Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" 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 1966 studio album, "Pet Sounds", as a bonus record. It has been speculated that "Carl and the Passions – "So Tough"" was either scheduled
Passions 18-49 demographic, "Passions" usually ranked #7, ahead of CBS soaps "As the World Turns", and "Guiding Light". The highest ranking "Passions" ever achieved in the 18-49 demographic was 4th place in November 2002 and once again in January 2007. During its NBC run, "Passions" ran for 60 minutes every weekday (excluding some holidays). In the final NBC 2006-07 season, episodes were available online at NBC.com for free viewing and for purchase on iTunes. After the move to DirecTV, the schedule was shortened to four days a week (Monday through Thursday) plus weekend marathon encores, then later three days a week