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) story. Some bands play together for 10 years and it's all very wonderful and imaginative. More often, though, you reach a point where you've done all you can do and you want to change. Whenever we've reached that point someone has always left and brought us a step further on. Any band playing their own songs to the public has a duty to change and keep being imaginative all the time". Kevin Armstrong, previously with Local Heroes SW9 and a contributor to Thomas Dolby's debut album, joined the Passions in 1982. The group also added a keyboard player, Jeff Smith,