To capitalize on their sudden resurgence in popularity, the Beach

To capitalize on their sudden resurgence in popularity, the Beach Boys accepted Guercio’s invitation to record their next Reprise album at his Caribou Ranch studio, located around the mountains of Nederland, Colorado . These October 1974 sessions marked the group’s return to the studio after a 21-month period of virtual inactivity, but the proceedings were cut short after Brian had insisted on returning to his home in Los Angeles. With the project put on hold, the Beach Boys spent most of the next year on the road playing college football stadiums and basketball arenas. The only Beach Boys recording of 1974 to see release at the time was the Christmas single ” Child of Winter “, recorded upon the group’s return to Los Angeles in November and released the following month.