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Beach Boy Brian Solo — Has Stand-In With Group!

Tracy Thomas, New Musical Express, 11 March 1966

IMAGINE THE Stones planning their next British tour, knowing that Mick was going to stay in London and write songs! Or what if Spencer Davis told the rest of his group: "You go ahead and perform. I'm staying home. But I'll still record with you!" Would the fans stand for it ? Would their groups take it calmly? Not likely! — writes TRACY THOMAS.

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