British guitarist analyses The Beach Boys live in 1964!
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- Tonight I'm taking a look at the Beach Boys back in 1964 performing Surfin' USA!
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Brian Wilson was/is so incredibly complicated. “Genius” is often overused, but it is a solid fit for Brian. Just listen to Pet Sounds, Surf’s Up, Smile, and more. And keep in mind, he was writer, producer, and performer - until he couldn’t carry the load anymore. I have a huge heart for him. Thanks, Fil.
Spot on, Bill.
Unless you mean the song Surfs up, but Brian only wrote 4 of the 10 songs on the album. Its a phenominal album, and the songs he wrote on the album were great, but I think the credit of the album should go to the whole band, showing they can carry while Brian was not writing.
Bill White spot on analysis
Jerry Smith The songs on that album that were written by Brian are the best songs on it in my opinion. But yeah, the others could write very good too but they have expressed how they looked up to the writing capabilities of Brian and used it as an example to their songwriting.
Holland comes to mind
This guy really, really knows his shit! He says everything, that I'm thinking. He's incredible in breaking down all information in every kind of music.........FANTASTIC JOB!!!!!!!!
Thanks John!
Brian Wilson is unquestionably a musical genius of the highest order.
@LPD.... You took the words right outta my mouth 😆
Give Surf's Up a listen. Amazing.
@@brianjlevine Dont Worry Baby also
@@old65rocker ‘Wouldn’t it be nice,’ ‘God only Knows,’ are pure genius.
He’s like Mozart of pop rock
From the very moment The Beach Boys vocal harmony hit American pop radio stations the listening teenage public was enthralled. Not only did they sing with impeccable harmony but their songs were all about the ideal American teenage lifestyle. "Fun, Fun, Fun" is the ultimate Southern California teenage song. Talk about being in the right place at the right time!
Carl was only 17 here. Wow. He was such a great guitarist and vocalist, plus he did so much to help his brothers and keep peace in the family.
Brian Wilson created some of the most indescribably beautiful music any of us will ever hear...and he’s been practically deaf in one ear since early childhood. For an all-too-brief couple of years, he and The Beatles fed off each other and gave us Revolver, then Pet Sounds, shortly followed by Sgt Pepper. Brian was trying to respond with Smile...then it all fell apart. The reasons have been debated for five decades, but the fact remains that during his creative peak, Brian Wilson was John, Paul AND George Martin combined into one guy. I consider him America’s greatest living musical treasure.
Thank you for mentioning Dennis! He WAS a drummer and he pushed the band to the limits in this performance. Also, he sang harmonies on countless recordings. Remember he was the lead vocalist on Do You Wanna Dance that broke the top 10! Dennis's voice was usually buried in the mix adding his thick textures to the performance.
Hard to believe Good Vibrations was a 3 minute song. It feels longer because it's so produced. Theres so much in there.
Masterpiece by Brian
I mean it is longer : Brian Wilson got 96 hours of recorded material for good vibrations from 4 studios
Pretty tight and in the pocket.
Carl Wilson was the soul of the band, one very underrated player, on 12 string too and his voice was ethereal.
Miss that guy.
I always wondered why he never did any guitar solos later on
RIP Carl.
@@pay9011 what sad about his death is that he went down the same road brian did in the 70s yet it didn't seem like anyone cared... he just kept gaining weight
of course that his own fault but I felt like he could have survived a little longer if he was healthier at the time
@@stevedonahue7956 me 2. harrison also a lot. on muddy waters early stuff hes the lead guitarist later on after guitar playing changed he usually wasn't. so maybe like that
Carl Wilson was an outstanding yet under rated guitarist as well as a fantastic singing voice.
Yes, the band was great and Carl had a great voice. Honestly, Brian was operating on a much higher level. Actually, in the highest level there is.
With all the attention Brian and Carl get IMO it's Dennis who's killer in this performance. He just gets under the band and lifts it for takeoff. Great drumming and a solid back beat. As a bassist for over 45 years his drumming is the type that inspires you to play your best.
I confess...sometimes I watch Fil's videos just to see his smile. It's contagious!
I really like Dennis Wilson’s drumming here. I know the great Hal Blaine was a part of many great Beach Boys songs, but Dennis plays this with a wonderful rawness.
Totally agree, John, this would be a bit sedate without Denny going nuts on the drums, some of his fills in this are powerful and dynamically placed.
Dennis rushes the tempo on the choruses but it doesn't really matter, his energy is great. I've always loved the understated drum part on "Don't Worry Baby"- perfect time there- and was surprised to find out only recently it was Dennis playing and not Hal Blaine.
Denny played on more records than people think. I have a book with all the Musicians Union Logs for Beach Boys sessions and Dennis' appearances outnumber Hal Blaines considerably. I think critics of the BBs forget they were a very regular recording band for at least 20 years (1962-82) and Hal's work with them was, at best mid '63 to early '67.
@@waukivorycopse2402 that's really enlightening, thank you. Do you have the only copy of that AFM log? If so please think about scanning and sharing it on the internet, many people would be interested!
@@seeburg10 it's in a fairly easy to find book that chronicled the BBs career, I'll get the name of it for you asap.
I heard Brian's band featuring ageless Al Jardine, The Wondermints and multi-instrumentalist Paul von Mertens play "Pet Sounds," "Smile" and "That Lucky Old Sun" in concert. .The 2004 SMiLE performance also featured The Stockholm Strings and Horns, giving the proceedings a Gershwin-esque "symphonic pop" sound. All three concerts were magnificent and it is a darn shame Brian's brothers Carl and Dennis didn't live to be involved in these performances.
..........."Good Vibrations" is my favorite......just a timeless classic.......
The Beach Boys were always an experimental rock band since the start. A Surf Rock band with Jazz Vocal Harmony was just mind blowing.
Beach Boys 1964. Just two years later, 1966, Brian Wilson drops Pet Sounds.
They say Paul McCartney was so taken with the album, it motivated him and the Beatles to create Seargant Pepper.
David Hapka And Rubber Soul inspired Pet Sounds.
@@chipurBillWhite Rubber Soul was released Dec. 3, 1965.
Pet Sounds was released May 16, 1966. Brian Wilson spent some 10 months on its production.
So I doubt Rubber Soul had much of an influence.
David Hapka Says a friend came in with the album and he wasn’t sure if it had been released yet...
Listening to Rubber Soul didn’t clarify my ideas for Pet Sounds, exactly. But it inspired me. When we were listening to it that night I said to myself, “Now I’m gonna make an album just as good as Rubber Soul.” Not the same album. Obviously there can only be one album that’s Rubber Soul, just like there can only be one Pet Sounds. But it inspired me to do my own thing, and so the next morning I went to the piano and wrote God Only Knows with Tony Asher.
@@chipurBillWhite Very good... I stand corrected
David Hapka All about the music, right?
You're a fantastic teacher, Fil!! I've always liked the Beach Boys. Their harmonies were the best. It was upbeat music, for a turbulent time for Americans. I was still a child. Thanks for a great review, and teaching lesson!! Rock on!!🎼🎵🎸
Music my parents listened to but yet it’s timeless music! Being from California The Beach Boys are part of our DNA (for us native Californians 👍🏼). Your breakdowns are always informative and awesome!
the beach boys have some of my favorite harmies. "our prayer" is just a gorgeous little tune. They all knew eachother so well and it really shows in those harmonies. Brian Wilson is a great song writer. thanks for doing this one fil. rock on!
They still make me smile!
Simply one of the greatest bands in Rock history. Thanks, Fil for the respectful analysis. Also keep up your own great musical work! 👍
Beach Boys have a special place in my heart as does the Movie "American Graffiti" that blew my British mind as a 15 year old .
Drag Racing ,Surfing ,Rock Music and Hot Rods shaping my Adult life .
409, a friends Ford screaming up and down the block. At least it got recorded.
Classic movie..the way life was back then in every town in the USA.
@@mevrammcoyoteV8f150 I am from Yorkshire and it blew my mind .
Owned American Cars most of my life .
The 1st was a 71 GTO i paid £150 for ,scared myself silly .It went through back tires and fuel like they was going out of style .
@@rocklover7437 Friend of mine years ago had a '69 427 mustang...unbelievable power.
As a teen in the San Fernando Valley of SoCal it blew my mind also. And I was here! Lolol
You give us so much to look for and appreciate that these older songs now seem new again.
Got to hear the Good Vibrations breakdown now. Rock.
Čudno, gleda sam kamberizam, vidia tvoj komentar maloprije , i krenia na ovo.... Sinkronicitet!?
Nešto se pomišalo....?!
Back in the 70's I wore out the album "Endless Summer!" Oh what great times!
bubhub64 so did I wore it out
bubhub64 me too! It was a great album.
Southern California native born in 1961. I remember the Beach Boys and Jan and Dean. Sidewalk Surfing. Dead Man's Curve
It's impossible to watch that without smiling! 😃
(Love the Queen t-shirt btw!)
Fil, As an aging baby boomer I sure enjoy getting all the great information from your discussions of these early pop & rock n' roll performances. I hope you do a lot more of them. Maybe some early Motown (Tne Miracles?) would be cool. Its as if I can see and hear the old guard with new eyes and ears. I now realize that its pretty amazing what many performers could do back then.
A bit of trivia: I read that when Brian first began trying out the falsetto vocal in performances, he asked his friends watching to not look directly at him because he was self-conscious of the falsetto and didn't know if it worked for the Beach Boys as well as it did for the Four Freshmen.
Gotta tell you Fil, I really admire your ability (and courage) to tackle such a wide array of musical types with such amazing vitality and knowledge. I am one of your most ardent fans, for this reason. I actually grew up surfing to the songs of the Beach Boys in 1964, and they were WAY ahead of their time, especially in the recording studio, as you so accurately pointed out.
I think that all great groups are based in part on their own musical heroes, so I'd like to point out how the BBs so intelligently riffed on the vocal stylings of two groups in particular, the Lettermen and the The Four Freshmen, whose brilliant vocal harmonies produced some of the most beautiful and memorable hits of the fifties. In fact, they still tour today all over America. Without their powerful influences, there would be no Beach Boys, only a bunch of kids still playing on their Fender Showman amps in their parent's garage.
Masterful harmonies! Amazing composition! Real men real music, geniuses🤯Pet Sounds is landmark album!🤘🏻
I raided my parents 8-track collection as a small kid, the Beach Boys were among the things I cut my first musical teeth on. And I still love 'em.
One of the top 10 rock bands of all time. Period.
top three
James Silver top one!
Just a feel good, uplifting, young adult, harmony playing music. Nobody could argue against that
I have to say Brian Wilson should be inducted into the Rock and Roll HOF individually, like how John, Paul, George and Ringo have been inducted
I'd be all over that! Surprised I haven't even considered that! Thank you.....from your comment to the HOF board!
The hall is a joke
You mean to tell me that that hasn’t happened yet?! The hell....
He's done nothing significant outside the Beach Boys, though. Love him but that's just truth
Also true
Thanks, Fil for your analysis. Stuff like 2 guitars playing an octave apart. You do cover all those elements that go into a rich sounding performance. I also love hearing about your reaction to videos from different eras!
Great harmonies, happy music and simpler times.
Best analysis on a Beach Boys performance ever. Thank you, Fil! (Thanks too for the nod to GLEN CAMPBELL!)
BringBack....I agree about the nod to Glen Campbell. Musicians full well knew just how gifted and great Glen was on the guitar, but I think that the public as a whole didn't know just how amazing he was. He didn't get famous to the general public until he started singing and then it seemed ( and probably correct ) that his singing ability overshadowed his incredible guitar work. Yes, he had a Summer t.v. show and that really helped propel him into the star class arena and people saw just how great he could play guitar and sing just as good. And I assume that y'all reading this knew that Glen never learned to read music ? Now how incredibly talented do you have to be to be able to learn to play at the level that he could play and not read a musical score ? I'll confess that I wasn't a huge Glen Campbell fan until after I got older ..Yes, I loved his hits back then so I certainly knew he was a good guitar player and a good singer ( I'm 67 now ) , but then I began to mellow out and started learning more about these fantastic artists that I had only known about from the radio and some t.v.shows here & there. Yea, it's like getting old so quickly and wise so slowly...LOL..!! The same with my knowledge of the Beach Boys. I loved their music and their harmonies, but I didn't understand just how much of a genius Brian was and how intricate their songs were until I was able to start learning about them here on the internet.
Wow ..cool Fil ..everybody loves the Beach Boys..Brian Wilson doing a great job on that bass..thanks
Brian Wilson, by his own acknowledgement, became an addict around this time, 1964, and it cost him his mental health and talent; one of the saddest stories in popular music history. But for about 5 years there, 1962-1966, Brian Wilson was really something: handsome, charismatic, and one of the best song writers & producers in the business.
One of rock's early guitar heroes, Carl Wilson was only 14 when the Beach Boys started. He's only about 17 here.
Fil, I get vicarious pleasure seeing the pleasure you get listening to these bands. Your joy is infectious.
It really does take a musician like Wings of Pegasus to get across what the Beach Boys were bringing to the table.
I like the way he parallels how both the Beach Boys and the Beatles could pull off instrumental competence during live shows
while simultaneously executing complex vocal parts.
Not surprisingly - both bands have described in interviews how the transcontinental rivalry actually pushed both bands to greater levels of musicianship and creativity.
Thanks Andrew!
Great reaction! I love hearing the breakdown! Thanks!
Fil. Spot on. Good vibrations was more in depth musically than one may realize.
zillions of their stuff also
Carl Wilson was a great guitarist. He has been noted as an influence on many people. He also had the best voice. Listen to I can Hear Music
Dont forget God Only Knows.
Eric Clapton cites Carl as an influence.
Or Caroline No.
@@larrygeetar9309 Caroline No is sung by Brian
Connecting Chuck Berry and the BB's is brilliant Fil. I never stop learning . I'm 66 yrs old.
:) Fil always teaches me something :) I never knew that about this song, either. :)
Back in mid 60's I actually saw the Beach Boys in concert in Fort Worth, Texas with Chad & Jeremy, The Beau Brummels and the Loving Spoonful opening for them. I was really impressed for just being 15 myself! One of my best memories. In 1968 I saw the Beach Boys in concert in Washington DC, and to this day, they are the only group that I've ever seen that actually got mobbed off the stage that up ending the concert early! The crowd got so excited by the music, they mobbed the stage! True story!
Oh my goodness.....I grew up in Florida and I must have at least 6 Beach Boys albums. Haven't listened to them in years. Good Vibrations...one of my favorites...harmonizing is phenomenal!! Thank you, Fil, for the interesting information about Chuck Berry and the song. A great job....you are the BEST!!
I trained my show dogs to know when this cassette played in the van, they would settle into a long ride. Lots of times they would all be asleep by the time the song ended. It was our "on the road" song.
'The Beach Boys' who didn't like that band, back in my time any how! Loved all their music,My all time fav., is 'Don't Worry Baby' Some of he best harmonizing, that i have ever heard, in the history of Rock and Roll! Every now and then, i'll search for that video, with that track, aha, those were the days... You are right Fil, back then no backing tracks with most bands anyways, no over
dubbing, just straight in your face original performing, the 60's were the Root Of Great Music, to come.. Thanks for analyzing this great band from 1964.....
They were awesome 🥰 But you should hear some of Little River Band Harmonies 💕😁👍 fantastic
Had the absolute pleasure of seeing Brian Wilson live 3 times.
I count myself lucky to be in the presence of such genius.
Another great analysis, thanks. Quite a few snippets of info that I didn't previously know.
The Beach Boys had a fresh happy sound that sounds GREAT today. Back in the 60's I was always happy hearing a Beach Boys song being played on the radio. I was a treat especially in the summer time. Glad I grew up in the 60's but wasn't old enough to get drafted to have my head blow'd off in 'Nam,
Long time Beach Boys fan. This was when i was like 7, wore surfer shirts and skate boarding was Sidewalk Surfing (clay wheels and a pebble equaled a wreck). I misss those times.
This single i believe was pre wrecking crew and when Carl took off, it was Fender heaven (of course pay that Berry guy ;). Thanks for covering this, Fil.
@Brad zybola Thank you for the thoughtful reply, Brad :) !! I'm glad you shared these memories.
Take care yourself.
Cool!
that was a great concert. I was 15 at the time. I have been a Beach Boys fan from day one. I am 70 now and still a Beach Boys fan. great songs great band
Dennis sang harmony in the studio but not live. He was on high harmony. The BB are in my top 5 bands. Brian was very good and directed the wrecking crew so well! ✨
Dennis sang bass sometimes, too.
@@Darm0k in the back of my mind on bb today is dennis singing. always thought it was brian.
@@jamessilver6429 I actually didn't know that song, but I just listened to it. Doesn't sound like Brian to me, but I can definitely tell that Dennis's voice is a big part of the BB sound.
Definitely Denny on Back of My Mind. Dennis also sings the powerhouse lead vocal on Do You Wanna Dance that starts that Today lp, so he starts and finishes the album
Fil, I love these videos. You have such solid awareness of music for over half a century. Your perspectives are spot on, but also come from a standpoint of respect for the artists and the Biz they are in. Keep up the great work!
brian Wilson and david Crosby have the most effortless falsetto
On what song does Crosby sing falsetto?
@@mysticmaverick1 EVERY SINGLE ONE
No disrespect, but not sure I agree. Can you give a few song names?
@@bobjanis24 eight miles high, all I really want to do, black bird
@@stevedonahue7956 I'd call that the voice of a tenor. Falsetto would be Lou Christie (Lightnin' Strikes), The Bee Gees, Frankie Valli (The Four Seasons).
My childhood relived! 🏄
Wow Fil? The knowledge you have about all music is Amazing!!! Love your channel. Thanks so much for all the hard work
I think Mike Love came out of the womb looking 50 years old.
it is interesting that Mike's brother Stan was 6'9" tall and played in the NBA. Stan was caretaker for Brian when Brian was going through mental heath issues. Stan's son Kevin is 6'10" tall and also plays in the NBA.
That's pretty insulting! He's just a bit older than the other guys. Al Jardine was no spring chicken either. What do their ages matter anyway?
@@xyz2121 It's just a joke. And the point of it is that Mike Love always looked older than the other guys. He always looked far older than he was. Lighten up, Francis.
@@chuckschillingvideos
😃😃 that's WAS FUNNY!
Not insulting..nowa days
everybody is SO " SENSITIVE" THANKS FOR THE LAUGH"
@@xyz2121 If you feel their ages don't matter, why would you consider the comment insulting? Think about it.
Some of the songs from pet sounds. Or surfer girl, in my room that's the beach boys at there best. Got to be carl or brian singing. Though all in all this is still wonderful
This was the second "45" I owned, age 8 (a few years before this performance). But--I got it for the B side: Shut Down. Ah, the good old days
possibly my favorite single of all time subjectively. objectively its up there. as are all their singles from the mid 60eez. love everything any of em have ever done. most rescent thing i heard is brians no pier pressure wich sounds a lot like thats why g d made the radio lp great great both. peace
Don't forget that the Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" LP, according to Paul McCartney, inspired The Beatles to do "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" LP.
Yes, Brian Wilson, in fact, wrote "Don't Worry Baby" initially as a follow-up intended for the Ronettes "Be My Baby". .... "Don't Worry Baby" is my personal favorite Beach Boys tune.
The Beatles and Brian Wilson were in a contest to see who could put out the most amazing recording. It went back and forth a few times. They listened intently to what the other was doing.
LOVE the Beach Boys. Fil thank you, thank you, thank you. This one was from their "Lost Concert" video which can be found on youtube. You may be interested in Brian's falsetto in a song called "She Knows Me Too Well", from their album "The Beach Boys Today", especially toward the ending of the song. Thrilling to me. I also love Brian's bass on "Little Deuce Coupe". Perfect.
I absolutely love this concert.
I’ve never seen this video, I did a double take, you got another smile out of me😊
I also appreciate you giving credit to the original version❣️
It's called the "lost concert" and it's somewhere on TH-cam. Might've been taken down
@@benjaminfolkers4466 they were playing it very much on pbs afew yrs ago
Benjamin Folkers Thank You❣️
Damn you're good cuz I'm headed back down to the beach peace and rock on
Harmony was so melodic... Carl. Is a genius...
Surfing 🏄 music... Historians know beach boys were the best... Simple songs... Simple lyrics..but Heartland sound... Always were strong...
Good vibrations
Brotherrrrrr..
Great video. I loved the early Beach Boys. I encountered them on my brother's copy of Endless Summer so I always thought of them as long haired types because of the cover art. It's interesting to see them in an earlier incarnation. Thanks.
I have enjoyed you reviewing and dissecting of a number of acts for some time, Fil, but today this is a beautiful love letter to the wonderful Beach Boys. Thank you.
That was the most perfect comment, Danny Ruble!
I saw them at a small venue years ago and got high fived by Mike Love after the concert. Something that I’ll never forget.
I like the song Wendy, just so mellow You Brits are so cultured and smart!
I was a teenager in a rural aea...it created my journey to LA...Surfin' USA. Changed my life.
Worth mentioning that Carl was only 17 (or maybe 18) when this was recorded.
Jenny & Craig Adventures - He would have been 17 because he has a late birthday (December 21) so a year is subtracted from the year in question prior to 21 December to determine the legal age. It’s March in this so he had 9 months and change before he was 18.
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@@ipsurvivor wow I only had to read it three times
James Gordon aka Crazy Legs - 👍
😂 I know I could have said it more simply. I had to read it a few times myself and I still don’t have it down.
& they looked 50 years old already.
Your sincere enthusiasm is what makes everything work!
B/W vids are back...that makes me feel like I'm catching a wave & sitting on top of the world ! I'm really getting Good Vibrations about this group ! I bet their songs will sound great when I'm driving in my dual quad ,4 speed ,posi-traction 409 Impala 😆 The Beach Boys give you the gift of " summer time "" every time they play.... Thank you Fil you never disapoint..... night after night the videos and the analysis is spot on and I love the back stories.... It's time for me to fire up my little deuce coupe and take a moon light drive..... Speaking of a moon light drive I think it's time for The Doors playing Riders On The Storm 😎 " ROCK "
I love how you really enjoy watching and listening with respect to all these golden oldies.
Hi fil how do you feel about playing some more Beach Boys? Ones like God Only Knows, In my room, Warmth of the sun,Don't worry baby. PLEASE!
Sloop John B
@@craigluhr7243 yup...love all of their songs, always have, always will, but Sloop J. B. was a little different in the surf music genre, at least that's how I see it anyway...and it adds another layer to their overall abilities. I can remember that by the 70''s, some of the 20something people like myself, by '76, and there was a sense that the Beachboys were "old school", whatever that was suppose to mean. Like it wasn't cool to even say you liked the Beachboys. Fans can be very fickle, and time marches on as in this case, and now those same people are realizing what we were really listening to....yes a genius, but they were a package deal, again, it's how I see it. So glad you had these guys on! Thanks again Fil and catch ya at the next one, rock on!
It was great growing up and listening to them in the 60's when the songs were new and fresh on the radio. Makes for great summer memories. You really had to live it to really understand it.
Yeah, thinking a guitar or bass line and a different vocal line at the same time takes some work.
Not long ago, Brian wanted to get away from *all* of it ... and lived in the Chicago suburb of St. Charles for quite a while. Here in the Chicago area, we don't bother stars/famous folk who want to get away. Even now, Jenny McCarthy and Mark Wahlberg live in St. Charles themselves, and interestingly enough -- they go to the same dentist that I do!
thanks for the peek.. I always thought the beach boys were underrated.. excellent musicanship
Average and mediocre musicianship. Great bass from Brian.
AMEN.......
@@BeatlesCentricUniverse Oh? send me a link to your timeless tracks. oh wait..nevermind.🤣
Cawfee Dawg Send me a link that features anything other than average guitar playing by them. Oh wait... they were so lame they never played on any of their albums. Nevermind...
I've seen this before. Great mini-concert. They were incredibly talented at their peak. Even though their father was a musician, who initially taught and encouraged them to play, Brian Wilson was the one who taught them to sing complex harmonies, when he was still in high school. Brian would sit in his room for hours, playing The Four Freshman on his record player. He would stop the record, section by section, until he taught himself each of the individual four part harmonies on each song. Later, he would teach the harmonies to his brothers and his cousin.
Brian quite literally had "an ear for music", because he was mostly deaf in one ear. One day, when he was outside the playing, another kid hit Brian in the head with a pipe and he lost about 95% of his hearing in one ear. Brian says it affected his speech. He couldn't always hear himself. Over time, he developed a habit of pushing his lips to one side whenever he spoke and eventually, he began to slur his words slightly.
When many people watch and listen to Brian speak, they assume that he looks and talks that way, either because of his history of drug abuse and mental illness or because he had a stroke or something. Nope, it's because one of the most celebrated recording artists in music history, has been essentially half deaf for most of his life. Talk about being an overachiever.
Didn't know that a about Brain. Thanks for that little tidbit.
Hearing their music, makes me want to go to the beach.
As time went on with more experimentation in music arrangements, Carl developed amazing guitar talents. Here the instrumentation is akin to a very good garage band but they pull it off with effortless harmonies. Carl also morphed into arguably the best lead singer with such great high notes that rivaled Brian for sure. My favorite Carl lead was their great song Darling. Great analysis and history that you've provided....thank you.
Nice analysis! Dennis called himself a "clubber" and dismissed his own drumming, but fact is he was exceptional at driving a beat in a live performance, even here after he'd only been at it for a few years.
Rick Bolger He was a great drummer. Interesting that he played left handed on a right handed set up kit. He may have reconfigured the kit left later.
Fact: NBA player Kevin Love, is Beach Boy's lead singer Mike Love's nephew.
Stan Love (Kevin's dad, Mike's brother) also played in the NBA.
The BBs vocal harmonies were very much reminiscent of 50's male vocal groups like the Four Freshman and the Four Lads (maybe even, stretching a bit here, 40's vocal groups like the Pied Pipers or the Modernaires). Their intricate harmonies are very much underappreciated by many.
Really enjoy watching young people reacting to music from my youth. I particularly enjoy your comments pointing out things that would never occur to me.
Don't forget David Marks who played rhythm guitar early on, on all the good stuff! Four of their first albums. Surfin' Safari, Surfin' U.S.A. Surfer Girl, Little Duce Coupe. You should of showed their version of 'Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow.
My first live concert was to see The Beach Boys in 1964. I will never forget those Oxford shirts with a Pacific Blue stripe pattern. Nothing like starting out on the top for your first concert experience.
Fil your Analysis and Livestreams are always full of "Good Vibrations"
😂🤘
You are a great teacher, and a true gentleman.
Impressive music and back story knowledge as usual sir, thank you! 🙃
Fil, your analysis as always is absolutely amazing. You are such a deep thinker and I learn a lot from your insights. And I love that you pick up on so many positives in the performances.
It's funny, every time I hear a Fender guitar, I always think of the Beach Boys.
No gizmos. No boxes. Just Fender guitars directly into Fender amps.
Same!
@@barrycohen311 and an outboard fender reverb unit. peace
Exactly the same, with clear crisp fender guitars! 🎸
And a FENDER bass IT MUST BE FOREVER AND ETERNALLY FENDER.
I had the opportunity to see the original lineup in 1987, at Freeman Coliseum, in San Antonio, Texas. Everyone was there except Dennis. It was a clean show . Everyone in the audience was singing the songs. Their Kokomo song is great too. I always listen to their music in winter time thinking of summer.
Great video! I just discovered your channel, but I love what I'm seeing. Looking forward to more!
cartman9675 Fil is amazing.
I agree! I think they had a very unique sound. Love the way you give us so much information about different groups. Hope you have a great weekend 💙