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The Beach Boys — God Only Knows
Album: Pet Sounds
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Released: 1966
Length: 2:45
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I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it

God only knows what I'd be without you

If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me

God only knows what I'd be without you

God only knows what I'd be without you

If you should ever leave me
Well life would still go on believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me

God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
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God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
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God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
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 TC1 wrote:


Thank gawd you're no longer posting... you must be a joy to be around </sarcasm>

LOL! ...tons of fun at parties!  
Posted 4 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:

Melodramatic lyrics and formulaic pop? Anyone? Jingly Motown feel to it. I just don't see the "masterpiece" part of this. Nice enough but sounds like a lot of sentimentality in the comments from those who were in their teens when this came out..



Thank gawd you're no longer posting... you must be a joy to be around </sarcasm>
Posted 7 months ago by TC1    [ Reply ]
 GuiltyFeat wrote:

Just saw Brian Wilson play this live last night on the Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Tour in my hometown of Ra'anana, Israel. It is almost unfathomable that this tour should pick my insignificant suburb in the Middle East as a destination.

I was in the exact same outdoors amphitheatre 24 hours earlier celebrating my daughter's high school graduation and then Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and a full band put on a fantastic gig. What a funny old world.



Great story! Thanks!
Posted 11 months ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
God only knows where I'd be without my babe.
Anyone else?
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
to me this is an undeniable 10.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Radiohead to The Beach Boys........pretty much polar opposites, but it works!.  The genius of Bill  
Posted 1 year ago by redart    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:


"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" (Jimmy Ruffin)
"Reach Out I'll Be There" (Four Tops)
"Strangers in the Night" (Frank Sinatra)
"California Dreamin'" (Mamas and Papas)
"Cherish" (Association)
"You Can't Hurry Love" (Supremes)
"Sunshine Superman" (Donovan)
"When a Man Loves a Woman" (Percy Sledge)
"Ain't Too Proud to Beg" (Temptations)
"Homeward Bound" (Simon and Garfunkel)
"Land of 1000 Dances" (Wilson Pickett)

That's some pretty heavy competition.



I Agree!! But it is still a GREAT TUNE!  And, it belongs on that list!!!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 fraserji wrote:

10 to the 10th power. Nothing less than Godlike. 




I Agree!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Alastair wrote:

Best love song ever written.  



From Wikipedia:

Many songwriters, including Paul McCartney and Jimmy Webb, have cited "God Only Knows" as their favorite song of all time.

That by itself makes this a special song!
Posted 1 year ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
 dfphillips1 wrote:

Compare this to other rock/pop music of 1966. Genius.



"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" (Jimmy Ruffin)
"Reach Out I'll Be There" (Four Tops)
"Strangers in the Night" (Frank Sinatra)
"California Dreamin'" (Mamas and Papas)
"Cherish" (Association)
"You Can't Hurry Love" (Supremes)
"Sunshine Superman" (Donovan)
"When a Man Loves a Woman" (Percy Sledge)
"Ain't Too Proud to Beg" (Temptations)
"Homeward Bound" (Simon and Garfunkel)
"Land of 1000 Dances" (Wilson Pickett)

That's some pretty heavy competition.
Posted 1 year ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
I always see airport arrival lounges when this one comes on.
Posted 1 year ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
All hail Brian Wilson, the ultimate living lonely musical genius.
Posted 1 year ago by bufallo    [ Reply ]
 paul28 wrote:

How did this album get such a terrible cover design?




Who cares?   You don't listen to the cover!  GREAT TUNE!!  Thanx RP      
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 dfphillips1 wrote:

Compare this to other rock/pop music of 1966. Genius.




Very well stated!!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Compare this to other rock/pop music of 1966. Genius.
Posted 1 year ago by dfphillips1    [ Reply ]
Best love song ever written.  
Posted 2 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
How did this album get such a terrible cover design?
Posted 2 years ago by paul28    [ Reply ]
Timeless!!
Posted 3 years ago by brianp53    [ Reply ]
Its one of those rare, perfect songs that transport a mood so special that you are instantly transfered to another place and see the things those guys saw, feel those guys felt and so on... 
Posted 3 years ago by jot    [ Reply ]
God Only Knows why I used to think The Beach Boys were just a cheesy oldies band. Thanks RP, for clearing up my misunderstanding!
Posted 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Love this following Radiohead's Fake Plastic Trees; nice combo. I'm not that huge fan of Radiohead but hearing these two together definitely elevates Fake Plastic Trees in my book.

And echoing a comment below, seeing Brian Wilson play this song during the Pet Sounds 50th tour was sublime. I think people in the crowd were crying, and the ovation for it was ridiculous. Brian just sat there after, smiling, and finally said, "that is a beautiful song, isn't it?" or something like that.
Posted 3 years ago by akeats1    [ Reply ]
Used to good effect in "Love, Actually"...
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:

I'm not the only appreciator of many music styles and performers who finds this uninteresting and cannot understand why it is considered to be some type of masterpiece? For as long as this has been out there, its reputation as a supreme work of genius has been the received wisdom. Reputation is everything to some, I suppose. 
 
I feel about this the same as I feel about the film 'Citizen Kane': I'm not a big fan -- the story just doesn't engage me -- but I understand from a technical viewpoint why the film is so highly praised.  I've listened to Pet Sounds; it didn't make me fan.  But I can understand in context -- the time when it was produced -- why this album would be praised.  
Posted 3 years ago by ansugon    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:
Melodramatic lyrics and formulaic pop? Anyone? Jingly Motown feel to it. I just don't see the "masterpiece" part of this. Nice enough but sounds like a lot of sentimentality in the comments from those who were in their teens when this came out..
 
I'm not the only appreciator of many music styles and performers who finds this uninteresting and cannot understand why it is considered to be some type of masterpiece? For as long as this has been out there, its reputation as a supreme work of genius has been the received wisdom. Reputation is everything to some, I suppose. 
Posted 3 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Dated ... going thru the motions (in the medical sense)

god only nose

Posted 3 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
Why do the BB always make me feel I've got a mouth full of meringue?    
Posted 3 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Melodramatic lyrics and formulaic pop? Anyone? Jingly Motown feel to it. I just don't see the "masterpiece" part of this. Nice enough but sounds like a lot of sentimentality in the comments from those who were in their teens when this came out..
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
One much wonder if they were aware of how amazing this song is when it was coming together in the studio...
Posted 4 years ago by nlarsen1    [ Reply ]
Perfect for Big Love, and still perfect.
Posted 4 years ago by HearsayDave    [ Reply ]
Are they singing about the goat ? Only kidding. This song’s a 10
Posted 4 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
This song always makes me happy
Posted 4 years ago by shape5    [ Reply ]
The vocal arrangement and performance alone are worth a 10!

An a capella version would be awesome!  
Posted 5 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
I love this song I’ll go 9 on this one
Posted 5 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
10 to the 10th power. Nothing less than Godlike. 
Posted 5 years ago by fraserji    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Psd'd to this; last play 2012?
This classic should still be in rotation, IMO.
 
It is OTB and rightly so.
Posted 5 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
PSD'd to this; last play 2012?
This gorgeous classic should still be in rotation, IMO.
Oh, it's a 10, btw.
Posted 7 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Just saw Brian Wilson play this live last night on the Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary Tour in my hometown of Ra'anana, Israel. It is almost unfathomable that this tour should pick my insignificant suburb in the Middle East as a destination.

I was in the exact same outdoors amphitheatre 24 hours earlier celebrating my daughter's high school graduation and then Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and a full band put on a fantastic gig. What a funny old world.
Posted 8 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
 Deadwing wrote:
Steven Wilson's favorite song.

Seriously

{#Music}
 

Absolutely.  The influence on Wilson's material is remarkable.

 

9 => 10   I know, I know.  What was I thinking?


Posted 13 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
So good.  If you like this type of Beach Boys sound and have not heard the recently released version of "Smile" do yourself a favor and give it a listen.  
Posted 13 years ago by Zeito    [ Reply ]
Seriously, is there a song that is good as this in terms of writing and production? It's pretty much perfect.
Posted 13 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
9 -> 10. My bad!
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Nah..don't think he cares or knows...#3
Posted 13 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
God only knows what the world of music would have been without the two BEAs: Beach Boys + Beatles.
 
I like this sentense ! can I keep it ?  {#Innocent}


Posted 13 years ago by finoufk    [ Reply ]
{#Bounce}
Posted 13 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
This song made Sir Paul weep.
 

But, then again, Sgt Pepper made Brian Wilson have a nervous breakdown, so it all evened out in the end.
Posted 13 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
Steven Wilson's favorite song.

Seriously

{#Music}
Posted 13 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
Fond memories of surfing C-street in Ventura in the 60's...how time has flown!
Posted 13 years ago by rjewyo    [ Reply ]
God only knows what the world of music would have been without the two BEAs: Beach Boys + Beatles.
Posted 13 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
This is SUCH a perfect song for the kind of day it is today - blue sky, light breeze, hot sunshine, and the rest of the afternoon off.  Life is gooood...{#Meditate}{#Sunny}{#Cheers}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
This song made Sir Paul weep.
Posted 13 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Ditto!

 diannemck56 wrote:
Theme song to BIG LOVE!  I love Big Love and the song.  :)
 

Posted 13 years ago by Karmala    [ Reply ]
 Johray63 wrote:
Wikipedia: Carl Wilson was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer in early 1997. Despite his illness and chemotherapy treatments, Carl continued to perform after diagnosis. Carl played through the Beach Boys' entire summer tour which ended in the fall of 1997. He sat down most of the time and needed oxygen after every song, but he still had his unique voice. The only time he stood during concerts was when he sang "God Only Knows" to his fans.
 
Thanks for posting this, Johray63!  This is very moving.

This song always starts by annoying me slightly, rapidly grows on me and winds up sublime!

Posted 13 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Beautiful, though it's linked in a bittersweet way to an ex ... sigh.
Posted 13 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
ah. love.
Posted 14 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
One of the greatest pop songs ever.
 
by one of the more influential bands of the period.

Posted 14 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Pure 10
Posted 14 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
It just doesn't get any finer.  One of the best love songs I ever heard in my life, ever. 
RIP Carl.
Posted 14 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
Wikipedia: Carl Wilson was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer in early 1997. Despite his illness and chemotherapy treatments, Carl continued to perform after diagnosis. Carl played through the Beach Boys' entire summer tour which ended in the fall of 1997. He sat down most of the time and needed oxygen after every song, but he still had his unique voice. The only time he stood during concerts was when he sang "God Only Knows" to his fans.
Posted 14 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
I never noticed how haunting and mournful this song sounds.
Posted 14 years ago by ninamo    [ Reply ]
On my all-time favorite list. 
Posted 14 years ago by markymarkmon    [ Reply ]
 fingerpin wrote:
God help me, I have never enjoyed The Beach Boys. What the hell is wrong with me?!! {#Fever}
 
You have taste.

Posted 14 years ago by Maggle_Bish    [ Reply ]
Theme song to BIG LOVE!  I love Big Love and the song.  :)
Posted 14 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
I can't and won't analyze this song. It is what it is, and it makes me feel good and optimistic.  I just love the Beach Boys. I'm usually pretty simple in my musical choices - if it makes me smile, or cry, or tap my foot, or take notice, I embrace it.  Or, to quote Peta Wilson's character of Nikita, "I like Froot Loops."{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 yofitofu wrote:
I am a southern california native and just can't stand the bubble gummy beach boys. They just don't do it for me.....
 

I'd agree with the "bubbly gummy" characterization if you were referring to "Help Me Rhonda" or "I Get Around", but Pet Sounds is as far from that as it gets.  It's one of the best records ever made, a record that changed how music was made and how we listened to it.  "God Only Knows" is my favorite song from one of my favorite albums.  Can I rate it an 11?
Posted 14 years ago by Calendar    [ Reply ]
The last great mono album. Music changed forever after this.
Posted 14 years ago by burdell    [ Reply ]
Intricate and detailed...melodically beautiful. Masterpiece material. Love the backing vocals in this one!
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I am a southern california native and just can't stand the bubble gummy beach boys. They just don't do it for me.....
Posted 14 years ago by yofitofu    [ Reply ]
 Eveland wrote:
And they don't even surf.
 
Dennis did.

Posted 14 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
truly an amazing song........not a big fan of their dated "surf" stuff but they did have some great songs like this, good vibrations, barbara ann
Posted 14 years ago by gjr    [ Reply ]
On_The_Beach wrote:
One of the greatest pop songs ever.

rdo wrote:
If that's not a backhanded compliment, I don't know what is.

///
Hm, why would someone who doesn't like pop music listen to RP, whose playlist is at least, oh let's say..60% pop? Well, if you really don't, I'll be happy to sell you my Fugs collection LOL

And BTW, if you like the Beatles, I hate to break it to you, but you like pop.

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
If that's not a backhanded compliment, I don't know what is.
 
? ? ?  "Pop" is short for popular, so what's the problem? Would you call it rock?

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 fingerpin wrote:
God help me, I have never enjoyed The Beach Boys. What the hell is wrong with me?!! {#Fever}
 
God only knows.... {#No}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
For anyone who was still wondering about that little joke Bill made a couple months ago, this was the opening theme for the first three seasons of Big Love.

Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
God help me, I have never enjoyed The Beach Boys. What the hell is wrong with me?!! {#Fever}
Posted 14 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
One of the greatest pop songs ever.
 
If that's not a backhanded compliment, I don't know what is.

Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
And they don't even surf.
Posted 14 years ago by Eveland    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
One of the greatest pop songs ever.
 
If you've stopped listening to new music 30 years ago.
Posted 14 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest songs of the rock and roll era.

Posted 14 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Perfection.
Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 techer2 wrote:
I missed it....what was it?

 LPCity wrote:

I loved it too, once it took me a minute to figure out WHY he said it.

Then I had a good laugh!
 

 
For what it's worth:

"... and up next, we have a little something for all of the fans of fundamentalist Mormon family dysfunction ..."

i.e. not much.

Posted 14 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest pop songs ever.
Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I missed it....what was it?

 LPCity wrote:

I loved it too, once it took me a minute to figure out WHY he said it.

Then I had a good laugh!
 

Posted 14 years ago by techer2    [ Reply ]

One of the most beautimous songs of all times!{#Hearteyes}


Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
fundamentalist what?  had the radio too low, didn't quite catch that joke.  :(
 
I am sure it isnt worth repeating, it wasnt funny.

Posted 14 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
I love your intro Bill! {#Clap}
 
I think I'm gonna need a translation for the hard of humor.  Garrett Morris, can you help me?

ETA: Oh, I see it was used on Big Love.  I get it.

Posted 14 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Was nice to hear at least part of this song every episode of Big Love ... but now that they have some crappy song and opening, not any more.  Also, the show sucks now.  Guess that isn't relevant.  Move along.
Posted 14 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
stops you in your tracks...

thanks rp!  one of my very, very favorite songs.  thanks so much...
Posted 14 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]
fundamentalist what?  had the radio too low, didn't quite catch that joke.  :(
Posted 14 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest albums of all time.
Posted 14 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
goosebumps. thanks RP. i'm glad to see respect for the beach boys here, it shaped my ear at toddling age, foundational stuff for moi 
Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
I love your intro Bill! {#Clap}
 
I loved it too, once it took me a minute to figure out WHY he said it.

Then I had a good laugh!

Posted 15 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
Surely among the best all time pop love songs, right up there with "In My Life," "In Your Eyes," and "What Is Life." Thanks, Bill.
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
I love your intro Bill! {#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
If there could be only one song to rate a "10", this would be a very good choice.
I'm surprised that it isn't even in the top 60(!) listener ratings of RP classics.

Don't take my word for it; Wikipedia sums it up nicely:
"Nowadays Pet Sounds is regarded as one of the finest albums of all time on many music magazines lists of greatest albums of all time, including TIME, Rolling Stone, New Musical Express, Mojo, and The Times.

The album's meticulously layered harmonies and inventive instrumentation (performed by the cream of Los Angeles session musicians known among themselves as The Wrecking Crew) set a new standard for popular music. It remains one of the more evocative releases of the decade, with a distinctive strain of melancholy and nostalgia for youth. The album is still widely regarded as a classic of the rock era. Among other accolades, Paul McCartney has named it one of his favorite albums of all time (with "God Only Knows" as his all-time favorite song). McCartney has frequently said that it was the inspiration behind the Beatles' album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, similar to Brian Wilson stating he was inspired to make Pet Sounds upon listening to The Beatles' Rubber Soul."

Bill, can you please add some more post-surf Beach Boys to the playlist?
Pretty much anything from this album is extremely good, and, to a lesser degree, most of "Smile".



Posted 15 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
WOOF! RP's getting a real *oldies* feel these last couple of days...not terrible, just out of place. A 6 , for now.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
There is absolutely no self-important inflation going on in this thread at all. Truly the creation of this song was the best thing to happen in the history of the universe, including the Big Bang. The lyrical power of repeating a single line for 20 minutes! The use of common instruments to construct a forgettable, non-haunting melody! Genius!
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
After hearing this on RP I was listening to Wilco's "Summerteeth" - I think the sound on that album is definitely a tribute to Pet Sounds... has anybody else noticed the same thing?
Posted 19 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
mmmmmm....wow, God Only Knows followed by Neil Young.....have I ever mentioned how much melikes RP?
Posted 19 years ago by killahfunkadelic    [ Reply ]
Listen on headphones. Oh. My. God.
Posted 19 years ago by hobbitt    [ Reply ]
If I may echo the sentiments below, this song is pure genius. Brian Wilson is the Mozart of our generation. Absolutely briliant, regardless of how one may feel about the Beach Boys.
Posted 19 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
Bodhisattva wrote:
If you don't know that this is a 10, I feel very sorry for you.
Go ahead and feel sorry for me then - This is a 1
Posted 19 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
You can't help but feel happy when you hear the Beach Boys, especially this sweet little song! :daisy.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by smilestoomuch    [ Reply ]
Amazing song! A 10 for sure.
Posted 19 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
Amazing. 8) This is one of the very few "real" Beach Boys songs on the RP list. Rare are the Pet Sounds and Smile tracks, from Brian's creative peak. But fear not, we're loaded down with the cars-surf-chicks top 40 trash dribble. I say this because I've had some good deep BB cuts rejected, and I'm bitter. That's all.
Posted 19 years ago by upinya    [ Reply ]
Rickvee wrote:
This is simply one of the greatest pop tunes ever written. And I'm not that much of a Beach Boys fan but this song is just greatness.
There are quite a few more gems these guys did but alas no one plays them.
Posted 19 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Man, Carl sure could sing.
Posted 19 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Now here's true talent. Brian Wilson makes Neil Young look like a kindergartener playing with a 4-string toy guitar.
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
This is simply one of the greatest pop tunes ever written. And I'm not that much of a Beach Boys fan but this song is just greatness.
Posted 19 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
:sunny.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
I remember hearing an interview with Brian Wilson, maybe 15 years ago, in which he was asked something like how do you feel about that stuff you wrote back in the 60s. His answer was basically that he didn't think much of it. The interviewer then said what about "God Only Knows"? He WAS proud of that one. Justifiably so.
Posted 20 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
If you don't know that this is a 10, I feel very sorry for you. :daisy.gif: :meditate.gif:
Posted 20 years ago by Bodhisattva    [ Reply ]
What an ending.
Posted 20 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
Johray63 wrote:
This is the sort of work The Beatles couldn't touch, let alone another band.
A couple weeks ago I saw Brian Wilson and his "Smile" tour here in D.C., with the Wondermints. They played this song, among other Beach Boys' staples. And they did Smile in its entirety. Simply extraordinary. Go see it if it comes near you. If he had finished and released Smile in the 1960s it would have been mind-blowing stuff. And he dedicated this one to his late brothers, Carl and Dennis.
Posted 20 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
This is one of the greatest songs ever written and recorded.
Posted 20 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
This is the sort of work The Beatles couldn't touch, let alone another band.
Posted 20 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
Beautiful work here. Changed pop music forever. Brian is deaf in one ear too. Amazing under any circumstances tho...
Posted 20 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
my ears are bleeding.
Posted 20 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]