Draft:Fredrick Vail

• Comment: Likely notable Mach61 (talk) 04:31, 11 February 2024 (UTC)

• Comment: As before. Drmies (talk) 01:11, 26 January 2024 (UTC)

• Comment: Zero reliable sources and inappropriate tone. Theroadislong (talk) 21:05, 17 January 2024 (UTC)

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Fred Vail

Fred Vail boasts a remarkable career spanning over six decades in 'radio & records' and four decades as the esteemed owner-manager of Treasure Isle Recorders, Inc., making it Nashville's second longest-serving studio. His journey began in Sacramento, CA, where, at the age of 12, he embarked on a career as a radio 'gopher' and teen news announcer. By 15, Fred had evolved into a DJ, and at 17, he took on the roles of a country music DJ and PD.

During his senior year at El Camino High School, Fred's passion for entertainment led to his election as Commissioner of Entertainment. This marked the inception of his career as he began organizing school assemblies and dances, featuring renowned artists like Jan and Dean, Johnny Crawford, The Diamonds, and others. At 19, Fred made history by being the first concert promoter to headline The Beach Boys in a major venue, laying the foundation for their subsequent major touring success.

From 1963 to 1972, Fred curated and produced over 750 concerts, featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees such as the Beach Boys, The Righteous Brothers, The Dave Clark Five, and many more. Notable achievements include producing concerts for future CMA Hall of Famer Glen Campbell's first major solo performance in 1964.

Fred's prolific career extends beyond concerts, having worked with over 110 members of the Rock & Roll, Country Music, Gospel Music, and Songwriters Halls of Fame. His roles at Capitol Records and RCA Records as a promotion and marketing manager paved the way for his move to Nashville in 1974. In 1980, Fred founded Treasure Isle Recorders, Inc., earning acclaim for its exceptional live tracking room, described by producer/engineer George Massenberg as the best in Nashville.

The studio's unique signature sound has graced the works of renowned artists like Dolly Parton, James Taylor, the Beach Boys, and Waylon Jennings. Fred's enduring friendship with The Beach Boys spans 59 years, culminating in various significant moments, including the conception of the "Beach Boys Concert" album and orchestrating the group's 1983 White House concert.

Fred's personal recollections have contributed to multiple books on The Beach Boys, and he has made appearances on A&E Entertainment's biography on Brian Wilson and E Entertainment's "True Hollywood Story: The Beach Boys." Particularly proud of his enduring friendship with Dennis and Carl, Fred often refers to them as his 'brothers-in-spirit.'

Cows In The Pasture

The album's recording unfolded across five sessions at Wally Heider Studios in Hollywood, California from April 4 to April 17 in 1970, coinciding with the production of the Beach Boys' Sunflower album.

Since 1963 Fred Vail has held various roles including concert promoter and co-manager for The Beach Boys. Reflecting on his interactions with the band, he shared, "A lot of times when I'd pick the Beach Boys up I'd have country stations on, and I'd sing along sometimes and they'd be teasing me. And then they'd put on the pop music stations and I'd put it back on the country stations. We were just fooling around. So they knew I sang and liked country music."

All backing tracks and six vocals by Fred Vail were recorded. Brian Wilson's engagement with the project mysteriously disappeared more than halfway through the recording session causing the tapes to be shelved.

In assessing the work, Wilson biographer offered insights: "we can only guess at its contents as it was neither completed nor released. It serves to show the range of projects to which Brian would commit himself, even if he was likely to lose interest before completion."