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  • @stlmopoet
    @stlmopoet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    Lex is exactly right. This is layers on layers. Brian Wilson is a genius.

    • @s.mcpherson6354
      @s.mcpherson6354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Agreed. Wilson always puts together such sophisticated arrangements. On this, the voices are gorgeous, The Wrecking Crew's instrumentation is gorgeous, and that late, weirdly-timed drum roll by Hal Blaine was a genius coup de grace.

    • @mneugent7658
      @mneugent7658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      So cool that he let Carl do the lead vocals on this gem.

    • @williameckert1623
      @williameckert1623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@s.mcpherson6354 Hal Blaine was the best.

    • @Mattwillo
      @Mattwillo ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And to think Brian mixed the entire pet sounds album while being totally deaf in one ear!!

    • @stlmopoet
      @stlmopoet ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mattwillo I'm deaf in one ear and I KNOW I couldn't mix stereo right.

  • @neillenet291
    @neillenet291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    This entire album "Pet Sounds" is a masterpiece, this is the song that makes Paul McCartney cry every time he hears it.

    • @Veyron1967
      @Veyron1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Agreed. Pet Sounds was a game changing album. Gotta love those beautiful harmonies!

    • @ralphcooley841
      @ralphcooley841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      This album made the Beatles try harmonies. Also this album brought about Sgt Peppers.

    • @srenkaarepetersen9034
      @srenkaarepetersen9034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      In turn, Pet Sounds is a result of Brian Wilson hearing Rubber Soul.

    • @neillenet291
      @neillenet291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@srenkaarepetersen9034 yep, and Sergeant Pepper's is a result of the Beatles hearing Pet sounds.

    • @hungfao
      @hungfao 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've heard of the accolades Paul has dolloped on this song, but where did he ever say he cries every time he hears it?

  • @drew2ist
    @drew2ist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I went to one of Carl Wilson’s last performances with The Beach Boys in 1997. My wife and I were given front-row seats by a radio station rep. The band announced on stage that Carl had brain cancer and that it wasn’t looking good. Carl sang this song beautifully and I could see the tears well up in his eyes. I’ll never forget that

    • @DanielByers-qf9qi
      @DanielByers-qf9qi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Tom Petty once described himself as the world's biggest fan of The Beach Boys. He collaborated with Carl Wilson a few years before that; they were outtakes of the the Wildflowers album. The music ended up on a movie soundtrack for "She's the One" (1996).

    • @st0n3p0ny
      @st0n3p0ny 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Uncle Jesse on the drums?

    • @drew2ist
      @drew2ist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@st0n3p0ny I don’t remember, but it was probably him.

  • @johnramsell8078
    @johnramsell8078 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Lex is so perceptive! Her classical and musical theater background is shiny through! Yes, the layers, music, vocals , all written arranged and produced by the great Brian Wilson! Happy 80th birthday Brian!

  • @robforzese5496
    @robforzese5496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    There are 2 types of people in this world…. Those who love The Beach Boys and those who are lying… you can get lost in their entire catalog of songs. From the sound, songwriting, production, singing, harmonies it’s all genius!

    • @dominacio
      @dominacio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely Rob. Couldn't say it better!

    • @RSpracticalshooting
      @RSpracticalshooting 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'd say it's those who love The Beach Boys and those who haven't heard them lol

    • @TheTonyahawk
      @TheTonyahawk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True so True, I Love Them!!!

    • @steveskouson9620
      @steveskouson9620 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not quite right. I work with a guy who
      used to be a "rock-n-roll star," he does
      definitely NOT a fan. I did the Brian
      Wilson/Chicago concert, this June.
      Boss liked neither, TWO bucket list
      concerts, in one night for me!
      Carl Dean was always proud that
      Brian wrote this for him to sing.
      I guess I'm also a beach boys HATER!
      Seems some @$$HAT sued his cousins
      for the name of the band. For a LOT of my
      life, my favourite band was The Beach Boys!
      Now that name goes to a third-rate Beach
      Boys cover/tribute band! But, they have Uncle
      Jessie on drums!
      steve

    • @joedonlewis9820
      @joedonlewis9820 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like something I'd say

  • @jeffreythaw3333
    @jeffreythaw3333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Brian Wilson is a damn genius...a modern day Mozart!

    • @timoteo950
      @timoteo950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good to see Brian get the love he deserves all these years later.

    • @gunnelalmge7543
      @gunnelalmge7543 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would say Bach 🙂

  • @BigToeify
    @BigToeify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    This era of The Beach Boys is genius. This is the 60’s. Kokomo is 80’s. Completely different.

    • @TheConservativeinaction
      @TheConservativeinaction 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Kokomo is garbage compared to this song. Kokomo is a fun summer song. This is a magnum opus masterpiece of a song.

    • @vrvaughn
      @vrvaughn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@TheConservativeinaction it’s the difference between the Brian Wilson era of the Beach Boys and the later Mike Love version of the band

    • @JanS1
      @JanS1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kokomo shouldn't even count as a Beach Boys song. It's all about the old stuff.

    • @BrokenGodEnt
      @BrokenGodEnt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@vrvaughn I remember seeing a post about most unpopular music takes and a guy said "I like Mike Loves version of Beach Boys better" and it was the most disliked comment on the post.

    • @vrvaughn
      @vrvaughn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrokenGodEnt Mike Loves version better? A broken mentally impaired Brian Wilson will make better music than Mike Love on his most creative inspired day..

  • @jeffrubinelectronics
    @jeffrubinelectronics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    This album (Pet Sounds) inspired the Beatles "Sgt Pepper"...seminal recordings in the rock pantheon. Love you guys. Such a couple :)

    • @emeraldcity_
      @emeraldcity_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It was inspired by Rubber Soul. The Beatles “responded” with their own concept album, sgt pepper. Pretty cool time for music.

    • @John_Chu
      @John_Chu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@emeraldcity_ Yes, you have the chronology correct. Rubber Soul revolutionized pop music. Brian responded with Pet Sounds. Paul loved it and responded with Sgt. Pepper. They mutually admired each other's genius.

    • @steveskouson9620
      @steveskouson9620 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rubber Soul inspired Brian. Pet Sounds
      inspired Sir Paul. And, WE get all these
      songs. Thank you, Paul, Brian, and Brian's
      chosen singer, Carl Dean!
      One of my most favourite albums, Sgt. Pepper.
      Another, Pet Sounds.
      Brian, Paul, PLEASE compete again!
      steve

  • @waynetables6414
    @waynetables6414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Paul McCartney called God Only Knows "the greatest song ever written"

    • @Cosmo-Kramer
      @Cosmo-Kramer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Paul never said that, although he does love the song. Here is his answer to whether or not he ever said it was, "the best song ever written".
      YOU WERE ONCE QUOTED AS SAYING SOMETHING LIKE "GOD ONLY KNOWS" IS THE GREATEST SONG EVER WRITTEN.
      PAUL: "It's a really, really great song---it's a big favorite of mine. I was asked recently to give my top ten favorite songs for a Japanese radio station...I didn't think long and hard on it, but I popped that ["God Only Knows"] on the top of my list. [Thinks for a moment] It's very deep. [Quotes the lyrics to "God Only Knows"] Very emotional, always a bit of a choker for me, that one. There are certain songs that just hit home with me, and they're the strangest collection of songs...but that is high on the list, I must say."

    • @waynetables6414
      @waynetables6414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Cosmo-Kramer he literally did say that but, ok. musical taste is fleeting, obviously his opinions about music has probably fluctuated over the years but there was a time where God Only Knows was his favorite song.

    • @Cosmo-Kramer
      @Cosmo-Kramer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@waynetables6414 That's not how Paul explained it. He didn't say, "I used to rank it as the best song, but I no longer do". No, he said that he was ambushed with the question in a Japanese interview and on the spot he put the song atop his list without really giving it any thought.

    • @TheConservativeinaction
      @TheConservativeinaction 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i also agree. it is the greatest song ever written.

    • @waynetables6414
      @waynetables6414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Cosmo-Kramer I think you're really parsing words here lol Who even cares

  • @goldboy150
    @goldboy150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    “If you should ever leave me, though life would still go on, believe me. The world could show nothing to me - so what good would living do me?”
    He’s saying that although her leaving him wouldn’t literally kill him, life wouldn’t be worth living anymore.
    He isn’t saying he’d be fine without her - quite the opposite.

    • @denisreed4701
      @denisreed4701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yes indeed, saved me the trouble of explaining it! Would be a shame if such a great love song was misinterpreted like that!

    • @Zacksleeps
      @Zacksleeps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      yep. Certainly wasn't a burn lol. No contradiction at all. Life WOULD of course go on. But he just wouldn't be interested in it

    • @DannyD714
      @DannyD714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      right,he is saying he understands life would go on,but the world would have nothing to offer him without her. he would be lost. it's beautiful in its simplicity.

    • @i.marchand4655
      @i.marchand4655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's as if Brad missd the word "though" in the first part. I admit that without it, the verse loses its meaning. But Brad, it's there. If you're going to be all about the lyrics, be all about ALL of the lyrics.

    • @jgg59
      @jgg59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you I was getting so frustrated watching them not understand the lyrics

  • @ffjsb
    @ffjsb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    There's some great videos on TH-cam showing the making of this song. They were considered just a surf music group at first, but they were SO much more than that. This and "Good Vibrations" were groundbreaking songs.

  • @John_Chu
    @John_Chu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Considered one of the most beautiful pop songs ever written. The songwriting genius of Brian Wilson. Angelic vocal by little brother Carl. "Caroline, No" which ends the album is also a contender for best song. Now, THAT song brings me to tears every time.

  • @wadsworthaaron
    @wadsworthaaron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    "Pet Sounds" was one of the best written & produced albums of the 20th century. It was the inspiration for much of what came after it, setting the table for The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and so much of the groundbreaking music of the late 60s through the mid-70s. Brian Wilson's genius was in full bloom on "Pet Sounds."

  • @kennethtingleyjr1452
    @kennethtingleyjr1452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Sloop John B is another amazing song by The Beach Boys.

  • @kimprice7211
    @kimprice7211 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Brian Wilson Genius, his harmonies were beautiful. This song was made for his brother Carl! 2023, still listening ❤❤

  • @zq9m3xh8
    @zq9m3xh8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I LOVE The Beach Boys, and I could quickly rattle off 20 songs of theirs that are among my favorites. But this is their best song. It is absolutely next level sublime.

    • @tragicdeyz2641
      @tragicdeyz2641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When you're right, you're right.

  • @steviekc9057
    @steviekc9057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I used to sing this to my son when he was a baby. So many memories! Thank you!!!

  • @pauljansen1137
    @pauljansen1137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    not only original....but actually one of the best songs ever!!!!!

  • @atomicwest995
    @atomicwest995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Beach Boys are amazing and it took me 30 years to take them seriously. I always thought of them as boomer/dad music, growing up in the 80s/90s with my dad listening to their early stuff all the time. But then around 30yrs, I listened more closely, especially Pet Sounds and Smile and realized how brilliant they (Brian Wilson) were. I’ll take them over Beatles now.

    • @mrkelso
      @mrkelso 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I can't put them above the Beatles. But, I do put them on the same mountain.

  • @7of9RebelHarborth
    @7of9RebelHarborth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This song! My favorite BB song! I always feel the meaning of the lyrics are more about his reassurance to his love that, if he lost her, life will still continue, but he’s be lost without her. That’s my take. Thank you for reacting to The Beach Boys. You’re both awesome!

  • @TheConservativeinaction
    @TheConservativeinaction 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is the best beach boys song ever. It’s my favorite. It’s in my top 10 best songs of all time. Its truely one of the most unqiue songs. so much emotion in the song. and the lyrics, oh my god the lyrics are so good. The first line is "I may not always love you". and also...
    "God only knows what I'd be without you
    If you should ever leave me
    Though life would still go on believe me
    The world could show nothing to me"
    So what good would living do me cmon "it hits so hard.

  • @funkadelicatessen
    @funkadelicatessen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This track is from the album "Pet Sounds" which is one of the best albums in the history of rock music.

  • @mneugent7658
    @mneugent7658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of the most beautiful songs ever from one of the most amazing albums ever. Carl did a great job on lead vocals.

  • @kbarbee3212
    @kbarbee3212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wonderful song writing, but let’s not forget about L.A.’s Wrecking Crew, Hal Blaine, Carol Kaye, Tommy Tedesco et al. They were some of that generation’s musical geniuses, who played on innumerable hits of the 50s and 60s.

  • @ericanderson8886
    @ericanderson8886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    the best harmonies and an album for the ages.

  • @mofosoto
    @mofosoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    More layers than a hipster in winter

  • @pushpak
    @pushpak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Happy 80th B'day, Brian!

  • @OronOfMontreal
    @OronOfMontreal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Almost ten years ago, a tribute video was made of this song, with about 30 of the world's biggest music stars each singing a small part of this song. The video is visually lush and gorgeous, and the song is very well covered. It's a rare cover song & video that is worth experiencing.

  • @christophermckinney3924
    @christophermckinney3924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This album is considered by many to be the greatest album of all time. Of course there is disagreement but it reflects how much Brian Wilson was regraded for his writing and arrangements.

    • @scottfrench4139
      @scottfrench4139 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got it seventh on my all-time best list.

    • @BRNRDNCK
      @BRNRDNCK ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scottfrench4139What do you have 1-6?

  • @danjohnson2986
    @danjohnson2986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I love this song. This was a huge influence on the Beatles. Check out “in my room” sometime.

  • @gmr7494
    @gmr7494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, Lex has such a sophisticated ear....yes, all the layers and instruments. That was the genius of Brian Wilson.

  • @victoriaman117
    @victoriaman117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “In my room” by the beach boys almost makes me cry every time I hear it

  • @gwilli9511
    @gwilli9511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “Rubber Soul inspired Pet Sounds, which inspired Sgt. Pepper’s and that inspired me to make Smile,” Brian Wilson tells me, recalling his 1960s game of one-upmanship with the Beach Boys’ so-called rivals The Beatles.
    “It wasn’t really a rivalry, though. I was jealous!” Wilson says with a hearty laugh. “It was really just mutual inspiration, I think. I would get to hear their records before they came out and I was totally blown away by Rubber Soul. And Sgt. Pepper’s? I was totally blown away by that. But it was inspirational, too. Then I did “Good Vibrations” and Smile and it was exciting. I got into it and really produced my head off.”

  • @wayne_twentyfive
    @wayne_twentyfive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Spot on Lex ! .. This song is a masterpiece of arrangement ( courtesy of genius Brian Wilson ), as well as having an absolutely beautiful melody line .. There are indeed many layers and nuances that can't be taken in on a single listen .. Excellent reaction .. Wayne

  • @broken927
    @broken927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Carl Wilson beautifully bringing the lead vocals to this classic.

  • @somethingyousaid5059
    @somethingyousaid5059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Their vocal harmonies are the musical equivalent of pure sunlight.

  • @davidsimon9303
    @davidsimon9303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    First ever pop song with 'God' in the title

  • @johnsmith2046
    @johnsmith2046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I grew up listening to them. They are in the top 3 best selling American bands of all time.

    • @thekingcobra63
      @thekingcobra63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, in no particular order: Eagles, CCR, Beach Boys.

    • @johnsmith2046
      @johnsmith2046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thekingcobra63 , yes, except that the third one is Chicago.

    • @timoteo950
      @timoteo950 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thekingcobra63 Great list there! Good playlist to mix all 3.

  • @TheMkarr
    @TheMkarr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This album scared the crap out of The Beatles ! The answer was, Sgt Pepper.
    They were way ahead & had to fit into an album format. Brian is amazing & still knows it to this day.

  • @willredding3859
    @willredding3859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good Vibrations, another classic from these guys. Fun upbeat song

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brad & Lex, their “Surfin’ USA”, “Help Me Rhonda” and “Barbara Ann” are next for you!!

    • @faafio
      @faafio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      At the same time that "Help Me Rhonda" came out, my oldest brother had a girlfriend named Rhonda (that I had a crush on). 👍

    • @TheConservativeinaction
      @TheConservativeinaction 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wouldnt it be nice also

    • @2340Vegas
      @2340Vegas ปีที่แล้ว

      Surf's Up

  • @thegman8968
    @thegman8968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    👍Thanks so much for showing some love for "America's Band," and the incredible Brian Wilson! They were all just teenagers when they hit the music scene in 1962 and churned out so many great tunes throughout the 60's and 70's, and their sound defined the west coast lifestyle. Thanks much.🏆

  • @deanschulze3129
    @deanschulze3129 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song begins with an overture. The lyrics are poetic.
    "I may not always love you. But long as there are stars above you. You never need to doubt it."
    That's a poetic way of saying "I'll love you until the stars fall from the sky."
    Lex really senses that this is something special. Brad, well....

  • @philvallee645
    @philvallee645 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lex Kokomo was a much later song for the Beach Boys and by then their sound had progressed but harmonies and layering (you nailed it) are BIG BB features. And yes as one commenter said, Brian Wilson was in fact a musical genius so please keep going with their stuff. Btw back in the 60's when this came out, producers made it a point to tell artists that songs needed to be under 3 minutes if bands ever wanted to get radio (usually AM) airplay. Anything longer than that was just overlooked, so songs tended to stay short and sweet no matter what the genre. When the late 60's and 70's came along FM radio came into it's own with the development of yes - Stereo. Yup lots of stuff was recorded in mono before then. FM stations tended to go deeper into albums and appealed to listeners who weren't just interested in hearing the latest pop hit. Rock songs in particular benefitted from this and eventually bands got more progressive and you ended up with longer play songs extending into 5 minutes and longer.

  • @amandafaber9983
    @amandafaber9983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would definitely recommend listening to this song in the context of the finale of the movie Love Actually. It will strike you very differently. And, Love Actually is a great holiday movie to watch.

  • @jimmiller8687
    @jimmiller8687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was listening to a podcast a few years back, cant even remember which one now. One of the guests, when asked what his favorite band was replied, "the band that was playign in Brian Wilson's head" Such a great quote.

  • @xrentonx
    @xrentonx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There's no double meaning or split in this song. He's saying that if she leaves him, life would obviously still go on...BUT he would be nothing without her. That's it. He's not being savage to her or playing mind games. He's saying that he needs her.

  • @eddiea2457
    @eddiea2457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, you need to listen to it many more times. Ya keep picking up more & more sounds. One of the most besutiful songs you will ever hear.

  • @jeffreyaverett1800
    @jeffreyaverett1800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw Brian a while back, he did this entire album live. Such a moving experience. One of those once in a lifetime moments that I'll never forget. ✌️

  • @sandmanrrr
    @sandmanrrr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching you two groove together to this song. Takes a great song. Don't see that enough. You guys rock

  • @neillschwartz3418
    @neillschwartz3418 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorites. So many layers and sounds. Thanks!!

  • @loristone9242
    @loristone9242 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love when you react to The Beach Boys and how you appreciate them. They are one of my Daddy's favorites. I grew up listening to their songs because he grew up listening to them. He always got excited and would talk about the harmonies and musical arrangements, and it really led me to love and appreciate their music. And music in general.

  • @willfromyadkinville
    @willfromyadkinville 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is and was so musically and lyrically just brilliantly written!

  • @debrabeck9630
    @debrabeck9630 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful song. Absolutely stunning harmonies.

  • @barblessable
    @barblessable 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful love song , those harmonies are otherworldly .

  • @beriandavies2111
    @beriandavies2111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the original Beach Boys sound, it's what they're known for, Kokomo never really did it for me. Their Pet Sounds album was a revelation at the time, a masterpiece. I heard on a documentary that Brian Wilson's songs came about from little things he would notice going on in everyday life. He'd be crossing the street, something would catch his eye, he'd pen a song about it. This song is one of others that he wrote about his girlfriend /wife I believe. Great reaction from you guys as always 💜

  • @brentlund2272
    @brentlund2272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    GENIUS PURE AND SIMPLE !

  • @bobbierobinson6269
    @bobbierobinson6269 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song sounds so simple yet so textured. I love it.

  • @erickwelsh7894
    @erickwelsh7894 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite Beach Boys song. Incredible. Great reaction.

  • @johnbemis1245
    @johnbemis1245 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite Beach Boys tune! Thanks guys!

  • @gcollinbyrne
    @gcollinbyrne 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the struggle of love...and a beautiful song

  • @arithefinnishmusiclover
    @arithefinnishmusiclover 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two words: Timeless Masterpiece...... ♥️♥️♥️

  • @rozequinn1519
    @rozequinn1519 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the most beautiful love songs around!

  • @Sherdelune
    @Sherdelune ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this song. Utter beauty.

  • @tombeyerlein3813
    @tombeyerlein3813 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is popular music at its finest. Complex but accessible music, sublimely beautiful vocals and wonderful lyrics. The cream of the LA session musicians played the instruments under Brian Wilson's explicit direction. Magical stuff.

  • @headheartandhips
    @headheartandhips 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great harmonies and vocal canon!

  • @Butters66
    @Butters66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Beach Boys had the purest sound. Real voices with real talent.

  • @NickiTwix
    @NickiTwix 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Adore this song! I love their performance of it at Knebworth too

  • @OffGridMadMan
    @OffGridMadMan ปีที่แล้ว

    Played this at my Dad's funeral nearly 3 years ago. It takes a few listens to really feel it but it's one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thank you for making me cry! Love ya Lex

  • @kenlangston3451
    @kenlangston3451 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song always reminds of the ending montage in Boogie Nights where they showed what happened to everyone. Such a beautiful scene and a beautiful song.

  • @DNGINFORMANT
    @DNGINFORMANT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love this song. This album is incredible

  • @tedcole9936
    @tedcole9936 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All right! Brad & Lex swaying together at the end. Pretty darn cool!! 😀

  • @Steve52344
    @Steve52344 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Layers. Yes. That's the idea. Brilliant song.

  • @carolynnewcomb2153
    @carolynnewcomb2153 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one their best songs- so sweet! ❤️

  • @devinup3981
    @devinup3981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song and Good Vibrations are my favorite Beach Boys songs

  • @KTRS
    @KTRS ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite love songs of all time.

  • @HuskyHawk66
    @HuskyHawk66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many great songs by the Beach Boys. If I recall some of the harmonies for this song were recorded in an empty swimming pool. They were very inventive and ahead of their time musically.

  • @pompanomark2024
    @pompanomark2024 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lex - you always make my day with your smile whenever the song first starts

  • @agallimoreagallimore2126
    @agallimoreagallimore2126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Brian Wilson, one of the singers and song writer had a nervous breakdown. The music that came from that was absolutely amazing. So many artists call Pet Sounds the greatest album of all time. And I agree. This is only one of the gems on that album. Paul McCartney of the Beatles spoke of how they were influenced by the album to make even more beautiful music.

  • @Charsept
    @Charsept 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting for this one

  • @ugadawgs1990
    @ugadawgs1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is just about the perfect song.

  • @ublej
    @ublej 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The album this is from - 'Pet Sounds' was a major attempt by Brian Wilson to break away from the old poppy and surface level stuff of their early albums and get into deeper emotional territory. By the time the Beach Boys recorded Kokomo, they were back to the poppy stuff.

  • @jollyj3285
    @jollyj3285 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this song so much

  • @djl9919
    @djl9919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pet Sounds 1 of my favorites. Rock on Brad & Lex

  • @jonjoyk5130
    @jonjoyk5130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing song and amazing reaction

  • @andythrush3341
    @andythrush3341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly a masterpiece.

  • @phillipavalon9659
    @phillipavalon9659 ปีที่แล้ว

    Harmony upon harmony, the lead, and brilliant voice of Carl Wilson ....sensational Beach Boys

  • @galenstone9097
    @galenstone9097 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrific song. Brian and Carl had gorgeous voices.

  • @dubworldvwadventures
    @dubworldvwadventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The beautiful chorus voice in Kokomo is Carl Wilson, the lead vocalist on God Only Knows. Carl died tragically of cancer at age 51 in 1998. The Beach Boys have so many wonderful, vocally complex songs.

  • @tommypenisfingers
    @tommypenisfingers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just watched several of your videos. Thank you so fucking much for getting to the video in less than the first 6 minutes! You guys rule. I subscribed.

  • @griffcrammond6640
    @griffcrammond6640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Carl Wilson had the most beautiful voice for lead vocals on this. Brian was wise to select Carl for this tune. Now listen to "Caroline, No" on the same album.

  • @bradhayworth2926
    @bradhayworth2926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a documentary on him writing and producing this. It's amazing to see what his thought process was like. I highly recommend it.

  • @LynnThompsonAuthor
    @LynnThompsonAuthor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They were masters of vocal harmonies and that whole '60s surf music sound! Takes me back to my childhood. Oh, and "Kokomo" was much, much later in their career. This song is more typical of their '60s romantic songs and is one of my favorites of theirs. They also did lots of more upbeat songs about cars and girls and surfing; typical teenage California stuff at that time. Check out "Barbara Ann" "Fun, Fun, Fun", and "Surfin' Safari". That's good-time music!

  • @ASCENDINGTOHIM
    @ASCENDINGTOHIM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now there’s a sound that takes me back !

  • @JanS1
    @JanS1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was revolutionary. From Brian Wilson's mind onto vinyl. Many other artists consider this to be a major work. Musical genius. There's a great movie about him called Love & Mercy. Highly recommend as a portrait of an important musician.

  • @AllieinCali
    @AllieinCali 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing brings me back to my childhood like the Beach Boys. I remember listening to their "Greatest Hits" on 8 track. 😂

  • @peeramidwithin3823
    @peeramidwithin3823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is just one of the best compositions ever created.

  • @rayutube
    @rayutube 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect pop. Another one in the same era was Waterloo Sunset by the Kinks. This week we had birthdays for McCartney, Brian Wilson and Ray Davies - all creators of perfect pop. (There's a video on YT, in which Waterloo Sunset is lauded by the likes of Bowie, Costello, Geldof, Weller, Suggs as their fave song.)

  • @burgerhicks8025
    @burgerhicks8025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite song all time

  • @scottperry8354
    @scottperry8354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HBO "Big Love". Great series. "God Only Knows" was the opening song for seasons 1-3. Check out Engineers "Home". Seasons 4-5 opening song. I can't put my finger on it, but "Home" has always affected me deeply. Right down to the last few notes. It also has layers Lex. Take care 👍