Seeing this clip from the 1972 film, Five Summer Stories made me feel so happy and peaceful. This one will have to go in the surf dvd collection. What is it about the 1970s? I love that era. The soundtrack consists of Beach Boys material from their albums, Holland and Surf's Up, the latter with some of the most beautiful cover artwork I've seen. The image really gets me.
I don't surf, I can barely swim, but learning to be a better swimmer so I can eventually surf is on my new beginnings list on my blog. I'm so loving your blog!!!!! It's the inspiration I need to achieve my goal :)
the beach boys are bring back so many wonderful memories...I remember jumping on our couch with my sister belting out the tunes...those were the days....great post!
Hi Jamie W., This is a neat clip! My mom has an original poster for this movie from when she used to see surf films here in SF. That's a cool image on the album cover. I believe it's called "End of the Trail". They used it in a lot of promotional material for the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition in SF. (Sorry, I'm a SF history nerd ;) ) Thanks for sharing!
jamieo - that is totally fascinating! bring it on - I love learning about this and had no idea. That is so cool you are a SF history buff and cool that your mom used to watch surf films in SF. would like to hear more someday.
That's one of my favorite Brian Wilson tunes. So surreal and almost eerie in that '70s WTF way... Very operatic as well! The album art for the 8-track is also amazing. Love it.
Chum, that is so cool. Friday was my first time hearing this very tune and I'm getting addicted. One of my favorite bands is The Mother Hips and they always cite the Beach Boys as one of their influences. These tunes make me understand why.
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I don't surf, I can barely swim, but learning to be a better swimmer so I can eventually surf is on my new beginnings list on my blog. I'm so loving your blog!!!!! It's the inspiration I need to achieve my goal :)
the beach boys are bring back so many wonderful memories...I remember jumping on our couch with my sister belting out the tunes...those were the days....great post!
Hi Teal Chic and Mrs. French! You both made my afternoon with your positive and fun comments. Thank you.
Hi Jamie W.,
This is a neat clip! My mom has an original poster for this movie from when she used to see surf films here in SF.
That's a cool image on the album cover. I believe it's called "End of the Trail". They used it in a lot of promotional material for the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition in SF. (Sorry, I'm a SF history nerd ;) )
Thanks for sharing!
jamieo - that is totally fascinating! bring it on - I love learning about this and had no idea. That is so cool you are a SF history buff and cool that your mom used to watch surf films in SF. would like to hear more someday.
its all about the style, sweet clip mate
That's one of my favorite Brian Wilson tunes. So surreal and almost eerie in that '70s WTF way... Very operatic as well! The album art for the 8-track is also amazing. Love it.
Lee, thanks!
Chum, that is so cool. Friday was my first time hearing this very tune and I'm getting addicted. One of my favorite bands is The Mother Hips and they always cite the Beach Boys as one of their influences. These tunes make me understand why.
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