.

[@TheJollycoppers]

Brian is such a humble guy. He doesn't even wait for the build-up, the intro and applause. Just comes out right on the heels of Jardin, almost together. Leaves little time for fanfare, and then he gets right to it. Always a cool guy. I would love to meet him.

[@luminurse]

He is very humble, and has said he loves the standing o’s.🙏🏻💜💜💜

[@ricomerrell]

right?! he has no ego at all. fucken love him

[@darrenhassan2941]

Love how they did the ‘more cowbell’ reference

[@mgoldman60]

We love that after shunning the road for those 10 years or so - BW came back and performed all over the world - including the whole Smile Album!

[@TheJhaley12]

I got to meet and great Brian and Al when they played Pet Sounds concert in Bowling Green Ky. last August. Brian kept staring at me all through the show, I was front row center, at the end of the show he walked over and handed me his personal set list. Something I will cherish for the rest of my life.

[@drowser598]

TheJhaley12 - Fantastic!! I would cherish it too!

[@mrmusic248]

Get that list laminated so it will be preserved properly!!! What a great way to bring out the group, and it shows that the band's knowledge of rock n roll really is deep .

[@paulbrown1585]

DO NOT get that list laminated. It ruins the value and everything special about it. Leave it in it's original state.

[@darry.4387]

TheJhaley12 okay, so I love Brian a lot, yeah. But that’s kinda creepy, again I love him, he is my son anyway. Yes I have adopted him

[@dylanwesley3964]

My life would have been complete.

[@MothsInALampshade]

Brian doesn't want to go on after Al, but with him. He doesn't want the prestige. He wants to be a part of the music. Tell me anything that sounds more like Brian Wilson.

[@josephdavis834]

He appreciates the prestige and success he has had though. He is proud of it as he well should be.

[@mtp4430]

He doesn't want to go on after Al? He doesn't want the prestige? They introduced him last which is the most prestigious spot reserved for the headliner. I guess you haven't spent much time around show Business.

[@johnkulpowich5260]

Brian's farewell tour. It was the best Shit he's still on tour

[@bryonblack8909]

Intro pure talent! Best thing on KZbin! RESPECT!

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

every one of them top notch musicians !!!!

[@karenkassin3955]

Old or new I can never get enough of the songs from The Beach Boys

[@kevrockism]

Love the way he just slips on there as Al's been applauded...

[@burpo]

Just awesome. Love how generous each introduction was made.

[@Colsoloact-po9wv]

LOL love how Brian just ambles onto stage with Al!

[@chrisbrowne4669]

The Best Band ever just gets better. What we see is a small piece of what has been in Brian's head since the 1950s.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

Don’t know about best band ever. The lads from Liverpool were pretty impressive. But Brian for sure is the best make singer songwriter ever.

[@Wolfie66]

Wow is all I can say! I would have loved to see this show!

[@larryjung2031]

The Brian Wilson band wow !.

[@jv-ep2tc]

The title is correct. I would hope to see this show someday......odds are against it but there's always hope.

[@mrsmacca126]

All& Matt Jardine!!!!!! Mad love, you two!!!!!

[@iain2080]

Perfect title for a brilliant video of brilliant people. Thanks for the upload 👏

[@drowser598]

You’re welcome!

[@AprilShowers1955]

Brian received the shortest introduction and is ready on stage to go faster than any other introduced! Go Brian!😊❤

[@briane5706]

A quick burst of “Hocus Pocus” for the multi-instrumentalist. Brian Wilson is the ONLY one that can be described in the same breath as Lennon and McCartney.

[@angelol.5097]

Roger Waters is close

[@allymayful]

And Barry Gibb, who with his brothers, Brian inducted into the Hall of Fame, with an amazing speech.

[@jimoathout7543]

How about Paul Simon?

[@briane5706]

@@jimoathout7543 Not a bad shout actually. There are many songwriters that have written classic songs that will live forever. Simon has written a few of those. Maybe in the second breath!

[@filipstolpe7459]

Robin Gibb, Jeff Lynne, Carole King

[@bluenetmarketing]

That was great fun! Thanks for posting.

[@Mistertbones]

I was there that night. What a show!

[@drowser598]

Yes!! Great show! My son and I loved it. We want to see him again.

[@flemingcourt]

Talk about a man that needs NO introduction.

[@janespaulding8653]

I ❤ the Brian Wilson Band!!! So much talent there!! I could listen to them Forever!!! Their music is Timeless!!! ❤❤❤

[@joykatalu2285]

Agreed!

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

"A scientist of sound." Gorgeous!

[@SusiPineapple]

God bless Nicky Wonder xx rip good buddy

[@steveprice3894]

....it really is the BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RobRoanoke]

whoa; this is awesome!

[@misterstratocaster]

Ran into Al as I was waiting to catch a plane at the Reno airport back around '89 or so.

[@karolinewriter6419]

Lucky!!

[@egadgo]

Never got to meet Brian or Al, but I did get to watch the SUV they were riding in hit a big stone ash tray at 2mph while leaving the Community Center Theater in Sacramento, California.

[@johnkulpowich5260]

Seen Brian at Mohegan Sun. 4 years ago. Still talk about it. Al Jardine a true friend

[@1401minstrel]

RIP Nicky Wonder.

[@gregormann7]

1401minstrel - Damn! So that’s why he wasn’t here in Detroit the other day. I didn’t know. I’m surprised they didn’t mention it. Sorry to hear of it.

[@mariannesouza8326]

1401minstrel 🎸😔💕

[@mojo5093]

lol the title is spot on it was a concert in it's own right

[@michaelscudieri2801]

That was awesome!

[@portglasgoejuniors]

RIP Nicky🎶🎵

[@coolmickey68]

RIP Billy!

[@peterhasenfuss1064]

Saw the show last night at the Z in New Bedford. The show I have seen in a long while.

[@johnkulpowich5260]

After that now I want to see the show

[@TheRothka12306]

I was lucky enough to see Brian and his band at the egg in Albany New York. Maybe, 2014.

[@danieldonzella4466]

I was at Berklee in Boston. Helped Beach Boys set up for the concert. Partied at the Hotel all nite. I970. I was 19.

[@jw0stephens]

Wow! All of the Wilsons. Must have been some experience.

[@gastondeveaux3783]

Wow, I want to see this show!

[@JoshHumble]

Agreed - fantastic intro!

[@danvogel9128]

Very cool. Thanks.

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

The best part of this-- NO MIKE LOVE.

[@TheCheermeister]

Mike Love: Ugh.

[@SputnickSpooner-jg5gi]

​@@TheCheermeisterThe Original Douche Coupe.

[@billjonesjr8718]

Thank you

[@paintbox48]

Just saw the same in Sheffield last night - it's what all fans want to see - not some 10 second mumble! Brilliant concert by the way.

[@drowser598]

paintboxpash - I agree! I'm glad you enjoyed it. My son and I are hard rock fans, but we're also addicted to Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys music. 🎶

[@drowser598]

paintboxpash - Hello Sheffield!! I have a DVD of Queen + Paul Rodgers in Sheffield. Great audience!! 🎸

[@dala5568]

@@drowser598 Back of my head made a special appearance on that DVD.

[@drowser598]

@@dala5568 - Haha! That's great!

[@jw0stephens]

@@drowser598 They didn't do much intro last night. I'd noted your clip here from when we saw the "last" show off the Pet Sounds Tour around when you got this, and I got some of it, but you got it so it's intelligible. Last night only Blondie, Matt, Al, Brian were mentioned by name, and not as a band intro exercise. I think we have it figured out for this tour, will have to see.

[@chriscianciolo5823]

Awesome!!

[@lonesomeguitarplayer]

The percussionst at 1:21 does a quick reminder of Christopher Walken with The Reaper, Blue Öyster Cult on SNL. We need more cow bell!

[@drowser598]

Yes! Lol!

[@beandipcartography]

These guys are great, and that's what makes them so good.

[@sohrabmortazavi553]

So many legends

[@bronxbomber3194]

Yes!! 🏖️

[@richardmalone4721]

Wow, talk about a Stageful of Talent!!

[@billbrimmer1739]

That was pretty super!

[@countof3everybodyOD]

Aww Nicky Wonder 🙏🏼 I saw these guys on this tour too (edit: wait, I saw them in May...where is Darian? He was there at my show) Amazing...Of course I’d pay to watch Brian take out his garbage He is a god, giving us God’s voice

[@drowser598]

Darian left for a bit to work on a Disney project.

[@jiffyyoyo6253]

The AWESOME Nicky Wonder.Greetings Nick. Talk to you soon again.

[@mikmoe6829]

Also RIP Billy Hinche

[@Phoebedumplings]

The guitarist on the right has styled himself on Tommy Tedesco ..? Great introductions nice start to the the show

[@allymayful]

Wow !!! What a pay roll!!!!

[@glenncalzada1707]

DANG!! I was all ready to watch a kick-ass show!!! ☹️

[@bkearns34]

Yup. Rochester NY. Same thing. Awesome!

[@drowser598]

bkearns34 - Great!! They did it again in CT last night, but a little different. 🎶

[@ianwright7153]

brian and al's band so much better than mike love's!

[@joemasse4568]

No comparison! Brian’s band and music is all about professional, excellent musicians and vocalist, trying their hardest to make those classic songs, sound as close to the recording as they can! I saw them 2007 one of the best sounding concerts, I’ve heard, and I’ve seen a lot of the best? Mike Love? He’s a egotistical minor musician, going through the motions, to make money, with a band of hacks!

[@jwa718]

@@joemasse4568 Please don't say that to Mike---he'll go off on yet another rant! :)

[@jw0stephens]

Mike Love has issues, but I like the music so much I'll ignore it. I'd pay more to see Brian, but I actually got to meet Bruce at Humphries in San Diego, and say hello, and he's a great musician as well. Mike let the act he's "following" mess with himself, despite all the TM and other stuff he is / was into. Also really like John Cowsill, he does a lot of other stuff beside playing here. The other comment mention hacks, hasn't done their research. I won't dump on Mike, just let it go. Brian has, Al has, so I'm not going to hold any grudge. Just hope something happens for the 60th anniversary sometime with everyone.

[@jamesmartin6709]

I was at that show in Albany!

[@drowser598]

Great show! Hope you liked it as much as my son and I did!

[@debbieedwards711]

"Tighten up" The very best intros ever" Thanks really for sharing this piece.

[@drowser598]

You’re welcome!

[@mikmoe6829]

Rest In Peace Nick Walusko aka Nicky Wonder

[@thehumanfromearth1953]

4:05 Already a song or improvised? Love the added vibes and the bell at the end!

[@drowser598]

Hi! It’s “Tighten Up” by Archie Bell & the Drells from 1968. Thanks for the comment. 🏖️ 👦🏻👦🏼

[@michaelfigulla6213]

The best intro of a band is from King Curtis 1971 live at filmore west about 7 minutes with the fantastic Bernard Purdie

[@drowser598]

Yes! Very good, but I never saw that because I was only 8 years old at the time. I’ve listened to it though. As you know many artists were influenced by King Curtis including Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemons. 🎷

[@bgbstrm2352]

Wouldn't it be nice to see the guys do some concerts with the songs they played here (and more)?! 😁

[@drowser598]

Yes!!!

[@allenjones3130]

Where was the lovely backup singer Taylor Mills? (She must've been busy fulfilling other commitments.)

[@drowser598]

I believe she left some time ago. Some reports say she left to start a family and some say she left to concentrate on her own career, but I’m not sure. Last I heard she was married to the drummer from Styx, Todd Sucherman. 👩🏼 🥁

[@hellomcflyy]

anybody want to try to list out every little song bit they play during the introductions?

[@drowser598]

Hi hellomcfly! Were you asking or did you want to try to name them? If you're asking I could take a crack at it. Be my guest if you know though. Thanks for commenting.

[@hellomcflyy]

I know a few -but - interested in what everybody else knows...

[@hellomcflyy]

Walk on the Wildside Don't Fear the Reaper something that is familiar(?) Wayward Son Lowrider?? something jazzy by Chicago? Frankenstein Thank You Miserlou

[@hellomcflyy]

side note - Don't Fear the Reaper would make a great cover for them with all the harmonies - and I bet even more could be added

[@zanucklindsey]

Walk On The Wild Side; Don't Fear The Reaper; Hocus Pocus; Carry On My Wayward Son; I'm A Fool; Tighten Up; Frankenstein; Thank You Falletinme...; Miserlou....Great Show. Just saw it tonight in Honolulu....

[@thomasbrydensholt7696]

Anyone know which song is being played in the Gary Griffin introduction?

[@drowser598]

Thomas Brydensholt - Hi Tom! The song being play during the Gary Griffin intro is “Tighten Up” by Archie Bell & the Drells. Thanks for watching! 🏖 ☀️

[@Menyhard]

The next generation

[@Himynameisantone97]

Going to see Brian for the second time in three days! By chance, can anyone tell me what song is used for Gary Griffin's introduction?

[@drowser598]

Himynameisantone97 - That's great!! My 18 year old son is hooked on Brian Wilson & Beach Boys music. We've seen him a few times in the last couple years. Always great! The song for Gary Griffin is "Tighten Up" (Archie Bell & the Drells). Enjoy!

[@adborstlap4940]

It sounds very familiar, but I just can't think of the song title. What's that tune following the introduction of Nelson Bragg in this clip (1:10 - 1:25). Can anyone please help me out?

[@drowser598]

Hi! I believe you’re talking about “Don’t Fear the Reaper” by Blue Oyster Cult”.

[@drowser598]

I should have mentioned too that Nelson Bragg starts doing the Saturday Night Live cowbell skit where they banged on a cowbell spoofing Blue Oyster Cult. “More cowbell!”

[@derekllewellyn6663]

New DVD more money made into most amazing maze in lullaby same time years 60s picture awards TCM hollywood movies show TV

[@AnibalMirandanibito]

you bet

[@Foogaro]

What is the song at 4:06

[@drowser598]

Julian Cozee - Hi! The song at 4:06 is “Tighten Up” by Archie Bell & the Drells.

[@Foogaro]

@@drowser598 Thanks so much!

[@lindageer1756]

OMG! Jeff and Matt are the same person!! They are my brother Roger who looks like the Beach Boys

[@Kgio-2112]

You all never heard Thijs Van Leer do focus band member announcing

[@garrisonic]

Where did Scott and Taylor go??

[@drowser598]

garrisounds - Neither of them are currently with the band. If you're talking about Scott Bennett he was arrested. You can Google it if you want because I don't want to expand on it here. You never know the truth. Nobody really knows why Taylor Mills is not with the band anymore. All that people know is she got married and has small children now.

[@worschtee1]

A long time ago I heard that Taylor left to work on her own career.

[@worschtee1]

And Scott...sad story. Talented guy that made a bad mistake.

[@garylillich]

What name did they perform as since one band member stole the name Beach Boys

[@drowser598]

They just bill it as Brian Wilson. His band is top notch! 🏖

[@zenvagabond]

So, what did they open with?

[@drowser598]

The intros occur after intermission. The first song after the intros was “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” because they played the Pet Sounds album in its entirety. This was a continuation of the Pet Sounds 50th anniversary tour. The first song to start the concert was “California Girls”.

[@zenvagabond]

@@drowser598 Thanks!

[@davidcarlson445]

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[@mrsmacca126]

Hey, Billy, hows your sister????????????

[@MrHeesbeen]

If only the P.A. was clearer, we`d be able to understand what the Hell he was saying !

[@tomsmith5216]

That's not a bsnd, it's an orchestra.

[@allenf.5907]

Nelson isn't with the band anymore. And sadly, Nicky passed away. The REAL thing - Blondie Chaplin - indeed. Al and the Brian jogs by,

[@joehamilton4656]

I think I'm gonna be sick.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

Yes, great intro. Wish you captured the first song after that big buildup.

[@drowser598]

It wasn’t the first song of the night. The band intros occurred after coming back from intermission. The first song was “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” because they played Pet Sounds in its entirety. This was the Pet Sounds Tour. I strictly intended to record the intros because I had seen it before and I liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@DJ-bj8ku]

@@drowser598 No biggie. I just got excited to hear them after that wonderful Intro. Cheers

[@drowser598]

Cheers!

[@davefairburn3298]

Blondi Chapin was one of the 'Ruttles.'

[@zachsmith3]

No that is Ricky Faatar

[@steenbreker60]

Did I hear Focus - Hocus Pocus ?

[@drowser598]

Yes! Good job! For the introduction of Probyn Gregory because he plays so many instruments. 🎸 🎹 🪘 🎺

[@glennhfriedman4571]

Gary Griffin !!!

[@bronxbomber3194]

Great guy! He took the time to talk to my son a couple of times, who is also a musician. 👏🏼

[@JRAFF145]

Who is the drummer?

[@drowser598]

Jim Rafferty - Michael (Mike) D' Amico. He's very good! Just Google Mike D' Amico drummer.

[@JRAFF145]

Thanks

[@worschtee1]

drowser598 Mike is a SUPER nice guy too! He lives in my town and shops at the grocery store I work at. I've talked to him a few times and he's so humble...he was totally floored when I recognized who he was. He always stops to say hi to me when he's in the store...nice nice nice guy.

[@drowser598]

@@worschtee1 - That’s great! Sorry I took so long to reply. I’m not getting all of my notifications.

[@philippfinke458]

Needs definitely more cowbell.

[@tectorama]

No Taylor Mills ?

[@drowser598]

tectorama - No. she left a few years ago supposedly to pursue her own career and to start a family.

[@tectorama]

@@drowser598 I've always loved the Beach Boys. Pet Sounds was the first album I bought.

[@mrsrowdy]

Where's Darian?

[@drowser598]

Margaret Downes - From what I understand he left to go work on Disney projects.

[@mrsrowdy]

@@drowser598 What a shame.

[@jv-ep2tc]

Hinsche!

[@wesmatron]

The percussionist's intro needed more cowbell

[@betaboyelvis7386]

Murry should have been there imagine how much better it could have been!

[@glensharp8945]

Well !!! 😂😂I I

[@scatteredfrog]

Paul *really* needs to change things up a bit -- last night, almost five and a half years later to the *date*, he said that Probyn learned to play trombone "just for this show."

[@marazomarazo6429]

Where is Darian?

[@drowser598]

Marazo Marazo - From what I understand he left to go work on Disney projects.

[@worschtee1]

drowser598 He was such a huge part of Brian's life...helping him bring SMiLE back to life. Such a talented guy! Saw him perform with Brian 4 times...going to miss him. But Disney gained a treasure!

[@jiffyyoyo6253]

​@@worschtee1 That is right, Darian left to work for Disney. Darian and Nick go back a long time. They know one another since high school. They both attended different high schools. They are the best of friends.

[@qdaveq6597]

Walk On The Wild Side Don't Fear The Reaper Hocus Pocus Carry On Wayward Son ??? ??? Frankenstein ??? That thing from the Pulp Fiction Soundtrack.

[@drowser598]

Walk On The Wild Side Don't Fear The Reaper Hocus Pocus Carry On Wayward Son ??? = I'm a Fool by Dino, Desi & Billy - The 1965 hit for the introduction of Billy Hinsche. ??? = Tighten Up by Archie Bell of the Drells Frankenstein ??? = Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin by Sly and the Family Stone That thing from the Pulp Fiction Soundtrack. = Miserlou (Misirlou) by Dick Dale - king of the surf guitar.

[@qdaveq6597]

@@drowser598 You are an absolute star. Many thanks.