Brian Wilson – Spirit of rock'n'roll Live at Handlery Hotel 1990
By DJ M on June 29th, 2011
In Brian Wilson/B. Boys
Watch the video here: OVATION "Spirit of rock’n'roll Live at the Handlery Hotel, San Diego, CA July 28, 1990. This short performance for the ESQ Beach Boys Convention featured Brian Wilson singing solo and playing piano. A pre-recorded backing track was used for 'The Spirit Of Rock ‘n’ Roll.' Contributor Tracy Bryant writes: 'Brian started Spirit of Rock & Roll on the piano, then someone whispered something in his ear, and he stopped playing and announced that someone had come up with the track, and he was going to do it again with the tape. He got up, took the mike, and started really getting into the song, dancing and gesturing. It looked like he was truly enjoying it, something seldom seen in those days, and of course everyone there was stunned. This was after all a surprise appearance. Afterward, naturally there was a huge ovation (and you don’t see this on the convention videotape) he wiped away a couple of tears. It was definitely one of the all-time moments!'"
Some of the audio from this performance turned up on the Brian Wilson bootleg "Party!" More on this bootleg can be found at UNCANNY MARK I.