''Stars and Stripes Vol. 1'' is the 28th

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by American

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, released on August 19, 1996 by

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. Produced by Joe Thomas and

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, ''Stars and Stripes'' is a collaborative album between the Beach Boys and various

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acts. The idea for the album was conceived by Thomas, who was then the owner of

. According to Wilson's wife

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, during the album's recording, "They

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's description, the release was "an unmitigated disaster and an outright embarrassment for all involved". The album's failure prevented Brian from securing a record contract, leaving his highly anticipated recording collaborations with Andy Paley in limbo. A planned second volume never materialized, and ''Stars and Stripes'' became the last studio album to feature

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, who died in 1998.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits from album liner notes. The Beach Boys * Al Jardine – harmony and backing vocals * Bruce Johnston – harmony and backing vocals *

Mike Love Michael Edward Love (born March 15, 1941) is an American singer and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys with his cousins Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson and their friend Al Jardine. Characterized by his nasal tenor and occasional bass-bari ...

– harmony and backing vocals, additional vocals on “Long Tall Texan,” executive producer *

– harmony and backing vocals, producer *

– harmony and backing vocals except “Long Tall Texan” Special guests * Lorrie Morgan – lead vocals on “Don’t Worry Baby” * James House – lead vocals on “Little Deuce Coupe” *

Junior Brown Jamieson "Junior" Brown (born June 12, 1952) is an American country guitarist and singer. He has released twelve studio albums in his career, and has charted twice on the ''Billboard'' country singles charts. Brown's signature instrument is th ...

– lead vocals and slide "guit–steel" on "409" * Doug Supernaw – lead vocals on “Long Tall Texan” * Mark Miller of

Sawyer Brown Sawyer Brown is an American country music band. It was founded in 1981 in Apopka, Florida, by Mark Miller (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Gregg "Hobie" Hubbard (keyboards, vocals), Bobby Randall (lead guitar, vocals), Joe "Curly" Smyth (drums), and ...

– lead vocals on “I Get Around” *

Toby Keith Toby Keith Covel (born July 8, 1961), known professionally as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He released his first four studio albums—1993's ''Toby Keith'', 1994's ''Boomtown'', 1996' ...

– lead vocals on “Be True To Your School” *

Ricky Van Shelton Ricky Van Shelton (born January 12, 1952) is an American retired country music singer. Active between 1986 and 2006, he charted more than 20 singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs charts. This figure includes 10 Number One hits: "Somebod ...

– lead vocals on “Fun, Fun, Fun” *

T. Graham Brown Anthony Graham Brown (born October 30, 1954), known professionally as T. Graham Brown, is an American country music singer. Active since 1973, Brown has recorded a total of thirteen studio albums, and has charted more than twenty singles on the ...

– lead vocals on “Help Me, Rhonda” *

Willie Nelson Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American country musician. The critical success of the album ''Shotgun Willie'' (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of ''Red Headed Stranger'' (1975) and '' Stardust'' (197 ...

– lead vocals and possible acoustic guitar on “The Warmth of the Sun” *

Colin Raye Floyd Elliot Wray (born August 22, 1960) is an American country music singer, known professionally as Collin Raye, and previously as Bubba Wray. Under the latter name, he recorded as a member of the band The Wrays between 1983 and 1987. He made ...

– lead vocals on “Sloop John B” *

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– lead vocals on “I Can Hear Music” *

Timothy B. Schmit Timothy Bruce Schmit (born October 30, 1947) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He has performed as the bassist and vocalist for Poco and the Eagles (band), Eagles, having replaced bassist and vocalist Randy Meisner in both cases ...

– lead and additional backing vocals on “Caroline, No” Additional musicians

Charts

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References

Bibliography * *

External links

* {{Authority control The Beach Boys albums 1996 albums Country albums by American artists Albums arranged by Jimmy Webb Albums produced by Brian Wilson Vocal duet albums River North Records albums Covers albums Country pop albums