California Girls - The Fendertones

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    The Fendertones perform California Girls for a charity event.
    Recorded on October 16, 2004
    Vocal charting done by Tony Rose, horns by Jim Verdeur.
    Audio: 40 tracks using ProTools on a Mac G5
    Mixed using ProTools on a Mac G5
    Video: Recorded using 3 DVCams and 1 handicam.
    The video was edited using Final Cut Pro.
    The final video was assembled using Final Cut, Soundtrack Pro and Logic.
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  • @oldstuff
    @oldstuff 16 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    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
      @johnneal5616 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @RobEarle5025
    @RobEarle5025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

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

    • @DigitalMoose
      @DigitalMoose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

  • @johnhorsley5199
    @johnhorsley5199 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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. ❤️

  • @cobrajetter
    @cobrajetter 11 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    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
      @JohnSmith-mg5ve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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---
      @---Joy--- ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @ cobrajetter Yes!! They're incredibly talented!

  • @rogerdavis5447
    @rogerdavis5447 6 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    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
      @jonnygranville281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's so awesome. I can't imagine

    • @richardstewart7324
      @richardstewart7324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Brian is and was a modern day Mozart.

    • @chuckhaffner7514
      @chuckhaffner7514 ปีที่แล้ว

      Genius

    • @brucewayne2155
      @brucewayne2155 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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.

  • @RaghavSinhaThisisme
    @RaghavSinhaThisisme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

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

  • @fredrickemp7242
    @fredrickemp7242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    That Falsetto is spot on

  • @jsguitargeek1432
    @jsguitargeek1432 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

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

  • @davidswain1240
    @davidswain1240 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

  • @dean8842
    @dean8842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @blitzmagazine5649
    @blitzmagazine5649 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!

  • @michaelmelton9691
    @michaelmelton9691 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @rolfejones7445
    @rolfejones7445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

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

  • @shmulikanglister
    @shmulikanglister 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The best cover of California Girls.

  • @runeguldberg
    @runeguldberg 10 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Best interpretation of Brians music live today.

    • @larrysproul9424
      @larrysproul9424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @scottlombardi4603
      @scottlombardi4603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Other than Brian’s band

  • @peterkoulouris8900
    @peterkoulouris8900 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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.

  • @williamparker1085
    @williamparker1085 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

  • @user-ld2dl3wp5b
    @user-ld2dl3wp5b 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I've been a Beach Boys fan since 1962 - when, as an 8-year old kid, I heard their first record, "Surfin' " on a jukebox at a Cape Cod beach resort. All winter I kept singing "Bom-Bom-Dippi-Dip". The next summer (1963) I heard "Surfin' USA" on the very same jukebox - and I realized it was the same band who sang "Surfin' ". Their vocal style was so distinctive. 60+ years later - The Fendertones are my choice for America's 2ND BEST band - right after The Beach Boys. Cowabunga!

  • @ronquast8648
    @ronquast8648 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

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

  • @Mike-0201
    @Mike-0201 5 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    The best Beach Boys tribute band out there!!!

    • @allenkennedy6748
      @allenkennedy6748 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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
      @ehoffman796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      close!

    • @larrysproul9424
      @larrysproul9424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @rooseveltmccarter7591
      @rooseveltmccarter7591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @emb1st
    @emb1st 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @darrenheadrick3669
    @darrenheadrick3669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @hanknichols6865
    @hanknichols6865 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @Lone_Star_Proud
    @Lone_Star_Proud 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @tonnasullivan9374
    @tonnasullivan9374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @johnny-r
    @johnny-r ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @pusufu
    @pusufu 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @winterlandboy
    @winterlandboy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    These guys are just incredible.

  • @tedt282nd
    @tedt282nd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @michaellazzeri2069
    @michaellazzeri2069 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @craigrubin2305
    @craigrubin2305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @torineg.847
    @torineg.847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    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
      @leftyspade 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @jzeunik
      @jzeunik ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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!

  • @FreeBird_6791
    @FreeBird_6791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow. I'm blown away by these performances.

  • @retiredtom1654
    @retiredtom1654 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So much nostalgia... great job!

  • @gtr82
    @gtr82 16 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    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
      @BUSTER.BRATAMUS 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @louvinlife3670
    @louvinlife3670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @MarkTomCat
    @MarkTomCat 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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.

  • @goyonigo
    @goyonigo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    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!!!

  • @EuphratTigris
    @EuphratTigris 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @Dave-wt8xg
    @Dave-wt8xg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 .

  • @brianmurphy8892
    @brianmurphy8892 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    top class - real class

  • @novapup2001
    @novapup2001 16 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @sinnerpeace
    @sinnerpeace 12 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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!!!

  • @guiseppe46
    @guiseppe46 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just found these guys. effing incredible!!!

  • @garypmarquis
    @garypmarquis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @nswanberg
    @nswanberg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I never tire of watching and listening to this!

  • @tombrandt9028
    @tombrandt9028 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @mfsbrz
    @mfsbrz 16 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @ruthmachain8544
    @ruthmachain8544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @paulharvey3437
    @paulharvey3437 7 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    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
      @GirlFromNippon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I totally agree with you. :)

  • @Gunner53-OK
    @Gunner53-OK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just stumbled across these guys - outstanding!

  • @DineshBauer
    @DineshBauer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    a magical, mystical intro, it's unbelievable

    • @waboom248
      @waboom248 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      intro was conceived while on LSD.

  • @ayronsmama05
    @ayronsmama05 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolutely awesome..got chills!!!!

  • @keithpotter4205
    @keithpotter4205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    If I was only listening to this u would swear blind it was the beach boys so good

    • @benwright3367
      @benwright3367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not nasally enough to sound like Mike Love.

  • @richardpattinama2615
    @richardpattinama2615 8 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    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.

  • @LorenzoG333
    @LorenzoG333 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent... loved it!

  • @stanparsley9186
    @stanparsley9186 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome

  • @ReeseChown
    @ReeseChown ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @joeljersey
    @joeljersey 10 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    These guys are fantastic!

  • @doctorwu
    @doctorwu 12 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Astounding work, brian would be proud.

  • @vankalen
    @vankalen 11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @Wolfsky9
    @Wolfsky9 16 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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

  • @sukhmaidickoff
    @sukhmaidickoff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dayyymmmm that sounds great. The intro, the singing....just everything. I would say that you nailed it!

  • @popev3887
    @popev3887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @jeremyslater2381
    @jeremyslater2381 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @BryanBloom
    @BryanBloom 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    These guys are insanely awesome.

  • @runners262
    @runners262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    had my doubts. Then I listened. GLAD I did !!!!!

  • @ParkerPlaza
    @ParkerPlaza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @mikeadams110
    @mikeadams110 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Magnificent singing and dazzling flawless performance! If anyone finds my socks please let me know.

  • @jimbojimbo8
    @jimbojimbo8 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @20alphabet
    @20alphabet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    True to the original
    ...very impressed!

  • @carriejmichael9377
    @carriejmichael9377 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible ,awesome ,brilliant!!!!

  • @GeoCalifornian
    @GeoCalifornian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @cottonclarksa
    @cottonclarksa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @neurofire
    @neurofire 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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)

  • @kenmclemore523
    @kenmclemore523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @GirlFromNippon
    @GirlFromNippon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @greenleader9180
    @greenleader9180 9 ปีที่แล้ว +49

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

    • @RaxOldies
      @RaxOldies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @James Cowan me three !!

    • @roxyh.3011
      @roxyh.3011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Green Leader me too

  • @daveaspen6775
    @daveaspen6775 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!!!!

  • @LesbianVampireLover
    @LesbianVampireLover 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed these classics back in the day while on the cusp of puberty. What a soundtrack.

  • @madtam
    @madtam 17 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @JackTheSkunk
    @JackTheSkunk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @normancarhart5690
    @normancarhart5690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    great vocals

  • @jctorontojctoronto
    @jctorontojctoronto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!!

  • @BeautifulPast
    @BeautifulPast 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @eduleon
    @eduleon 16 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful!!!!
    Congratulations, guys!

  • @MrClaudiroy
    @MrClaudiroy 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic The Fenderstones.

  • @AN77811
    @AN77811 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this !!! ❤

  • @Nateson
    @Nateson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    This is so good!

  • @brians1902
    @brians1902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These guys are awesome

  • @vegastyphoon
    @vegastyphoon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Unbelievable.
    Wow

  • @dotjon4
    @dotjon4 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @bladesmark2
    @bladesmark2 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker6661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @hansgordy
    @hansgordy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @pmshanahan100
    @pmshanahan100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent

  • @paulsullivan1650
    @paulsullivan1650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just amazing talent!

  • @jasondenbakker
    @jasondenbakker 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    These guys are so good!!

  • @anonymusum
    @anonymusum 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @DaddyClb
    @DaddyClb 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely Awesome!!!! Gave me chills.