@@turdferguson400 For me it was at summer camp sing songs 74ish.Now it's come full circle,I am a camp leader and my little ones love to sing it,before covid. This would be a great reaction for him .🇨🇦😄
Listen to Brian Wilson's daughters Carnie and Wendy Wilson, along with Chynna Phillips, (Michelle and John Phillips Daughter). Chynna, wrote the song "Hold On". The group is "Wilson Phillips". Man can those lades harmonize....so beautifully!
Paul McCartney once said in an interview that this was "the most beautiful song ever written"- I wouldn't necessarily agree with that . . . but coming from Sir Paul . . . is worthy of attention
@cosmicVox13 the beach boys were not a rock band, so it would be wrong to take sir paul's interview like this. he meant it exactly like he said it. 'the most beautiful song'...
This album would not have been possible without the Beatles talent. Brian Wilson admitted it. And Paul McCartney, by the way, really LOVES this song and said that Sgt Peppers was, in a way, a response to Pet Sounds. When geniuses are in competition, MUSIC WINS.
"Rolling Stone" magazine considers the album this song came from one of the top 5 albums ever recorded. I totally agree. Do yourself a favor and get a copy of "Pet Sounds" a.s.a.p.! Classic sounds!
Don't forget about their songs "Warmth of The Sun" or "Caroline No". The group "America" did a cover of Caroline No, Willie Nelson and Vince Gill covered warmth of the sun.
It was said that when the Beatles were recording Sergeant Peppers the album that was on constant play in the studio was the Beach Boys Pet Sounds. The two albums have since been voted the best two pop albums ever recorded on numerous occasions and always appear in the top five. The talent that is Brian Wilson in my mind has never been equaled. A truly great song.
"Good Vibrations" is a classic, if you haven't already hit that one. For a song *about* the Beach Boys: "Brian Wilson," Barenaked Ladies. It's about his very nasty bout with depression, but Wilson eventually bounced back enough to perform covers of "Brian Wilson." (I've only ever been able to find a partial video of one of those, but it shows he has a good sense of humor.)
I love to just let this whole album wash over me. Brian Wilson composed almost all of it, and he produced the album, too. It was incredibly influential. It’s from 1966. My favorite Beach Boys album is “All Summer Long” from a couple years before, probably because it’s the only one I had as a kid, and I listened to it at least a thousand times before I was 10! It’s in my heart, so I know I’m biased!
Son, I was 13. I met her at a friends house. I was immediately in love. Deep in love. Later that day I found this album in my step moms collection. I cried my eyes out. Kids are crazy. P.S I still would adopt you. I already told my daughter she may get replaced. You're a good kid. Just what I'd want in a son. - Peace
The Beach Boys were 3 brothers, a cousin, and one of their friends. Brian, Dennis (died of drowning after drinking all day), and Carl Wilson (died of lung cancer), Mike Love, and Al Jardine. Brian Wilson was only 23 when he produced this album and he is deaf in one ear after allegedly being beaten by their father. The Pet Sounds album is considered to be one of the best albums of all time. There is a movie called Love and Mercy starring Paul Dano as a young Brian Wilson and John Cusack as an older Brian. It also stars Paul Giamatti as a doctor hired to help Brian with his personal issues. Brian Wilson claims it is really accurate to the way he remembers things unlike most biopics that take liberties and it is one of the few movies I immediately had to watch again once it was over.
@@raymondbonington9355 Yes, Brian, Carl, and Bruce Johnston were the singers on the God Only Knows recording. In the closing section when the three come in separately, Johnston is the second one.
When I really want to forget about the current reality and escape for a few minutes and replenish my soul , it’s “Wouldn’t it be nice “ , try , it works! I dare anyone to not smile during this song.
There’s a LOT to hear in this supreme classic. Brian Wilson went to extremes in the studio to perfect the sound for this album. And you are right; this song came out in the 60’s and defined the 60’s sound for others.
Brian Wilson worked closely with a group of amazing session musicians on this called "the Wrecking Crew" and that much of that wicked bass was slapped out by Carol kaye whom looked more like a librarian of that era and not the one that was a great part of revolutionizing the bass guitar with some of the most memorable grooves of all time
Brian Wilson, what a musician, tears tears and more tears for this , makes you think then think again , the beach boys wow , have to say that word legends .😀😀😀😀😀😀
You've got a great ear there, Bro. This song was released in 1966. I hope you'll eventually be able to listen to "Kokomo," by them. Great song! Wonderful reaction.
The Beach Boys had a pretty chaotic life for most of their early performing years. Lots of highs and lows filled with sadness and death as well as abuse.. They overcame all of that to become legendary in the world of rock & roll music!.
This was my favorite song when I was 16..it was 1980..I finally fell in love with their music....when My husband passed in 2001 this song finally had meaning 😢
This is such a great song!! Wow!! Beach Boys have such a variety of sounds, but their harmonies are always spot on and you know who it is!! Surfin Safari ... Little Deuce Coup... Surfin USA... Surfer Girl ... California Girls.most of these from the 60's. Kokomo is from 88 and a GREAT Beach Boys song! So popular!! They were still performing in the 90's... not sure about now.
Pet Sounds is an amazing album. Each track. Brian Wilson supposedly was inspired to make an album as good as Beatles Rubber Soul. When a Paul McCartney heard Pet Sounds, he wanted to make an album just as good, and the Beatles made Sgt Pepper.
1966, from the masterpiece Pet Sounds album, which Rolling Stone Magazine named the second greatest album of all time after the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper. Those background sounds are musicians and not the guys singing. Brian Wilson was a master at using overlapping layers of background music and treating the group members' voices as another key component. Many of their records featured the boys singing with professional studio musicians performing the backing tracks. The Beach Boys formed in 1961 and originally consisted of brothers Brian Wilson (vocals/multi-instrumentalist/producer/arranger/composer), Dennis Wilson (drums/vocals), and Carl Wilson (lead guitar/vocals and the lead singer on this song), their first cousin Mike Love (vocals/lyricist on a lot of the songs, although not this one) and Brian's high school friend Al Jardine (guitar/vocals). Al left shortly before the group made it big and was replaced by the Wilsons' across-the-street neighbor David Marks in 1962. Jardine returned about a year later and Marks left shortly after that to form his own group. Glen Campbell joined briefly as a sixth member in 1965, then was replaced a few months later by Bruce Johnston, a veteran singer/songwriter/producer of the "surf music" scene. The lineup of the Wilson Brothers, Love, Jardine & Johnston is considered the "classic" lineup. There were a couple of additional members in the 70s, but the group remained largely intact until Dennis Wilson died (drowned) in 1983. Brian Wilson suffered from numerous mental issues beginning in the late 60s and was in and out of the group throughout the 70s and 80s, then went on to primarily a solo career from the late 80s on. Carl Wilson died of cancer in 1998 and the group splintered into several factions at that point. Mike and Bruce continued touring with several other musicians as "The Beach Boys", but it basically was more of a tribute band. In 2012, Brian, Mike, Al, Bruce and David reunited for a very successful 50th Anniversary Tour and the group's first new album in many years. After the tour, however, they went their separate ways again. In-fighting between group members over the years has, sadly, been very prevalent...often between Brian and Mike. And for those who are wondering, I am something of an expert on the Beach Boys and their music. I've been trying to write a book about them for nearly 20 years now, but it's been a difficult process.
Always loved this song. One of my all time favourite love songs. Great lyrics, beautiful harmonies - can only be the Beach Boys! If you haven't done it alreay, Wouldn't It Be Nice, is another you should try.
You’re exactly right about each decade having their own sound. This group is among the few that actually captured a specific time and sound. Perfectly preserved for future generations.
McCartney said that this is a perfect song. Big fan and friend of Wilson and his wife. Brought over his new song, "She's leaving Home". They just cried.
Brian was 24 years old when he came up with this one......session musicians. (1966). Some people consider this to be the 'greatest album' of all time...
Absolutely one of the top pop songs ever written. Symphonic instrumentals and the melodic changes are inspired, From minor to major... gorgeous and then there is the LYRIC. Brian Wilson is a genius.
So simple, Yet simply beautiful! Brian Wilson was known for being a perfectionist! A genius when it came to production and engineering, especially on the Pet Sounds album!!
That's true, but I think the were actually plastic orange juice bottles, not cups. It was one of Brian Wilson's "pet" sounds he had in his head when recording this album. He would often use very unorthodox "instruments" to achieve the sound he wanted. Another somewhat interesting fact is that the guy who played the plastic orange juice bottles on the recording of "God Only Knows" is a paranoid schizophrenic who is currently in prison for killing his mother. No lie.
God Only Knows was released in 1966 as a single in support of its parent album Pet Sounds. Singing lead vocals is Carl Wilson. The brother of still living former Beach Boy Brian Wilson. The instrumentation was provided by a large group of studio musicians called a The Wrecking Crew who provided instrumentation for lots of artists in the 1960’s. The song proved to be a big hit. It reached #4 on the charts in Belgium, #6 on the Canada RPM Top Singles Chart, #6 on the Irish Singles Chart In Ireland, #4 on the Dutch Charts in the Netherlands, #6 on the Norwegian Charts in Norway and #2 on the UK Singles Chart. For the US Charts, it reached #39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #38 on the US Cash Box Top 100.
Genius of Brian Wilson -it has been called a pocket symphony - the back up musicians (while the beach boys were on tour) were ‘the Wrecking Crew’ studio musicians - they were PROS who backed up for all the best of the time. By this time Brian was not touring, he was songwriting to keep them going - his dad, record label were relentless & he finally had a breakdown .. he came back after years & is still going. Have seen him numerous times on tour.
Brian Wilson almost single-handedly created this particular 60s sound. The man is a mozart level genius, but his struggles got the better of his later years. Hope he has something great left in him to gift the fans of real music.
I get a little misty-eyed every time I hear this. I grew up loving the Beach Boys, and this album is my favorite. Brian Wilson was/is a musical genius.
Ahh takes me back. My mother played a lot of the Beach Boys when I was young. Thanks for the flashback lol Beautiful :) PTX did a cover of this as well. It is a nice tribute to the original.
That killer bass is played by ace session musician Carol Kaye. She played on numerous hits from the 60's and was a member of "The Wrecking Crew", a celebrated group of session musicians (including, among other stellar notables, Glen Campbell and Leon Russel) called upon by producers over and over again to bring singular life to some of the best songs of the era. She delivered every single time.
This album was basically the magnum opus of Brian Wilson. Not to lessen the contribution or talent of the other members, they're obviously fantastic performers and were vital to the project, but as far as the composing/songwriting goes, this was Brian's baby. It sounds like the 60's, not just because it was released in 66, but because it largely created that sound everyone now knows as "the 60's". Yet it also has sounds and themes in it that transcend time or place. In particular, this song. It isn't just a love song. It takes the small ideas of love humans tend to have, and elevates it to this eternal place. Yes, humans are not perfect, and even when they love someone, they screw up, or it wanes because of the imperfection of humanity, and the world still turns, life still goes on, but without love, what's the point? It's a real expression of how it feels to really love. He could have just said the world would stop if she left him. But that's not true and it's an immature, but very common expression. It's what a million love songs sound like. Anyway, at first, almost everyone in the band and their management thought Brian had destroyed The Beach Boys with this album; That he had wasted time and so much money. How it happened was that Brian was too stressed and sick to go on tour. So he told them to go without him, and that he would work on the next album during that time. When they came back and heard what he had been working on, it was so different, it bordered on bizarre in their opinion. It's called Pet Sounds because Brian literally brought animals into the studio and used their sounds throughout many of the songs. They thought he had finally totally broken mentally. Mike Love almost quit right there the first time he heard any of it. Many of the band members thought it was basically the end of their careers...until it came out and blew everyone's mind. It didn't just change The Beach Boys. It literally changed how the world saw music. Paul McCartney said that if Pet Sounds hadn't been created, The Beatles wouldn't have created Sgt Pepper. Which is interesting because Brian has said that The Beatles album Rubber Soul was a huge reason he created Pet Sounds in the first place. Paul said that everyone should listen to Pet Sounds as a part of their "education in life".
My dad was a jazz musician (trumpet) & I was exposed to a lot of really great music & musicians throughout my life. In the late 50s, early 60s, by the time I started kindergarten, one of my favorite albums that my dad had was Four Freshmen & Five Trombones. Great music, beautiful harmonies. Most of my friends never understood my wide ranging musical interests, & I could only feel bad for what they were missing. Then, one day, I read something that brought me a welcome feeling of vindication - Four Freshmen & Five Trombones is one of Brian Wilson's favorite albums, his inspiration for the wonderful harmonies he wrote for the Beach Boys, one of my favorite 60s groups! Four Freshmen & Five Trombones - one kind of 50's jazz you just might enjoy. 👍 I've been enjoying your reactions. So much GREAT music out there!!! BTW - Want haunting, chilling lyrics sung by a jazz legend? Billie Holliday singing Strange Fruit (written & originally recorded by her in 1939) is quite an experience.
My friend you MUST hear Glen Campbell, he was a beach boy for a year filling in for Brian Wilson and Brian produced a song for Glen when he was going on to his solo career titled "Guess I'm Dumb" Glen went on to be one of the top entertainers of the 60s and 70s and he is my personal 2nd favorite next to John Denver.
This is the most beautiful song Ever written!! I think everyone including Paul McCartney, agree.All of the beautiful tenor voices (as in this were sung by little brother, Carl) he had the most angelic voice ever. Unfortunately, he passed in 1988. I loved him sooooo much!. They sang together since very young, as 3 were brother, and 1 was a cousin.❤❤❤❤❤❤
The Beachboys formed in the early 60's. You're right JayVee, this song came out in '65 in the album Pet Sounds. Thanks for the review. I always like your presentations. I still sing, humm, and whistle my favorite Beachboy songs after all these years.
I’ve seen Brian do this live several times, and it’s breathtaking. Pet Sounds is one of those perfect albums, where every song is great. It might be the best example, actually.
The studio session drummer on this track not only played the drum kit but also was using his hands banging on an empty tape reel box that the recording tapes came in. One of the best pop songs ever written. Good choice ,Bro! The session guy's were known as The Wrecking Crew. Hal Blaine ,the drummer here played on 1000's of recordings.
Your comment totally nailed it dude. The Beach Boy's music just went inside you and it takes you where it wants to take you; then you realize that you went somewhere, where people still smile while they live.
The Beach Boys first release was 1961. I was a teenager when Pet Sounds was released way back in 1966. Man you bring back some great memories. In the 1995 or 96 they released a album with New artist singing lead vocals and of course they doing the background Lorrie Morgan does Don't worry Baby with them.
1) Pet Sounds is a BRILLIANT album and Brian Wilson was a genius. He was the musical motor of the Beach Boys. 2) I loved this song since I was a kid, but as an adult it makes me think of Christmas...because it figures prominently in my favorite Christmas film. At the end of 'Love, Actually', this song completely sums up everything that has happened in the film. That love is the most important thing in the world...family, friends, romance, sex, or just a universal love for humanity...love actually is all around. As the song plays out, and people are gathering after being parted at London's Heathrow Airport, the characters in the film, then stock footage of people so happy to see each other, as the film ends. Every time I see it, I get a bit choked up. It's one of the best movie moments...so this Christmas, watch 'Love, Actually'. Here's the scene if you are interested... th-cam.com/video/iEQPXDGRaEk/w-d-xo.html
The Wrecking Crew were studio musicians that played on so many recordings. They played on this. Carole Kaye played bass on this. She’s a legend. Still alive.
The band is composed of brothers and cousins, so they really knew each other. The harmonies are unique, and are considered ingenious by those who understand music mechanics. Many performers have covered this song if only in concert as it is so appreciated by so many. The BB have many good songs. You will enjoy exploring their unique sound, and even though clearly 60's beach music, they stand alone from that period! There was other beach music from back then, but few people remember anyone but the BB!
Tears with this song. So simple and heartfelt. Wouldn't It be Nice is a classic one from them. The Beatles loved their songs. Don't forget Good Vibrations. So classic '60s!
I love you! I don’t know how old you are but what I wanted to say is I just love watching the younger generation, or non beach boys fans hear this song and others for the first time. It reminds me of when I first heard them as a child in the 80s. They just get better with age!
When asked what song he wish he could take credit for, no less than Paul McCartney said "God Only Knows". Everything about this song is sweet, mellow, smooth, GENIUS.
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Pet Sounds is one of the greatest albums ever made. A complete classic. God only knows, is a great song.
it truely is. Perhaps the best 60's rock album ...period.
Unmistakable excellence...Pet Sounds.
True, both Wilson and Lennon/McCartney benefited hugely from the friendly rivalry ,they pushed each other forward creatively
@@bugvswindshield Sgt. Pepper would dare to disagree
The greatest American rock and roll song of all time.
Paul McCartney has said this is his favorite BB song and it has brought him to tears. Pretty special
They were amazing, Brian Wilson ( genius) Carl Wilson , what an amazing voice , Rip to Carl & Dennis .❤️😔🙏
Wow!! I never knew that , thanx Tango
A genius work of composition.
Love this song!!!
Paul said it was his favorite song of all-time!
The genius of Brian Wilson.
Sloop john b is another classic.
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Indeed it is. I also like "Rock n Roll Music" , another great song with Mike Love taking lead vocals.
madmann53 We learned to sing that at school in music class. 💖 I think it must have been about 1974. I still remember every word. 💖💖👍☮️
@@turdferguson400 For me it was at summer camp sing songs 74ish.Now it's come full circle,I am a camp leader and my little ones love to sing it,before covid. This would be a great reaction for him .🇨🇦😄
Also the genius of Carl Wilson's voice. Maybe the most underrated voice ever.
They harmonize like nobody else!
The Bee Gees have some awesome harmonies!
Listen to Brian Wilson's daughters Carnie and Wendy Wilson, along with Chynna Phillips, (Michelle and John Phillips Daughter). Chynna, wrote the song "Hold On". The group is "Wilson Phillips". Man can those lades harmonize....so beautifully!
The Fab Four make them sound like drunk 70-year olds at a football game.
Paul McCartney once said in an interview that this was "the most beautiful song ever written"- I wouldn't necessarily agree with that . . . but coming from Sir Paul . . . is worthy of attention
@cosmicVox13 the beach boys were not a rock band, so it would be wrong to take sir paul's interview like this. he meant it exactly like he said it. 'the most beautiful song'...
It is all about the who, what, where, when, and the why. The “most beautiful song” is incumbent upon these things.
Pet Sounds is a classic album. Love the Beach Boys harmonies.
one of the best damn albums ever made.
I Just Wasn't Made For These Times Is my favorite track from The Album
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
Beach boys “ in my room “ has some of the best harmonies ever laid down. Check it out!
when I grow up....unreal harmonies
One of the greatest songs ever written,Brian Wilson is a genius.
A gorgeous, gorgeous song beautifully sung.
One of a few songs that brings me to tears. Such a lovely song. The Beach Boys an amazing group of my time. Thank God for them!
It makes me cry as well. It's just so simple and sweet.
Me, too, Paulette. Pure and beautiful.
Many others acts have covered this beautiful song.
Carl really nailed those vocals. I forgot who it was who said listening to the Beach Boys is like being at the beach and church at the same time....
You should hear "Wouldn't It Be Nice" or "Don't Worry Baby".
Oh he's heard it ;-)
don't worry baby is crap
Waiting for the Day. Pure genius
This is played at the closing credits for the film "Love Actually". Great song, great movie!
Final scene of "Boogie Nights", too.
That final montage, together with this song is so beautiful. Now added to the list of ‘must watch’ Christmas films!😍
Sharon Kay Yeah, if I’m in the proper mood, that ending montage can get me crying like a little kid🤣
Love actually RULES! So many great songs in that soundtrack.
You are so right! Great ending song for that movie!
This album would not have been possible without the Beatles talent. Brian Wilson admitted it. And Paul McCartney, by the way, really LOVES this song and said that Sgt Peppers was, in a way, a response to Pet Sounds. When geniuses are in competition, MUSIC WINS.
My favorite Beach Boys song. Love it❤️
Beautiful BB tune, they were known for their harmonies. Check out “Don’t Worry Baby” “I Get Around” “Fun, Fun, Fun” and “Darlin’”!
Was listening to Dont Worry Baby last night and found THIS guy, doing all the harmonies, etc. Check it out! th-cam.com/video/igRM7XLZxw0/w-d-xo.html
m8 theres so many better beach boys songs than those
"Rolling Stone" magazine considers the album this song came from one of the top 5 albums ever recorded. I totally agree. Do yourself a favor and get a copy of "Pet Sounds" a.s.a.p.! Classic sounds!
Doug Stevens no 2 as of recently
Can’t listen to this song without tearing up 😭❤️
Same here
Never fails to move me...
Don't forget about their songs "Warmth of The Sun" or "Caroline No". The group "America" did a cover of Caroline No, Willie Nelson and Vince Gill covered warmth of the sun.
It was said that when the Beatles were recording Sergeant Peppers the album that was on constant play in the studio was the Beach Boys Pet Sounds. The two albums have since been voted the best two pop albums ever recorded on numerous occasions and always appear in the top five. The talent that is Brian Wilson in my mind has never been equaled. A truly great song.
Great observation. I immediately thought of Sergeant Peppers when the song started!
"Good Vibrations" is a classic, if you haven't already hit that one.
For a song *about* the Beach Boys: "Brian Wilson," Barenaked Ladies. It's about his very nasty bout with depression, but Wilson eventually bounced back enough to perform covers of "Brian Wilson." (I've only ever been able to find a partial video of one of those, but it shows he has a good sense of humor.)
Love this comment. 👍🇨🇦
Definitely agree with doing a reaction to their “Sloop John B.” Would also recommend “ Good Vibrations,” a classic!
Already did Good Vibrations. th-cam.com/video/ID4D55xi0MA/w-d-xo.html
I saw him do Good Vibrations.
I love to just let this whole album wash over me. Brian Wilson composed almost all of it, and he produced the album, too. It was incredibly influential. It’s from 1966. My favorite Beach Boys album is “All Summer Long” from a couple years before, probably because it’s the only one I had as a kid, and I listened to it at least a thousand times before I was 10! It’s in my heart, so I know I’m biased!
My son in law turned me on to the Pet Sounds album...never heard the whole thing even though I grew up with the Beach Boys!
Wore out my copy, too!
For me, one of the best love songs ever written. Ever. Just glorious.
Son, I was 13. I met her at a friends house. I was immediately in love. Deep in love. Later that day I found this album in my step moms collection. I cried my eyes out. Kids are crazy.
P.S I still would adopt you. I already told my daughter she may get replaced. You're a good kid. Just what I'd want in a son.
- Peace
Greatest song ever written. It’s light years ahead of anything else. Pure genius. Reduces me to a quivering wreck. Awesome creation 👌
I think this is my fave Beach Boys song. 💖💖💖💖
Mine too
This runs a close second to "In My Room" for me.
It’s such a great one!
I love it too but “Don’t Worry Baby” is my fav. So beautiful.
Lately, my favorite is ‘Don’t Talk; Put Your Head on My Shoulder’ 😊 They’ve been playing the background to my life since the Sixties, so it changes!
The Beach Boys were 3 brothers, a cousin, and one of their friends. Brian, Dennis (died of drowning after drinking all day), and Carl Wilson (died of lung cancer), Mike Love, and Al Jardine. Brian Wilson was only 23 when he produced this album and he is deaf in one ear after allegedly being beaten by their father. The Pet Sounds album is considered to be one of the best albums of all time. There is a movie called Love and Mercy starring Paul Dano as a young Brian Wilson and John Cusack as an older Brian. It also stars Paul Giamatti as a doctor hired to help Brian with his personal issues. Brian Wilson claims it is really accurate to the way he remembers things unlike most biopics that take liberties and it is one of the few movies I immediately had to watch again once it was over.
Mark Hickerson wasn't Bruce Johnston on this although not on the cover of the album ?
Great movie.
@@raymondbonington9355 Yes, Brian, Carl, and Bruce Johnston were the singers on the God Only Knows recording. In the closing section when the three come in separately, Johnston is the second one.
When I really want to forget about the current reality and escape for a few minutes and replenish my soul , it’s “Wouldn’t it be nice “ , try , it works! I dare anyone to not smile during this song.
Try "Warmth of the sun" too.its a good "reset" song.
This is solid gold.
Also "don't worry baby"
There’s a LOT to hear in this supreme classic. Brian Wilson went to extremes in the studio to perfect the sound for this album. And you are right; this song came out in the 60’s and defined the 60’s sound for others.
FINALLY. I've been waiting a long time for you to get to this one. It's a GREAT song
Brian Wilson worked closely with a group of amazing session musicians on this called "the Wrecking Crew" and that much of that wicked bass was slapped out by Carol kaye whom looked more like a librarian of that era and not the one that was a great part of revolutionizing the bass guitar with some of the most memorable grooves of all time
That's why all those 60's son have that distinctive sound!
This is my absolute favorite Beach Boys song! We used to slow dance to this one. Great memories!
Try "Sloop John B". It's beautiful too.
Such great harmonies ,my favourite Beach boys song. Neil Diamond did a really good cover of this song too. Lovely reaction J
JULIE BOWNESS mine toooooooo
@@kathystammen3060 , coooooool
Brian Wilson, what a musician, tears tears and more tears for this , makes you think then think again , the beach boys wow , have to say that word legends .😀😀😀😀😀😀
My favorite Beach Boys song. The layering of harmonies is magical. 😎🎸
You've got a great ear there, Bro. This song was released in 1966. I hope you'll eventually be able to listen to "Kokomo," by them. Great song! Wonderful reaction.
Yes! Kokomo! I think he’d love that one
I really hope he reacts to Kokomo. Definitely my favorite song by them!
Their Best, "Good Vibrations" is a close second.
When he first heard it, Paul McCartney said this was the greatest song he ever heard.
Loved this in the film “Love Actually”
The Beach Boys had a pretty chaotic life for most of their early performing years. Lots of highs and lows filled with sadness and death as well as abuse.. They overcame all of that to become legendary in the world of rock & roll music!.
This song is part of my life as a child. Growing up with this special music and it’s rhythm, so distinctive. Great lyrics.
This is hands down one of my favorite songs of all time
This was my favorite song when I was 16..it was 1980..I finally fell in love with their music....when My husband passed in 2001 this song finally had meaning 😢
This whole album is great. Some more highlights are "Wouldn't It Be Nice," "You Still Believe in Me," and "Sloop John B."
This is such a great song!! Wow!! Beach Boys have such a variety of sounds, but their harmonies are always spot on and you know who it is!! Surfin Safari ... Little Deuce Coup... Surfin USA... Surfer Girl ... California Girls.most of these from the 60's. Kokomo is from 88 and a GREAT Beach Boys song! So popular!! They were still performing in the 90's... not sure about now.
"Don't Worry Baby "
"Good Vibrations"
"Wouldn't It Be Nice"
I think I’ve done all 3
Some of us, who grew up in the 60s, recognize this as our greatest rock ballad. This is at the heart of our feelings and emotions about music.
Their vocal harmony. It's the musical equivalent of sunshine.
Pet Sounds is an amazing album. Each track. Brian Wilson supposedly was inspired to make an album as good as Beatles Rubber Soul. When a Paul McCartney heard Pet Sounds, he wanted to make an album just as good, and the Beatles made Sgt Pepper.
The most beautiful harmonized genius song ever...Never fails to amaze me 🙏
My favourite! (And I love a lot of their songs)
1966, from the masterpiece Pet Sounds album, which Rolling Stone Magazine named the second greatest album of all time after the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper. Those background sounds are musicians and not the guys singing. Brian Wilson was a master at using overlapping layers of background music and treating the group members' voices as another key component. Many of their records featured the boys singing with professional studio musicians performing the backing tracks. The Beach Boys formed in 1961 and originally consisted of brothers Brian Wilson (vocals/multi-instrumentalist/producer/arranger/composer), Dennis Wilson (drums/vocals), and Carl Wilson (lead guitar/vocals and the lead singer on this song), their first cousin Mike Love (vocals/lyricist on a lot of the songs, although not this one) and Brian's high school friend Al Jardine (guitar/vocals). Al left shortly before the group made it big and was replaced by the Wilsons' across-the-street neighbor David Marks in 1962. Jardine returned about a year later and Marks left shortly after that to form his own group. Glen Campbell joined briefly as a sixth member in 1965, then was replaced a few months later by Bruce Johnston, a veteran singer/songwriter/producer of the "surf music" scene. The lineup of the Wilson Brothers, Love, Jardine & Johnston is considered the "classic" lineup. There were a couple of additional members in the 70s, but the group remained largely intact until Dennis Wilson died (drowned) in 1983. Brian Wilson suffered from numerous mental issues beginning in the late 60s and was in and out of the group throughout the 70s and 80s, then went on to primarily a solo career from the late 80s on. Carl Wilson died of cancer in 1998 and the group splintered into several factions at that point. Mike and Bruce continued touring with several other musicians as "The Beach Boys", but it basically was more of a tribute band. In 2012, Brian, Mike, Al, Bruce and David reunited for a very successful 50th Anniversary Tour and the group's first new album in many years. After the tour, however, they went their separate ways again. In-fighting between group members over the years has, sadly, been very prevalent...often between Brian and Mike. And for those who are wondering, I am something of an expert on the Beach Boys and their music. I've been trying to write a book about them for nearly 20 years now, but it's been a difficult process.
Always loved this song. One of my all time favourite love songs. Great lyrics, beautiful harmonies - can only be the Beach Boys! If you haven't done it alreay, Wouldn't It Be Nice, is another you should try.
You’re exactly right about each decade having their own sound.
This group is among the few that actually captured a specific
time and sound. Perfectly preserved for future generations.
NO!!! I love this song. Best love song ever written!!🎶🎤❤❤ You are gonna love it!! The harmonies!!!! OMG!!
OMG the BB sound amazing!!! I'm embarrassed to admit I thought Mandy Moore's version from the movie "Saved" was the original 🙈
This is one of the all time great songs. Period. Thanks for reacting to it.
McCartney said that this is a perfect song. Big fan and friend of Wilson and his wife.
Brought over his new song, "She's leaving Home". They just cried.
One of the most beautiful songs written and performed
wow, i can't believe I haven't heard this in years !! Such a beautiful song. I forgot it ends with a round!!!
Brian was 24 years old when he came up with this one......session musicians. (1966). Some people consider this to be the 'greatest album' of all time...
Absolutely one of the top pop songs ever written. Symphonic instrumentals and the melodic changes are inspired, From minor to major... gorgeous and then there is the LYRIC. Brian Wilson is a genius.
So simple, Yet simply beautiful! Brian Wilson was known for being a perfectionist! A genius when it came to production and engineering, especially on the Pet Sounds album!!
I just love Carl’s voice! It’s so perfect on this track!
Pet Sounds may be the greatest album ever released.
Gotta do I just wasnt made for these times!!
Ever!!!!!!!✌️
According to the personnel list on this song there was someone playing "plastic orange juice cups". That may be the little sounds you mentioned.
That's true, but I think the were actually plastic orange juice bottles, not cups. It was one of Brian Wilson's "pet" sounds he had in his head when recording this album. He would often use very unorthodox "instruments" to achieve the sound he wanted. Another somewhat interesting fact is that the guy who played the plastic orange juice bottles on the recording of "God Only Knows" is a paranoid schizophrenic who is currently in prison for killing his mother. No lie.
God Only Knows was released in 1966 as a single in support of its parent album Pet Sounds.
Singing lead vocals is Carl Wilson. The brother of still living former Beach Boy Brian Wilson.
The instrumentation was provided by a large group of studio musicians called a The Wrecking Crew who provided instrumentation for lots of artists in the 1960’s.
The song proved to be a big hit. It reached #4 on the charts in Belgium, #6 on the Canada RPM Top Singles Chart, #6 on the Irish Singles Chart In Ireland, #4 on the Dutch Charts in the Netherlands, #6 on the Norwegian Charts in Norway and #2 on the UK Singles Chart.
For the US Charts, it reached #39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #38 on the US Cash Box Top 100.
Genius of Brian Wilson -it has been called a pocket symphony - the back up musicians (while the beach boys were on tour) were ‘the Wrecking Crew’ studio musicians - they were PROS who backed up for all the best of the time. By this time Brian was not touring, he was songwriting to keep them going - his dad, record label were relentless & he finally had a breakdown .. he came back after years & is still going. Have seen him numerous times on tour.
Pure Gold! One of the greatest sounds of all time! Brian Wilson master song writer!
Brian Wilson almost single-handedly created this particular 60s sound. The man is a mozart level genius, but his struggles got the better of his later years. Hope he has something great left in him to gift the fans of real music.
I get a little misty-eyed every time I hear this. I grew up loving the Beach Boys, and this album is my favorite. Brian Wilson was/is a musical genius.
Brian Wilson from start to finish. A pure genius!!!
Ahh takes me back. My mother played a lot of the Beach Boys when I was young. Thanks for the flashback lol Beautiful :) PTX did a cover of this as well. It is a nice tribute to the original.
That killer bass is played by ace session musician Carol Kaye. She played on numerous hits from the 60's and was a member of "The Wrecking Crew", a celebrated group of session musicians (including, among other stellar notables, Glen Campbell and Leon Russel) called upon by producers over and over again to bring singular life to some of the best songs of the era. She delivered every single time.
This album was basically the magnum opus of Brian Wilson. Not to lessen the contribution or talent of the other members, they're obviously fantastic performers and were vital to the project, but as far as the composing/songwriting goes, this was Brian's baby.
It sounds like the 60's, not just because it was released in 66, but because it largely created that sound everyone now knows as "the 60's". Yet it also has sounds and themes in it that transcend time or place. In particular, this song. It isn't just a love song. It takes the small ideas of love humans tend to have, and elevates it to this eternal place. Yes, humans are not perfect, and even when they love someone, they screw up, or it wanes because of the imperfection of humanity, and the world still turns, life still goes on, but without love, what's the point? It's a real expression of how it feels to really love. He could have just said the world would stop if she left him. But that's not true and it's an immature, but very common expression. It's what a million love songs sound like.
Anyway, at first, almost everyone in the band and their management thought Brian had destroyed The Beach Boys with this album; That he had wasted time and so much money. How it happened was that Brian was too stressed and sick to go on tour. So he told them to go without him, and that he would work on the next album during that time.
When they came back and heard what he had been working on, it was so different, it bordered on bizarre in their opinion. It's called Pet Sounds because Brian literally brought animals into the studio and used their sounds throughout many of the songs. They thought he had finally totally broken mentally. Mike Love almost quit right there the first time he heard any of it.
Many of the band members thought it was basically the end of their careers...until it came out and blew everyone's mind. It didn't just change The Beach Boys. It literally changed how the world saw music.
Paul McCartney said that if Pet Sounds hadn't been created, The Beatles wouldn't have created Sgt Pepper. Which is interesting because Brian has said that The Beatles album Rubber Soul was a huge reason he created Pet Sounds in the first place. Paul said that everyone should listen to Pet Sounds as a part of their "education in life".
My dad was a jazz musician (trumpet) & I was exposed to a lot of really great music & musicians throughout my life. In the late 50s, early 60s, by the time I started kindergarten, one of my favorite albums that my dad had was Four Freshmen & Five Trombones. Great music, beautiful harmonies. Most of my friends never understood my wide ranging musical interests, & I could only feel bad for what they were missing. Then, one day, I read something that brought me a welcome feeling of vindication - Four Freshmen & Five Trombones is one of Brian Wilson's favorite albums, his inspiration for the wonderful harmonies he wrote for the Beach Boys, one of my favorite 60s groups! Four Freshmen & Five Trombones - one kind of 50's jazz you just might enjoy. 👍 I've been enjoying your reactions. So much GREAT music out there!!! BTW - Want haunting, chilling lyrics sung by a jazz legend? Billie Holliday singing Strange Fruit (written & originally recorded by her in 1939) is quite an experience.
My friend you MUST hear Glen Campbell, he was a beach boy for a year filling in for Brian Wilson and Brian produced a song for Glen when he was going on to his solo career titled "Guess I'm Dumb" Glen went on to be one of the top entertainers of the 60s and 70s and he is my personal 2nd favorite next to John Denver.
This is the most beautiful song Ever written!! I think everyone including Paul McCartney, agree.All of the beautiful tenor voices (as in this were sung by little brother, Carl) he had the most angelic voice ever. Unfortunately, he passed in 1988. I loved him sooooo much!. They sang together since very young, as 3 were brother, and 1 was a cousin.❤❤❤❤❤❤
The Beachboys formed in the early 60's. You're right JayVee, this song came out in '65 in the album Pet Sounds. Thanks for the review. I always like your presentations. I still sing, humm, and whistle my favorite Beachboy songs after all these years.
All of Brian’s “pet” sounds. A tremendous salad of harmonic perfection. Sleigh bells, a harpsichord…….everything.
I’ve seen Brian do this live several times, and it’s breathtaking. Pet Sounds is one of those perfect albums, where every song is great. It might be the best example, actually.
Their voices are their best instrument.
The line “I’ll make you so sure about it’. And the melody is to me the ULTIMATE. fit.
One of my favorite all time songs.
The studio session drummer on this track not only played the drum kit but also was using his hands banging on an empty tape reel box that the recording tapes came in. One of the best pop songs ever written. Good choice ,Bro! The session guy's were known as The Wrecking Crew. Hal Blaine ,the drummer here played on 1000's of recordings.
Your comment totally nailed it dude. The Beach Boy's music just went inside you and it takes you where it wants to take you; then you realize that you went somewhere, where people still smile while they live.
The Beach Boys first release was 1961. I was a teenager when Pet Sounds was released way back in 1966. Man you bring back some great memories. In the 1995 or 96 they released a album with New artist singing lead vocals and of course they doing the background Lorrie Morgan does Don't worry Baby with them.
You’ve learned so much. Congratulations.
Beach Boys always put a smile on my face. Please react to “Kokomo”😊
I still love how the end of this song just washes over you and makes you FEEL love!
Sloop John B and Kokomo are great songs by the Beach Boys. Guitarist and singer Glen Campbell also performed on the Pet Sounds album.
1) Pet Sounds is a BRILLIANT album and Brian Wilson was a genius. He was the musical motor of the Beach Boys. 2) I loved this song since I was a kid, but as an adult it makes me think of Christmas...because it figures prominently in my favorite Christmas film. At the end of 'Love, Actually', this song completely sums up everything that has happened in the film. That love is the most important thing in the world...family, friends, romance, sex, or just a universal love for humanity...love actually is all around. As the song plays out, and people are gathering after being parted at London's Heathrow Airport, the characters in the film, then stock footage of people so happy to see each other, as the film ends. Every time I see it, I get a bit choked up. It's one of the best movie moments...so this Christmas, watch 'Love, Actually'. Here's the scene if you are interested...
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The Wrecking Crew were studio musicians that played on so many recordings. They played on this. Carole Kaye played bass on this. She’s a legend. Still alive.
The band is composed of brothers and cousins, so they really knew each other. The harmonies are unique, and are considered ingenious by those who understand music mechanics. Many performers have covered this song if only in concert as it is so appreciated by so many. The BB have many good songs. You will enjoy exploring their unique sound, and even though clearly 60's beach music, they stand alone from that period! There was other beach music from back then, but few people remember anyone but the BB!
One of the best songs of alltime!
Tears with this song. So simple and heartfelt. Wouldn't It be Nice is a classic one from them. The Beatles loved their songs. Don't forget Good Vibrations. So classic '60s!
I love you! I don’t know how old you are but what I wanted to say is I just love watching the younger generation, or non beach boys fans hear this song and others for the first time. It reminds me of when I first heard them as a child in the 80s. They just get better with age!
When asked what song he wish he could take credit for, no less than Paul McCartney said "God Only Knows". Everything about this song is sweet, mellow, smooth, GENIUS.