Paul McCartney (in 2007): “'God Only Knows' is one of the few songs that reduces me to tears every time I hear it...It's really just a love song, but it's brilliantly done. It shows the genius of Brian.”
@newagain9964 I get that way. Though I do like a bunch more Rolling Stones songs, everyone that I have learned to play or want to learn, Keith sings, haha. Very different voice and ability to Carl Wilson, of course, but Keith’s vocals get me way way more than Mick’s.
@@daveyhouston Actually it influenced the Beatles who followed it with Stg. Pepper’s. I’m sure the Stones appreciated it, but the Beatles and The Beach Boys influenced each other in the mid 60s. The Stones were more influenced by the blues.
The Beatles and The Beach Boys inspired each to a great extent. Brian Wilson heard the Beatles album Rubber Soul and was so blown away that the Beach Boys countered with the Album Pet Sounds which in turn influenced John and Paul to come up with Sgt Pepper. Their friendly rivalry gave the world some fantastic music which is still so relevant today
One of the very best love songs ever written starts with: "I may not always love you..." such an original take. What an opening. It's a song that moves from strength to strength.
It's a beautiful song and Pet Sounds a masterpiece, However the lyric is actually quite dark and brooding the song is about obsession in love. It captures a youth's view of love being overtly possessive. It describe how deep his love for her is and that he doesn't know what he would do should she ever decide to leave him. He then goes on to describe how if she left him his life would not be worth living.
I can't say I really like it. I know it's a losing argument, But I would object to one of the greatest albums of all time. One of the most Influential albums of all time, I can work with. The major downfall is good vibrations, one of the greatest tracks of all time I am confident in saying, was not on it. There's just a bit too much throw away stuff on there to be greatest in my opinion
Good pick. Brian Wilson influence on modern music cannot be overlooked. He is a talented song writer. His innovation in producing music was the work of a genius. Like many a genius he has suffered with mental illness.
Paul McCartney said it was the greatest song ever written. “'God Only Knows' is one of the few songs that reduces me to tears every time I hear it. It's really just a love song, but it's brilliantly done. It shows the genius of Brian (Wilson).”
Yes! For someone like Brian, who has had depression issues since before then, I agree 100%! I was born in 1958, and have had "issues" for as long as I can remember. At age 6, how do you know if you have "issues?" I can relate with In My Room, from way back then. Saw The Brian Wilson Band this June. If the beach boys were still The Beach Boys, THAT would have been a Bucket List item. Brian's band was and still is! The least said about Hateful Mikey's WEAK band, the better! (Chicago was the second half of the show. ANOTHER Bucket List item!) I miss Carl Dean Wilson every day! steve
Paul McCartney said this was the most beautiful love song ever written. Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson were inspiration for each other. This came off of the Beach Boys Pet Sounds album, which inspired the Beatles to record St. Peppers. The Moody Blues recorded Days of Future Passed and these three albums were very influential from 1967 and beyond. Please react to "In My Room" by the Beach Boys next.
This song came from the album "Pet Sounds" (1966), which marked a major change in their sound and style; a lot more harmonious and melodic and, as you pointed out, greater lyrical depth. Another great song from this album is "Wouldn't It Be Nice." Some earlier hits that showcase their harmonies include "In My Room" and "Don't Worry Baby."
Carl Wilson sung lead vocal. This was the first record to have God in its title came out in 1965 and was on the Definitive album “Pet Sounds “ from the master of all Brian Wilson So not surprising Amber hears the horse sounds Have followed them since 1961
This is one of the best Beach Boys songs. This showcases the talent of Brian Wilson who was the genius behind the Beach Boys. Thanks for your reaction to this.😊🇨🇦
This is pure Brian Wilson genius. The writing, the arrangement, and the heavenly voice of his brother, the late Carl Wilson. It is a masterpiece among many in the Beach Boys catalog.
Brian Wilson was only 23 when he wrote and arranged this. He recorded it with the Wrecking Crew on instruments and the Beach Boys recorded the vocals afterwards.
Wouldn't It Be Nice, Sloop John B, Little Deuce Coupe, Surfin' Safari, California Girls, and Barbara Ann are all great Beach Boys tunes. If you react to entire albums, Pet Sounds is up there in terms of the pantheon of best albums. I also recommend the movie Love & Mercy about Brian Wilson's life.
Carl Wilson, guitar player and younger brother of Brian Wilson, sang the lead vocal on this. there are so many Beach Boys songs including album cuts...you will go down a deep rabbit hole almost equal to the Beatles. They are so much more than surfing songs. Fast and slow songs, all perfect harmony. Don't Worry Baby, I Get Around, All Summer Long, Caroline No, Sloop John B., California Girls, Help Me Rhonda, Surfer Girl, In My Room, Surf's Up, Little Deuce Coup, Dance Dance Dance, The Little Girl I Once Knew, Fun Fun Fun, Surfin' Safari [their first hit], Kokomo [1987], Heroes and Villains, I Can Hear Music, Barbra Ann, Keep an Eye in Summer, Wendy, just about anything! The Beach Boys Live album [around 1964]. They were one of the few who could face down the Beatles on the charts when the Beatles came out....incidentally they were both on the same label, Capital, in the USA. The British loved them as much as we loved the Beatles, kind of a friendly trade off...
Beach boys “In my room” Random fact. The Beatles did back in the USSR to try to make a beach boy sounding track. Pet sounds was hugely influential with the Beatles.
Brian Wilson produced the record between March and April 1966, enlisting about 20 session musicians who variously played drums, sleigh bells, plastic orange juice cups, clarinets, flutes, strings, French horn, accordion, guitars, upright bass, harpsichord, and a tack piano with its strings taped. This song is considered one of the best from the period.
What new generations don't know is that their father of Brian Wilson was a manipulator and control freak and the group had to fire him because he was causing a lot of problems for the group to write and play their music as the way they want to bring to the audience. It is sad when parents get involved in their adult children music which they know what to expect from their own group. So they had a tough time during the early period.
@@angelacarleton9575also Brian’s daughters Wendy and Carnie had a problematic relationship with their absent father. The ladies became pop duo Wilson Phillips and had some number one hits. They later reconnected with their dad.
Such a great great song. The movie “Love Actually” beautifully utilizes it over the beginning and end of the movie, showing hundreds of people-families, couples, friends, people of all races, ages-embracing and reuniting at the airport. So touching and ethereal. Perhaps Brian Wilson’s finest musical achievement. About as perfect a song as can be, with its Wall-of-Sound and Wrecking Crew vibe, beautiful harmonies and perfect lyrics. So good!🔥🔥🤙
I was going to say the same thing! I tear up every time I watch the end credits to "Love Actually" because of this song & all those real people greeting each other at the airport. So touching.
THE BEACH BOYS: GOD ONLY KNOWS: When I hear the ending of this song I imagine first The Beach Boys are in a line like a conga dance and then on round stage slowly spinning them around. My favorite Beach Boys song! This is on the intro to a HBO show called: Big Love with Bill Paxton, Jeanne Triplehorn, Chloe Sevigny, and Ginnifer Goodwin!
The Beatles were floored, inspired, and Motivated by this album to create Sgt. Peppers . Paul McCartney famously called it, "The Greatest Song Ever Written" . Lennon and McCartney heard this at a party and wrote "here, there, and Everywhere" the same night.
Carl Wilson is the lead singer on this one - the voice of an angel. He is pictured on the far left in this video. "Sloop John B", "Sail On, Sailor," "Til I Die" "Heroes and Villains," "In My Room" are all amazing Beach Boys songs that stray away from the more surfing vibes.
Brian Wilson is the writer and producer of the song. Brother Carl is singing and Brian's Wife and Sister in law are the backup singers in the final refrain. ammmmazing song from my teen years!
This song came out in 1966 when I was a teenager. I'm so glad I had this music from that time period, plus the 70's and 80's. I would be bored to death if I had to listen to most of what's coming out now.
The Beach Boys bring back my teen years and it was a great time for music. Those harmonies were amazing and Brian Wilson is a genius! Such great old stuff! 🌺✌️
I believe that's Carl Wilson singing lead. This is on the Pet Sounds LP, which was one of the first LPs that in order to appreciate it properly, you really had to listen to it all at once (instead of just random tracks), kind of like the Beatles' Rubber Soul, Sgt. Pepper's, etc.
No band used sleigh bells and castanets in their songs quite like the Beach Boys. The genius of Brian Wilson is in full display on God Only Knows. Brian is an American Treasure. RNB
They are not only legends... but they are STILL GOING!! The are seriously STILL touring!! Amazing group!!!!! I was born in 1981... but I am telling you.. they were the sound of my childhood (Parents ya know) lol.. I just love them!!
I graduated high school the year you were born....I TOO was raised on them (older sisters)....just shows the longevity of their music! And I have to agree with the others.......sometimes Mike Love might have Brian Johnston or even Al Jardine with him.....but it's passed time to retire the name....and let it rest with some dignity!
Amber picked up on the experimental sounds on this song (and the whole LP). Brian Wilson had the best session musicians in Los Angeles on this record, and he was using whatever gave him the sound he needed. This was Carl Wilson on lead vocals, Hal Blaine on drums
This is considered by many to be one of their best songs written by Brian Wilson. It was recorded in 1966 on their masterpiece album Pet Sounds. Some say this is Paul McCartney's favorite song. I think they used something like 20 musicians to play all kinds of instruments to give it such a beautiful full sound.
Direct quote from Paul: “God Only Knows is one of the few songs that reduces me to tears every time I hear it. It's really just a love song, but it's brilliantly done. It shows the genius of Brian [Wilson].”
Amber, you're completely on point with this song having a different emotional tone than early and 'typical' Beach Boys. This whole album, Pet Sounds, has a strong undercurrent of sadness and melancholy.
One of the greatest love songs and most imaginative songs of all times. The dichotomy of the lyrics is that we may not always be together, but if we aren't then there is no reason to go on because we are perfect together. I love hearing the sleigh bells in the background too.
this is one of my all time favorite songs. So beautiful though it came from a very troubled mind of Brian WIlson. The name of this song's album is Pet Sounds and it incorporates a lot of animal sounds. A suggestion for your other channel is the movie Love and mercy about brian wilson, very good movie.
My 45 of "God Only Knows" appeared as the B-side (other A-side if you will) of "Wouldn't It Be Nice." Looking at the various releases on Discogs releases, some variations occurred in other countries. But my U.S. Capitol single from 1966 had "Wouldn't It Be Nice" as the A-side (peaked @ #8/ 11 weeks on chart) and a couple weeks later "God Only Knows" was also charted and peaked at #39! / 8 weeks on the chart)! Such an injustice. One of the greatest Brian Wilson/Tony Asher (lyrics) songs. The lead singer was Brian Wilson's brother Carl, the guy in the back row on the far left. Both Carl (1946 - 1998/ only 51) and the 3rd Wilson brother, Dennis Wilson (front row on left/ 1944 - 1983/ only 39/ drowning accident) passed away way too young
One of the most touching, beautiful songs ever written, imo. Brian Wilson's flair for melody, harmony, arrangement and studio innovation was both nearly unmatched and deeply influential, helped transform music through his inspiration on the Beatles and so many others. 'Feel Flows' - kinda psychedelic, even "Beatle-esque." Check it out.
Wife here..Amazing instrumentation as always with the Beach Boys!!.."Marching Band Sound"..Yessss!!..Beautiful Harmonies!!..Awesome Reaction as always!!
Brian Wilson was the primary songwriter for The Beach Boys. He suffered a nervous breakdown during the 1964 US Tour (he was replaced temporarily by Glen Campbell while he recovered, but Brian Wilson remained a member of the group in the recording studio, and would no longer perform on tour). Wilson felt enormous pressure to try to compete musically with The Beatles, to fight back against their relentless domination of the US music charts during the 1960s. In 1966, The Beach Boys released their album, "Pet Sounds", that most music critics regard as their best album. The Beatles responded with "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in 1967. Brian Wilson's mental health and drug addiction issues continued to plague him for many years, and he was fired from the group in 1982.
They used to have a drag race car in the late 60's and early 70's. Every spring and summer they would occasionally come to the track in Tulsa. It was always fun knowing that it was them. They would all gather in the back of a pickup truck and ride down the track after their car would run. Yes, they occasionally would win. They were just in it for fun and the fans really. Great reaction y'all. As always.
Great song written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher. Sung by the late Carl Wilson, Brian's brother.. The Pet Sounds album is one of the best ever made. Brian Wilson is a genius.
This was one side of a two hit single. The other side was "Wouldn't It Be Nice", a song I know you would love. Also check out "In My Room", "Wild Honey", and "Sail On Sailor".
The Beach Boys have a great catalog -- Brian Wilson in particular was just brilliant. Check out Sail On Sailor, Til I Die, Surf's Up, In My Room, Surfer Girl, Disney Girls 1957, Our Sweet Love -- so many masterworks.
The 1966 Pet Sounds album is a masterpiece. Brian has grown so much and now created this music with the Wrecking Crew (professional musians in LA) handling all the instruments and layering in the vocals after the music was done. It ranks with Sargent Peppers as one of the best albums ever created.
This is from the album Pet Sounds which is hailed as one of the best albums ever. In it Brian Wilsons songwriting became more sophisticated. The music is heavily inspired by producer Phil Spectors Wall of Sound which is made by having lots of instruments in the studio playing the same melodies. While Phil Spectors wall of sounds is more angry, Brian Wilson took the same idea and made it beautiful. God Only Knows is a prime example of that and it might not be immediately recognizeable but this was recorded with as many as 19 musicians in the studio at the same time and music from one instrument bleeds into the mic for another instrument which makes the whole wall of sound concept. You have already reacted to By My Baby by the Ronettes which is an example of Phil Spectors Wall of Sound but to get another taste of that you should listen to Da Do Ron Ron by The Crystals which is a prime example of Phil Spectors Wall of Sound. As for more Beach Boys you should check out some of the other songs from Pet Sounds like "I just wasn't made for these times", "Wouldn't it be Nice", "Here Today", or "Caroline No".
The Beach Boys used to pray before every performance, a lot of the Bass and background instrumentation were done by the 'Wrecking Crew' in LA :) Carol Kaye was a Bass guru! Watch the videos about the Wrecking Crew!
Paul McCartney’s favorite song! That picture was from years before this recording. The lead singer is Carl Wilson. This comes from what is arguably one of THE GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME. It actually influenced The Beatles Sgt. Pepper which also has been called one of the greatest albums as well. The Beach Boys only do vocals on this album the music is all from L.A. session aces known as The Wrecking Crew. Amber good ears! THIS was a huge departure for the band. Brian Wilson had grown weary of surfing and car songs and he wrote a work of genius “Pet Sounds” slightly before this Brian had suffered what incorrectly was called a nervous breakdown. They had no idea what it was back then. At any rate he stopped the brutal touring schedule and stayed home and wrote this awesome album. The band continued touring without Brian. One more thing…this was recorded in 1966!!!!! Only The Beatles Rubber Soul stood out like this at the time. That is the year rock changed, due largely to the influence of Rubber Soul and Pet Sounds. Wilson had a condition that processed sounds differently…a friend of mine has the condition and compared it to dyslexia only to the auditory system but Wilson has the much rarer condition Schizoaffective Disorder which is examined in a movie you guys should review “Love and Mercy” It’s awesome! It’s an unvarnished deep dive into Brian Wilson’s life. Also check out the movie “The Wrecking Crew” about the musicians I mentioned earlier. More from “Pet Sounds “ Wouldn’t it Be Nice Sloop John B I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times also Surfs Up In My Room Surfer Girl Heroes and Villains
Brian Wilson’s music is achingly beautiful. Listen to ‘Til I Die or Surf’s Up if you want to experience the haunting sadness in his lyrics and melodies. 😊
Paul McCartney (in 2007): “'God Only Knows' is one of the few songs that reduces me to tears every time I hear it...It's really just a love song, but it's brilliantly done. It shows the genius of Brian.”
glad to know that it's not just me that gets choked up every time I hear this song
@x lol
@x you just want someone to respond using the word 'understatement' don't you?
"You may not always love me."..what a first line to a love song....
@@lilamuzik3385 The first line is: "I may not always love you".
One of the most beautiful pop songs ever written. Carl Wilson's vocals are second to none.
Carl was kind of for me , the Beach Boys. The youngest brother who became the main man and kept Brian's band going into the 70's and beyond.
Pretty much the only songs I like by them Carl sings. 🤷♂️
Best song of the 20th century
@newagain9964
I get that way. Though I do like a bunch more Rolling Stones songs, everyone that I have learned to play or want to learn, Keith sings, haha. Very different voice and ability to Carl Wilson, of course, but Keith’s vocals get me way way more than Mick’s.
Paul McCartney agreed he loves this song.
"Wouldn't it be nice" and "Don't worry Baby" are 2 you will absolutely love. Great Job!!
My favorite two songs by The Beach Boys.
Don't Worry Baby is my favorite song of theirs
another vote for Don’t Worry Baby !!!
You NAILED it!. Nothing needs be said!✌
Saw love and the other guy last August at wi state fair. Omg!!! So good!!
The brilliance of Brian's writing and the beautiful sound of Carl's voice - PERFECTION!!!
Brian Wilson is a genius. Pet Sounds is one of the best albums ever made.
Indeed it is and influenced the the rolling stones.
@@daveyhouston Actually it influenced the Beatles who followed it with Stg. Pepper’s. I’m sure the Stones appreciated it, but the Beatles and The Beach Boys influenced each other in the mid 60s. The Stones were more influenced by the blues.
The Beach Boys are my favorite band
My favourite song of all time. And I'm a Beatles nut!
@@hrussell9677 Maccas fave song
I'm 75 years old. I think this is my all-time favorite Beach Boys song. BRILLIANT!
The Beatles and The Beach Boys inspired each to a great extent. Brian Wilson heard the Beatles album Rubber Soul and was so blown away that the Beach Boys countered with the Album Pet Sounds which in turn influenced John and Paul to come up with Sgt Pepper. Their friendly rivalry gave the world some fantastic music which is still so relevant today
Didn't see your post but I got it right!
Pet sounds is such an unbelievable album. Definitely their best work
Sgt pepper is definitely not influenced by pet sounds
The Beatles - Back in the USSR very much The Beach Boys Influence 😎
@@anthonybattersby1505 That will certainly be news to Paul McCartney, who has talked about it many times.
“Help me Rhonda’” is the beach boy song my beautiful mama named me from this song!
One of the very best love songs ever written starts with: "I may not always love you..." such an original take. What an opening. It's a song that moves from strength to strength.
Brian really had it with this song. One of his best.
Absolutely agree! Brilliant and beautiful and I cry every time I hear it. After 100s of times
my wedding song
It's a beautiful song and Pet Sounds a masterpiece, However the lyric is actually quite dark and brooding the song is about obsession in love. It captures a youth's view of love being overtly possessive. It describe how deep his love for her is and that he doesn't know what he would do should she ever decide to leave him. He then goes on to describe how if she left him his life would not be worth living.
Great observation. I love the Beach Boys and this song, but never honed in on how unusual that is as an opening line.
Their album “Pet Sounds” is regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time - a true work of amazing musical art
I can't say I really like it.
I know it's a losing argument, But I would object to one of the greatest albums of all time.
One of the most Influential albums of all time, I can work with.
The major downfall is good vibrations, one of the greatest tracks of all time I am confident in saying, was not on it.
There's just a bit too much throw away stuff on there to be greatest in my opinion
Good pick. Brian Wilson influence on modern music cannot be overlooked. He is a talented song writer. His innovation in producing music was the work of a genius. Like many a genius he has suffered with mental illness.
Definitely, music on top of music.
The drumming was courtesy of Hal Blaine of the Wrecking Crew
Paul McCartney said it was the greatest song ever written. “'God Only Knows' is one of the few songs that reduces me to tears every time I hear it. It's really just a love song, but it's brilliantly done. It shows the genius of Brian (Wilson).”
....did Brian write the lyrics.?
@@chatham43 No he did not, just the music and he produced it
@@chatham43 Yes, Brian and Tony Asher
I can't get on board with Paul on this one. Not with "Good Vibrations" out there.
Another song just as good as this is “In My Room” by these guys. Absolutely breathtaking harmony.
Yes!
For someone like Brian, who has had depression
issues since before then, I agree 100%! I was born
in 1958, and have had "issues" for as long as I can
remember. At age 6, how do you know if you have
"issues?" I can relate with In My Room, from way
back then.
Saw The Brian Wilson Band this June. If the beach
boys were still The Beach Boys, THAT would have
been a Bucket List item. Brian's band was and still
is! The least said about Hateful Mikey's WEAK band,
the better! (Chicago was the second half of the show.
ANOTHER Bucket List item!)
I miss Carl Dean Wilson every day!
steve
"Wouldn't it be Nice" is a great Beach Boys song.
agreed, amazing song, god only knows is their best song. its a great 2nd place.
I know it's my favorite.
"Sail On Sailor" being their best.
@@mikep6222 No.
The Beach Boys...the first concert I remember going to back in the 70s 😀
Paul McCartney said this was the most beautiful love song ever written. Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson were inspiration for each other. This came off of the Beach Boys Pet Sounds album, which inspired the Beatles to record St. Peppers. The Moody Blues recorded Days of Future Passed and these three albums were very influential from 1967 and beyond. Please react to "In My Room" by the Beach Boys next.
You mean "Pet Sounds"
That"s right! It is a beautiful song.
McCartney did say that. "In My Room" is great as well.
Three of the greatest albums of that and any era of modern music
Animal sounds 😂
This song came from the album "Pet Sounds" (1966), which marked a major change in their sound and style; a lot more harmonious and melodic and, as you pointed out, greater lyrical depth. Another great song from this album is "Wouldn't It Be Nice." Some earlier hits that showcase their harmonies include "In My Room" and "Don't Worry Baby."
"In My Room" and "I Get Around" showcase their harmonies. As well, they cover the spectrum from moody to uplifting.
In my Room is my favorite Beach Boys song.
In my room might envoke the 'Amber sway', haha.
Love that track very much.
"I Get Around" is an absolute classic!! ❤
+1 for In My Room.
"Surfer Girl" is also beautiful
Carl Wilson sung lead vocal. This was the first record to have God in its title came out in 1965 and was on the Definitive album “Pet Sounds “ from the master of all Brian Wilson So not surprising Amber hears the horse sounds Have followed them since 1961
This is one of the best Beach Boys songs. This showcases the talent of Brian Wilson who was the genius behind the Beach Boys. Thanks for your reaction to this.😊🇨🇦
its the best :DDD
This is pure Brian Wilson genius. The writing, the arrangement, and the heavenly voice of his brother, the late Carl Wilson. It is a masterpiece among many in the Beach Boys catalog.
This is one of my top five personal songs, my Dad loved this song. Always get me teary-eyed.
Brian Wilson was only 23 when he wrote and arranged this. He recorded it with the Wrecking Crew on instruments and the Beach Boys recorded the vocals afterwards.
This song is widely regarded as their masterpiece and among the greatest songs and recordings of all time.
Every time I hear this song, it gives me chills because it is so well written and and it will be a classic forever!
Wouldn't It Be Nice, Sloop John B, Little Deuce Coupe, Surfin' Safari, California Girls, and Barbara Ann are all great Beach Boys tunes. If you react to entire albums, Pet Sounds is up there in terms of the pantheon of best albums. I also recommend the movie Love & Mercy about Brian Wilson's life.
Carl Wilson, guitar player and younger brother of Brian Wilson, sang the lead vocal on
this. there are so many Beach Boys songs including album cuts...you will go down a deep rabbit hole almost equal to the Beatles. They are so much more than surfing songs. Fast and slow songs, all perfect harmony. Don't Worry Baby, I Get Around, All Summer Long, Caroline No, Sloop John B., California Girls, Help Me Rhonda, Surfer Girl, In My Room, Surf's Up, Little Deuce Coup, Dance Dance Dance, The Little Girl I Once Knew, Fun Fun Fun, Surfin' Safari [their first hit], Kokomo [1987], Heroes and Villains, I Can Hear Music, Barbra Ann, Keep an Eye in Summer, Wendy, just about anything! The Beach Boys Live album [around 1964]. They were one of the few who could face down the Beatles on the charts when the Beatles came out....incidentally they were both on the same label, Capital, in the USA. The British loved them as much as we loved the Beatles, kind of a friendly trade off...
Beach boys “In my room”
Random fact. The Beatles did back in the USSR to try to make a beach boy sounding track. Pet sounds was hugely influential with the Beatles.
Brian Wilson produced the record between March and April 1966, enlisting about 20 session musicians who variously played drums, sleigh bells, plastic orange juice cups, clarinets, flutes, strings, French horn, accordion, guitars, upright bass, harpsichord, and a tack piano with its strings taped. This song is considered one of the best from the period.
What new generations don't know is that their father of Brian Wilson was a manipulator and control freak and the group had to fire him because he was causing a lot of problems for the group to write and play their music as the way they want to bring to the audience. It is sad when parents get involved in their adult children music which they know what to expect from their own group. So they had a tough time during the early period.
@@angelacarleton9575also Brian’s daughters Wendy and Carnie had a problematic relationship with their absent father. The ladies became pop duo Wilson Phillips and had some number one hits. They later reconnected with their dad.
Such a great great song. The movie “Love Actually” beautifully utilizes it over the beginning and end of the movie, showing hundreds of people-families, couples, friends, people of all races, ages-embracing and reuniting at the airport. So touching and ethereal. Perhaps Brian Wilson’s finest musical achievement. About as perfect a song as can be, with its Wall-of-Sound and Wrecking Crew vibe, beautiful harmonies and perfect lyrics. So good!🔥🔥🤙
Love Actually is a great movie you guys should watch for your movie channel (A great Christmas movie)
I was going to say the same thing! I tear up every time I watch the end credits to "Love Actually" because of this song & all those real people greeting each other at the airport. So touching.
Me too, Donna!
I always think about the end of Boogie Nights when I hear this.
Lead singer is usually always baby brother, Carl Wilson. Play Darlin! It’s soooooooo great!!!❤❤❤
THE BEACH BOYS: GOD ONLY KNOWS: When I hear the ending of this song I imagine first The Beach Boys are in a line like a conga dance and then on round stage slowly spinning them around. My favorite Beach Boys song!
This is on the intro to a HBO show called: Big Love with Bill Paxton, Jeanne Triplehorn, Chloe Sevigny, and Ginnifer Goodwin!
The Beatles were floored, inspired, and Motivated by this album to create Sgt. Peppers . Paul McCartney famously called it,
"The Greatest Song Ever Written" . Lennon and McCartney heard this at a party and wrote "here, there, and Everywhere" the same night.
You beat me... I was coming in to mention McCartney's feelings about this song. Good point.
“Here, there and everywhere” was my wedding song in 2003 ❤️
Circle of life. "Rubber Soul" inspired The Beach Boys to do "Pet Sounds"! And we know what came after that!😃
Do Fun, Fun, Fun it is my fav Beach Boys Song
Carl Wilson is the lead singer on this one - the voice of an angel. He is pictured on the far left in this video. "Sloop John B", "Sail On, Sailor," "Til I Die" "Heroes and Villains," "In My Room" are all amazing Beach Boys songs that stray away from the more surfing vibes.
I've heard this song for the last 41 years now and it still gives me goosebumps. Spiritual music.
‘In my room’ and ‘don’t worry baby’. Can’t fail with the BB!!!! The mix and technicality was and is huge.
Brian Wilson is the writer and producer of the song. Brother Carl is singing and Brian's Wife and Sister in law are the backup singers in the final refrain. ammmmazing song from my teen years!
This song came out in 1966 when I was a teenager. I'm so glad I had this music from that time period, plus the 70's and 80's. I would be bored to death if I had to listen to most of what's coming out now.
Pet Sounds is one of the best albums ever. Every time I hear something new accousticly !
Interesting fact, Leon Russell played piano on every Beach Boys record as part of The Wrecking Crew
Love, love, love Leon Russell! Such a talented musician and songwriter.
Saw Leon in concert in Sept. 1971...loved and miss him!!
@@sharrongrant6240 last time I saw Leon in concert was at the State Fair of Oklahoma in 2011, great concert great man, I miss him too
I miss Leon Russell so much. He was such an original talent. I last saw him perform in the late 1990’s. He always rocked the house down!
Not every record. They also had Larry Knechtel, Don Randi and Brian on various records.
God Only Knows is sung by Carl Wilson on the far left.
The Beach Boys bring back my teen years and it was a great time for music. Those harmonies were amazing and Brian Wilson is a genius! Such great old stuff! 🌺✌️
I believe that's Carl Wilson singing lead. This is on the Pet Sounds LP, which was one of the first LPs that in order to appreciate it properly, you really had to listen to it all at once (instead of just random tracks), kind of like the Beatles' Rubber Soul, Sgt. Pepper's, etc.
J & Amber, Their "Help Me Rhonda", "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and "Fun Fun Fun" are next for you!!!
Wouldn't It Be Nice!
California Girls
Add “Darlin’” to the list.
No band used sleigh bells and castanets in their songs quite like the Beach Boys. The genius of Brian Wilson is in full display on God Only Knows. Brian is an American Treasure. RNB
YES.... Finally, were here. "God Only Knows" beautiful song & one of my all time favourites. 💖💖🎼🎵🎙
In my room. My favorite BB song.
They are not only legends... but they are STILL GOING!! The are seriously STILL touring!! Amazing group!!!!! I was born in 1981... but I am telling you.. they were the sound of my childhood (Parents ya know) lol.. I just love them!!
They’re a shell of their former selves. Without Brian, there’s no Beach Boys.
Meh. It's mostly Mike Love and a backing band. Without Brian Wilson, is it really The Beach Boys?
Really Mike, give it up already.
I graduated high school the year you were born....I TOO was raised on them (older sisters)....just shows the longevity of their music!
And I have to agree with the others.......sometimes Mike Love might have Brian Johnston or even Al Jardine with him.....but it's passed time to retire the name....and let it rest with some dignity!
Not really the Beach Boys with out any Wilson brothers in the group at this point.
Amber picked up on the experimental sounds on this song (and the whole LP). Brian Wilson had the best session musicians in Los Angeles on this record, and he was using whatever gave him the sound he needed. This was Carl Wilson on lead vocals, Hal Blaine on drums
This is considered by many to be one of their best songs written by Brian Wilson. It was recorded in 1966 on their masterpiece album Pet Sounds. Some say this is Paul McCartney's favorite song. I think they used something like 20 musicians to play all kinds of instruments to give it such a beautiful full sound.
Direct quote from Paul:
“God Only Knows is one of the few songs that reduces me to tears every time I hear it. It's really just a love song, but it's brilliantly done. It shows the genius of Brian [Wilson].”
In My Room....it's a whole mood.
Amber, you're completely on point with this song having a different emotional tone than early and 'typical' Beach Boys. This whole album, Pet Sounds, has a strong undercurrent of sadness and melancholy.
My very first and favorite band, ever to hear! First saw them at Lagoon in Utah at age 15! Still my favorite.❤
One of the greatest love songs and most imaginative songs of all times. The dichotomy of the lyrics is that we may not always be together, but if we aren't then there is no reason to go on because we are perfect together. I love hearing the sleigh bells in the background too.
the layering of vocal harmonies is just magic... recorded in multiple studios/locations many many times until Brian got what he wanted...
"Wouldn't It Be Nice" should be your next one. It's the absolute definition of a classic.
This is my favorite Beach Boys songs and I agree with Paul McCartney this song gets me teary every time.
You should react to their song “Forever” it has Dennis Wilson on lead vocals (it was also written by him).
I had (have) the biggest crush on Dennis 😍😍 (RIP 😔)
The next songs of the Beach Boys should be Kokomo, In my room , Be true to your school, 409, Cath a wave and Barbara Ann also forever !!
I would recommend my personal favorites from them; "In My Room" and "Surfer Girl"
In my room, 409, the warmth of the sun are a few great ones.
Brian Wilson is a goddamn genius. Every audiophile should look into the depth of understanding Wilson instinctively has about music. He is astounding.
For many top song writers this is a song which blew them away ,The structure, the chord progressions, the melody the words and voices, all perfect--
"In My Room" and "Don't Worry Baby" are two of my favorite Beach Boy sounds.
MINE TOO along with God Only Knows
One of the most beautiful songs of all time.
this is one of my all time favorite songs. So beautiful though it came from a very troubled mind of Brian WIlson. The name of this song's album is Pet Sounds and it incorporates a lot of animal sounds. A suggestion for your other channel is the movie Love and mercy about brian wilson, very good movie.
YES! LOVE AND MERCY gives us lot of perspective on the genius of Brian Wilson
"Sloop John B." is off the same album (Pet Sounds) and has some amazing harmonies.
My 45 of "God Only Knows" appeared as the B-side (other A-side if you will) of "Wouldn't It Be Nice." Looking at the various releases on Discogs releases, some variations occurred in other countries. But my U.S. Capitol single from 1966 had "Wouldn't It Be Nice" as the A-side (peaked @ #8/ 11 weeks on chart) and a couple weeks later "God Only Knows" was also charted and peaked at #39! / 8 weeks on the chart)! Such an injustice. One of the greatest Brian Wilson/Tony Asher (lyrics) songs. The lead singer was Brian Wilson's brother Carl, the guy in the back row on the far left. Both Carl (1946 - 1998/ only 51) and the 3rd Wilson brother, Dennis Wilson (front row on left/ 1944 - 1983/ only 39/ drowning accident) passed away way too young
One of the most touching, beautiful songs ever written, imo. Brian Wilson's flair for melody, harmony, arrangement and studio innovation was both nearly unmatched and deeply influential, helped transform music through his inspiration on the Beatles and so many others.
'Feel Flows' - kinda psychedelic, even "Beatle-esque." Check it out.
This is without a doubt my favorite song of all time! An absolute masterpiece by Brian Wilson!!
If you like a good bio pic, Love and Mercy is the story of Brian Wilson and how they made Pet Sounds. Very cool movie
The album this song is from, Pet Sounds, is considered by musicians and critics as the greatest pop album ever made
Wife here..Amazing instrumentation as always with the Beach Boys!!.."Marching Band Sound"..Yessss!!..Beautiful Harmonies!!..Awesome Reaction as always!!
The most beautiful song ever written ❤️
Brian Wilson was the primary songwriter for The Beach Boys. He suffered a nervous breakdown during the 1964 US Tour (he was replaced temporarily by Glen Campbell while he recovered, but Brian Wilson remained a member of the group in the recording studio, and would no longer perform on tour). Wilson felt enormous pressure to try to compete musically with The Beatles, to fight back against their relentless domination of the US music charts during the 1960s. In 1966, The Beach Boys released their album, "Pet Sounds", that most music critics regard as their best album. The Beatles responded with "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in 1967. Brian Wilson's mental health and drug addiction issues continued to plague him for many years, and he was fired from the group in 1982.
Brain Wilson has said he wrote this song ,,,just for his brother Carl to sing it ,,,the voice of an angel ,,,may he R.I.P.
"Fun, Fun, Fun" and "Surfin' Safari" are also good Beach Boys.
Kokomo
Little Surfer girl
Don't Worry Baby [their own]
In My Room
Amber and Jay great reaction.
Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦🇨🇦
All those are great songs 🙋🏻♀️
Just remembered Sloop John B. 💕
Thanks Jean. 👍
They used to have a drag race car in the late 60's and early 70's. Every spring and summer they would occasionally come to the track in Tulsa. It was always fun knowing that it was them. They would all gather in the back of a pickup truck and ride down the track after their car would run. Yes, they occasionally would win. They were just in it for fun and the fans really.
Great reaction y'all. As always.
A masterpiece and so beautifully crafted. For me one of their very best and no one has come close to perfecting harmonies like they do. Stunning ❤️
Carl Wilson on Vocal here. “Voice of An Angel”--React to Live Version(1980) of “Darlin”
by Beach Boys where Carl is beyond Comparison!
Great song written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher. Sung by the late Carl Wilson, Brian's brother.. The Pet Sounds album is one of the best ever made. Brian Wilson is a genius.
This was one side of a two hit single. The other side was "Wouldn't It Be Nice", a song I know you would love. Also check out "In My Room", "Wild Honey", and "Sail On Sailor".
The Beach Boys have a great catalog -- Brian Wilson in particular was just brilliant. Check out Sail On Sailor, Til I Die, Surf's Up, In My Room, Surfer Girl, Disney Girls 1957, Our Sweet Love -- so many masterworks.
That's a favorite...the layers and orchestration is superb.
Another song...In My Room...deep meaning and beautiful
I read that Paul McCartney wished he wrote this song. Oh yeah and David Bowie did a great cover of it.
"Don't Talk (Put your Head on my Shoulder)" and "Caroline No" were my other favorite songs on that album
The 1966 Pet Sounds album is a masterpiece. Brian has grown so much and now created this music with the Wrecking Crew (professional musians in LA) handling all the instruments and layering in the vocals after the music was done. It ranks with Sargent Peppers as one of the best albums ever created.
Both of those albums are outside the top 10 for me. I think they get a big pass from people because of who they are.
Beach Boys - Kokomo - Wouldn't it be Nice - Wipe Out - Surfin USA - California Girls
This is from the album Pet Sounds which is hailed as one of the best albums ever. In it Brian Wilsons songwriting became more sophisticated. The music is heavily inspired by producer Phil Spectors Wall of Sound which is made by having lots of instruments in the studio playing the same melodies. While Phil Spectors wall of sounds is more angry, Brian Wilson took the same idea and made it beautiful. God Only Knows is a prime example of that and it might not be immediately recognizeable but this was recorded with as many as 19 musicians in the studio at the same time and music from one instrument bleeds into the mic for another instrument which makes the whole wall of sound concept.
You have already reacted to By My Baby by the Ronettes which is an example of Phil Spectors Wall of Sound but to get another taste of that you should listen to Da Do Ron Ron by The Crystals which is a prime example of Phil Spectors Wall of Sound.
As for more Beach Boys you should check out some of the other songs from Pet Sounds like "I just wasn't made for these times", "Wouldn't it be Nice", "Here Today", or "Caroline No".
This. Anything from Pet Sounds.
When I bought my record player, Pet Sounds was one of the first vinyls I bought.
The Beach Boys used to pray before every performance, a lot of the Bass and background instrumentation were done by the 'Wrecking Crew' in LA :) Carol Kaye was a Bass guru! Watch the videos about the Wrecking Crew!
Paul McCartney’s favorite song! That picture was from years before this recording. The lead singer is Carl Wilson. This comes from what is arguably one of THE GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME. It actually influenced The Beatles Sgt. Pepper which also has been called one of the greatest albums as well. The Beach Boys only do vocals on this album the music is all from L.A. session aces known as The Wrecking Crew. Amber good ears! THIS was a huge departure for the band. Brian Wilson had grown weary of surfing and car songs and he wrote a work of genius “Pet Sounds” slightly before this Brian had suffered what incorrectly was called a nervous breakdown. They had no idea what it was back then. At any rate he stopped the brutal touring schedule and stayed home and wrote this awesome album. The band continued touring without Brian. One more thing…this was recorded in
1966!!!!!
Only The Beatles Rubber Soul stood out like this at the time.
That is the year rock changed, due largely to the influence of Rubber Soul and Pet Sounds.
Wilson had a condition that processed sounds differently…a friend of mine has the condition and compared it to dyslexia only to the auditory system but Wilson has the much rarer condition
Schizoaffective Disorder which is examined in a movie you guys should review “Love and Mercy”
It’s awesome! It’s an unvarnished deep dive into Brian Wilson’s life. Also check out the movie
“The Wrecking Crew” about the musicians I mentioned earlier.
More from “Pet Sounds “
Wouldn’t it Be Nice
Sloop John B
I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times
also
Surfs Up
In My Room
Surfer Girl
Heroes and Villains
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My favorite band is the one playing in Brian Wilson's head.
I believe Carl Wilson was the lead on this song. He had a beautiful voice. I love your reactions. Do Kokomo next. That is a good summer song.
Wasn't it Brian? Always thought he was lead on most of them
Their voices are so similar it hard to tell.
It was Carl on lead. At the 50th reunion concert, they had a video of Carl singing and the rest of the band singing backup live.
@@nadzee7101 Their voices are similar, but Carl's voice had an angelic quality about it. Brian gave this song to Carl.
One of the greatest songs ever written, their best song by a mile
The sounds of Southern California in the 60’s
Carl Wilson was the lead singer on this one.
Brian Wilson’s music is achingly beautiful. Listen to ‘Til I Die or Surf’s Up if you want to experience the haunting sadness in his lyrics and melodies. 😊
Surf’s Up was singled out by New York Philharmonic conductor Leonard Bernstein on his TV show
@@andyo3689 It was.
Thank God none of them said "Okay" as a cheap response/exclamation. I like the way they listen.