I never understood that Brian Wilson was the leader and genius behind their music. But thanks to You Tube I have seen Brian in action producing their music in the studios and now I listen to the beach Boys with a whole new lever of appreciation . Thank You Brian, Long may you live!
@john loughlin - The Beach Boys is a group. . Brian is the largest piece but all contributed in their own way making the sum greater than the individual parts. The harmonizing, lyrics and studio work are what made the group AWESOME. Brian did not do all that himself. His work in the studio is what , in my opinion, make him the genius that he is.
Scott Bennett, don't be too hard on yourselves. I'm a bit fed up of watching groups "live" on TH-cam and they're miming to their own music so to me and I'm sure many others, it's a real treat to hear something like this that is truly live, even if it isn't as polished as the studio version. To those critics that gave this video the thumbs down, try to be a bit kind and if you could do better, I'd sure like to hear it.
I agree Linda! I was there too and went to every one of The CW Walks Against Cancer. I first became friends of, "The Boys" back in 1976. I was closest with Carl and Dennis. CHEERS!
The singing wasn't great yea I get it but man what an honor to be able to see him strap on the bass once again. I grew up in the 90's so I'm a late fan lol
Brian could heave onto the strings of a grand piano and the sound would still be magical. The few in the band were off. So what. It happens with the best of um. Jimmy Page, the kinks, and more. And Brian on bass too. Brian is our treasure.
+Scott Bennett I was reluctant to post this video because, like Scott says, this is not at all indicative of their usual impeccable vocal performances. I just thought Brian seemed particularly relaxed and sounding great, and thought it was cool and rare that he was playing bass again. I have the highest regard for Scott and the rest of Brian's band, having seen them perform countless times over the past 16 years and being blown away by the amount of talent in the band - most of them not only incredible vocalists, but also multi-instrumentalists like Scott.
That was you playing the drums? I don't think it sounds bad at all. The song, the band and Brian are very near and dear to my heart. I visited the memorial a while back since its on the way home from work. There are too many personal emotions and memories attached to the song for me to be worried about little things like possibly being out of tune lol
Man, listen to that smooth, liquid harmonizing--outdoors, hasty setup, limited monitors, and you still sound better than any band I played in or sat though from the 70s through the 90s, and that's a whole truckload full of outdoor field parties, baby!
Mike Love wrote most of the lyrics. Brian's genius was the melody and how he brought it all together in the recording studio. Fairly early on, Brian quit touring with the band and concentrated on studio work with the "Wrecking Crew."
@@scootergeorge9576 Thanks, I remember something like that and I always loved the Beach Boys and to me wether it is Brian Love or Brian Wilson who wrote the songs they were a great Band together and thanks for educating me.
@@glh7728 as a bassist himself he wasn’t great, but he was fanstastic at writing for bass and That shows on albums like pet sounds (even though he didn’t play those lines)
I was there sitting in the grass in front of the stage about 6 feet away. I was sitting right next to Tony Asher. This was at Calamigos Ranch, California. October 2000.
If you squint your eyes Brian’s mouth and movements are the same as that original performance. Especially his mouthswhen he sings out the side! So cute! Love him❤️❤️
That is amazing. The first few bars - it's almost as if he hadn't played the bass since the early 80s and had forgotten everything. A couple of phrases in and something in his brain clearly clicked and it was almost flawless until the end! I still have no idea how he sang the high ends in the 60s whilst simultaneously performing the low ends - that's so difficult!
I remember this song when I was a little suffer girl. Every summer in San Diego CA. visiting my aunt. Miss this time in my life precious memories for me.
Even with a bad monitor this is such a joy to see and hear. It somehow makes it even more special. The Beach Boys are an American Institution of music.
Brian is so cute, then and now. Beach Boys would not have been the big hit they are, without him. He is so talented and quite funny, too. His wife and family are very lucky to have him in their lives.
I get it’s a charity event but boy it just goes to show you how good The Beach Boys are in harmony. These guys need to stick to being an accountant or car salesman. Tuff to listen to.
Rather shaky vocals? Worst than that. The Beach Boys trademark is the fantastic harmonizing. This falls flat. Still, it's great to see Brian right up front where he belongs. A living legend.
Yep, there was definitely a couple of people out of tune that it was almost deafening. If it wasn't because of the nostalgia of Brian, I think people would have booed and/or thrown tomatoes. Not everyone now but it only takes one or two to bringing it down. Nice try though and thanks for the memories.
This is not Brian Wilson's fault.. he did great but he was drown out by the other off key singing.. just goes to show you one person can make a whole band sound terrible.
Brian didn't sing the high parts, that was someone else. Thought that was obvious.... Still a great singer, well, until he smoked and took acid trips and got overweight. It's sad really...
Billis, Jeff Foskett sang the high parts. I was there at the benefit, auction that was held and the concert - I went to every one of them. I've known "The Boys" since 1976, and have so many wonderful memories I will always cherish. CHEERS!
I never understood that Brian Wilson was the leader and genius behind their music. But thanks to You Tube I have seen Brian in action producing their music in the studios and now I listen to the beach Boys with a whole new lever of appreciation . Thank You Brian, Long may you live!
@john loughlin - The Beach Boys is a group. . Brian is the largest piece but all contributed in their own way making the sum greater than the individual parts. The harmonizing, lyrics and studio work are what made the group AWESOME. Brian did not do all that himself. His work in the studio is what , in my opinion, make him the genius that he is.
I have to agree that it is amazing to see Brian actually playing and singing behind the bass.
He doesn't really play it
“Singing”
@@MarcoZucchi81 He does. he played it for years with the BB
@@Mozart1220 Yeah, but he doesn't play it anymore from may years
@@MarcoZucchi81 exactly, only thing Brian's good at is writing Mike's songs and eating pills....
60 years later the melodies and arrangements Brian came up with are just as amazing now as they were then. Talk about originality.
He put love into his songs, you can hear it.
Scott Bennett, don't be too hard on yourselves. I'm a bit fed up of watching groups "live" on TH-cam and they're miming to their own music so to me and I'm sure many others, it's a real treat to hear something like this that is truly live, even if it isn't as polished as the studio version. To those critics that gave this video the thumbs down, try to be a bit kind and if you could do better, I'd sure like to hear it.
This was in 2000 at the Carl Wilson Walk Against Cancer at Calimigos Ranch in Malibu CA. GREAT day!
I agree Linda! I was there too and went to every one of The CW Walks Against Cancer. I first became friends of, "The Boys" back in 1976. I was closest with Carl and Dennis. CHEERS!
Me too....came all the way from the UK, an incredible day
Me too. At 15. I also attended the '99 event.
The singing wasn't great yea I get it but man what an honor to be able to see him strap on the bass once again. I grew up in the 90's so I'm a late fan lol
Brian could heave onto the strings of a grand piano and the sound would still be magical. The few in the band were off. So what. It happens with the best of um. Jimmy Page, the kinks, and more. And Brian on bass too. Brian is our treasure.
Brian sure is a treasure.
Brian is the best...period
Bryan is the best but a Bass player he is not.
@@jimgresham5529 It's BRIAN and he played bass for years with the BB. He even inspired Paul McCartney to play more "melodic" bass lines.
this is amazing! How the hell did they get him to play a bass and not sit behind a piano.
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I've never heard us so out of tune. I can tell you that we set up quickly and had limited monitors, but OUCH! Plus, I'm usually not the drummer
+Scott Bennett I was reluctant to post this video because, like Scott says, this is not at all indicative of their usual impeccable vocal performances. I just thought Brian seemed particularly relaxed and sounding great, and thought it was cool and rare that he was playing bass again. I have the highest regard for Scott and the rest of Brian's band, having seen them perform countless times over the past 16 years and being blown away by the amount of talent in the band - most of them not only incredible vocalists, but also multi-instrumentalists like Scott.
That was you playing the drums? I don't think it sounds bad at all. The song, the band and Brian are very near and dear to my heart. I visited the memorial a while back since its on the way home from work. There are too many personal emotions and memories attached to the song for me to be worried about little things like possibly being out of tune lol
Shoot, for basically a backyard get together, I think it sounds pretty good all around. Just that little hitch at the get-go.
I can't see you I can only see the drums a little bit. So you were the drummer here huh?
Nice to see Brian on bass like in the early days!
Legend!! Glad to see BW onstage singing/playing. It’s been a long road.
Man, listen to that smooth, liquid harmonizing--outdoors, hasty setup, limited monitors, and you still sound better than any band I played in or sat though from the 70s through the 90s, and that's a whole truckload full of outdoor field parties, baby!
It is interesting that Brian W went from not wanting to tour to now - when you can’t get him off stage. It’s wonderful.
Beautiful song from a beautiful man.
Great cause and song and great to see Brian Wilson who wrote so many fantastic songs for the Beach Boys and is a legend and a genius.
Mike Love wrote most of the lyrics. Brian's genius was the melody and how he brought it all together in the recording studio. Fairly early on, Brian quit touring with the band and concentrated on studio work with the "Wrecking Crew."
@@scootergeorge9576 Thanks, I remember something like that and I always loved the Beach Boys and to me wether it is Brian Love or Brian Wilson who wrote the songs they were a great Band together and thanks for educating me.
@@scootergeorge9576 I remember something to that effect and thanks for educating me.
@@ABfromWindsor - Mike Love and Brian Wilson. They are first cousins. Brian's brothers Dennis and Carl are also founding members of the group.
@@scootergeorge9576 Thanks for the info.
Brian revolutionised the bass in a very understated way
Not really. His genius lies in his composition, harmonies and music production. As a bassist, he's not bad but he was mediocre.
@@glh7728 as a bassist himself he wasn’t great, but he was fanstastic at writing for bass and That shows on albums like pet sounds (even though he didn’t play those lines)
@@glh7728 his writing for bass was very good
@@bluemarshmallow5927 Carol Kaye said that he was a pretty good bassist saying that the band didn't really groove until Brian played bass
We love you Brian!!
Brian - the king of music!!!!
Still remains a brilliant recall of music at this point in time....
I was there sitting in the grass in front of the stage about 6 feet away. I was sitting right next to Tony Asher. This was at Calamigos Ranch, California. October 2000.
The great Brian Wilson 👍👍👍 hello, from Chile.
Never gets old!
If you squint your eyes Brian’s mouth and movements are the same as that original performance. Especially his mouthswhen he sings out the side! So cute! Love him❤️❤️
Love this Song🌺☺️♥️
That is amazing. The first few bars - it's almost as if he hadn't played the bass since the early 80s and had forgotten everything. A couple of phrases in and something in his brain clearly clicked and it was almost flawless until the end!
I still have no idea how he sang the high ends in the 60s whilst simultaneously performing the low ends - that's so difficult!
TIMELESS CLASSIC 🙏🎉🥰
How do people think this music is boring or stupid,this is great harmonies in my soul🏵️✌️BW#1
I love you Brian Wilson 🌹🌹💖
God Bless Brian....Forever.
Whoa I don’t think I have ever seen Brian strap on the bass any later than the 60s… this is WILD!!🤯😍
he did it sometimes in live concerts during "Barbara Ann" until about 10 years ago i think.
He did quite a bit in the 70s shows and early 80s and still does
@@bls8959 he doesent anymore. but sometimes he plays piano
@@dmer-zy3rb he sits at the piano...idk how much playing he does
@@bls8959 he plays mostly during rehearsals i think and there are a few videos where he plays and sings by himself during lockdown
The chubby guy playing guitar and singing vocals is Matt Jardine, son of Al Jardine an original member of The Beach Boys.
Actually, that's Jeff Foskett. Matt Jardine didn't join Brian's group until about 2014, when Jeff quit.
HAPPY 80 BIRTHDAY TO YOU MR. WILSON.!!!!!!
I remember this song when I was a little suffer girl. Every summer in San Diego CA. visiting my aunt. Miss this time in my life precious memories for me.
paddle out at Shores or Tourmaline = )
It is hard to believe these guys are about 80
I was there!
Chris...I remember your Carl shirt 😀
This music is joy
The master at work
Brian looks a bit like Roy Orbison in this. It's beacuse of the shades and guitar (bass in this case) ;-)
Even with a bad monitor this is such a joy to see and hear. It somehow makes it even more special. The Beach Boys are an American Institution of music.
Despite the caca performance and mix, it’s still genius… Thanks for posting.
Love to witness history. 😍
I think the people harshly criticizing this simple park performance have only eaten fast food and have never had a good home cooked meal 🤷♂️
Come on. The pitch was terrible.
@@redtvproductions1 You try it sometime.
Brian is so cute, then and now. Beach Boys would not have been the big hit they are, without him. He is so talented and quite funny, too. His wife and family are very lucky to have him in their lives.
One of my favs
Those boys are AMAZiNG 💓😍💓😍
Love them since 1970 🤪
They needed Carl!
(David) Love the lipstick pickups on the DanElectro bass.
Hello!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!..Stay safe!
Brian sounded great
You may need to listen to other bands
He is my god
Every performer has had that live experience. Including Tony Bennett at Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade.
So beautiful.
brian looks like hes straight out of a mafia movie with that hair and the sunglasses ^^
And they still sound great 👍❤️🇺🇸
Love you Brian ❤
I always sang this
To my granddaughter it's the only way she would go. To sleep,
Still got it 👍
Brian killin' it!
This was a charity event before family and friends so it is not like they rehearsed or went through arrangements.
Does anyone know if the blonde woman in the background is Taylor Mills from the Brian Wilson Band?
Yes it is.
Brian's cool not matter what Surfer Girl yes it's my favorite
I get it’s a charity event but boy it just goes to show you how good The Beach Boys are in harmony. These guys need to stick to being an accountant or car salesman. Tuff to listen to.
I want that bass.
I’m 59 n love The Beach Boys woop 🙌
Who is that blonde in the back?..😍
The genius Brian wilson
❤❤❤
Love it
Brain's the heart of the Beach Boys
it sounds like brian is singing along with the four freshmen
Legendary
For a brief second I thought it was roy orbison!
It’s just rock & roll to me
Acho legal essas musicas americanas dos anos 60
I have always considered Brian Wilson and John Lennon as equal in musical terms.
Anyone else hear the one singer that's like an entire half step flatter than anyone else
He sing to Jackey queen Mary pool haunted
Rather shaky vocals? Worst than that. The Beach Boys trademark is the fantastic harmonizing. This falls flat. Still, it's great to see Brian right up front where he belongs. A living legend.
why did he stop playing bass?? He kinda looks he forgot to play bass
LOL
There was an interview where he said he started to hear bad notes on the bass where there weren't any.
do you remember which interview?
I think it was one of the 20-20's with Barbara Walters. Let me try to find it here.
I'll try to check those out, thanks!!
Oh my….but it’s still them and their doin it!
Gwen stefani taking notes in the back
This rendition is a bit sketchy but remains a classic. The group probably performed it thousands of times along the way.
Anyone know how much the bass went for?
Yep, there was definitely a couple of people out of tune that it was almost deafening. If it wasn't because of the nostalgia of Brian, I think people would have booed and/or thrown tomatoes. Not everyone now but it only takes one or two to bringing it down. Nice try though and thanks for the memories.
The Beach boys frontman.
Brian obviously having a bad day..But he can rest on his past performances!!
0:14 cool bass,man
This song is bubblegum, but rather touching!
He's about 70 here now right? and where is playing in this covid times?
This was in 2000, so he was 58 here.
@@1401minstrel no wayyyy
@@HelloooThere Yes way. Born in 1942.
@@1401minstrel wowwwwwwwwwww
dude unbelievable he's 79 here in this vid
@@HelloooThere He's not! He's 58. This video was done in 2000.
Is that Gwen Stefani in the background?
You would think Brian would spaz since there not in tune
This is not Brian Wilson's fault.. he did great but he was drown out by the other off key singing.. just goes to show you one person can make a whole band sound terrible.
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Brian didn't sing the high parts, that was someone else. Thought that was obvious....
Still a great singer, well, until he smoked and took acid trips and got overweight. It's sad really...
Billis Lopez he was smoking and in acid WAY before he lost his voice
Billis, Jeff Foskett sang the high parts. I was there at the benefit, auction that was held and the concert - I went to every one of them. I've known "The Boys" since 1976, and have so many wonderful memories I will always cherish.
CHEERS!
@@CSICyn I prefere Carl or Al singing the falsetto over Jeff. he has accurate pitch but doesn't have the soul Carl an Al had.
@@CSICyn Jeff Foskett is a great singer and was the one, IMO, who always kept the tune spot on.
Acid and gaining weight won't affect your voice lmao. Its called getting older. Frankie Valli can't hit high notes very well anymore either
このベースはジャズベースですか？
That accidently a nymph was sent to the stack
I wonder who has that bass now. I'd love to know.
Blond in background saying to Herself . "did This Crusty Old guy Write This !" Probably ,Cute ,in his Day
ウィルソンさんの年をとった乙な感じがまたかっこいい
Thought Brian said " k going to put on my bathing suit."
It was a poor amp, not Brian’s singing
Very sad.