I met Dennis several times. We'd see each other at Venice and Santa Monica beach. We'd say hi to each other. When Dennis came out with his solo album I was in the back of the crowd at Tower Records, he managed to get me to the front. Myself and a friend went to Brothers Studio in S.M. they had a phone hidden in front. My friend picked it up and asked if Dennis would come out. He took pics with us, his arm around my shoulder. Best day of my teenage life🥰❤️.
You were so very fortunate to have met Dennis Wilson. It's so sad what happened to him after his unfortunate involvement with Charlie Manson. I truly believe that's what sent him spiraling over the edge & led to his ultimate death. 😢
I'm 63 now and grew up with these men. They were already out of their teens when I was born. I watched them go from young men to much older men and grew up with their music. I can't count the number of days and nights I spent at the Jersey Shore listening to, and living, this music. Rare is a musical group that can stand the test of time, or endure through different periods of time. These guys were able to touch the emotions and feelings of multiple generations. What a magic carpet ride.
Through the decades the Beach Boys music endures, the sound track of the Californian dream. Brian Wilson is a towering musical genius and with his brothers along with Mike Love and Al Jardine, created some of the most memorable songs ever written. Brian used the human voice as a musical instrument to layer harmonies on top of brilliant melodies to create a unique sound that has never been replicated
Like Bob Dylan said in his interview with the media whore. I cannot write em like I used to! That's because his 'alters' did the writing. alters = the voices in his head.
@@rman52 Im pretty sure he’s at least close to the genius of Mozart, he practically made classical music into pop, orchestrating entire string and horn sections by memory.
@@jcfiggy As close as earth is to Pluto. Mozart was 100× more talented at age 5 than Brian at 25. And I am a huge Brian Wilson fan. He is the greatest pop rock melody writer. You have no idea the talent of Mozart.
Who knew that Brian would end up being the last surviving Wilson brother when every one thought he gonna be the first one to go back in the late 70's/ early 80's? Well he defied all the odds and will be 80 next week. He's touring with Chicago soon.
@@shaystern2453 The clove is a harsh and very bitter spice. Exactly like "my clove." Brian gave so very much more than he ever received from that one particular "spice,"
Murry was sadistic and made Brian afraid to fight him. My dad did the same to me--lots of dads did that in the 60's, but I learned (too late) you have to fight back, even if you get beat. The day you fight back is the day things get better.
It was pretty much just Paul. Lennon was too arrogant and to go was probably my high. Not sure where George stood but I’ve never heard of his commenting about Brian.
@@Frankie5Angels150 For what it's worth, John expressed appreciation for "Little Girl I Once Knew" and George noted on the Beatles Anthology that they were competing with the Beach Boys around 1966. But yes, I agree it's largely Paul who had the appreciation and judged the band on its merits as opposed to commercial success (e.g. recognizing Pet Sounds for being so musically innovative despite it not being a big seller at the time). I can also see Ringo being appreciative but just not as vocal.
Brian used them only because he had trouble getting the rest of the BB's to work. They had lives, and money. It was hard to get them to show up to work. So he hired professionals who were at work every day.
Brian Wilson is the single most talented musician in the world, then and now! His Psychiatrist ... ? ... should be in jail for what he did to Brain and for what he took from Brian's life! Brian's Genius, God Given Talent, his songs, all of it will never be duplicated!
Dennis has always been so talented. He was so mentally abused by his father. Because he father was so jealous of Brian talent. I have always loved his music. Some you hear like God only knows. And in my room they strike a nerve in you. The older I have become. The one that gets me every time "God only knows " to think this young man had that much of an old soul to have that empathy to write a song like that. THANK YOU BRIAN FOR ALL THE SONGS.
@@traceybraden6858 Brian . Although Dennis was the only one who knew how to surf . I read just recently his prior friendship with Manson boy that was just a bit spooky. Manson was a wing nut then
Being a teenager and having the presence of mind to know what you want in life and then make it happen is pure genius on Brian's part. When I was a teenager, I couldn't even decide which ice cream flavor I liked best...
when you are "mentally", and physically abused from a young age, it robs you of your childhood innocence. You grow up faster and with a "childs eyes", start to see the world through a more advanced "adults eyes". Whether you want to or not, you are forced through trauma to "grow up" faster, and because you are no longer innocent, you are made fully aware, and more mature. When ever I see a child that seems to mature for his age, I always wonder why. Is abuse always the reason for this? No, of course not, but I think more than not, "in some shape or form", there is an underlying reason. In my own opinion of course.
@@sleeksalmon Mind CONtrolled, all of them! As in MK Ultra TRAUMA-based mind control. Brian was probably 100% under control of that 'doctor'. I've researched MK since 1996, and most if not ALL 'celebs' are MK'd!
I was just a kid in the 60's and a teenager in the late 1970's and was always listening to the Beach Boys. A lot of my buddies would give me a crap because their music was considered past its prime by the late -70's. Glad to see how well the Wilson Brothers music has stood the test of time. "In My Room" still brings a chill and a flood of memories from my youth. God bless Brian and his family for creating such great music to enrich our lives.
Oh yeah?! Well, I was just a toddler back then! Love this group. My first concert was the beach boys and chicago in concert. Peace. I envy you for not being born earlier.
You & I share same story. Sure I listened to Alice Cooper but always loved Beach Boys & was teased about liking surfing music crap!! Those naysayers were clueless, the music is timeless😉
@@tracyjacoby2382 The DARK SATANIC energy was getting a grip on 'pop' music by the late 70s! "Men" were dressing like sissies with their effeminate/unisex hair styles.
The mind is really such a precious and delicate thing. We were so wreckless with it in the 1960s -1970s...and had some of the worst parents which drove us to self abuses.
I had no idea Pet Sounds was a flop. I listened to it over and over. Loved the songs. Still have the album. The movie 'Love and Mercy' was fascinating.
The movie "Love and Mercy" tells his story of the abuse that he suffered under the legal care if his quack of a psychologist. Such a good movie. If you think that Brian Wilson is a musical genius watch it. ❤
@@brokenrecord3523 - Murry Wilson had some musical talent and helped form the Beach Boys but was an abuser. Son Brian had to end up fining him. "Doctor" [roll eyes] was a quack two took Brian for every penny he could.
@@Jonalisa754 In 1988 , the State of California Board of Medical Quality revoked his psychological license. Years later, he resumed his psychotherapeutic practice in New Mexico and Hawaii. He was a greedy quack who took Brian Wilson for a reported 3 million dollars. He passed away in 2006 at age 71. To the best of my knowledge he did no prison time.
Brian’s been my hero since i heard Surfin’ on Candix records I grew up in Hawthorne, ca also and there is no better songwriter in the world I am one also, but he is the Man….saw him at Hollywood bowl in 2007? Was a great summer show!
@@johannarenfro2568 - Please keep in mind that Mike Love and Gary Usher wrote many of the lyrics that made the Beach Boys a great group. Brian's greatest talent was his skill in the recording studio.
@Scooter - Mike, Gary, Van Dyke Park and others help Brian complete his iconic works of music magic. Should be noted that Mike Love wanted/demanded that Brian not fulfill his imaginative aural creativity and totally focus on ONLY cranking out the same beach and car songs. Once for Brian’s birthday, Mike Love and others gave him multiple 20lb boxes of See’s Candy - odd gift to somebody they knew had a big weight problem Isn’t it “interesting” that The Beach Boys released “Kokomo” (that didn’t have Brian involved at all) at the same time Brian’s “Love and Mercy” was released. Any guesses on which song is best and which song sold the most - lol!
@@jefflee674 - You seem to be referring to the rumor that Mike Love hated the Pet Sounds LP and told Brian, "Don't f**k with the formula." Love absolutely denied saying any such thing and said he thought the LP was great even though his input was minimal in creating it. Kokomo was a hit. Probably sold better than Love and Mercy but I can't remember that one. So I'm not prepared to say which song is "better." "Disco Duck" was a number one hit for Rick Dees in 1976 but that does not make it a great song.
I was 16 years old in '66 and a junior in high school when Pet Sounds came out. 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?' was the theme song for me and my girl that summer. But for me alone, The Lovin' Spoonful's, 'Summer In The City,' was the hottest sound of the summer! For nostalgic reasons, here are the top15 National Charts songs of July '66: 1. HANKY PANKY - Tommy James & The Shondells (Roulette) 2. STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT - Frank Sinatra (Reprise) 3. LIL' RED RIDING HOOD - Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs (MGM) 4. PAPERBACK WRITER - The Beatles (Capitol) 5. WILD THING - The Troggs (Atco / Fontana) 6. RED RUBBER BALL - The Cyrkle (Columbia) 7. YOU DON'T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME - Dusty Springfield (Philips) 8. PAINT IT, BLACK - The Rolling Stones (London) 9. THE PIED PIPER - Crispian St. Peters (Jamie) 10. SUMMER IN THE CITY - The Lovin' Spoonful (Kama Sutra)
11. SWEET PEA - Tommy Roe (ABC) 12. COOL JERK - The Capitols (Karen) 13. I AM A ROCK - Simon & Garfunkel (Columbia) 14. MOTHER'S LITTLE HELPER - The Rolling Stones (London) 15. SUNNY - Bobby Hebb (Philips)
@meta, I was 13 in 1966, but my older bro who was 16 introduced me to his older friends which I learned from! The 60s had the BEST music, best cars, and best sports teams! Even tho I grew up abused by a drunken psycho father, it was a good time to be young!
In my early teens the Beach Boys gained rapid popularity. From then through now, there have been many, many great artists of all genres. I can comfortably say the Beach Boys are my number 1 favorite. Short note. It took several years for my maturity level to appreciate God Only Knows. It was just so different from their "beach, girls, cars" songs. It ultimately became one of my all-time favorites. Carl Wilson was phenomenal and as many have stated, I too find him to be the soul of the Beach Boys. Probably my favorite performance of God Only Knows is from the "Beach Boys historic concert at Knebworth House on June 21st 1980." Perhaps the happiest and most relaxed I have ever seen them. Thank you Beach Boys for having made my life better.
To give us a glimpse at his genius, he smashed his mind to bit pieces. We love you Brian. Your the greatest American songwriter....Hawthorne Gerschwin.
Genius and Madness go hand in hand. Brian Wilson is the poster child of both. Loved him then, love him still. Happy Early 80th Birthday Brian. Sunshine and Good Vibrations always.
Weve had our moment's...our up's and down's, and ah we were probably born, to drive each other crazy..But i think my...brother's are my greatest teacher's.. There arent words, but if there were. Rest easy Carl, and Dennis.
JL was a CLASSIC PRICK, and that negative 'vibration' was hard to hide! I never liked him, even as a lad of 12 years old! BTW, his ASSassination was a PSY-OP, and never happened! That was too bad!
"My dad smacked me one time when he was disciplining me -- HE HIT ME WITH A 2 x 4 - BUT I was ALREADY DEAF - NO no no no - I WAS BORN DEAF!" I met them once, on tour in NOVA SCOTIA I was very young - didn't know much about life. They were ALL BRILLIANT - each in his own way and their BROTHERHOOD was one of their strongest points.. I was particularly TAKEN WITH BRIAN - the others always deferred to him - Even tho he was obviously the LEADER of the group - I just sensed HE WAS SO ALONE. I didn't know ANYTHING about his home life - his dad ANY OF IT - but it kinda makes sense - he was the OLDEST and I think he was trying to PROTECT his younger brothers. I'm 79 now - I've followed Brian over the years - his staying in bed for years, his gaining weight - etc. but as time goes on I think he's become more RESTORED to himself - O god, I just remembered that CONTROLLING KREEP of a "personal manager" - for years he MANIPULATED him almost to destruction. - BUT Brian ESCAPED, saved himself - RESTORED himself and now has a BETTER LIFE - GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU BRIAN!
That's really sad. There is lots of great music out there. You have to make a point of trying out new music because there's always some band that will grow on you. Most of my music listening is The Beach Boys and The Beatles however I listen to other stuff and enjoy it also lots of classical music that is incredible.
got an album, my first ever of theirs when I was 13 in 1973 in the UK - 63 now in 2022 and can fully appreciate the genius - lived in Redondo Beach three times "Surfin Safari" - my fav music - The Beach Boys, great great melodies....
I've always seen Brian Wilson as a musical genius. He has composed some of the most phenomenal music. I love the many layers of sound he uses to produce some of the richest music you'll ever hear. My memories of some of the best times of my life are set to the music of the Beach Boys...God Bless them all and my thanks to them. Soundtrack of my youth 🎼 🖤
I am so glad i got to see them at least once while they were all togerher !! It was in 1980 on campus at Alabama !! Such a fun concert ! Everybody was up dancing and singing, most all of the concert !!
I assume most of you watching this already know, but just in case.... Barenaked Ladies have a song called "Brian Wilson". It's not only a great, great song, but from everything I know it's also historically accurate.
The bio pic “Love And Mercy” was very good….I’ve seen/heard a lot of docs about The Beach Boys and Brian……their father was a POS and the psychiatrist was a POS! If I were ever to be fortunate enough to meet Brian, I would give him a hug, if he was open to it, and thank him for all his contributions to music, and hence, society as a whole….and to the soundtrack of my life!
Brian is deaf in one of his ears thanks to his Dear Old Dad who used his head for a punching bag. Murray Wilson had an evil mean streak in him. He wore a pair of horns. Even though he hid them well they were there.
David Marks, a neighbor of the Wilson’s. He was the original lead guitarist, before Al Jardine! He was on there 1st 5 albums. He quit at 16 years old after some run ins with Maury Wilson and David’s ego!
Although I grew up listening to them, they were more my sisters generation of music, however I have nothing but respect for him as a musician, and songwriter. I knew he had mental problems, but didn't find out till many years later to what extent, and the reason for his breakdown. Although I know the drugs & alcohol played a part in his problems, I think his dads abuse was more the cause. I truly feel for the man.
You have NO IDEA Zippy! Mind CONtrolled, all of them! As in MK Ultra TRAUMA-based mind control. The father most likely SOLD Brian to the CIA to be 'groomed' by them. BW was a MULTIPLE/SLEEPER! (MPD)
@@notbraindead7298 I read hints about Murray Wilson,s behavior in the 80s but it was only years later when I read Brian's bio that I realized how bad it was-he really was a sadist,what was then seen as parental discipline would now be called child abuse,no wonder his son's turned out the way they did!
@@bryanpalmer9660 It is a testament to the human spirit that Brian was able to write songs of love, happiness, and calming and soothing songs. Incredible young man.
fries, shakes, burgers & post-Freshman harmonies .. now I’ve retired 2 the seaside .. who do u listen 2? The Beach Boys of-course .. a fan for 50yrs baby🌞🏄🏻♂️🍔🍟🥤
Sitting alone in my pad by Gronola State (Sonoma State) It's around 1984. My housemate arrives from Santa Monica, 400 miles away. He wanted to get back home to this land called Sonoma. However, he had to help watch Brian Wilson 24/7... No problem, Take Brian along.
I love the Beach Boys. I was born a few years after Pet Sounds was released and can't imagine it being a flop. The first time I heard that album I played it over and over and over and over. Brian Wilson is a genius!
@@notbraindead7298 I get your point, but Lennon and McCartney did write their own songs (really complex too! Songs like It Won't Be Long, Girl, and I'm Only Sleeping by John and All My Loving, Michelle, and Penny Lane). So it's not like they were completely dependent on each other.
The "Today" album was great on so many levels. Brian was really soaring in his talent, this album came out during the hit making years (and qualitative album output). Their harmonies were perfect. Brian was also ably assisted by the group of great studio musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew" at this time.
Right on. I've had the first four notes of "Please Let Me Wonder" going thru my head all day. Much like "God Only Knows", just the opening 5 or 6 seconds... breathtaking 😻
Brian is a genius who unfortunately had negative events whitch dimmed his creativity....very sad. But his music never forgotten, and luckily he got to leave marks of his genius.
Brian sang and sings about things he felt and feels and wrote about things he felt and feels. He feels those things so intensely, it seems to me, that it's like when I'm swimming underwater. I can't get away from being surrounded by water, while I'm in it. Imagine not being able to get out of the water. I never met the Wilsons and it still makes me sad that Dennis and Carl are gone. Sad for their families and sad especially for Brian.
I'm of Brian's generation and I sit in my studio playing and listening to music, I go back to those I grew up with .. Brian was a real talented guy, the music of today is almost dead in comparison...
God only knows, to me is one of the most beautiful arrangements ever. Nice that Paul Mc Cartney thinks somewhat likewise but I think this myself and not through anyone else
But don't forget.. if it wasn't for Dennis being a Surfer and if he hadn't recommended to Brian he ought to write a song about Surfing.., The Beach Boys wouldn't have gotten their start let alone their identity 🌊🏄
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While Brian's creative flame definitely burned the brightest, Carl and Dennis weren't that far behind. The whole family was just full of talent.
Dennis Wilsons albums are great!
Pacific Ocean Blue is better than anything the Beach Boys put out post-Holland@@drjerry5389
I met Dennis several times. We'd see each other at Venice and Santa Monica beach. We'd say hi to each other. When Dennis came out with his solo album I was in the back of the crowd at Tower Records, he managed to get me to the front. Myself and a friend went to Brothers Studio in S.M. they had a phone hidden in front. My friend picked it up and asked if Dennis would come out. He took pics with us, his arm around my shoulder. Best day of my teenage life🥰❤️.
that's really cool! he always struck me as very approachable.
Way Cool!!!
Great story! I also met Dennis, and he kissed my hand! That was well over 40 years ago, and it still makes me smile!
You were so very fortunate to have met Dennis Wilson.
It's so sad what happened to him after his unfortunate involvement with Charlie Manson. I truly believe that's what sent him spiraling over the edge & led to his ultimate death. 😢
you are so lucky hes also one of the genius beach boys those 3 bothers are special
Brian Wilson is a incredible musical genius. We all have issues and all comes from dysfunctional families.
aint nothing wrong with being crazy bro, most of the great ones are
I have a kinship to Brian and Dennis. We suffered heavy handed parents, their father and my mother.
No we don’t all come from dysfunctional families. So there’s that.
@@jackflack4253 And Carl.
Brian and Paul McCartney turn 80 in a week. Paul on the 18th, Brian on the 20th. Two geniuses, intertwined in history.
Funny how Geminis;Boz Skaggs,Prince,Lionel Ritchie & the 2 men just mentioned were so successful at their musical craft.
and both of them played bass guitar as a main instrument xD
@@matijarebernisak5956 Yes!
That is so amazing that they were born just two days apart. That just blows my mind.
@@evamariebryde 2 geminis how veery interesting.
14:35 - the Beach Boys harmonies are absolutely beautiful.
I'm 63 now and grew up with these men. They were already out of their teens when I was born. I watched them go from young men to much older men and grew up with their music. I can't count the number of days and nights I spent at the Jersey Shore listening to, and living, this music. Rare is a musical group that can stand the test of time, or endure through different periods of time. These guys were able to touch the emotions and feelings of multiple generations. What a magic carpet ride.
Paul McCartney said ‘God only knows’ was the most beautiful love song ever written (Brian) and the most beautifully sung (Carl).
and he was right. what a song.
George Harrison told Brian to write a love song one time and that's what you got God only knows.
@@cindysue5474 Link please, or are you making up stuff?
Brian's work, and Carl's voice.
What more could you want?
(Sir Paul is right!)
steve
I've never heard Paul McCartney comment on Carl's vocal on God Only Knows. That's too bad, as I think it's an integral part of the beauty of the song.
Don't forget Glenn Campbell that was also a stand in Beach Boy.
Yes, I always forget that.
Yup, part of the Wrecking Crew
He was only with them a couple months. Then Bruce took his place.
The music of today can't even compare, I maybe older now but these songs of past have more meaning and harmony.
Through the decades the Beach Boys music endures, the sound track of the Californian dream. Brian Wilson is a towering musical genius and with his brothers along with Mike Love and Al Jardine, created some of the most memorable songs ever written. Brian used the human voice as a musical instrument to layer harmonies on top of brilliant melodies to create a unique sound that has never been replicated
Like Bob Dylan said in his interview with the media whore. I cannot write em like I used to! That's because his 'alters' did the writing. alters = the voices in his head.
An absolute musical genius.... A man of great vision..... The Mozart of the 20th. century.....
Maybe the greatest pop rock song writer. But about 1/100 the talent of Mozart. Don't ever compare a pop writer to Mozart ever again.
@@rman52 Im pretty sure he’s at least close to the genius of Mozart, he practically made classical music into pop, orchestrating entire string and horn sections by memory.
@@jcfiggy As close as earth is to Pluto. Mozart was 100× more talented at age 5 than Brian at 25. And I am a huge Brian Wilson fan. He is the greatest pop rock melody writer. You have no idea the talent of Mozart.
History is going to be very kind to Brian Wilson. A true genius!
Who knew that Brian would end up being the last surviving Wilson brother when every one thought he gonna be the first one to go back in the late 70's/ early 80's? Well he defied all the odds and will be 80 next week. He's touring with Chicago soon.
maybe he will outlive my clove
Brian is a survivor in the truest sense of the word.
Wishing You Were Here - Great collaboration song by Chicago/Beach Boys
Mind CONtrolled, all of them! As in MK Ultra TRAUMA-based mind control.
@@shaystern2453 The clove is a harsh and very bitter spice. Exactly like "my clove." Brian gave so very much more than he ever received from that one particular "spice,"
''Behind every beautiful thing there's some kind of pain.'' ~Bob Dylan
“Not Dark Yet”
he said, or er uh kinda mumbled. . .
Carl seemed to be the most down to earth laid back one of the bunch. He was also the most gifted musically. 😢 😮
Brian Wilson = Genius
One of my favorite Beach Boys songs of all time was Sloop John b.
When they played UofO Mac Court, Brian played keyboards inside of a ''57 Chevy Chasis, only he was cool enough to stage that...
His father was even worse than I realised. A sadist.
On Amazon prime watch the doc about the (Cowsills) their father was a monster also.
@@cindysue5474
After which, The Partridge Family was conceived.
@@kdm71291 Yes.
Murry was sadistic and made Brian afraid to fight him. My dad did the same to me--lots of dads did that in the 60's, but I learned (too late) you have to fight back, even if you get beat. The day you fight back is the day things get better.
I love that Brian, Carl and Dennis were brothers, so endearing and sweet🥰
Too bad the REALITY of these brothers was TOTAL opposite of that.
Too bad that drugs ruined Dennis to the point his brothers had to fire him from the band.
A younger California girl who grew up adoring and idolizing the Beach Boys, and I never stopped believing in them 🖤
I don't know where I'd be without The Beach Boys.
Hard to teach such amazing Harmonies, but what an American Talent. Thanks Brian, for all those Awesome songs.
Yes, the harmonies. John Phillips also had that gift.
I love how the Beatles instantly recognized the musical genius of Brian Wilson the first time they heard the Beach Boys.
It was pretty much just Paul. Lennon was too arrogant and to go was probably my high. Not sure where George stood but I’ve never heard of his commenting about Brian.
@@Frankie5Angels150 For what it's worth, John expressed appreciation for "Little Girl I Once Knew" and George noted on the Beatles Anthology that they were competing with the Beach Boys around 1966. But yes, I agree it's largely Paul who had the appreciation and judged the band on its merits as opposed to commercial success (e.g. recognizing Pet Sounds for being so musically innovative despite it not being a big seller at the time). I can also see Ringo being appreciative but just not as vocal.
@@Frankie5Angels150 George liked Brian that's why Brian sang at the concert for George.
Let’s not forget The Wrecking Crew.
Brian used them only because he had trouble getting the rest of the BB's to work. They had lives, and money. It was hard to get them to show up to work. So he hired professionals who were at work every day.
Brian Wilson was a musical genius!
Still is.
I REALLY miss Carl. I thought he had the best voice in rock.
Agree!! That voice...... wow!🤗
Carl Wilson, Rest In Eternal Peace.
You will always be loved and missed. ❤️😥 A star on earth, a star in Heaven ⭐️
Carl was a superstar in my book. Great vocalist and guitarist.
Brian Wilson is the single most talented musician in the world, then and now!
His Psychiatrist ... ? ... should be in jail for what he did to Brain and for what he took from Brian's life! Brian's Genius, God Given Talent, his songs, all of it will never be duplicated!
Errr, he's dead. Has been for 16 years.
Brian's doctor has been dead fo a long time
@@traceybraden6858 Good!
Dennis has always been so talented. He was so mentally abused by his father. Because he father was so jealous of Brian talent. I have always loved his music. Some you hear like God only knows. And in my room they strike a nerve in you. The older I have become. The one that gets me every time "God only knows " to think this young man had that much of an old soul to have that empathy to write a song like that. THANK YOU BRIAN FOR ALL THE SONGS.
Are you talking about Brian or Dennis?
@@traceybraden6858 Brian . Although Dennis was the only one who knew how to surf . I read just recently his prior friendship with Manson boy that was just a bit spooky. Manson was a wing nut then
To appreciate Dennis' talent I can warmly recommand his sublime solo-albums Pacific Ocean Blue and Bambu( The Caribou Sessions).
Being a teenager and having the presence of mind to know what you want in life and then make it happen is pure genius on Brian's part. When I was a teenager, I couldn't even decide which ice cream flavor I liked best...
when you are "mentally", and physically abused from a young age, it robs you of your childhood innocence. You grow up faster and with a "childs eyes", start to see the world through a more advanced "adults eyes". Whether you want to or not, you are forced through trauma to "grow up" faster, and because you are no longer innocent, you are made fully aware, and more mature. When ever I see a child that seems to mature for his age, I always wonder why. Is abuse always the reason for this? No, of course not, but I think more than not, "in some shape or form", there is an underlying reason. In my own opinion of course.
@@sleeksalmon I think you're right.
Probably TUTTI FRUTTI!!! LMBO
@@sleeksalmon Mind CONtrolled, all of them! As in MK Ultra TRAUMA-based mind control. Brian was probably 100% under control of that 'doctor'. I've researched MK since 1996, and most if not ALL 'celebs' are MK'd!
I was just a kid in the 60's and a teenager in the late 1970's and was always listening to the Beach Boys. A lot of my buddies would give me a crap because their music was considered past its prime by the late -70's. Glad to see how well the Wilson Brothers music has stood the test of time. "In My Room" still brings a chill and a flood of memories from my youth. God bless Brian and his family for creating such great music to enrich our lives.
Oh yeah?! Well, I was just a toddler back then! Love this group. My first concert was the beach boys and chicago in concert. Peace. I envy you for not being born earlier.
You & I share same story. Sure I listened to Alice Cooper but always loved Beach Boys & was teased about liking surfing music crap!! Those naysayers were clueless, the music is timeless😉
@@tracyjacoby2382 The DARK SATANIC energy was getting a grip on 'pop' music by the late 70s! "Men" were dressing like sissies with their effeminate/unisex hair styles.
Been listening to them for many years now 55 I haven’t stopped
Mental illness is no joke. These folks truly suffer, and for others to take advantage of that is just monstrous. Damn.
My coment from Brazil. The greatest band ever!
Thank you so much from a Californian!
Hello from California, the home of the beach sound!
I didn't expected that this video would've this amount of recent comments... I am so glad that still a lot of people who support Brian ♥️
A great legendary band.....The Beach Boys.
The mind is really such a precious and delicate thing. We were so wreckless with it in the 1960s -1970s...and had some of the worst parents which drove us to self abuses.
USA's "greatest generation" did not do a good job raising their "baby boomers". Somehow, we survived.
I had no idea Pet Sounds was a flop. I listened to it over and over. Loved the songs. Still have the album. The movie 'Love and Mercy' was fascinating.
I agree, I was very aware of the album. My high school girlfriends brother had it. We listened to it a lot.
Well, it wasn't a total flop. It reached #10 on the Billboard album charts in the US, and I think #3 on the UK album charts.
Pet sounds totally was not a flop
The movie "Love and Mercy" tells his story of the abuse that he suffered under the legal care if his quack of a psychologist. Such a good movie. If you think that Brian Wilson is a musical genius watch it. ❤
Be cautious when people tell you how much of a genius they are: Brian's dad, Landy, other people...
@@brokenrecord3523 - Murry Wilson had some musical talent and helped form the Beach Boys but was an abuser. Son Brian had to end up fining him. "Doctor" [roll eyes] was a quack two took Brian for every penny he could.
Was that horrible psychologist to ever punished?
@@Jonalisa754 In 1988 , the State of California Board of Medical Quality revoked his psychological license. Years later, he resumed his psychotherapeutic practice in New Mexico and Hawaii. He was a greedy quack who took Brian Wilson for a reported 3 million dollars. He passed away in 2006 at age 71. To the best of my knowledge he did no prison time.
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Psychiatrist. Psychologists can’t prescribe medication.
When he finally performed Smile live in 2004, it was beautiful to see that energy and fulfillment. It's on youtube.
Supposed to be released when? 1967-68? Brian's mental illness was debilitating.
Brian’s been my hero since i heard Surfin’ on Candix records
I grew up in Hawthorne, ca also and there is no better songwriter in the world
I am one also, but he is the Man….saw him at Hollywood bowl in 2007? Was a great summer show!
@@johannarenfro2568 - Please keep in mind that Mike Love and Gary Usher wrote many of the lyrics that made the Beach Boys a great group. Brian's greatest talent was his skill in the recording studio.
@Scooter - Mike, Gary, Van Dyke Park and others help Brian complete his iconic works of music magic.
Should be noted that Mike Love wanted/demanded that Brian not fulfill his imaginative aural creativity and totally focus on ONLY cranking out the same beach and car songs.
Once for Brian’s birthday, Mike Love and others gave him multiple 20lb boxes of See’s Candy - odd gift to somebody they knew had a big weight problem
Isn’t it “interesting” that The Beach Boys released “Kokomo” (that didn’t have Brian involved at all) at the same time Brian’s “Love and Mercy” was released. Any guesses on which song is best and which song sold the most - lol!
@@jefflee674 - You seem to be referring to the rumor that Mike Love hated the Pet Sounds LP and told Brian, "Don't f**k with the formula." Love absolutely denied saying any such thing and said he thought the LP was great even though his input was minimal in creating it. Kokomo was a hit. Probably sold better than Love and Mercy but I can't remember that one.
So I'm not prepared to say which song is "better." "Disco Duck" was a number one hit for Rick Dees in 1976 but that does not make it a great song.
I was 16 years old in '66 and a junior in high school when Pet Sounds came out. 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?' was the theme song for me and my girl that summer. But for me alone, The Lovin' Spoonful's, 'Summer In The City,' was the hottest sound of the summer!
For nostalgic reasons, here are the top15 National Charts songs of July '66:
1. HANKY PANKY - Tommy James & The Shondells (Roulette)
2. STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT - Frank Sinatra (Reprise)
3. LIL' RED RIDING HOOD - Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs (MGM)
4. PAPERBACK WRITER - The Beatles (Capitol)
5. WILD THING - The Troggs (Atco / Fontana)
6. RED RUBBER BALL - The Cyrkle (Columbia)
7. YOU DON'T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME - Dusty Springfield (Philips)
8. PAINT IT, BLACK - The Rolling Stones (London)
9. THE PIED PIPER - Crispian St. Peters (Jamie)
10. SUMMER IN THE CITY - The Lovin' Spoonful (Kama Sutra)
11. SWEET PEA - Tommy Roe (ABC)
12. COOL JERK - The Capitols (Karen)
13. I AM A ROCK - Simon & Garfunkel (Columbia)
14. MOTHER'S LITTLE HELPER - The Rolling Stones (London)
15. SUNNY - Bobby Hebb (Philips)
@meta, I was 13 in 1966, but my older bro who was 16 introduced me to his older friends which I learned from! The 60s had the BEST music, best cars, and best sports teams! Even tho I grew up abused by a drunken psycho father, it was a good time to be young!
In my early teens the Beach Boys gained rapid popularity. From then through now, there have been many, many great artists of all genres. I can comfortably say the Beach Boys are my number 1 favorite. Short note. It took several years for my maturity level to appreciate God Only Knows. It was just so different from their "beach, girls, cars" songs. It ultimately became one of my all-time favorites. Carl Wilson was phenomenal and as many have stated, I too find him to be the soul of the Beach Boys. Probably my favorite performance of God Only Knows is from the "Beach Boys historic concert at Knebworth House on June 21st 1980." Perhaps the happiest and most relaxed I have ever seen them. Thank you Beach Boys for having made my life better.
That was the last tour that had all six Beach Boys on stage at the same time.
Surfer Girl what a great song my favorite 😍
To give us a glimpse at his genius, he smashed his mind to bit pieces. We love you Brian. Your the greatest American songwriter....Hawthorne Gerschwin.
Mind CONtrolled, all of them! As in MK Ultra TRAUMA-based mind control.
@@mr.blackhawk142 God is the avenger of all such. No wonder the dad was so rotten to them.
Brilliant talent, Brian. The last one standing.
God was so Great and still remains Great. Lead Me To The Rock That's Higher Than I.
Genius and Madness go hand in hand. Brian Wilson is the poster child of both. Loved him then, love him still. Happy Early 80th Birthday Brian. Sunshine and Good Vibrations always.
Genius and Madness go hand in hand.
Exactly/
Very few people realize that.
@@andrew_koala2974 - But in Brian's case, his so called doctor, Eugene Landy probably made Brian's condition worse.
@@andrew_koala2974 Van Gogh, Howard Hughes to name but two of countless others.
Weve had our moment's...our up's and down's, and ah we were probably born, to drive each other crazy..But i think my...brother's are my greatest teacher's.. There arent words, but if there were. Rest easy Carl, and Dennis.
Brian Wilson is an American musical genius. I still listen to all his songs.
Brian Wilson and John Lennon are musical geniuses.
JL was a CLASSIC PRICK, and that negative 'vibration' was hard to hide! I never liked him, even as a lad of 12 years old! BTW, his ASSassination was a PSY-OP, and never happened! That was too bad!
And Paul McCartney
Still listening. Can't stop / won't stop
come on! stop already!
Love you Brian .. u r the Beach Boy.. ❤️❤️🥰
"MY THREE FAVORITE BROTHERS"🥰
I love the Wilson brothers and also the Gibb brothers.
Landy and Mike Love. Two complete nightmares.
BEST BAND EVER!!!
No matter where I am or what I’m doing, whenever I hear one of The Beach Boys hits, I am immediately moved to a happier place and time.
@@notbraindead7298 Absolutely, it's the same with me
Not a day goes by that i don't. think about the beach boys(circa 70's band)...not those ass clowns w/ Mike love....miss Dennis & Carl so.
"My dad smacked me one time when he was disciplining me -- HE HIT ME WITH A 2 x 4 - BUT I was ALREADY DEAF - NO no no no - I WAS BORN DEAF!" I met them once, on tour in NOVA SCOTIA I was very young - didn't know much about life. They were ALL BRILLIANT - each in his own way and their BROTHERHOOD was one of their strongest points.. I was particularly TAKEN WITH BRIAN - the others always deferred to him - Even tho he was obviously the LEADER of the group - I just sensed HE WAS SO ALONE. I didn't know ANYTHING about his home life - his dad ANY OF IT - but it kinda makes sense - he was the OLDEST and I think he was trying to PROTECT his younger brothers. I'm 79 now - I've followed Brian over the years - his staying in bed for years, his gaining weight - etc. but as time goes on I think he's become more RESTORED to himself - O god, I just remembered that CONTROLLING KREEP of a "personal manager" - for years he MANIPULATED him almost to destruction. - BUT Brian ESCAPED, saved himself - RESTORED himself and now has a BETTER LIFE - GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU BRIAN!
Woah it was cool hearing Carl's part of the harmony at the end
What a sweet gentle man.
Brian, NOT Murray.
Music has never been the same! Nobody will ever come close to their sound. I honestly don't listen to anything from the last 3 decades! ✌❤
That's really sad. There is lots of great music out there. You have to make a point of trying out new music because there's always some band that will grow on you. Most of my music listening is The Beach Boys and The Beatles however I listen to other stuff and enjoy it also lots of classical music that is incredible.
What an amazing genius, I’m sorry your dad did horrible things to you Brian
got an album, my first ever of theirs when I was 13 in 1973 in the UK - 63 now in 2022 and can fully appreciate the genius - lived in Redondo Beach three times "Surfin Safari" - my fav music - The Beach Boys, great great melodies....
Why they could sing like the sweetest mockingbirds I ever did hear,blessings of cherry ripe cider boys!!
I've always seen Brian Wilson as a musical genius. He has composed some of the most phenomenal music. I love the many layers of sound he uses to produce some of the richest music you'll ever hear. My memories of some of the best times of my life are set to the music of the Beach Boys...God Bless them all and my thanks to them.
Soundtrack of my youth 🎼 🖤
BW was 100% MPD, so we, or even HE will never know which 'alter' wrote that music.
I am so glad i got to see them at least once while they were all togerher !! It was in 1980 on campus at Alabama !! Such a fun concert ! Everybody was up dancing and singing, most all of the concert !!
I assume most of you watching this already know, but just in case.... Barenaked Ladies have a song called "Brian Wilson". It's not only a great, great song, but from everything I know it's also historically accurate.
The bio pic “Love And Mercy” was very good….I’ve seen/heard a lot of docs about The Beach Boys and Brian……their father was a POS and the psychiatrist was a POS!
If I were ever to be fortunate enough to meet Brian, I would give him a hug, if he was open to it, and thank him for all his contributions to music, and hence, society as a whole….and to the soundtrack of my life!
Give him a hug for me too.
Brian is deaf in one of his ears thanks to his Dear Old Dad who used his head for a punching bag. Murray Wilson had an evil mean streak in him. He wore a pair of horns. Even though he hid them well they were there.
Wow, seeing Joel Siegel really takes me back!
David Marks, a neighbor of the Wilson’s. He was the original lead guitarist, before Al Jardine! He was on there 1st 5 albums. He quit at 16 years old after some run ins with Maury Wilson and David’s ego!
Although I grew up listening to them, they were more my sisters generation of music, however I have nothing but respect for him as a musician, and songwriter. I knew he had mental problems, but didn't find out till many years later to what extent, and the reason for his breakdown. Although I know the drugs & alcohol played a part in his problems, I think his dads abuse was more the cause. I truly feel for the man.
You have NO IDEA Zippy! Mind CONtrolled, all of them! As in MK Ultra TRAUMA-based mind control. The father most likely SOLD Brian to the CIA to be 'groomed' by them. BW was a MULTIPLE/SLEEPER! (MPD)
a family so talented,yet so tragic,sad!!
I didn’t know about Brian’s father until about ten years ago when I read his biography. It really put a damper on the book.
@@notbraindead7298 I read hints about Murray Wilson,s behavior in the 80s but it was only years later when I read Brian's bio that I realized how bad it was-he really was a sadist,what was then seen as parental discipline would now be called child abuse,no wonder his son's turned out the way they did!
@@bryanpalmer9660 It is a testament to the human spirit that Brian was able to write songs of love, happiness, and calming and soothing songs. Incredible young man.
Well,I was born the 19th of june 1955,in between my favourite popgeniuses.No sign of genius for me,regrettably but how I love these two.
Always loved Beach Boys songs but only looked at their history this summer. Wow did life turn around for this musician!
My favorite album of the Beach Boys is ...
Holland
It's Beauty-Filled
fries, shakes, burgers & post-Freshman harmonies .. now I’ve retired 2 the seaside .. who do u listen 2? The Beach Boys of-course .. a fan for 50yrs baby🌞🏄🏻♂️🍔🍟🥤
Failed to talk about Dennis and barely mentioned Carl. They deserve more.
Dennis lived it, Brian wrote about it.
Sitting alone in my pad by Gronola State (Sonoma State)
It's around 1984. My housemate arrives from Santa Monica, 400 miles away. He wanted to get back home to this land called Sonoma.
However, he had to help watch Brian Wilson 24/7... No problem, Take Brian along.
And with the hired help of "The Wrecking Crew" was the magic sauce
I love the Beach Boys. I was born a few years after Pet Sounds was released and can't imagine it being a flop. The first time I heard that album I played it over and over and over and over. Brian Wilson is a genius!
✌️ Peace 💕 Love and Happiness to everyone...
Memories of our youth...
Journey Well Brother's and Sister's...
🪶🪶🪶
Great times in the 60s and 70s growing up
Hello Barbara 👋
Surfer Girl was inspired! It was a transcendent gift. It just presented itself to him unbeckoned and unannounced.
Brian actually said that the Disney song, "when you wish upon a star" inspired him to write "Surfer girl".
Brian is in the same class of writer as Lennon/McCartney! Great is great and that's what Brian is/was!
I think Brian was the lone genius of his creations, whereas Lennon and McCartney worked together plus had input from George Martin.
@@notbraindead7298 I get your point, but Lennon and McCartney did write their own songs (really complex too! Songs like It Won't Be Long, Girl, and I'm Only Sleeping by John and All My Loving, Michelle, and Penny Lane). So it's not like they were completely dependent on each other.
Listening to the abuse he endured at the hands of his father is infuriating. Abusers, male, or female, can burn in hell.
This group was so much more sophisticated than the Beatles
I always liked the 'Today' album the best, just me I guess. Thank you for this great posting!
The "Today" album was great on so many levels. Brian was really soaring in his talent, this album came out during the hit making years (and qualitative album output). Their harmonies were perfect. Brian was also ably assisted by the group of great studio musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew" at this time.
Right on. I've had the first four notes of "Please Let Me Wonder" going thru my head all day. Much like "God Only Knows", just the opening 5 or 6 seconds... breathtaking 😻
R.I.P. Dennis and Carl. Glad that at least Brian’s still with us
Imagine a psychologist this low that literally took over an innocent mans life. He should be made to pay every penny he took from Brian Wilson.
Parents do that everyday to innocent kids and they are NEVER punished. Abusive partners do this same thing too.
They are a true legend.
Absolutely Brilliant…
Fantastic.
Brian is a genius who unfortunately had negative events whitch dimmed his creativity....very sad. But his music never forgotten, and luckily he got to leave marks of his genius.
Brian is a musical genius and The Beach Boys my favorite musical group.
Brian sang and sings about things he felt and feels and wrote about things he felt and feels. He feels those things so intensely, it seems to me, that it's like when I'm swimming underwater. I can't get away from being surrounded by water, while I'm in it. Imagine not being able to get out of the water. I never met the Wilsons and it still makes me sad that Dennis and Carl are gone. Sad for their families and sad especially for Brian.
I'm of Brian's generation and I sit in my studio playing and listening to music, I go back to those I grew up with .. Brian was a real talented guy, the music of today is almost dead in comparison...
I loved Pet Sounds
God only knows, to me is one of the most beautiful arrangements ever. Nice that Paul Mc Cartney thinks somewhat likewise but I think this myself and not through anyone else
Oh they just showed an hour and a half documentary about Brian yesterday. He was so cogent and sweet. Almost 80.
But don't forget.. if it wasn't for
Dennis being a Surfer and if he hadn't recommended to Brian he ought
to write a song about Surfing..,
The Beach Boys wouldn't have gotten their start let alone their identity 🌊🏄
A most unlikely music icon! Glad he survived!
In 1965, Brian reminded me of Alan Ruck from Ferris Buellers Day Off
Carl Wilson... Good Karma...