Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" is the eighteenth studio album by American rock band the Beach Boys, released May 15, 1972 on Brother/Reprise. The album is a significant musical departure for the b
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The Beach Boys in 1971
The album's title is a reference to an early iteration of the Beach Boys (pictured in 1962)
"You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone" is a song by American rock band the Beach Boys from their 1972 album Carl and the Passions – "So Tough". It was written by Brian Wilson and Jack Rieley, and wa
Carl and the Passions – "So Tough"
…but later gained stature as a cult favorite among fans. The album peaked at number 50 in the U.S. and number 25 in the UK. It produced two singles, "You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone" and "Marcella", both of which failed to chart in the U.S. Initial American pressings of the album included the band's 1966 release Pet Sounds as a…
Beach Boys You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone