A Postcard from California

BEACH BOYS CO-FOUNDER AL JARDINE'S ACCLAIMED DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM, "A POSTCARD FROM CALIFORNIA", AVAILABLE DIGITALLY WORLDWIDE VIA UMe

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Al Jardine's acclaimed debut solo album, A Postcard from California, is now available digitally for streaming and download worldwide via UMe, just ahead of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and legendary co-founder of The Beach Boys' 80th birthday tomorrow, September 3rd. Originally released in 2010 on CD and again in 2012 with two bonus tracks, "Waves of Love" and "Sloop John B (A Pirate's Tale)," the much-sought-after record hasn't been available digitally for several years and is making its streaming debut. The album quickly sold out when released on limited edition translucent blue vinyl for Record Store Day in 2018. Stream A Postcard from California here: AlJardine.lnk.to/APostcardfromCaliforniaPR

Key Points: 
  • Recorded at Jardine's own Red Barn Studios in Big Sur, Calif., A Postcard from California touches upon California's history, natural beauty and other environmental issues.
  • Previously, on the Beach Boys' Surf's Up album, he and Mike Love wrote the song, "Don't Go Near the Water."
  • 1 on the Billboard Top 100 for the Beach Boys in 1965 on the strength of Jardine's unforgettable lead vocal.
  • Now, just in time for Al Jardine's 80th birthday, his debut solo album, A Postcard from California is available once again for all to enjoy.