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Track Listings

1. Meant for You

2. Friends

3. Wake the World

4. Be Here in the Morning

5. When a Man Needs a Woman

6. Passing By

7. Anna Lee, The Healer

8. Little Bird

9. Be Still

10. Busy Doin' Nothin'

11. Diamond Head

12. Transcendental Meditation

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Music To Cuddle Up To, April 10, 2000

By	cindy harvey (Romeoville, Illinois) - See all my reviews

What an amazing little album. What an amazing little surprise.

I'm not your typical "Beach Boys" fan- as a matter of fact, this album was kind of forced on me by my over zealous husband. I'm glad he did. I can't believe what a friendly, warm, soothing little record this is.

I play it at home after everyone has left for the day and it's just me and the music. What a comforting little opus Brian and his friends have created.

Not at all what you'd expect. The songs are so pretty and light. I reccomend this to everyone. It has become my very favorite Cd.

Highlights are the title track, "Little Bird" and "Busy Doin' Nothin'". What a far cry from "Fun, Fun, Fun"! Brian has incorporated a Bossa-Nova beat into some of the songs, while a couple others are flat-out waltzes! And they all work! They're all incorporated into this one, fantastic, albeit short, gem of an album.

I don't mean to gush, I just want to share this wonderful nugget with everyone.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great album to "cool out" to, July 17, 1999

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This album was sheer eveidence that their was a casual, friendly element to the man who created such masterpieces as Summer Days and Nights and Pet Sounds.Perhpas because people were expecting Brian to deliver another Pet sounds or a similar work. "Friends" is Brian making an album I believe just for the sake of amking some good music to "relax" too. The songs are good, not really sophisticated...but genuine. A true classic is "Diamond Head" a song that unless you knew it was the Beach Boys..you'd think it was a Don Ho instrumental. Other great tracks include..."Wake The World" is perhaps the first pop song to use a tuba. "Be Here In The Mornin'" is another gem..that Al Jardine's Beach Boys Family and Friends is performing on tour. "Anna Lee The Healer is a harmonic masterpiece. The songs are gentle....and unlike anything the group had done up to that point. Any real fan of the Beach Boys, should have a copy of "Friends"

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Fine Smooth Album., January 5, 2000

By	Christopher Bell (Willow Grove, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

I am a huge fan of the Beach Boys, and the first time I heard this album, I was awe struck. I noticed it had a good flow to it and it was great relaxation music. "Friends" is a pleasent song, But my Two favorites are "Be here in the Morning" and "Busy doing nothin." Although a far cry from Pet Sounds, It is still an excellent album, even though I am 14 years old. A must have for any huge Beach Boy fan. You'll wasnt to "Be There in the Morning" to hear this classic. My only recommendation is that Capitol releases more of there studio albums in the U.S.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars A welcome addition to Beach Boys fan cd collection!
When this album appeared, the first thing that struck me - Bruce Johnston finally appeared on the cover with the other Beach Boys ( though only in illustration form). Read more

Published on December 15, 2005 by Wally Cox

5.0 out of 5 stars Dennis proves he's a major talent
This album is remarkable for its juxtaposition of playful Brian Wilson-penned tracks and sensitive Dennis Wilson compositions (his first on a Beach Boys album)... Read more

Published on July 10, 2000 by RCapella

5.0 out of 5 stars breathtaking and relaxing
This is a far cry from previous Beach Boys albums, but a pleasant surprise. It proves that Brian was not the only great songwriter in the group; Dennis has staked a claim to that... Read more

Published on June 18, 2000 by Amanda Christie

4.0 out of 5 stars The Beach Boys as an ensemble group debuts
Following the band's "heyday" of commercial success, under the brilliant direction of Brian Wilson, the band's output became more collaborat- ive, with all band members... Read more

Published on April 19, 2000 by S. Lyons

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars may be a bit generous, but....
This is unfortunately a very overlooked album/period for the Beach Boys. The music on Friends is absurdly positive, and also really good. Read more

Published on March 24, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Fine Smooth Album.
I am a huge fan of the Beach Boys, and the first time I heard this album, I was awe struck. I noticed it had a good flow to it and it was great relaxation music... Read more

Published on January 5, 2000 by Christopher Bell

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Fine Smooth Album.
I am a huge fan of the Beach Boys, and the first time I heard this album, I was awe struck. I noticed it had a good flow to it and it was great relaxation music... Read more

Published on January 5, 2000 by Christopher Bell

5.0 out of 5 stars AN EXELLENT ALBUM!
I just got FRIENDS over the Christmas holidays and I think the music is great! The only dissappointment is Transendental Meditation. Read more

Published on January 3, 2000 by Christopher Bell

4.0 out of 5 stars Mellow Beach Boys
I love this album. I wouldn't give it five stars, but it's one of my favorite Beach Boys albums. If you are expecting "Help Me, Rhonda" and "California... Read more

Published on August 25, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential pop album
I was never a fan of the Beach Boys growing up, but this album converted me. Each song is a short masterpiece that leaves you wanting more. Read more

Published on June 15, 1999

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