Matthew Sweet & Darius Rucker performing "Sail On Sailor" at the All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson. I do not own, nor do I claim to own this video. Visit the new Matthew Sweet message board here: matthewsweetfan...
That a song this old is so beyond powerful proves Brian Wilson was years ahead in how music is created...That was superb....Brian, your work will never be equaled.
You wouldn't think these guys would go together...but man, the smooth, clean vocals of Sweet, mixed with the raspy voice of Rucker...a match made in heaven.
Brian Wilson said he wrote this with Ray Charles in mind. Darius Rucker provides that soulful delivery here. Perhaps the highlight of a tremendous evening of music from top talent.
@Milton Washington, Sorry, but you won't get an "amen" from me!! In no fucking way can this song even begin to compare to 'God Only Knows', 'Don't Worry, Baby', 'In My Room', 'The Warmth of the Sun' or 'Heroes & Villains.' All those songs are certified CLASSICS, and countless iconic songwriters (among them Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello) have declared 'God Only Knows' to be a literally PERFECT song in every way imaginable. 'Sail on Sailor' has a nice melody and an okay vocal performance by Blondie Chaplin, but it's far from one of The Beach Boys' best songs.
I can't even describe how much I love this cover....Darius give me the chills with his soulful lead and harmonies...and Matthew you shine so brightly. Thank You!
this is a GREAT fucking take on a great fucking tune....these guys harmonies are perfectly conducive to the music and the spirit created thereby!!!!!!rock-ON!
I remember one night getting ready for work and I had to hear this song. I'd never heard it played on radio. I found and played it. Then driving to work- it came on the radio. A beloved BB tune and this is a good cover.
Agree, he can really belt out so many songs that I could listen to all day. Also, he shouldn't worry about it, because I'm a mile high, and I'm the scariest.
That was AWESOME!!! I didn't become a Beach Boys fan until the mid 70's, so I didn't follow them from the beginning. I've always loved this song and I've heard many bands try to perform it and fail, but NOT these guys! This is a fantastic cover. Well done.
Nice leads by both, wonderfully backed by most of the band that toured with Brian on his solo tours bringing the songs of the Brian and The Beach Boys such quality live.
There was another cover of this song here on TH-cam that has been removed. Was Ray Charles singing it backed up by the Beach Boys. It was GREAT! This is just such a cool song.
Outstanding performance, Darius Rucker owned this one vocally, and I noticed Matthew Sweet playing an Epiphone which proves my theory that a guitar doesn't have to be super expensive to be a great sounding guitar
Lots of love for Matthew Sweet! He's so underrated and I know, You hear that word all the time but for him, It's a fact plus I've seen him live before with a long string of pure Talent Artists. If you think you don't know who he is then, Search the Song "Girlfriend".
Brian is on record as saying he didn't really care for the song. It was twice released as a single, in 1973 and 1975, and twice failed to crack the Top-40, or "stiffed" in radio programming parlance. As a former radio programmer myself (ironically, I was a sailor, an enlisted man in the U.S. Navy at the time of both single releases), I think even though the harmonies behind Blondie Chaplin's lead vocals were superb, the song was so bluesy it didn't have that trademark Beach Boys sound, leading the majority of radio programmers at the time to not add the song to their playlists. All I can say is, no matter what Brian thinks, whether he was being truthful or his comments were out of frustration for the song's initial commercial failure, "Sail on Sailor" is an artistic masterpiece that has passed the test of time, as evidenced by Los Lobos doing their own cover on their 2021 album "Native Sons."
@ssiknick83 you are correct that Brian doesn't like the song. Saw him in concert about a year ago and flat out said he doesn't like singing the song. Really bummed me out since it was the one song I wanted to hear.
One of my all time favorite TH-cam videos always go to it when I am surfing. Read some posts about who does it best. Sweet and Rucker hit it out of the park..Everybody who attempts to sing this song must ask themselves what in the fuck do these lyrics mean. Its a difficult song to sing. I just read recently that Brian Wilson did not write the stupid lyrics and because of that he never liked the song.......
@LittleBlackDress06 Well...you may not be the ONLY one, but I would say you are in a small group. At least among the folks who dig this song. I think it's a dang good cover.
interestingly enough, brian has said he doesn't like the song lol and apparently didn't contribute at all in the final verson BUT did come up with the main melody.
@LittleBlackDress06 No worries, just yanking your chain :-) I've actually listened to many versions of this song, including Beach Boys live AND Blondie Chaplin (solo), and Sean Lennon, and no-one sings this song well live. A shame because it is one of my top 3 Beach Boys songs. Cheers!
Just saw Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, and Blondie Chaplin perform this tonight. It was incredible! Happy 80th Birthday Brian!!! 6/20/22
Lucky you are!!
My top BB sone, saw them do it w/Brain in 2012 here in Toronto.
WOW. Isaw them on the 60s with Suny and Cher. Incredible.
That a song this old is so beyond powerful proves Brian Wilson was years ahead in how music is created...That was superb....Brian, your work will never be equaled.
You wouldn't think these guys would go together...but man, the smooth, clean vocals of Sweet, mixed with the raspy voice of Rucker...a match made in heaven.
So much musical genius would go unnoticed if not for the Internet.
I want to hear Darius do this song totally solo. He’s amazing here.
Good thought. I'd like that too.
I'd like to hear Matthew's solo.
I actually think they complement each other perfectly. Very different voices it’s done intentionally.
Bless Brian Wilson...
Brian Wilson said he wrote this with Ray Charles in mind. Darius Rucker provides that soulful delivery here. Perhaps the highlight of a tremendous evening of music from top talent.
This is has been and always will be my best Beach Boys song...Can I hear an AMEN!!!!!
@Milton Washington, Sorry, but you won't get an "amen" from me!! In no fucking way can this song even begin to compare to 'God Only Knows', 'Don't Worry, Baby', 'In My Room', 'The Warmth of the Sun' or 'Heroes & Villains.' All those songs are certified CLASSICS, and countless iconic songwriters (among them Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello) have declared 'God Only Knows' to be a literally PERFECT song in every way imaginable. 'Sail on Sailor' has a nice melody and an okay vocal performance by Blondie Chaplin, but it's far from one of The Beach Boys' best songs.
Love this song!!!!! If it is your best BB song, then I’ll say to you “Amen Brother”!!!!!
Amen!!!
Amen!
AMEN!
I can't even describe how much I love this cover....Darius give me the chills with his soulful lead and harmonies...and Matthew you shine so brightly. Thank You!
this is a GREAT fucking take on a great fucking tune....these guys harmonies are perfectly conducive to the music and the spirit created thereby!!!!!!rock-ON!
Most underrated BB song ever -- I want this shit played at my funeral!!!
YouDummy No, but you go right ahead 🖕🏼
@@heli0tr0pe lol :))
I TOTALLY AGREE. Too awesome always
why? you wont hear it.. what do you mean???
Play this at my funeral???? I'd come RIGHT OUT OF THE CASKET!!!! AND I'D START DOIN' THE BOP!!!
Brilliant! I don't think I've ever heard a bad version of this song. Definitely one of the Beach Boys best.
Probably the best cover. Love this song, definitely a top 10.
That would be Ray Charles for me, but this is a close second.
Nah, sorry can't touch the real thing.
Ok allow me to let you wrestle with that...th-cam.com/video/LGz9XP_S2P0/w-d-xo.html
Jimmy Buffett also did a great cover of this song. But this version is definitely one of the best.
Try the KGB version. Way more soul.
I was at this show - what a great night!
Oh lucky duck!! 🌊🌅
Really beautiful rendition of one of me very best favorite songs (!)
I remember one night getting ready for work and I had to hear this song. I'd never heard it played on radio. I found and played it. Then driving to work- it came on the radio. A beloved BB tune and this is a good cover.
I don't think any one else could have done this tribute, so perfectly.
How good! Take a bower team, Brian would be very pleased. One of my favorite songs of all time.
Excellent pairing!
what a voice darius has
Agree, he can really belt out so many songs that I could listen to all day.
Also, he shouldn't worry about it, because I'm a mile high, and I'm the scariest.
Loved this!! Hope Matthew is feeling better!! Sail….
Great take on one hell of a song!
I always liked this song, these guys are great together.
blown away only 87000 plus visits !
OMG....SO BEAUTIFUL
That was AWESOME!!! I didn't become a Beach Boys fan until the mid 70's, so I didn't follow them from the beginning. I've always loved this song and I've heard many bands try to perform it and fail, but NOT these guys! This is a fantastic cover. Well done.
Very classy of Sweet to skillfully play the straight man, knowing Rucker's vocals would blow the song into the stratosphere.
Nice leads by both, wonderfully backed by most of the band that toured with Brian on his solo tours bringing the songs of the Brian and The Beach Boys such quality live.
Nailed it.
There was another cover of this song here on TH-cam that has been removed. Was Ray Charles singing it backed up by the Beach Boys. It was GREAT! This is just such a cool song.
Damn man everyone was groovin hard for the last minute, that's what music is all about :)
The only one that can top this is their live performance on Letterman a few years back with Brian Wilson himself. Thanks for the post!
Fabulous...could listen this all day. One of my favorites.
Awesome performance of one of my favorite songs and definitely my favorite BB song.
I felt like I might Drown! Masterful performance!
WoW....great take on my fave BB song.....EVER!
Excellent
Love, Love, Love this version🎶
Voices & Instruments
Brilliant! Great interpretation!
goosebumps during this entire song!! fantastic!
Nice version!
Beautiful voices
Great song. Memories of Camp LeJeune back in 1975. Semper Fidelis
yes ,a great song ,my favourite by them
GREAT COVER.
I love the original but this is great. Well done!
God I love this! Thank you for posting this. I can't stop playing it
By far the most underrated Beach Boys song (along with "Darlin')
First time I heard it I could hardly believe it was a Beach Boy song. So different from the old surf tunes but they are all good.
yeah, I didn't know this was a Beachboy tune till recently
Thank you...what I've been saying forever!
Outstanding performance, Darius Rucker owned this one vocally, and I noticed Matthew Sweet playing an Epiphone which proves my theory that a guitar doesn't have to be super expensive to be a great sounding guitar
Unless that Epi’s vintage…😁
I agree, it's magnets and science. If it's set up decently any guitar will play.
Lots of love for Matthew Sweet! He's so underrated and I know, You hear that word all the time but for him, It's a fact plus I've seen him live before with a long string of pure Talent Artists. If you think you don't know who he is then, Search the Song "Girlfriend".
The BEST!
Great cover both these boys can sing.
Brian is on record as saying he didn't really care for the song. It was twice released as a single, in 1973 and 1975, and twice failed to crack the Top-40, or "stiffed" in radio programming parlance. As a former radio programmer myself (ironically, I was a sailor, an enlisted man in the U.S. Navy at the time of both single releases), I think even though the harmonies behind Blondie Chaplin's lead vocals were superb, the song was so bluesy it didn't have that trademark Beach Boys sound, leading the majority of radio programmers at the time to not add the song to their playlists. All I can say is, no matter what Brian thinks, whether he was being truthful or his comments were out of frustration for the song's initial commercial failure, "Sail on Sailor" is an artistic masterpiece that has passed the test of time, as evidenced by Los Lobos doing their own cover on their 2021 album "Native Sons."
THIS SONG IS SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! brian WILSON IS MY HERO
One of Brian's best.
This is simply awesome!!
Extreme wonderfulness.
Hootie!!!!!!
Holy shit, my people.
First time to hear this version. I'm gonna sleep well tonight.
Thanks for posting this ❤❤❤
great job
Pretty darn good job boys!
DRUMMER IS ROCK SOLID.
Phenomenal
Well done boys... 👍👍
Omg, Hootie? I've been looking for you brah. There you are :D
Matthew and Darius sang it, that's my jam.
Love it!! Good job fellas :)
These guys also Did Sail On, Live w/ 'Brian Wilson', before this one.. .Equally great...
Now that's Music
@ssiknick83 you are correct that Brian doesn't like the song. Saw him in concert about a year ago and flat out said he doesn't like singing the song. Really bummed me out since it was the one song I wanted to hear.
Great!
I love Darius' Joe Cocker arm moves as he's singing like Joe.
Hell yes!!!
Rucker was amazing in HATBF and Sweet is a major player !
I think I like this better than the original!!!
One of my all time favorite TH-cam videos always go to it when I am surfing. Read some posts about who does it best. Sweet and Rucker hit it out of the park..Everybody who attempts to sing this song must ask themselves what in the fuck do these lyrics mean. Its a difficult song to sing. I just read recently that Brian Wilson did not write the stupid lyrics and because of that he never liked the song.......
AMEN, BROTHER......
Darius is AWESOME
Hootie!
Love it! So nautical!
I completely agree with you!
watch the vid of ray charles singing lead for the beach boys. gives goose bumps.
Darius YES!!!!
Just let Darius sing…thanks Matthew.
Darius is always tryng to sing like Don Dixon. Never quite gets there...
Love the lead telecaster with a neck P90.
Darius nails another one live.
THAT DARIUS RUCKER WAS NO DUMB FUCKER. HE LEFT HOOTIE TO BLOW FISH AND MOVED ON TO BETTER THINGS.
Great job.
Fucking awesome
Can I add The hottest duo in existence !
Is that Chaz P. doing the intro?
Brian Wilson’s band. Not too shabby either.
I think this is the best thing Brian ever wrote....but hey, thats just me
@LittleBlackDress06 Well...you may not be the ONLY one, but I would say you are in a small group. At least among the folks who dig this song. I think it's a dang good cover.
Matthew Sweet is awesome. But somebody has to tell him to stop looking like Mark David Chapman.
lol, horrible to say, but he does look like him
Holy fuck I hate it.
Ok not to bad
Is that Jeff Foskett over Sweets shoulder, playing tambourine?
interestingly enough, brian has said he doesn't like the song lol and apparently didn't contribute at all in the final verson BUT did come up with the main melody.
@LittleBlackDress06 No worries, just yanking your chain :-) I've actually listened to many versions of this song, including Beach Boys live AND Blondie Chaplin (solo), and Sean Lennon, and no-one sings this song well live. A shame because it is one of my top 3 Beach Boys songs. Cheers!
Try the Ray Charles version.