Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" liner notes. Partial credits per Scott McCaughey and 2000 liner notes, except where otherwise noted. Chart information courtesy of Allmusic and other music databases. Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" is the 18th studio album by American rock band the Beach Boys, released on May 15, 1972. The album is frequently considered a transitional album for the band, with the addition of Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar on guitar and drums, respectively, and long-time member Bruce Johnston departing during its initial sessions. The initial American pressings of the album included the band's
Passions "Port Charles". "Passions" remained ahead of "Port Charles" until the latter show's cancellation in October 2003. From then on, "Passions" once again was last in the American daytime ratings, where it would stay for virtually the rest of its run. It did top "Guiding Light" on occasion, but never for more than one week at a time. From 2001 to 2003, when "Passions" was at the peak of its popularity, it averaged a weekly 2.1-2.3 rating (which at that time equaled roughly 2.4 million viewers). However, the ratings slowly declined with each passing year; by the 2006-2007 season, the show