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
The Passions (UK band) The album was produced by Fiction head Chris Parry and engineered by Mike Hedges. In May, the Passions embarked on a UK and European tour supporting labelmates the Cure. Bidwell left after the tour (joining the Wall), replaced in July 1980 by David Agar, and the band were dropped by Fiction. A meeting with Peter Wilson, the in-house producer for Polydor Records, led to the band signing to that label, which released their third single, "The Swimmer", on 1 October 1980. Their major chart hit, "I'm in Love with a German Film Star", was released as the band's fourth single