It's entertaining, nostalgic, even poignant…one couldn't ask for much more from a Beach Boys concert. Filmed live at Knebworth, England in 1980, this 70-minute gig--presented in DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1, and stereo--featuring the band performing a mix of oldies (“California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” etc.) and some newer material, would be the last time the complete group (brothers Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson; Al Jardine, Mike Love, and Bruce Johnston; plus backing musicians) appeared in the UK. And if the show itself is somewhat pedestrian, it's still marvelous to see the three Wilsons together onstage, especially in view of the subsequent deaths of Dennis (in '83) and Carl (in '98), and Brian's eventual triumphant recovery from mental and emotional problems. To hear Carl sing so beautifully on “God Only Knows,” or Dennis play drums with such power and emotion, or Brian, vacant but game, contribute a few lines to “Surfer Girl”… well, it might just bring a tear to your eye. Definitely recommended. Aud: P. (S. Graham)
The Beach Boys: Good Timin'
(1980) 70 min. DVD: $19.98. Eagle Rock Entertainment (avail. from most distributors). Color cover. Volume 18, Issue 4
The Beach Boys: Good Timin'
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