Lady (Dennis Wilson song)
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"Lady" is a song written by Dennis Wilson
that was released with Daryl Dragon
as "Dennis Wilson & Rumbo" in the United Kingdom on the 4th of December, 1970 on Stateside Records. The song served as the B-side of the "Sound of Free
" single. However, the single was not issued in the United States. The song is also commonly known as "Fallin' In Love". This release was Dennis Wilson's first solo release. By 1977, he would also go on to record and release his critically acclaimed debut solo album Pacific Ocean Blue
. Featured on the track is Dennis Wilson on lead vocals and the track also features Daryl Dragon
instrumentally on the track. Daryl Dragon would later go onto become famous under the duo of Captain & Tennille
- the "Captain" being himself and the "Tennille" being his wife Toni Tennille.
, and did not feature the song in the final line-up of the album. After missing out on the final track line-up on Sunflower, "Lady" has also been rumoured to have been a part of the tape reel for the album that eventually became Surf's Up, although it once again missed out on being included on the final line-up for the album.
Although a fairly obscure song, on the 25th February, 1971 on the David Frost Show
, The Beach Boys played "Fallin' In Love (Lady)". When asked what inspired the song, Dennis replied "my lovely wife, she's an inspiration". Dennis was at the time married to Barbara Charren.
Both "Lady" and "Sound of Free" are in the middle of a dispute about the rights between Capitol and Brother Records. Apart from the long out of print, obscure single version, the only legal means of hearing the original mix of song is on the Super Furry Animals
compiled "Under The Influence - A Collection of Musical Influences & Inspirations" released in 2005.
A new mix of the song, featuring a newly-created introduction (edited together from later parts of the track), extended instrumental passages and additional vocals from both Dennis and Carl Wilson
features on the Beach Boys' 2009 compilation album Summer Love Songs. This version was created and mixed by Mark Linett, and is credited to The Beach Boys rather than Dennis Wilson & Rumbo.
A re-recording of the song, titled "Flowers Come In The Spring", was done in 1977. Recorded either during or just after the sessions for what became Pacific Ocean Blue
, it was considered for inclusion on his then-unreleased follow-up Bambu.
appeared on the B-side of their 1973 single Shyin' Away. The members of American Spring were virtually The Honeys
members Marilyn and her sister Diane Rovell, without their cousin Ginger Blake. Dennis Wilson's brother, Brian Wilson, was at the time married to Marilyn. The song featured Marilyn on lead vocal. It also featured a new instrumental and vocal arrangement by Brian Wilson as well as production by Brian Wilson, Stephen Desper and David Sandler. Although the single sold poorly, it has since become a sought-after collectible. The Shyin' Away single was later re-issued as apart of the re-released Spring album by Rhino Records in 1988. Both songs from the single were also released on the 2004 compilation CD, Pet Projects: The Brian Wilson Productions.
The English band Lush
has also covered the song on their 1991 release, Black Spring as "Fallin' In Love". On a year 2000 release, the song was covered and released as the opening track on a Beach Boys tribute album Caroline Now!: The Songs of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. The version was performed by Eugene Kelly
.
The Swedish pop band Sambassadeur
cover "Fallin' In Love" on their 2008 album Migration.
The Spanish pop band Anorak cover "Lady" on their 2006 album Synthetic Pop Covers from the European Space Agency.
Dennis Wilson
Dennis Carl Wilson was an American rock and roll musician best known as a founding member and the drummer of The Beach Boys. He was a member of the group from its formation until his death in 1983...
that was released with Daryl Dragon
Daryl Dragon
Daryl Frank Dragon is a keyboardist, known as Captain in the successful 1970s pop musical duo Captain & Tennille, with his wife, Toni Tennille....
as "Dennis Wilson & Rumbo" in the United Kingdom on the 4th of December, 1970 on Stateside Records. The song served as the B-side of the "Sound of Free
Sound of Free
Sound of Free is a song written by Dennis Wilson and released on December 4, 1970 in Europe, not the United States, with Daryl Dragon as a single under the title of "Dennis Wilson & Rumbo". The B-side of the single was "Lady". The song features Dennis Wilson on lead vocals and also features Daryl...
" single. However, the single was not issued in the United States. The song is also commonly known as "Fallin' In Love". This release was Dennis Wilson's first solo release. By 1977, he would also go on to record and release his critically acclaimed debut solo album Pacific Ocean Blue
Pacific Ocean Blue
Pacific Ocean Blue is Dennis Wilson's only solo album, released in 1977. After several attempts, starting in 1970, to release his own project, some of which made it to the finished album, Wilson recorded the bulk of Pacific Ocean Blue in the months spanning the fall of 1976 to the following spring...
. Featured on the track is Dennis Wilson on lead vocals and the track also features Daryl Dragon
Daryl Dragon
Daryl Frank Dragon is a keyboardist, known as Captain in the successful 1970s pop musical duo Captain & Tennille, with his wife, Toni Tennille....
instrumentally on the track. Daryl Dragon would later go onto become famous under the duo of Captain & Tennille
Captain & Tennille
Captain & Tennille are American pop music recording artists who achieved chart success from 1975 to 1980. The duo consists of husband and wife duo "Captain" Daryl Dragon , and Cathryn Antoinette "Toni" Tennille . They are best known for their singles "Love Will Keep Us Together" and "Do That to Me...
- the "Captain" being himself and the "Tennille" being his wife Toni Tennille.
Proposed releases
Also known as "Fallin' In Love", the song was reportedly a part of the unreleased Beach Boys' album Add Some Music. The album later evolved into the 1970 release of SunflowerSunflower (album)
Sunflower is the sixteenth studio album by American rock group The Beach Boys, their first on Reprise Records. The album achieved number 151 on the US albums chart during a four week stay, becoming the lowest charting Beach Boys album until 1978's M.I.U. Album equalled it. It reached #29 in the...
, and did not feature the song in the final line-up of the album. After missing out on the final track line-up on Sunflower, "Lady" has also been rumoured to have been a part of the tape reel for the album that eventually became Surf's Up, although it once again missed out on being included on the final line-up for the album.
Although a fairly obscure song, on the 25th February, 1971 on the David Frost Show
David Frost (broadcaster)
Sir David Paradine Frost, OBE is a British journalist, comedian, writer, media personality and daytime TV game show host best known for his two decades as host of Through the Keyhole and serious interviews with various political figures, the most notable being Richard Nixon...
, The Beach Boys played "Fallin' In Love (Lady)". When asked what inspired the song, Dennis replied "my lovely wife, she's an inspiration". Dennis was at the time married to Barbara Charren.
Both "Lady" and "Sound of Free" are in the middle of a dispute about the rights between Capitol and Brother Records. Apart from the long out of print, obscure single version, the only legal means of hearing the original mix of song is on the Super Furry Animals
Super Furry Animals
Super Furry Animals are a Welsh rock band that lean towards psychedelic rock and electronic experimentation. Since their formation in Cardiff, Wales in 1993, the band has consisted of Gruff Rhys , Huw Bunford , Guto Pryce , Cian Ciaran and Dafydd Ieuan Super Furry Animals are a Welsh rock band...
compiled "Under The Influence - A Collection of Musical Influences & Inspirations" released in 2005.
A new mix of the song, featuring a newly-created introduction (edited together from later parts of the track), extended instrumental passages and additional vocals from both Dennis and Carl Wilson
Carl Wilson
Carl Dean Wilson was an American rock and roll singer and guitarist, best known as a founding member, lead guitarist and sometime lead vocalist of The Beach Boys...
features on the Beach Boys' 2009 compilation album Summer Love Songs. This version was created and mixed by Mark Linett, and is credited to The Beach Boys rather than Dennis Wilson & Rumbo.
A re-recording of the song, titled "Flowers Come In The Spring", was done in 1977. Recorded either during or just after the sessions for what became Pacific Ocean Blue
Pacific Ocean Blue
Pacific Ocean Blue is Dennis Wilson's only solo album, released in 1977. After several attempts, starting in 1970, to release his own project, some of which made it to the finished album, Wilson recorded the bulk of Pacific Ocean Blue in the months spanning the fall of 1976 to the following spring...
, it was considered for inclusion on his then-unreleased follow-up Bambu.
Cover versions
A cover version of the song under the title "Fallin' In Love" by American SpringAmerican Spring
Spring were a 1970s pop music duo , made up of sisters Diane Rovell and Marilyn Wilson, who had earlier been members of girl group The Honeys....
appeared on the B-side of their 1973 single Shyin' Away. The members of American Spring were virtually The Honeys
The Honeys
The Honeys were a 1960s girl group, who recorded for Capitol Records, and were a kind of female counterpart to the Beach Boys; Beach Boy Brian Wilson served as their record producer and chief songwriter....
members Marilyn and her sister Diane Rovell, without their cousin Ginger Blake. Dennis Wilson's brother, Brian Wilson, was at the time married to Marilyn. The song featured Marilyn on lead vocal. It also featured a new instrumental and vocal arrangement by Brian Wilson as well as production by Brian Wilson, Stephen Desper and David Sandler. Although the single sold poorly, it has since become a sought-after collectible. The Shyin' Away single was later re-issued as apart of the re-released Spring album by Rhino Records in 1988. Both songs from the single were also released on the 2004 compilation CD, Pet Projects: The Brian Wilson Productions.
The English band Lush
Lush (band)
Lush were an English alternative rock band, formed in 1987 and disbanded in 1998. They were one of the first bands to attract the "shoegazing" label...
has also covered the song on their 1991 release, Black Spring as "Fallin' In Love". On a year 2000 release, the song was covered and released as the opening track on a Beach Boys tribute album Caroline Now!: The Songs of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. The version was performed by Eugene Kelly
Eugene Kelly
Eugene Kelly is a Scottish musician who is a member of the group The Vaselines, a founding member of the now disbanded Eugenius and has had a number of solo releases....
.
The Swedish pop band Sambassadeur
Sambassadeur
Sambassadeur are a Swedish pop band formed in 2003 in Gothenburg. They are named after the Serge Gainsbourg song "Les Sambassadeurs." The band are signed to the Labrador label, and to date, they have released three studio albums and a handful of EPs and singles...
cover "Fallin' In Love" on their 2008 album Migration.
The Spanish pop band Anorak cover "Lady" on their 2006 album Synthetic Pop Covers from the European Space Agency.