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'''Stephen John Kalinich''' (born in [[Endicott, New York]], [[United States of America|United States]]) is an American poet mostly known for his collaborations with the American band [[the Beach Boys]]. He is also known for his 1969 album ''[[A World of Peace Must Come]]'', which was a collaboration between him and Beach Boy bandleader [[Brian Wilson]]. The album remained unreleased until 2008.
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'''Stephen John Kalinich''' ({{IPAc-en|k|ə|ˈ|l|ɪ|n|ɪ|tʃ}} {{Respell|kə|LIN|itch}};<ref>{{cite web|url=http://youtube.com/watch?v=_v8MRMCf3qs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/_v8MRMCf3qs |archive-date=2021-12-14 |url-status=live|title=Stephen Kalinich|website=[[YouTube]] |accessdate=22 June 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> born 1942) is an American poet mostly known for his songwriting collaborations with [[Brian Wilson|Brian]] and [[Dennis Wilson]] of [[the Beach Boys]]. In 1969, he recorded his only album, ''[[A World of Peace Must Come]]'', with production by Brian Wilson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.laweekly.com/music/brian-wilsons-secret-bedroom-tapes-4392791|title=Brian Wilson's Secret Bedroom Tapes|last=Chidester|first=Brian|date=30 January 2014|website=L.A. Weekly|access-date=4 December 2018}}</ref> It was unreleased until 2008.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Kalinich drifted from the East Coast to California in the mid-1960s, transferring from New York's [[Binghamton University|Harpur College]] (now [[Binghamton University]]) to [[UCLA]]. Immersing himself in the anti-war movement, he began working the LA scene as a poet and performer, appearing at venues such as [[The Troubadour (Los Angeles)]]. At an early age, he began writing poems and articles about World Peace. He has said, "Very early I wanted to be an influence for peace and good in the world."{{citation needed|date=November 2011}}
Kalinich was born in [[Endicott, New York]]. He drifted from the East Coast to California in the mid-1960s, transferring from [[Syracuse University]]'s [[Binghamton University|Harpur College]] (now [[Binghamton University]]) to [[UCLA]]. At Syracuse, he was friends with singer-songwriter [[Felix Cavaliere]], and they both were in the [[Sigma Phi Epsilon]] fraternity.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kubernik |first1=Harvey |title=Kubernik: The Rascals' Felix Cavaliere |url=https://www.musicconnection.com/kubernik-the-rascals-felix-cavaliere/ |access-date=5 May 2022 |work=[[Music Connection]] |date=6 April 2022}}</ref>

Immersing himself in the anti-war movement, he began working the LA scene as a poet and performer, appearing at venues such as [[The Troubadour (Los Angeles)]]. At an early age, he began writing poems and articles about World Peace. He has said, "Very early I wanted to be an influence for peace and good in the world."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-music-art-poetry-west-side-beverly-hills-area/|title=Meet Stephen Kalinich of Music Art Poetry|last=VoyageLA Staff|date=30 April 2019|website=VoyageLA|access-date=23 August 2019}}</ref>


An album, ''Leaves of Grass'', co-written with Kalinich's early collaborator Mark Buckingham, was recorded in 1966 but radio stations would not play it, wrongly assuming it was about marijuana.{{citation needed|date=November 2011}} At the time, Kalinich was studying and working at a gas station. As the hippie movement snowballed, [[the Doors]] and [[Love (band)|Love]] were exposing the dark underbelly of the 1960s dream. Kalinich's poetry rests on that pivot point.
An album, ''Leaves of Grass'', co-written with Kalinich's early collaborator Mark Buckingham, was recorded in 1966 but radio stations would not play it, wrongly assuming it was about marijuana.<ref name=":0" /> At the time, Kalinich was studying and working at a gas station. As the hippie movement snowballed, [[the Doors]] and [[Love (band)|Love]] were exposing the dark underbelly of the 1960s dream. Kalinich's poetry rests on that pivot point.


==Poetry==
==Poetry==
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*''America''
*''America''
*''America, I Know You''
*''America, I Know You''
*''A World of Peace Must Come''
*''[[A World of Peace Must Come]]''
*''Be Still''
*''Be Still''
*''Bring in the Poets''
*''Bring in the Poets''
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==Music collaborations==
==Music collaborations==
While under contract as an artist signed to the Beach Boy's [[Brother Records]], Kalinich co-wrote several songs released by the group including "All I Want to Do", "Be Still", "[[Little Bird (The Beach Boys song)|Little Bird]]",<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=song|id=t3736715|pure_url=yes}}|title=Song review: "Little Bird"|last=Greenwald|first=Matthew |publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=12 April 2010}}</ref> and "[[A Time to Live in Dreams]]" with [[Dennis Wilson]].
While under contract as an artist signed to the Beach Boys' [[Brother Records]], Kalinich co-wrote several songs released by the group including "[[All I Want to Do (Beach Boys song)|All I Want to Do]]", "Be Still", "[[Little Bird (Beach Boys song)|Little Bird]]",<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=song|id=t3736715|pure_url=yes}}|title=Song review: "Little Bird"|last=Greenwald|first=Matthew |publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=12 April 2010}}</ref> and "[[A Time to Live in Dreams]]" with [[Dennis Wilson]].


Kalinich is the lyricist and co-publisher for Brian Wilson's duet with Paul McCartney "A Friend Like You", on Wilson's 2004 solo album release, ''Gettin' In Over My Head''.
Kalinich is the lyricist and co-publisher for Brian Wilson's duet with [[Paul McCartney]] "A Friend Like You", on Wilson's 2004 solo album release, ''[[Gettin' In Over My Head]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.laweekly.com/music/how-did-this-unknown-poet-end-up-making-an-album-with-brian-wilson-4571064|title=How Did This Unknown Poet End Up Making an Album With Brian Wilson?|last=Chidester|first=Brian|date=9 April 2014|website=L.A. Weekly|access-date=4 December 2018}}</ref>


Kalinich also has collaborated with a number of recording artists, performers, and musicians including [[P.F. Sloan]], [[Art Munson]], [[Ken Hirsch (composer)|Kenny Hirsch]], [[Randy Crawford]], [[Mary Wilson (singer)|Mary Wilson]] of [[the Supremes]], [[Fernando Perdomo]], [[Odyssey (band)|Odyssey]], [[Clifton Davis]], [[Chris M. Allport]] (composer), and [[Diana Ross]].
Kalinich also has collaborated with a number of recording artists, performers, musicians, and composers including [[P.F. Sloan]], Art Munson, [[Ken Hirsch]], [[Randy Crawford]], [[Mary Wilson (singer)|Mary Wilson]] of [[the Supremes]], [[Fernando Perdomo]], [[Odyssey (band)|Odyssey]], [[Clifton Davis]], [[Chris M. Allport]], and [[Diana Ross]].


==Tribute Albums==
==Tribute albums==
In 2016, [[Al Gomes]] conceived and co-produced, along with Grammy Award-winning Beach Boys producer, archivist and historian [[Alan Boyd]], a spoken word tribute CD called "The Works of Stephen J. Kalinich - Be Still". The collection included performances of Kalinich's poetry by Beach Boys founder [[Brian Wilson]]; actors [[Stacy Keach]], James Michael Tyler, [[Ralph Brown]], Jenny Jules, Rose Weaver, and Samaire Armstrong; Grammy Award nominee Lisa Haley; author and musician Tracy Landecker; socio-musical researcher and minister Connie Watrous; along with Gomes and Boyd. The Recording Academy placed the album on its Official 58th Annual Grammy Awards Ballot for Best Spoken Word Album. Gomes said, "This has turned out to be one of the best projects I've ever worked on. What an incredible gathering of talent. This album is a passionate meditation on the journey of life, and also on how poetry and art affect that journey, both from the author's and the receiver of the art's point of view. Thanks to all who gave of themselves - the artists, engineers, and studios - and to all those who listen." Watrous added, "It aligned with the stars so quickly and everyone involved came into it with a beautiful spirit and worked so hard to make it happen with the purest of hearts."<ref>{{cite web
In 2016, [[Al Gomes]] conceived and co-produced, along with his partner Connie Watrous and Grammy Award-winning Beach Boys producer, archivist and historian [[Alan Boyd]], a spoken word tribute CD called "The Works of Stephen J. Kalinich - Be Still". The collection included performances of Kalinich's poetry by Beach Boys founder [[Brian Wilson]]; actors [[Stacy Keach]], James Michael Tyler, [[Ralph Brown]], Jenny Jules, [[Rose Weaver]], and Samaire Armstrong; Grammy Award nominee Lisa Haley; author and musician Tracy Landecker; along with Gomes, Watrous, and Boyd. The Recording Academy placed the album on its Official 58th Annual Grammy Awards Ballot for Best Spoken Word Album. Gomes said, "This has turned out to be one of the best projects I've ever worked on. What an incredible gathering of talent. This album is a passionate meditation on the journey of life, and also on how poetry and art affect that journey, both from the author's and the receiver of the art's point of view. Thanks to all who gave of themselves - the artists, engineers, and studios - and to all those who listen." Watrous added, "It aligned with the stars so quickly and everyone involved came into it with a beautiful spirit and worked so hard to make it happen with the purest of hearts."<ref>{{cite web
| date = 30 July 2016
| date = 30 July 2016
| title = The Works of Stephen J. Kalinich - Be Still : CD Baby
| title = The Works of Stephen J. Kalinich - Be Still : YouTube
| website = [[YouTube]]
| url = https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/theworksofstephenjkalini
| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jY2jZ-nds4&list=OLAK5uy_mf87WT24YoD14Lz4DvnQkOGWAmBoth-hY
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In 2020, Al Gomes and Connie Watrous were tasked with the mission of re-releasing the musical tribute compilation to Kalinich called "California Feeling: The Songs of Stephen Kalinich and Friends" as a four-volume set. Gomes and Watrous oversaw everything from the song sequences, the artwork, and the full worldwide release.<ref>{{cite web
| date = 12 February 2021
| title = California Feeling : The Songs of Stephen J. Kalinich and Friends : Spotify
| website = [[Spotify]]
| url = https://open.spotify.com/artist/34z9wLUS19cnQYzqthDxLd
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</ref><ref>{{cite web
| date = 12 February 2021
| title = California Feeling : The Songs of Stephen J. Kalinich and Friends : YouTube
| website = [[YouTube]]
| url = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRmRQS7hUHpUwIRxaNJsog
}}
</ref>

"California Feeling" features Beach Boys classics performed by Beach Boys founding members Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson's children, family members, touring members, longtime friends, and more, and each of the four volumes tells a unique story.

Artists on the collection include Beach Boy [[David Marks]], Grammy Award Nominees [[Carnie Wilson]] and [[Wendy Wilson]] ([[Wilson Phillips]]), The Supremes founding member [[Mary Wilson (singer)|Mary Wilson]], [[Neil Innes]] (Monty Python, The Rutles), Stax Records session guitarist, songwriter, and producer [[Steve Cropper]], The Smithereens member [[Dennis Diken]], pop singer [[Evie Sands]], singer-songwriter [[P.F. Sloan]], Alan Boyd, Brian Wilson's touring musical director Probyn Gregory, and Grammy Award Nominee, producer, and songwriter [[David Courtney]].

Journalist and music critic Brent Wootten (Salon) chose the compilation as one of his 'Top 20 Albums of 2020' : "I was delighted that so many of my favorites artists treated us to their best work in years (Lucinda Williams, Rufus Wainwright, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, The Flaming Lips, Shelby Lynne, Jeff Tweedy, and Fleet Foxes), while 'California Feeling: The Songs of Stephen Kalinich and Friends Volume One' - a tribute to the poet and Beach Boys collaborator - offers contemporary takes on the classic California sound."
<ref>{{cite web
| date = 12 February 2021
| title = 2020 : VA's Music and Media Favourites
| url = https://mylifeinconcert.com/2020/2020-vas-music-and-media-favourites-that-saved-this-trash-can-year/
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}}
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*[http://lightintheattic.net/artists/15-stephen-john-kalinich Light In The Attic Records]
*[http://lightintheattic.net/artists/15-stephen-john-kalinich Light In The Attic Records]
*[https://vimeo.com/7637620 Stephen Kalinich, Biography video clip on Vimeo]
*[https://vimeo.com/7637620 Stephen Kalinich, Biography video clip on Vimeo]
*[https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/theworksofstephenjkalini Spoken Word Tribute Album: The Works of Stephen J. Kalinich - Be Still]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jY2jZ-nds4&list=OLAK5uy_mf87WT24YoD14Lz4DvnQkOGWAmBoth-hY Spoken Word Tribute Album: The Works of Stephen J. Kalinich - Be Still]
*[https://open.spotify.com/artist/34z9wLUS19cnQYzqthDxLd Musical Tribute Album: California Feeling : The Songs of Stephen J. Kalinich and Friends - Volume One-Four - Spotify]
*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRmRQS7hUHpUwIRxaNJsog Musical Tribute Album: California Feeling : The Songs of Stephen J. Kalinich and Friends - Volume One-Four - YouTube]


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Latest revision as of 06:17, 12 June 2023

Stephen Kalinich
Picture of Kalinich in 2019
Kalinich in 2019
Born (1942-01-18) January 18, 1942 (age 82)
OccupationPoet
Years active1960s–present

Stephen John Kalinich (/kəˈlɪnɪ/ kə-LIN-itch;[1] born 1942) is an American poet mostly known for his songwriting collaborations with Brian and Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys. In 1969, he recorded his only album, A World of Peace Must Come, with production by Brian Wilson.[2] It was unreleased until 2008.

Biography[edit]

Kalinich was born in Endicott, New York. He drifted from the East Coast to California in the mid-1960s, transferring from Syracuse University's Harpur College (now Binghamton University) to UCLA. At Syracuse, he was friends with singer-songwriter Felix Cavaliere, and they both were in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.[3]

Immersing himself in the anti-war movement, he began working the LA scene as a poet and performer, appearing at venues such as The Troubadour (Los Angeles). At an early age, he began writing poems and articles about World Peace. He has said, "Very early I wanted to be an influence for peace and good in the world."[4]

An album, Leaves of Grass, co-written with Kalinich's early collaborator Mark Buckingham, was recorded in 1966 but radio stations would not play it, wrongly assuming it was about marijuana.[4] At the time, Kalinich was studying and working at a gas station. As the hippie movement snowballed, the Doors and Love were exposing the dark underbelly of the 1960s dream. Kalinich's poetry rests on that pivot point.

Poetry[edit]

Kalinich's works include:

  • America
  • America, I Know You
  • A World of Peace Must Come
  • Be Still
  • Bring in the Poets
  • Candy Face Lane
  • If You Knew
  • You Are the Trigger

He is also a spoken word performer often backed by original music. Titles include:

  • The Magic Hand
  • Galactic Symphonies

Music collaborations[edit]

While under contract as an artist signed to the Beach Boys' Brother Records, Kalinich co-wrote several songs released by the group including "All I Want to Do", "Be Still", "Little Bird",[5] and "A Time to Live in Dreams" with Dennis Wilson.

Kalinich is the lyricist and co-publisher for Brian Wilson's duet with Paul McCartney "A Friend Like You", on Wilson's 2004 solo album release, Gettin' In Over My Head.[6]

Kalinich also has collaborated with a number of recording artists, performers, musicians, and composers including P.F. Sloan, Art Munson, Ken Hirsch, Randy Crawford, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Fernando Perdomo, Odyssey, Clifton Davis, Chris M. Allport, and Diana Ross.

Tribute albums[edit]

In 2016, Al Gomes conceived and co-produced, along with his partner Connie Watrous and Grammy Award-winning Beach Boys producer, archivist and historian Alan Boyd, a spoken word tribute CD called "The Works of Stephen J. Kalinich - Be Still". The collection included performances of Kalinich's poetry by Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson; actors Stacy Keach, James Michael Tyler, Ralph Brown, Jenny Jules, Rose Weaver, and Samaire Armstrong; Grammy Award nominee Lisa Haley; author and musician Tracy Landecker; along with Gomes, Watrous, and Boyd. The Recording Academy placed the album on its Official 58th Annual Grammy Awards Ballot for Best Spoken Word Album. Gomes said, "This has turned out to be one of the best projects I've ever worked on. What an incredible gathering of talent. This album is a passionate meditation on the journey of life, and also on how poetry and art affect that journey, both from the author's and the receiver of the art's point of view. Thanks to all who gave of themselves - the artists, engineers, and studios - and to all those who listen." Watrous added, "It aligned with the stars so quickly and everyone involved came into it with a beautiful spirit and worked so hard to make it happen with the purest of hearts."[7]

In 2020, Al Gomes and Connie Watrous were tasked with the mission of re-releasing the musical tribute compilation to Kalinich called "California Feeling: The Songs of Stephen Kalinich and Friends" as a four-volume set. Gomes and Watrous oversaw everything from the song sequences, the artwork, and the full worldwide release.[8][9]

"California Feeling" features Beach Boys classics performed by Beach Boys founding members Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson's children, family members, touring members, longtime friends, and more, and each of the four volumes tells a unique story.

Artists on the collection include Beach Boy David Marks, Grammy Award Nominees Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson (Wilson Phillips), The Supremes founding member Mary Wilson, Neil Innes (Monty Python, The Rutles), Stax Records session guitarist, songwriter, and producer Steve Cropper, The Smithereens member Dennis Diken, pop singer Evie Sands, singer-songwriter P.F. Sloan, Alan Boyd, Brian Wilson's touring musical director Probyn Gregory, and Grammy Award Nominee, producer, and songwriter David Courtney.

Journalist and music critic Brent Wootten (Salon) chose the compilation as one of his 'Top 20 Albums of 2020' : "I was delighted that so many of my favorites artists treated us to their best work in years (Lucinda Williams, Rufus Wainwright, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, The Flaming Lips, Shelby Lynne, Jeff Tweedy, and Fleet Foxes), while 'California Feeling: The Songs of Stephen Kalinich and Friends Volume One' - a tribute to the poet and Beach Boys collaborator - offers contemporary takes on the classic California sound." [10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Stephen Kalinich". YouTube. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  2. ^ Chidester, Brian (30 January 2014). "Brian Wilson's Secret Bedroom Tapes". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  3. ^ Kubernik, Harvey (6 April 2022). "Kubernik: The Rascals' Felix Cavaliere". Music Connection. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  4. ^ a b VoyageLA Staff (30 April 2019). "Meet Stephen Kalinich of Music Art Poetry". VoyageLA. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
  5. ^ Greenwald, Matthew. "Song review: "Little Bird"". Allmusic. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
  6. ^ Chidester, Brian (9 April 2014). "How Did This Unknown Poet End Up Making an Album With Brian Wilson?". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  7. ^ "The Works of Stephen J. Kalinich - Be Still : YouTube". YouTube. 30 July 2016.
  8. ^ "California Feeling : The Songs of Stephen J. Kalinich and Friends : Spotify". Spotify. 12 February 2021.
  9. ^ "California Feeling : The Songs of Stephen J. Kalinich and Friends : YouTube". YouTube. 12 February 2021.
  10. ^ "2020 : VA's Music and Media Favourites". 12 February 2021.

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