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On this day, 7 December 1968, American band The Beach Boys played Cardiff’s Capitol Theatre. Support was provided by Barry Ryan, Bruce Channel, Vanity Fare, Eclection and Sharon Tandy with Fleur De Lys.
Formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The group's original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Distinguished by their vocal harmonies, adolescent-oriented lyrics, and musical ingenuity, they are one of the most influential acts of the rock era. They drew on the music of older pop vocal groups, 1950s rock and roll, and black R&B to create their unique sound. Under Brian's direction, they often incorporated classical or jazz elements and unconventional recording techniques in innovative ways.
Earlier in the year the band had released their 14th studio album Friends. The album is characterized by its calm and peaceful atmosphere, which contrasted the prevailing music trends of the time, and by its brevity, with five of its 12 tracks running less than two minutes long. it reached number 13 in the UK. Fans generally came to regard the album as one of the band's finest.
Setlist
"Wouldn't It Be Nice"
Darlin'
"Sloop John B"
"California Girls"
"Do It Again"
"Wake the World"
"Bluebirds Over the Mountain"
"God Only Knows"
"Good Vibrations"
"Barbara Ann"
"All I Want to Do"
