California Girls - The Fendertones

[@blitzmagazine5649]

The great Yogi Berra once said, "It ain't over 'til it's over". And I suspect that if you took a poll, you would get a one hundred percent response in favor of the Fendertones persevering. Carry on, gentlemen. Please!

[@johnny-r]

Brian Wilson has given us a treasury of some of the best rock and roll ever written. Let's never forget him. He is a genius among men.

[@brianmurphy8892]

top class - real class

[@johnhorsley5199]

I'm happy that there's a young group of talented musicians keeping these songs alive for the next generation. They have worked hard to sound original. I love it. ❤️

[@gokmachine]

Well, this was 2o years ago...

[@davidswain1240]

Brian was really happy about this group and really helped them too along with Bruce Johnston

[@shmulikanglister]

The best cover of California Girls.

[@tommilroy4555]

Amazing!

[@RobEarle5025]

My god. It takes a dozen voices to re-create this live. Amazing and unforgettable.

[@DigitalMoose]

In studio they layer what these guys do live. 16 tracks to 8 to 4 mixed down. Brian and his engineers were probably was using 30 plus recorded voice tracks.

[@julianriobo9033]

It doesn't matter how many takes and overdubs. What matters is to have the creative mind to come up with those harmonies. Brian Wilson was a Genius ​@@DigitalMoose

[@williamjackson5942]

@@julianriobo9033 IS! He yet lives...

[@jsguitargeek1432]

I've played in and worked with cover bands since the mid-60s - This (performance) if freaking phenomenal... full stop

[@michaellazzeri2069]

Absolutely fantastic ! This was my intro to The Fendertones. ---------------------MJL, 75 y/o

[@rogerdavis5447]

It's incredible to think that someone (Brian Wilson) had all this gorgeous music with it's intricate harmonies and instruments...in his head! What an incredible gift!

[@jonnygranville281]

It's so awesome. I can't imagine

[@richardstewart7324]

Brian is and was a modern day Mozart.

[@chuckhaffner7514]

Genius

[@brucewayne2155]

And Al Jardine. He helped write many songs with Brian. Brian came up with most of the music, as Al would help with most of the guitar surf sounds. Carl Wilson also helped write the lyrics with Brian on some songs, and would give musical input. But it was mostly Brian coming up with the weird, and interesting chord progressions, tempo changes, using instruments that have not been used in rock and roll before the BB's, as well as beautifully written lyrics, with Al's help more than anyone else's. But yes, it was 85% mostly Brian "The Musical Genius" Wilson.

[@Lone_Star_Proud]

Some of the best music ever created. The genius of Brian Wilson.

[@michaelmelton9691]

Is there any possibility The Fendertones will perform in concert again. There music is feel good stuff that makes people sing and smile. There isn’t much of that anymore. I would travel anywhere in the world to hear the live.

[@RaghavSinhaThisisme]

Man I'd love to hear just every beach boys song redone by these guys. Amazing stuff.

[@Nevada_Dan]

You can't get more American than the Beach Boys music and the Fendertones do it proud!

[@oldstuff]

The Fendertones are superb. By using numbers instead of Brian Wilson's genius studio techniques they can re-create the Beach Buys songs just brilliantly. Tribute bands are sometimes a bit naff but anybody that can re-create the BBs on a stage deserve an award.

[@johnneal5616]

Yes, notes, chords, words exact but totally without the originality and personality of the Beach Boys - just like any other copycats "Tribute Band". Awful.

[@cobrajetter]

There's so few BB tribute bands because the music is too complicated. It doesn't sound complicated, but it is. That's why so few garage bands ever have a BB set. Mr. Herder and company have nailed it.

[@JohnSmith-mg5ve]

well also its music from the 60s i know of no bandss that just do 60's music lots of them do 80's music though

[@---Joy---]

@ cobrajetter Yes!! They're incredibly talented!

[@williamparker1085]

great to see these young folks appreciating this music and keeping it alive........kudos

[@ronquast8648]

Rock on! We are a long way from Cali but we love y’all out here in Austin Texas!!

[@retiredtom1654]

So much nostalgia... great job!

[@Dave-wt8xg]

Who s listening to the best tribute band so close to the original regardless of modern machines and amount of people used still brilliant hats off .

[@rolfejones7445]

Absolutely incredible - live and almost sounds exactly like the classic Beach Boys song from 1965. So fantastic - one of the very best copies ever

[@lindabergman3127]

❤👍👍👍

[@pusufu]

I would definitely go see these guys if they toured now. Love them, from Ontario , Canada.

[@lindabergman3127]

Yep Kansas City would go crazy over these awesome singers n musicians 💥💥💥💥

[@mlthed]

The Fendertones are amazing!! I’m a Beach Boy fan from their beginnings and you lovingly and faithfully recreate their sound!!

[@peterkoulouris8900]

I saw the Beach Boys at the Fillmore in 1971 and at Winterland in 1973. I'd pay to see these guys live in a heartbeat.

[@hanknichols6865]

Great to hear. Time flies, I’m 20 years older since this was performed.

[@darrenheadrick3669]

The Fendertones, you do the Beach Boys proud. Thank you for keeping original.

[@cottonclarksa]

For me as a kid growing up in the 60s, THE quintessential Beach Boys song was California Girls. The imaging of it was tantalizing for a young lad filled with testosterone, but that was only the beginning. The otherworldly harmonies that Brian Wilson created were simply beyond compare. Even Paul McCartney of the Beatles said how much they admired and envied - and felt greatly challenged by - Brian's musical genius. And now, the Fendertones have emulated that 60s sound perfectly. They did not miss a beat... not even the smallest of nuances. This was a blast from the past and a breath of fresh air for me. Thanks!

[@jimbojimbo8]

I don't know why or how you came on my KZbin with a sloop John b. Instantly listened liked. found this next and immediately subscribed. you guys are fantastic.

[@runeguldberg]

Best interpretation of Brians music live today.

[@larrysproul9424]

They really do a great job. Fun to watch and listen to..

[@scottlombardi4603]

Other than Brian’s band

[@toring61_52]

I can't believe this was done in 2007... 2021 and just hearing you guys second time and Sloop John B. you guys did such an excellent rendition. Most excellent guys !! Thank you

[@leftyspade]

They might be Grandfathers- Great group but no longer kids.

[@jzeunik]

And here I am just discovering them in 2023. I feel cheated for missing out on the Fendertones for all of these years. I don’t see anything posted by them recently, so they must have split and moved on. But they are/were spectacular!

[@tedt282nd]

Great performance of Beach Boys music even the Beach Boys themselves would be proud of you work and rendition. .Keep up the good work...

[@tonnasullivan9374]

I love the words to this song. Brian described every teenage girl, from every part of the U.S. ❤️

[@craigrubin2305]

ALL you guys never stop singing the olddes you guys are awesome 🇺🇸👍👍👍

One of the best groups I have ever heard.

[@novapup2001]

Normally people are not usually interested in hearing exact covers of other artists music, however, not the case with the brilliance of The Beach Boys. The biggest compliment to Brian Wilson IS an authentic reproduction of his creations. Why wasn't this band at The Kennedy Center Honors? Amazing!

[@danielmasonmusic2353]

The introduction is just the most beautiful thing ever, so so so good.

[@emb1st]

Love this group. What’s amazing is, there’s 14 making the sound of 4.

[@winterlandboy]

These guys are just incredible.

[@FreeBird_6791]

Wow. I'm blown away by these performances.

[@garypmarquis]

I grew up with the "Boys of summer" but truly enjoy the Fendertones for their tribute sounds. Great sounding songs.

[@EuphratTigris]

I wonder how the managed to recreate Brian's "Wall of Sound" approach for a stage show ... reverb and everything is spot-on.

[@fredrickemp7242]

That Falsetto is spot on

[@Mike-0201]

The best Beach Boys tribute band out there!!!

[@allenkennedy6748]

Mike 201 that says it right there. Covers. I always wanted to get on stage. Along with my faded dungarees, my hipster shirt. I’ve got some friends, like 20-30 of em, that want to do the same. It will be groovy.

[@ehoffman796]

close!

[@larrysproul9424]

They sure are.Again they nai!ed it ..

[@rooseveltmccarter7591]

@@larrysproul9424 I think they should do a Tribute to The Beatles. You guys nailed it once again.

[@pegg3754]

Fantastic

[@guiseppe46]

Just found these guys. effing incredible!!!

[@louvinlife3670]

So happy to see young people recreating this music. Flawless. Amazing.

[@sinnerpeace]

you guys are just stunnin the heck out of me!!!!! Brian Wilson really needs to meet and hear you guys if he hasnt already.I think he would dig you and actually want to play with you guys for real...you do the Beach Boys justice...and you get Brian's genius!!!

[@Gunner53-OK]

Just stumbled across these guys - outstanding!

[@goyonigo]

It is great to see young people doing this work. It makes me believe that great music will survive these crazy times of plastic music and prefabricaded "artists" thanks!!!

[@tombrandt9028]

Wonderful to see these young artists having fun as their harmony honors the creators of some great music.

[@paulharvey3437]

What a huge amount of work must have gone into pulling this off.... and guys you did it so perfectly.... and Anders Fehon you did a great job on the lead vocal.... you can be proud of yourself.

[@GirlFromNippon]

I totally agree with you. :)

[@mfsbrz]

They are absolutely great! Even the brass section is perfect!

[@LorenzoG333]

Excellent... loved it!

[@izzigogo]

I love it~!!!! Would like to see them in concert~~!! ♥♥♥

[@richardpattinama2615]

Places me back in the 60's, during trips to the beach in the Netherlands. The tiki bar played The Beach Boys all day long. I'm a great BB and Fender tones fan.

[@libertyann439]

I'm a Calfornia girl!

[@pmshanahan100]

Excellent

[@gtr82]

They needed 12 guys to sound like the BBs because Brian overdubbed all of the vocals on their songs for a fuller sound. The Fendertones use multiple guys for each part to duplicate that vocal overdubbing on the soundtracks.

[@BUSTER.BRATAMUS]

sorry loser...I've seen them in concert...5 guys only

[@ruthmachain8544]

Unbelievable!!!! Great cover...perfection.

[@GirlFromNippon]

I never get tired of watching their videos. I call it 'The Fendertones magic'. :)

[@daveaspen6775]

I was a professional entertainer for 40 plus years, and a radio presenter as well, here in The UK, after I left The Royal Navy Band, as a multi instrumentalist. I sang lot's of these song's in my stage shows. I recorded over 8 albums, and 3 double albums. I JUST WISH I COULD DO.....ONE MORE SHOW! I am going to be 68 next birthday, IT A'NT GONNA HAPPEN! BUT! I have soooo many GREAT memories, video's of my shows, recorded albums, photo's, recordings of my radio shows.....NIGHT ALL!!!!

[@jeremyslater2381]

I haven't heard the Beach Boys in almost 30 years. You guys are spot on with all these. Great job. Thanks for the memories.

[@ayronsmama05]

Absolutely awesome..got chills!!!!

[@jctorontojctoronto]

hadnt heard this f'tones version for awhile...such a great celebration of Brian's genius of voice, instrument and free vibes...hey hey wrecking crew!!

[@MarkTomCat]

Hey, I can listen to these guys for HOURS. And if you love good harmony singing, don't forget to listen to the Bee Gees. Start with Saturday Night Fever but don't stop there. Their Greatest Hits 2-CD set will take you back in time. I listen to it whenever I have a long drive ahead of me. Talk about great harmony! They're amazing too.

[@vankalen]

how have I never heard of these guys til now? holy hell you guys are amazing!!

[@GeoCalifornian]

Terrific cover song! ...Bravo, Fendertones for keeping the classic Beach Boys alive. /Lonewolf Liberties

[@BryanBloom]

These guys are insanely awesome.

[@joeljersey]

These guys are fantastic!

[@kenmclemore523]

You guys have been at this a while... fabulous! KDM

[@ParkerPlaza]

Bravo ! Sounds just like I was back in the 60s.....

[@Wolfsky9]

This is the 1st time I'm hearing these guys. As a life time fan of the BB's, these guys are great! keep up the good work guys, you rock! Wolfsky9

[@DevilDogDen1775]

My dad was one of the recording engineers for the Wrecking Crew back in the early to mid 60's. Only once did I get to hang out with him when Sonny and Cher were recording their album. I actually got to sit in Cher's lap....

[@eduleon]

Beautiful!!!! Congratulations, guys!

[@anonymusum]

You´re great. Wish I could hear you live.

[@jeannegale7024]

I think you are in a class of music all by yourself. I also thought only Pavarotti could almost turn himself inside out hitting high C, with the emotion he put into his music. You have a gift. Protect that wonderful voice.

[@bladesmark2]

I can't stop playing this song,very well done fendertones i must've played this now arond 20+ times (in one night) absolute awsome thank you.

[@greenleader9180]

just came across them by accident....brilliant !!!

[@RaxOldies]

@James Cowan me three !!

[@roxyh.3011]

Green Leader me too

[@hansgordy]

You guys absolutely nailed the introduction tonally and in the chordal structure. Tremendous. This is one of your better songs. Whoever is arranging your music is pretty amazing. The detail is stunning.

[@carriejmichael9377]

Incredible ,awesome ,brilliant!!!!

[@stanparsley9186]

Awesome

[@derekstocker6661]

Absolutely amazing, what a great sound from these oh so talented performers, wow, this is so good!

[@popev3887]

Awesome! So good to the a new generation keeping the Beach Boys music alive and well.

[@ReeseChown]

I came thinking this would be cheesy and they fuckin killed it. Nailed Brian's vision of harmonies

[@brians1902]

These guys are awesome

[@normancarhart5690]

great vocals

[@madtam]

Another great job - possibly the best yet. Brian would be very impressed, I'm sure.

[@pamelafayesmith1130]

My favourite BB song. A beautiful rendition thankyou

[@paulsullivan1650]

Just amazing talent!

[@jpnight7503]

Richness of vocals authenticity of instrumental these guys are amazingly like the bbs of 40 yrs ago..take it from an old time who saw them live!

[@viking22]

Came across these guys by accident. What a happy accident!! Love the Beach Boys and this group nails it. Sounds totally awesome--so much talent. I close my eyes and think I'm at a Beach Boys concert. Like Bill and Ted would say... Excellent!!

[@jasondenbakker]

These guys are so good!!

[@BeautifulPast]

You've reproduced the amazing sound of the Beach Boys to perfection!!! Fantastic band! Congrats and thanks for posting!!!

[@dotjon4]

This band is simply AMAZING!! The sound and rhythm is spot on! Reade McCardell the best of luck with your solo career! You know how much I admire you! The Best.....Dot

[@neurofire]

I've watched this 3 -4 times - these guys blow me away. And what a spirited tribute to BW and The BB's. It's like Mozart hits the beach. (and he probably would have had he lived a little longer - like three hundred years)

[@Guedingen]

brought on the tears - you can't ask for more, many thanks

[@JackTheSkunk]

Great group...ol' Brian Wilson would be proud and maybe even a little envious of them.

[@jerzaw]

Just wonderful ❤❤❤

[@doctorwu]

Astounding work, brian would be proud.

[@russ-aepx3307]

Well done, guys. WELL DONE!!!!

[@twmbabec]

These guys are absolutely fantastic! If you ever come to Australia, I'll be there!!!!!