In a recent conversation, The Beach Boys agreed that something needed to be done to assist the Red Cross with its Japanese disaster relief efforts. Al Jardine proposed releasing his recording of “Don’t Fight The Sea” as a single, which features Brian & Carl Wilson, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston. The idea was so well received that Brian, Mike, Bruce and Al signed 90 limited edition/numbered sleeves for the initial 1,000 singles pressed on white vinyl. To make the release a bit more collectible, the group decided to use the previously unearthed a capella version of "Friends," mixed exclusively for this release. eBay's Giving Works will be auctioning those off to the highest bidders later this week.
The unsigned white vinyl single is now available online through Aljardine.com and Soundstagedirect.
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