This is a clip from when we listened to all of Pet Sounds on Patreon a few months ago, decided we had to share this bit with you guys after our Good Vibrations video! Enjoy!! If you want a separate music analysis like we normally do at the end let us know! See you all tomorrow with Wednesday’s video! ❤️
My God supertramp 💞 ELO 💞 Simon and garfunkle 💞 And now the beach boys 😲 I have no idea whats going on dudes.....keep doing it !! Michael is chuffed 😀 thank you gentlemen 💞 Hey gentlemen its Christmas how about joni Mitchell and Peter Gabriel "my secret place "🙏 Roger Taylor "the unblinking eye " a great commentary on whats going on between Britain and the EU !
Back in 2014, when the BBC over in the UK launched a music channel they decided to use this song as part of their announcement, and as a way to feature all the different singers/genres you could find on the channel: th-cam.com/video/XqLTe8h0-jo/w-d-xo.html Hundreds, if not Thousands, of iconic songs from iconic British bands -- and they chose a song from an American group -- it really shows you just how powerful the song is. Even Paul McCartney has referred to it as his favorite song of all time, and going on to add: "“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. I’ve actually performed it with him and I’m afraid to say that during the sound check I broke down. It was just too much to stand there singing this song that does my head in and to stand there singing it with Brian,”"
If you're interested in ground-breaking production values that paved the way for Brian Wilson, check out the psycho killer himself, Phil Spector. He worked with the Righteous Brothers, the Ronettes, Ike &Tina Tuner amongst others. He famously (or infamously) worked on a Beatles album and pulled a gun on the Ramones. Years later, he's now rotting in jail for murder.
I always thought that The Beach Boys are too often dismissed as a bubble gum “surf band” and many people don’t truly appreciate that they are one of the best harmonizing groups ever!
They certainly were, along with the Everly Brothers at that time, influencing so many bands to come. It is difficult, and I give these two kids credit for trying, to get into the frame of mind and the culture that was the 60's & 70's, to appreciate this music.
From what I remember, Brian Wilson, the main writer for the band's most popular hits actually hated the beach. The one member that seemed to actually fit the lifestyle demonstrated by the themes in these songs was the drummer, Dennis, who actually drowned in a boating accident.
Brian Wilson wrote this and almost everything The Beach Boys recorded. Paul McCartney called it the “most perfect song yet written”, which made Brian despondent. He thought that if it were the most perfect song yet written he could never top it, and that would mean the rest of his career would be headed downhill. He went kind of nuts and gave up touring. Glenn Campbell took his place in the touring band.
Paul listened to this, then the Beatles wrote Sgt Pepper. Brian Wilson and the Beatles went back and forth. Brian was both amazed and gutted when he hears Sgt Pepper
This album is what pushed The Beatles to make Sgt Peppers. Upon completion, Brian Wilson had Paul listen to it and it blew his mind....he stayed up.all nignt listening. 'God Only Knows' may be the best pop song ever recorded.
People who only listen to the surfing songs and car songs know two voices: Mike Love's baritone and Brian Wilson's falsetto. Carl Wilson had the most heavenly voice in the band and he is featured on this album in some great ways, especially on this song.
Many thought the Beach boys were corny but the people that know, knew it was miles ahead. So much more depth to this band than anyone main stream in the day gave them credit for
Only song I know written in two simultaneous keys in the verse and instrumental break, ( chorus is in A major) Bassline is in D major and Treble clef is in A major in the verses before jumping up a 4th bass in G and treble in D in the vocal middle break It slips down a 4th for final verse without you even realising . Stone cold genius.
Brian Wilson proudly stated that this is Paul McCartney’s favorite album. Agreed, in terms of production, sound quality and excellence of the song writing this is a masterpiece. The subject matter fits well in any time with any generation.
McCartney has said in numerous interviews that he felt like their Sgt Pepper's album had to compete with Pet Sounds; in other words, they had to step up their game after that.
WHEN DID YOU BECOME AWARE OF THE BEACH BOYS? PAUL: “The early surf records…I was aware of them as a musical act, and I used to like all that, but I didn’t get deeply interested in it-it was just a real nice sound…We used to admire the singing, the high falsetto really and the very sort of ‘California’ lyrics. “It was later…it was Pet Sounds that blew me out of the water. First of all, it was Brian’s writing. I love the album so much. I’ve just bought my kids each a copy of it for their education in life-I figure no one is educated musically ’til they’ve heard that album.
This album made me join your Patreon. This is the best Beach Boys song ever. I popped my headphones on my mother as she lay dying. She opened her eyes and said "that's beautiful." The song, the moment; all a captured instance of a lifetime, thanks to Brian Wilson.
I can't believe you guys haven't hit 100,000 yet , your hands down the best reaction channel ya'll listen to the entire song before commenting and don't stop in the middle or wherever and you have a musical background. Good luck i know you'll get there can't wait to see your plaque on the wall soon 💕
A&A are the best! I've tried to watch other folk's reaction videos and the way they keep stopping the video, commenting, starting it up again is truly annoying.
Brian's genius is all over this song. I'm a songwriter too, but I can only try and imagine all that music and vocal layering was all inside Brian's brain. As earlier mentioned, The Wrecking Crew were the most incredible musicians in Southern Cal and Brian Wilson had them at his disposal. He added his vocal arrangements, thanks to Carl and the boys showing off their amazing voices. A true masterpiece.
This is one of the greatest songs ever written, not only for the musicians and production that created it but for the incredible amount of power it has. I still get goosebumps when I hear it
Thanks for the bonus video, Andy. Even though I'd seen this before on a Patreon, was great to see this classic song highlighted here. Surely this is one of the most beautiful songs of the 60s (the other 2 otherworldly beautiful BB songs for me are "Don't Worry Baby" and "In My Room"). Thanks for putting in the effort to share this with the TH-cam community!
Both of those two songs are WONDERFUL! "In My Room" gets me every time, even after all these years. I was only 10 years old the first time I heard it, and have loved it all these years!
The production is even more amazing when you consider that Wilson was doing all of this without the benefit of modern digital recording equipment that we take for granted now. Just 4 or 8 track reel-to-reel tape, edited with razor blades, bouncing instrumental tracks in mono onto the last track to free up room for vocal overdubs.
they were inventing $#!+ on the spot. hearing doubts in his head of what it ought to sound like and trying to mimic it in real life, and experimenting until they found the sound they were looking for or something close.
One of the best songs ever written-time-stopping! Notice how the fade-out combines the main "God Only Knows" melody with the horn melody from the intro.
@@docsavage8640 Sorry, you’re wrong. Check interview where Paul talked about the influence The Beach Boys Pet Sounds album had over Sgt Pepper. Just Google it. Perhaps Revolver may have influenced Pet Sounds
@@coreyo3512 No, Pet Sounds was released before Revolver. And actually some songs from that album were influenced by Pet Sounds (like Here, There and Everywhere).
My lady Carol Kaye on bass. All instruments played by The Wrecking Crew. The Wrecking Crew made thousands of songs. Brian was lucky he had them to help make this beautiful song.
Hi guys, love that you did this fascinating song! It takes a few more listens, and it just keeps getting better! Complex key changes in verses suddenly make sense..then the incredible chorus melody that puts me in goosebumps, and leaves too soon
I'm 62 years old and have heard this song too many times to remember, but I still get chills every time I hear it. With all the modern music out today good to see these guys hear the real thing.
I missed your reaction to The Boxer Monday. Simon and Garfunkel songs are all beautiful and touching. Bridge Over Troubled Water and Sound of Silence are musts and I love America too. Thanks for sending love for the holidays. I'll be alone again this year, it's never easy. You two are the best!
God only knows is one of most romantic love songs ever made, the lyrics are amazing & it’s true about love…”if you should ever leave, life would still go on believe me…” It’s also mine and husband first dance at our wedding…such an amazing song x
I own one of the bells broken off from the bell tree used in the beginning, played by Hal Blaine, sent to me by Hal himself and his drum Tech. Literally my prized possession. It was also used in Good Vibrations and countless other songs. Hal Blaine played drums and percussion on over 100 top ten hits from Simon & Garfunkel, Nancy Sinatra, Partridge Family, and Beach Boys. All the drums on Pet Sounds is Hal Blaine.
Nice! Thanks for the Tuesday bonus track, Gentlemen. I really like this song and I have not heard it much. Another one that was lost in the mix of all the songs in my head. Cheers!
That long ago, summer of '66, this was THE music I listened to almost exclusively. I simply could not get enough of this. --------RIP, Carl Wilson. -----------Brian Wilson, & Tony Asher composed.
You may be ready for “The Association”... Cherish... Wendy... Never my love... Along Comes Mary... Everything That Touches You... and their anti-Vietnam song, their most powerful harmony... Requiem for the Masses.
Never My Love is soooo sixties. A beautiful unpretentious love song. Along Comes Mary is another great song of their catalogue. A&A, please do them someday.
If Pet Sounds was their magnum opus then God only knows was the Beach Boys finest hour. Best listened to with headphones, the lyrics are thoughtful and the harmonies take you to a different place. It’s been my favourite song for 50 years or so and whilst the competition is fierce, nothing has quite managed to replace it. Sheer genius.🥂
So glad you guys loved the Beach Boys - I saw the whole album on Patreon and it brought a tear to my eye - hearing you hear them and your reaction was much like mine all those years ago when I heard this album. One of my all time favorites - the album AND the reaction by you both. Have a wonderful Holiday and stay safe - much love from California!!!
Pet Sounds is really a Brian Wilson album. He wrote, arranged and produced everything himself; the beach boys were brought in for the harmonies and of course they're incredible but mostly because Brian Wilson arranged all of their vocal parts just like he had always done. He is the real genius behind Pet Sounds and Smile
Thanks for all the great reviews this year! Your "format" and overall music & logical engineering minds are what make your analysis so good. Cheers, M-
Well, not only that, also because of taking too much drugs like for example LSD, the pressure from both the public, critics and Capitol records, to release something really genius that would beat Pet Sounds and anything that the Beatles have done or were doing, his cousin Mike Love basically hating the music that he was doing for what would have become Smile album (which in the end obviously didn't happen, I mean it wasn't released at all) which has to do with the fact that Love didn't understand at all the groundbreaking music that Brian was doing and the fact that he feared it wouldn't sell that much as their previous hits etc. Brian Wilson had too many things that were against him unfortunately plus he was a very sensitive man. If only he had the same human and artistic support that the Beatles were having from each other and from George Martin, maybe there would have been some better chance for him to not have fallen from that infamous mental breakdown, such a shame
Sgt Pepper didn’t make him have a mental breakdown. Always putting speed in his bowls that he smoked, coupled with the band not fully supporting his new masterpiece SMiLE and all the pressure he was under made him have a mental breakdown. He was already completely paranoid when Pepper came out; that just added insult to injury because he knew he could have beaten them had he finished SMiLE on time. It wasn’t the LSD, either, which he only ever took twice. IT WAS THE METH.
@@vKarl7 He was being paranoid since 1964 (although he had have a nervous breakdown in 1963 If I remember correctly), he'd listen in a loop to the beginning of 'Be my baby', the Ronettes song composed and produced by Phil Spector... he was obsessed with Spector to the point of madness, when he did mistake a journalist that was visiting him in his house, with a disguised Spector... He, then, started to smoke pot when a few people were doing it, the LSD came later, but he was already emotional and mentally damaged. The recording of Smile was the deffinitive breaking point. He was so perfectionist about it that couldn't finished it... and here comes the multiple theories about Smile, if it was ready to be released, if it was just a collection of recorded sketches and so on
Maybe one of Brian's best songs written. Many covers of this with different styles, tempos... often quite good. But it's the lyrics, man. Heartfelt and strong. Thanks for breaking this one out.
Beach Boys are a slightly guilty pleasure of mine courtesy of my late father. This is a master stroke of lyrical and harmony bliss. Perhaps the best harmony vocals in music history.
Ohhhh my goodness, Carl Wilson's voice in this song is so beautiful, it's enough to make you cry. The high pitch voice at the end is Brian Wilson. Wow. No one harmonizes better than the Beach Boys. Okay, the Bee Gees are close, but no... the Beach Boys are unparalleled.
So good it’s otherworldly. And definitely not overhyped, as Alex said. You should hear the song “Wishing You Were Here” by Chicago. Three of The Beach Boys, including God Only Knows vocalist Carl Wilson, sing background vocals. You will get absolutely lost in it.
There are some finished tracks from the Smile sessions which carry things even further than Pet Sounds. "Cabinessense", "Surf's Up", "Heroes and Villains" (not the Smiley Smile version) are all masterpieces of studio production and mind-blowing examples of orchestral psychedelia.
Paul McCartney about this song: "I love that melody. That kills me, that melody. [hums the first verse, bursts into song at 'I wanna cry.' ] That's my favorite, I think. The way that's arranged, where it goes away very quietly. I was in the car the other night, and I was telling the kids, saying, 'wait, wait, here it comes.' And then it comes back, and it's so beautiful right at the end, comes surging back in these multi-colored harmonies. Sends shivers up my spine. That's one of my favorite tracks."
Bonus Day for A+A fans! Excellent. As much as this is Brian Wilson's greatness we can't forget the Wrecking Crew, the session musicians that made this song and album happen!
Your appreciation and understanding is awesome, ... . Addictive and a great way to lift the flagging bones and spirits of me, and my fellow front line health crew in the frantic London hospital where we work., break times are spent watching you guys. From all of us Thank you., really really..... P. S, for a story in a song, Piano Man, Billy Joel is autobiographical. ✌️, brilliant and almost perfect.
Recorded in LA, AT Western Recorders with the legendary LA musicians known as " The Wrecking Crew " . Carl Wilson on lead, as he also was on " Good Vibrations " --------MJL, 76 y/o
This song is my favorite Beach Boys song! Makes me cry 😢every time so thank you very little for making tears flow from my eyes at 9:11 am on a Tuesday morning 😉. To me, there's nothing better. Great review guys. Take care and stay safe 😷everyone! Merry Christmas 🎅🏽🎄🤶🏼
My favourite song ever. Everything about it is perfect. One of those songs where I still remember the first time listening to it and it still gives me goosebumps now.
This song is also the title track to an HBO series called: BIG LOVE starring the late Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloe Sevigny, and Ginnifer Goodwin! Excellent show!
@@HamiltonRb True. I believe that once during a concert somewhere Brian and Paul sang the song together. There is a TH-cam clip with the audio of this singing.
Such a great song. I played an arrangement of this on my cello for a wedding once and it was so fun!! Still think it would be great to see you listen to Jeff Buckley’s Grace.
Hey A&A. I'm sure others have told you already, but you need to check out the Brian Wilson biopic, Love and Mercy. It explains Wilson, his genius, madness, and redemption perfectly. Goes back and forth between the 60s experimental era and the mid 80s when he was mentally in really bad shape, but trying to get better. It's fantastic! Anyway, keep up the great work!
This song holds special memories for me regarding our daughter. There’s a movie “Love and Mercy” that’s a biography of The Beach Boys. And Brian Wilson in particular. If you haven’t had a chance to see it, I recommend it
You've probably heard this a hundred times already, but it bears repeating. When Paul McCartney heard Pet Sounds that is what inspired him to drive his band to create Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The Beach Boys are super underrated!
Bruce Johnson, who took over touring duties, from Brian Wilson, personally brought the album to the Beatles in London. They all stoped recording their on album to listen to Pet Sounds. Bruce said they were all blown away.
I’m like “Where’s the rest?” I miss your more deeper analysis afterward. Oh well. I guess that’s what I get for not being on Patreon. Thanks for the little gift of God Only Knows. ❤️ Enjoy your Christmas and stay safe. 🎄
This is a clip from when we listened to all of Pet Sounds on Patreon a few months ago, decided we had to share this bit with you guys after our Good Vibrations video! Enjoy!! If you want a separate music analysis like we normally do at the end let us know! See you all tomorrow with Wednesday’s video! ❤️
Another great tune by the Beach Boys that really captures an element of the times is Little Deuce Coupe.
My God supertramp 💞
ELO 💞
Simon and garfunkle 💞
And now the beach boys 😲
I have no idea whats going on dudes.....keep doing it !!
Michael is chuffed 😀 thank you gentlemen 💞
Hey gentlemen its Christmas how about joni Mitchell and Peter Gabriel "my secret place "🙏
Roger Taylor "the unblinking eye " a great commentary on whats going on between Britain and the EU !
Back in 2014, when the BBC over in the UK launched a music channel they decided to use this song as part of their announcement, and as a way to feature all the different singers/genres you could find on the channel: th-cam.com/video/XqLTe8h0-jo/w-d-xo.html
Hundreds, if not Thousands, of iconic songs from iconic British bands -- and they chose a song from an American group -- it really shows you just how powerful the song is.
Even Paul McCartney has referred to it as his favorite song of all time, and going on to add:
"“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. I’ve actually performed it with him and I’m afraid to say that during the sound check I broke down. It was just too much to stand there singing this song that does my head in and to stand there singing it with Brian,”"
same band that did the Simon & Garfunkle records....the Wrecking Crew....
If you're interested in ground-breaking production values that paved the way for Brian Wilson, check out the psycho killer himself, Phil Spector. He worked with the Righteous Brothers, the Ronettes, Ike &Tina Tuner amongst others. He famously (or infamously) worked on a Beatles album and pulled a gun on the Ramones. Years later, he's now rotting in jail for murder.
I always thought that The Beach Boys are too often dismissed as a bubble gum “surf band” and many people don’t truly appreciate that they are one of the best harmonizing groups ever!
They certainly were, along with the Everly Brothers at that time, influencing so many bands to come. It is difficult, and I give these two kids credit for trying, to get into the frame of mind and the culture that was the 60's & 70's, to appreciate this music.
I once heard that Jimi Hendrix referred to The Beach Boys as "a barbershop quartet on acid."
The Beatles definitely took them seriously.
From what I remember, Brian Wilson, the main writer for the band's most popular hits actually hated the beach. The one member that seemed to actually fit the lifestyle demonstrated by the themes in these songs was the drummer, Dennis, who actually drowned in a boating accident.
Brian Wilson wrote this and almost everything The Beach Boys recorded. Paul McCartney called it the “most perfect song yet written”, which made Brian despondent. He thought that if it were the most perfect song yet written he could never top it, and that would mean the rest of his career would be headed downhill. He went kind of nuts and gave up touring. Glenn Campbell took his place in the touring band.
Paul McCartney said this song brings him to tears...
I think he also listened to it and was jealous that he didn't write it. Pretty amazing for that time.
He said several times that this is the best pop song ever
Paul listened to this, then the Beatles wrote Sgt Pepper. Brian Wilson and the Beatles went back and forth. Brian was both amazed and gutted when he hears Sgt Pepper
I understand him! It does the same with me. Oh my god it's so beautiful!
This album is what pushed The Beatles to make Sgt Peppers. Upon completion, Brian Wilson had Paul listen to it and it blew his mind....he stayed up.all nignt listening. 'God Only Knows' may be the best pop song ever recorded.
People who only listen to the surfing songs and car songs know two voices: Mike Love's baritone and Brian Wilson's falsetto. Carl Wilson had the most heavenly voice in the band and he is featured on this album in some great ways, especially on this song.
I always loved Carl's voice.
In my room ... probably the most pure , rich vocals ever recorded .
Mike Love's fake baritone as opposed to his nasal tenor.
I can't think of a song where Carl Wilson wasn't brilliant.
Jan and Dean.... ;)
Pet Sounds is one of the ground breaking, quintessential classic albums of all time. Brian Wilson is a genius and this work shows it.
Boston's 1st 2nd and 3rd album are way better than this album.,but I do love this album, one of the best I've ever heard
By people who don't know anything about music maybe
@@raysaudia Bahahahaha, Oh wait, you're serious.
My gosh! The French Horn absolutely makes this song! Beautiful vocals with that horn? Phenomenal, always one of my favs!
years before the Stones did it.
Many thought the Beach boys were corny but the people that know, knew it was miles ahead. So much more depth to this band than anyone main stream in the day gave them credit for
Only song I know written in two simultaneous keys in the verse and instrumental break, ( chorus is in A major) Bassline is in D major and Treble clef is in A major in the verses before jumping up a 4th bass in G and treble in D in the vocal middle break It slips down a 4th for final verse without you even realising . Stone cold genius.
Absolutely LOVE your Musical Knowledge bro (from Southern Australia!)
This song is so beautiful ... and STILL gives me chills, decades after I first heard it.
Brian Wilson proudly stated that this is Paul McCartney’s favorite album. Agreed, in terms of production, sound quality and excellence of the song writing this is a masterpiece. The subject matter fits well in any time with any generation.
McCartney has said in numerous interviews that he felt like their Sgt Pepper's album had to compete with Pet Sounds; in other words, they had to step up their game after that.
McCartney has repeatedly stated that "God Only Knows" is his all-time favorite song. To this day, he gets emotional when he hears it.
WHEN DID YOU BECOME AWARE OF THE BEACH BOYS?
PAUL: “The early surf records…I was aware of them as a musical act, and I used to like all that, but I didn’t get deeply interested in it-it was just a real nice sound…We used to admire the singing, the high falsetto really and the very sort of ‘California’ lyrics.
“It was later…it was Pet Sounds that blew me out of the water. First of all, it was Brian’s writing. I love the album so much. I’ve just bought my kids each a copy of it for their education in life-I figure no one is educated musically ’til they’ve heard that album.
@@markstoudenmire4935 The friendly nuclear escalation between McCartney and Brian Wilson changed music forever.
"Pet Sounds? Barbour shop quartet shit. It only gets cred because McCartney rates it as his favourite album!" - Noel Gallagher.
This album made me join your Patreon. This is the best Beach Boys song ever. I popped my headphones on my mother as she lay dying. She opened her eyes and said "that's beautiful." The song, the moment; all a captured instance of a lifetime, thanks to Brian Wilson.
Wow...how very cool, Corrine!
Corrine, you are making me cry-- in a good way. I know you're missing your mother even now, and wishing you the best!
I can't believe you guys haven't hit 100,000 yet , your hands down the best reaction channel ya'll listen to the entire song before commenting and don't stop in the middle or wherever and you have a musical background. Good luck i know you'll get there can't wait to see your plaque on the wall soon 💕
I know why. They only put out 3 videos a week. Many other reactors put out more than that every day, so A&A get drowned out in the algorithms.
I AGREE
A&A are the best! I've tried to watch other folk's reaction videos and the way they keep stopping the video, commenting, starting it up again is truly annoying.
@@jnewmark41 your probably right but I would rather listen to one good one every 3 days than 5 shit ones.
@leslie rosenstrauch
Quality over quantity am I right? 🔥
This is one of those songs I can listen to over and over, and never tire of it. Gorgeous.
The late Carl Wilson had one of those voices that angels dream of. Thank you for sharing. Have a great Tuesday. God bless.
One of the few songs that still makes Paul McCartney tear up when he hears it…. It doesn’t get any greater praise than that….
The production and performances are literally perfect, every note spot-on. Beautifully sung, with pure emotion and great lyrics.
You know what they say about Carl Wilson, the voice of an angel.
Imaging crafting a masterpiece injected with such a soundscape, harmonies, and emotions in just under 3 minutes
Brian's genius is all over this song. I'm a songwriter too, but I can only try and imagine all that music and vocal layering was all inside Brian's brain. As earlier mentioned, The Wrecking Crew were the most incredible musicians in Southern Cal and Brian Wilson had them at his disposal. He added his vocal arrangements, thanks to Carl and the boys showing off their amazing voices. A true masterpiece.
This song brings me to the verge of tears every time I hear it. So simple and complex at the same time. It's on "The List"!🥰
This is one of the greatest songs ever written, not only for the musicians and production that created it but for the incredible amount of power it has. I still get goosebumps when I hear it
Thanks for the bonus video, Andy. Even though I'd seen this before on a Patreon, was great to see this classic song highlighted here. Surely this is one of the most beautiful songs of the 60s (the other 2 otherworldly beautiful BB songs for me are "Don't Worry Baby" and "In My Room"). Thanks for putting in the effort to share this with the TH-cam community!
Both of those two songs are WONDERFUL! "In My Room" gets me every time, even after all these years. I was only 10 years old the first time I heard it, and have loved it all these years!
I would put "'Til I Die" up there with those three in terms of the most beautiful Beach Boys songs.
And I'd add "Caroline No" to that as well......
"Wouldn't It Be Nice" is an awesome song!!!
This is my favorite song by the Beach Boys. It's like you are floating on air when you're listening to it.❤
Always love Brian's use of sleigh bells. Merry Christmas boys!
The production is even more amazing when you consider that Wilson was doing all of this without the benefit of modern digital recording equipment that we take for granted now. Just 4 or 8 track reel-to-reel tape, edited with razor blades, bouncing instrumental tracks in mono onto the last track to free up room for vocal overdubs.
Not to mention Brian is deaf in one ear, and still remains an amazing producer--in mono or stereo!
they were inventing $#!+ on the spot. hearing doubts in his head of what it ought to sound like and trying to mimic it in real life, and experimenting until they found the sound they were looking for or something close.
One of the best songs ever written-time-stopping! Notice how the fade-out combines the main "God Only Knows" melody with the horn melody from the intro.
Brian made a few mixes of this song, and they all have cool interplay of the song's themes.
Brian Wilson at his genius best. The most beautiful, well-crafted song of all time...
Paul McCartney said this was one of the greatest songs he’s ever heard. This album influenced Beatles Sgt. Pepper album.
No but it influenced Revolver
@@docsavage8640 Sorry, you’re wrong. Check interview where Paul talked about the influence The Beach Boys Pet Sounds album had over Sgt Pepper. Just Google it. Perhaps Revolver may have influenced Pet Sounds
Steve Tanner Yep, Brian Wilson said Rubber Soul and Revolver influenced Pet Sounds. And Paul said Pet Sounds influenced Sgt Peppers.
@@coreyo3512 Exactly
@@coreyo3512 No, Pet Sounds was released before Revolver. And actually some songs from that album were influenced by Pet Sounds (like Here, There and Everywhere).
My lady Carol Kaye on bass. All instruments played by The Wrecking Crew. The Wrecking Crew made thousands of songs. Brian was lucky he had them to help make this beautiful song.
The entire 1960s were lucky to have The Wrecking Crew help make the songs.
Yes! The Wrecking Crew. Great Documentary. Anybody who loves music should see it
And the late, great Hal Blain on drums.
The Wrecking Crew documentary is excellent. Highly recommend it 👍
Carol Kaye: most underrated bassist of all time. Except amongst bassists.
Hi guys, love that you did this fascinating song! It takes a few more listens, and it just keeps getting better! Complex key changes in verses suddenly make sense..then the incredible chorus melody that puts me in goosebumps, and leaves too soon
I'm 62 years old and have heard this song too many times to remember, but I still get chills every time I hear it. With all the modern music out today good to see these guys hear the real thing.
I missed your reaction to The Boxer Monday. Simon and Garfunkel songs are all beautiful and touching. Bridge Over Troubled Water and Sound of Silence are musts and I love America too. Thanks for sending love for the holidays. I'll be alone again this year, it's never easy. You two are the best!
@Fuphyter
You can spend it with your boys! We’ve got you covered!! ❤️❤️
@@andyandalex got me choked up...thank you so much 💜
God only knows is one of most romantic love songs ever made, the lyrics are amazing & it’s true about love…”if you should ever leave, life would still go on believe me…”
It’s also mine and husband first dance at our wedding…such an amazing song x
I own one of the bells broken off from the bell tree used in the beginning, played by Hal Blaine, sent to me by Hal himself and his drum Tech. Literally my prized possession. It was also used in Good Vibrations and countless other songs. Hal Blaine played drums and percussion on over 100 top ten hits from Simon & Garfunkel, Nancy Sinatra, Partridge Family, and Beach Boys. All the drums on Pet Sounds is Hal Blaine.
Nice! Thanks for the Tuesday bonus track, Gentlemen. I really like this song and I have not heard it much. Another one that was lost in the mix of all the songs in my head. Cheers!
That long ago, summer of '66, this was THE music I listened to almost exclusively. I simply could not get enough of this. --------RIP, Carl Wilson. -----------Brian Wilson, & Tony Asher composed.
You may be ready for “The Association”... Cherish... Wendy... Never my love... Along Comes Mary... Everything That Touches You... and their anti-Vietnam song, their most powerful harmony... Requiem for the Masses.
Would love to hear the Associations. I don’t think anyone has reacted to them.
I second that. Love them.
Never My Love is soooo sixties. A beautiful unpretentious love song. Along Comes Mary is another great song of their catalogue. A&A, please do them someday.
@@marcribe6483 I heard a DJ, maybe two years ago, say Never My Love was the second most requested radio song of the entire 20th century.
Great idea. I'd also suggest Windy...
If Pet Sounds was their magnum opus then God only knows was the Beach Boys finest hour.
Best listened to with headphones, the lyrics are thoughtful and the harmonies take you to a different place. It’s been my favourite song for 50 years or so and whilst the competition is fierce, nothing has quite managed to replace it.
Sheer genius.🥂
So glad you guys loved the Beach Boys - I saw the whole album on Patreon and it brought a tear to my eye - hearing you hear them and your reaction was much like mine all those years ago when I heard this album. One of my all time favorites - the album AND the reaction by you both. Have a wonderful Holiday and stay safe - much love from California!!!
Merry Christmas everyone!
Merry Christmas to you, Pam!
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas all, from Canada! Stay safe and well!
Love the amazing voice of Carl Wilson. Gone but never forgotten.
Highly underrated as a singer and as a musician as a whole as well as Dennis
Pet Sounds is really a Brian Wilson album. He wrote, arranged and produced everything himself; the beach boys were brought in for the harmonies and of course they're incredible but mostly because Brian Wilson arranged all of their vocal parts just like he had always done. He is the real genius behind Pet Sounds and Smile
Everything except 'Sloop John B'
Brian produced this on a 4 channel recorder, and he was almost deaf in one ear. This is amazing. Keep on.
Thanks for all the great reviews this year! Your "format" and overall music & logical engineering minds are what make your analysis so good.
Cheers,
M-
Pet Sounds is an incredible album. It also inspired Sgt. Pepper, which in turn made Brian Wilson have a mental breakdown
Well, not only that, also because of taking too much drugs like for example LSD, the pressure from both the public, critics and Capitol records, to release something really genius that would beat Pet Sounds and anything that the Beatles have done or were doing, his cousin Mike Love basically hating the music that he was doing for what would have become Smile album (which in the end obviously didn't happen, I mean it wasn't released at all) which has to do with the fact that Love didn't understand at all the groundbreaking music that Brian was doing and the fact that he feared it wouldn't sell that much as their previous hits etc. Brian Wilson had too many things that were against him unfortunately plus he was a very sensitive man. If only he had the same human and artistic support that the Beatles were having from each other and from George Martin, maybe there would have been some better chance for him to not have fallen from that infamous mental breakdown, such a shame
Sgt Pepper didn’t make him have a mental breakdown. Always putting speed in his bowls that he smoked, coupled with the band not fully supporting his new masterpiece SMiLE and all the pressure he was under made him have a mental breakdown. He was already completely paranoid when Pepper came out; that just added insult to injury because he knew he could have beaten them had he finished SMiLE on time.
It wasn’t the LSD, either, which he only ever took twice. IT WAS THE METH.
Surf's Up is as good or better.
Uh yeah, his father may have had something to do with that breakdown also. Not exactly father-of-the-year material
@@vKarl7 He was being paranoid since 1964 (although he had have a nervous breakdown in 1963 If I remember correctly), he'd listen in a loop to the beginning of 'Be my baby', the Ronettes song composed and produced by Phil Spector... he was obsessed with Spector to the point of madness, when he did mistake a journalist that was visiting him in his house, with a disguised Spector... He, then, started to smoke pot when a few people were doing it, the LSD came later, but he was already emotional and mentally damaged. The recording of Smile was the deffinitive breaking point. He was so perfectionist about it that couldn't finished it... and here comes the multiple theories about Smile, if it was ready to be released, if it was just a collection of recorded sketches and so on
What I love about this song is how pure and honest it is. Happy Holidays Gents and the whole A&A community
It's a love song that begins with the words "I may not always love you." To this day that makes me smile.
Carl's voice is angelic. This is their most beautiful song. Brian was originally going to sing this, but gave it to his brother Carl.
Maybe one of Brian's best songs written. Many covers of this with different styles, tempos... often quite good. But it's the lyrics, man. Heartfelt and strong. Thanks for breaking this one out.
Beach Boys are a slightly guilty pleasure of mine courtesy of my late father. This is a master stroke of lyrical and harmony bliss. Perhaps the best harmony vocals in music history.
Ohhhh my goodness, Carl Wilson's voice in this song is so beautiful, it's enough to make you cry. The high pitch voice at the end is Brian Wilson. Wow. No one harmonizes better than the Beach Boys. Okay, the Bee Gees are close, but no... the Beach Boys are unparalleled.
So good it’s otherworldly. And definitely not overhyped, as Alex said. You should hear the song “Wishing You Were Here” by Chicago. Three of The Beach Boys, including God Only Knows vocalist Carl Wilson, sing background vocals. You will get absolutely lost in it.
Production and harmonies are spot on. When you hear Beach Boys you actually hear the water if that makes sense. Merry Christmas. Cheers, Chicago Ray
There are some finished tracks from the Smile sessions which carry things even further than Pet Sounds. "Cabinessense", "Surf's Up", "Heroes and Villains" (not the Smiley Smile version) are all masterpieces of studio production and mind-blowing examples of orchestral psychedelia.
'Surf's Up' is an amazing song. Would still seem groundbreaking if released today.
@@joeharley5868 agreed, Surfs Up is an amazing song, I also love the B side of Beach Boys Today, you start hearing glimpses of Pet Sounds
Paul McCartney about this song: "I love that melody. That kills me, that melody. [hums the first verse, bursts into song at 'I wanna cry.' ] That's my favorite, I think. The way that's arranged, where it goes away very quietly. I was in the car the other night, and I was telling the kids, saying, 'wait, wait, here it comes.' And then it comes back, and it's so beautiful right at the end, comes surging back in these multi-colored harmonies. Sends shivers up my spine. That's one of my favorite tracks."
Other worldly sound. Brian Wilson truly gifted. The harmonies are perfection.
Joni Mitchell's "River" is a (relatively) modern Christmas song that just *might* make Andy tear up again! ;-)
A heavenly surprise for Christmas week. Thank you...
I'll give you this much -- you guys listen to quite the variety of music. Good for you!!
Thanks for the great Christmas gift. You guys rock.
Bonus Day for A+A fans! Excellent. As much as this is Brian Wilson's greatness we can't forget the Wrecking Crew, the session musicians that made this song and album happen!
Jimi Hendrix once referred to the Beach Boys as "a barbershop quartet on acid." I think this song showed how mistaken he was.
My favorite Beach Boys song. Nice Tuesday surprise. Merry Xmas to all!
Great Song at the End of the Film „Love actually“.
Pet Sounds, Brian’ 10th Album for the BB’s and he was just 23....
Your appreciation and understanding is awesome, ... . Addictive and a great way to lift the flagging bones and spirits of me, and my fellow front line health crew in the frantic London hospital where we work., break times are spent watching you guys. From all of us Thank you., really really..... P. S, for a story in a song, Piano Man, Billy Joel is autobiographical. ✌️, brilliant and almost perfect.
The perfect ending to a modern classic holiday film, “Love Actually!”
Recorded in LA, AT Western Recorders with the legendary LA musicians known as " The Wrecking Crew " . Carl Wilson on lead, as he also was on " Good Vibrations " --------MJL, 76 y/o
Paul McCartney once said that ‘God only knows ‘ was the best song he had ever heard!
That sums it up really !!
This song is my favorite Beach Boys song! Makes me cry 😢every time so thank you very little for making tears flow from my eyes at 9:11 am on a Tuesday morning 😉. To me, there's nothing better. Great review guys. Take care and stay safe 😷everyone! Merry Christmas 🎅🏽🎄🤶🏼
Perfect reaction guys! Definitely my favorite song by them, it’s perfection in my opinion. Happy Holidays to you and yours💜⛄️❄️🎄🥳🎁🍾🎈🎊🤩
Thanks guys
Can't believe it
Merry Christmas
Grew up in Hawthorne
Cali....
Hey guys, great reaction! (side note: my father was their H.S. P.E. teacher and Football Coach. Brian Wilson was his QB).Even before I was born!
Carl Wilson's vocals always make me tear up. RIP a legend
It appears from several of thesee guys videos that reaction=bobbing your head side to side.
One of the prettiest most lovely songs in the history of music. Well done boys!
To this day, The Beach Biys are still the greatest band of all time
One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. Definitely in my top 10, and VERY high at that.
I just played this for my wife, we celebrated our 31st Anniversary recently. Thanks again.
This channel is on fire this week! 🔥🔥💥
Finally! Reaction dudes that actually appreciate good audio quality!
My favourite song ever. Everything about it is perfect. One of those songs where I still remember the first time listening to it and it still gives me goosebumps now.
I'd forgotten until just now this was in the movie Love, Actually. Now that it's Christmas, I'll have to go watch it.
This song is also the title track to an HBO series called: BIG LOVE starring the late Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloe Sevigny, and Ginnifer Goodwin! Excellent show!
This is the song to my husband of 45 years. Love the Beach Boys. Now I have to listen to you listen to Good Vibrations....thanks.
I saw Brian Wilson at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2008,it was amazing,this song is one of the best ones ever!
My favorite from the Beach Boys.
Paul McCartney said this was his favorite song ever
@@HamiltonRb True. I believe that once during a concert somewhere Brian and Paul sang the song together. There is a TH-cam clip with the audio of this singing.
th-cam.com/video/n5UqaBfolcc/w-d-xo.html here is the link
Kick ass reaction fellas!, y'all purt good!
Such a great song. I played an arrangement of this on my cello for a wedding once and it was so fun!! Still think it would be great to see you listen to Jeff Buckley’s Grace.
This is one of the best songs ever created.
The production is amazing.
Second greatest love song ever after something
Hey A&A. I'm sure others have told you already, but you need to check out the Brian Wilson biopic, Love and Mercy. It explains Wilson, his genius, madness, and redemption perfectly. Goes back and forth between the 60s experimental era and the mid 80s when he was mentally in really bad shape, but trying to get better. It's fantastic! Anyway, keep up the great work!
This song holds special memories for me regarding our daughter. There’s a movie “Love and Mercy” that’s a biography of The Beach Boys. And Brian Wilson in particular. If you haven’t had a chance to see it, I recommend it
Great to see you guys digging into Pet Sounds and especially this song.
You've probably heard this a hundred times already, but it bears repeating. When Paul McCartney heard Pet Sounds that is what inspired him to drive his band to create Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The Beach Boys are super underrated!
Brian Wilson pure genius.
Carl Wilson sings this song. After his death they have him sing the song in concert and the rest play there instruments
Paul McCartney once said this was the most beautiful love song he's ever heard
Bruce Johnson, who took over touring duties, from Brian Wilson, personally brought the album to the Beatles in London. They all stoped recording their on album to listen to Pet Sounds. Bruce said they were all blown away.
I’m like “Where’s the rest?” I miss your more deeper analysis afterward. Oh well. I guess that’s what I get for not being on Patreon. Thanks for the little gift of God Only Knows. ❤️
Enjoy your Christmas and stay safe. 🎄
This song touches my heart every time I hear it. ❤️