Beach Boys Stadium of Fire 4th of July. (photos and videos) 50 years of the Beach Boys.

50 years of the Beach Boys. Here is how I spent my 4th of July, at a family reunion camping (I learned that I need the Air Matress now that I am not a teenager) and at the Beach Boys stadium of fire. This was the BEST firework show I've ever seen!

The cars in this photo (1957 Chevy, 1957 Ford Thunderbird, VW Surfer Van, Shelby Cobra.
This flag came down for the fireworks!

Cars in this photo (1965 Pontiac GTO, 1934 Ford Hot Rod, 1963 Chevy Impala).

This is where I was sitting. The VERY last row of a 90,000 person football stadium. The seats were still good, and made for a nice place to watch the fireworks.

I can't remember the exact order, but they played: Kokomo, Catch a Wave, California Girls, Good Vibrations, I Get Around, Help Me Rhonda, Wouldn't It Be Nice, Barbara Ann, Surfer Girl, Surfin' USA, Be True To Your School, God Only Knows, Little Duece Coupe, new recording "That's Why God Made The Radio" and Fun, Fun Fun for their last song!

Here is a link to the encore song, "Fun, Fun, Fun - till daddy takes the T-Bird away". I hope people can watch it.

http://youtu.be/QYS1fI5w3Qk

Another video I found on Youtube.

Videos I took of some of the fireworks. These videos don't even really show what the real program was like. :)

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Permalink Reply by Scott on July 7, 2012 at 5:17pm

Pretty cool Van! Once upon a time I worked for a company in Happy Valley, we had The Beach Boys play at our Company party in the Marriot Center. Pretty cool stuff and it was a fun time, they definitely know how to put on a show. Have you heard their new CD?

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Permalink Reply by Alan Christensen on July 7, 2012 at 6:57pm

I listened to the new CD online and I think it is very good. I like it! I do want the new one, and maybe a second hits release form the Beach Boys. The CD I have now only has 10 songs.