emphasized how confused we were about our brand." Influence and legacy Carl and the Passions has since become a "cult favorite" among some fans. Elton John penned liner notes for the 2000 CD reissue, writing: 'This is an album which I have loved for a long time... Carl and the Passions: So Tough has moments of breathtaking genius and experimentation. When this record was released, I remember how different and fresh it sounded. It still does'. In 1993, the band Saint Etienne titled their album So Tough as an homage to the Beach Boys. Likewise, they also named their compilation of the same year, You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone, after the Beach Boys song. Track listing Track notes per 2000 liner notes. Personnel Credits from Craig Slowinski, John Brode, Will Crerar and Joshilyn Hoisington. Track numbering refers to CD and digital releases of the album. The Beach Boys Blondie Chaplin - lead (5), harmony (5), and backing vocals (3, 5, 8); bass (3, 5, 7), electric (2), and acoustic guitars (2, 5), electric slide guitar (2); handclaps (3), finger snaps (3) Ricky Fataar - lead (2), harmony (2, 5), and backing vocals (5); drums (all tracks except 6 and 8), tambourine (1), cabasa (2, 7), castanets (4); Hammond organ (2) Alan Jardine - lead (7), harmony (7), and backing vocals (1, 3-4); handclaps (3), finger snaps (3) Bruce Johnston - backing vocals (4) Mike Love - lead (3-4), harmony (7), and backing vocals (1, 3-4, 7); handclaps (3), finger snaps (3) Brian Wilson - backing (1, 3-4) and response vocals (3); tack piano (1), Hammond organ (1, 3-4), grand piano (3-4), Wurlitzer electric piano (4), Moog synthesizer (4); handclaps (3), finger snaps (3); vibraphone (4) Carl Wilson - lead (1, 4, 7), harmony (5, 7), backing (1, 3-5, 7), and response vocals (3); electric (1, 3-4), acoustic (4-5, 8), and bass guitars (2); Wurlitzer electric piano (7), Rocksichord (7), upright piano (7); handclaps (3), finger snaps (3) Dennis Wilson - lead (6, 8) and backing vocals (4, 6, 8), grand piano (6), Hammond organ (6, 8), Moog synthesizer (6) Touring members Daryl Dragon - grand piano (8); orchestral arrangements (6, 8) Billy Hinsche - backing vocals; electric (1) and acoustic guitars (5) Toni Tennille - backing vocals (8) Guests Tandyn Almer - bass guitar (1), autoharps (4) Jack Rieley - backing vocals (4) Additional session musicians