Paul said exactly those words to this day maintains that opinion Carl Wilson on lead vocal. Voice of an angel. Brian Wilson wrote and produced the whole album. He was inspired by Spector Wall of sound. Vocal harmonies were yet another Brian masterclass all through the Beach Boys history. Trademark sound
@@GJoeJ010841 Brian’s family listened a lot to the Four Freshmen and Cousin Mike Love used to call around and the whole family including Brian, Carl and Dennis would sing.
Carl was very humble about it. He said that Brian had written the greatest love song and he was just fortunate enough to be able to sing it. I was lucky enough to see the Beach Boys when all three Wilson brothers were in it. These songs always bring me joy.
@@stevenpatricknorton458 Well, surfing certainly beats suicide. Of course if one can't swim surfing becomes suicide. Never mind me, I'm just being silly.
*"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"....some of the most powerful lyrics EVER written for any song*
NO Spector gets NO credit for this. He may have been the first to use the "Wall-Of-Sound" production techniques but he was certainly NOT the only one. ALL CREDIT for what you are hearing goes to Genius Brian Wilson. Specifically the credits are as follows below -cheers * Songwriter: Brian Wilson, Tony Asher * Producer: Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson produced this. He was a big fan of Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound. Btw, Brian was deaf in one ear (his dad hit him when a young child). Ironic because Spector preferred mono mix over stereo.
@@stephenqualtrough7322 Well Paul owed Brian a lot. People think Revolver was way ahead of its time- Pet Sounds actually came out before it. There was some friendly competition going on between The Beach Boys and The Beatles, and poor Brian had his own producers, promoters and even band members holding him back, and unfortunately went mad shortly after this album.
Rubber Soul influenced Pet Sounds not the other way around. Pet Sounds then spurred Sgt Pepper. Brian said Rubber Soul inspired him to make Pet Sounds.
Group leader and songwriter/producer Brian Wilson was certainly inspired by Phil Spector's production (listen to their "Don't Worry Baby," which Wilson wrote for Spector's Ronettes but was turned down). The gorgeous vocal is by younger brother Carl who had an angelic voice.
Yeah man, I didn't know Carl sang the lead. I thought Brian Wilson did. The instrumentation must have sounded so strange to people when all that guitar heavy rock in the 1960's was going. And you know, I flip-flop on my favorite Beach Boys song: "God Only Knows," or "Don't Worry Baby." I think Van Dyke Parks wrote or co-wrote the lyrics to "God." That first line is a killer isn't it. That'll make you stand up and listen. Beautiful, just beautiful are those two songs. The voices are angelic and the sweetest "beach" soul outside of Motown ever.
@@brianmallen8887 Tony Asher actually wrote these lyrics, along with most of those on Pet Sounds! Van Dyke didn’t come along until Smile. They’re both brilliant but Van Dyke was more intellectual whereas Asher was a bit more emotional
@@thedude8860 Yeah, Tony Asher. See, what happened was the poets and classical composers of the 19th century hooked up, melded, synthesized, hybrid ...a blend of the two and formed in the 20th century in both pop and rock n roll....They had to shorten the sound to a song cycle, but not always. "Rhapsody in Blue" you never want that to end. I'm not saying that Tony Asher is a Hal David. But on the other hand I remember tons of jingles from childhood on that were very catchy and got to the point lightening fast. Yeah he had to be inspired, and that ad agency preassure cooker experience probably helped to write the song in 45 minutes. I wonder if he thought it up sitting there with Brian Wilson. Or if it was a poem that was a third of a page long at the most. I bet the latter. You can't come up with something that profound, that controversial, that original on the spot. Can you? And that sing-song music in the background, no guitars, these ethereal cheerful sounds. The "beach soul" singing sounding so pure, blending with the music so fine. "God Only Knows" a simple but devastating message combined with very airy, almost playful melody with brisk tempo really. For a balled. Then they kill you with that "call and response" "God only knows" the Wilsons, Love and Jardine showing what world-class singing sounds like. You know, when Brian Wilson had his "breakdown" and went into seclusion they shoulda locked him in there with Tony Asher. They coulda been like the west coast Gershwin brothers, the American Tim Rice and Andrew Loyde Webber.
Having heard songs like this for more years than I care to admit, it still seems strange that some people have never heard it before. That's what's so great about channels like yours, Harri, watching younger people discover all this fantastic music from the past. Keep going!
Absolutely inspired on the Spector's wall of sound, even pet sounds originally was released only on mono; the whole Pet Sounds álbum is fantastic, a masterpiece
The BBC produced an all star version of this a couple years ago. When Brian Wilson appears at the piano with the tiger, I tear up every time. Please watch it.
Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys is the man behind the music. There are actual videos called "Behind The Sounds" that show how painstakingly he worked to create the sounds on this and other Beach Boy Classics. Check out "Good Vibrations" as well, my friend. P.S The Captain and Tenille do an excellent cover of "God Only Knows."
They are definitely known for beautiful harmonies. You can choose almost any other Beach Boys song and will be dazzled with harmonies. “Kokomo” is one of my favorites. ✌️
Every note and every nuance supports and exists to frame the vocals. Whether it's to create an opening in the sound for the voice to fill up, or to buoy the voice up or to dramatize it. The outro vocals just soar up and up and up and up, floating on the crest of the music, as if the harmonies are chased by the music which can never quite overtake it. I think the song is proper being short, It's a quick breathless moment and belaboring it would steal the emotion. You're left marveling at it.
This is Brian's pure production genius and his falcetto, elegant voice right along with his brother's Beautiful, sweet voice. Dennis' fantastic drum playing in songs. Dreamy, beautifu harmoniesl...God Blessed them.
Remember, this is 1966. Rock & Roll is still in its infancy. There’s a LOT of innovation and evolution taking place right now and, fortunately, I had a front row seat. I’m just glad to see you on this train-of-discovery…because, it’s going to be a wild ride!!!
This is NOT a Phil Spector production. It's 100% Brian Wilson . He was at the studio with the Wrecking Crew during the whole production. In the beginning of the B.Boys Brian was impressed by Spector's work and he learned from it. The part at the end is called a "round" (in classical music it's called a canon) like row, row, your boat . The word you were looking for is "ethereal" or heavenly . Note that at the round, there is an additional "voice" from the French horn . This is definitely the most beautiful romantic song ever written. Listen to the video "Behind the sounds, God only knows, part 2". It shows Brian producing the song and at the end theres the voices track alone. It will give you goosebumps .
Love it Harri, THE BEACH BOYS have a goldmine of music, if you're sticking with them, my recommendation is GOOD VIBRATIONS, it's outstanding. Take care kid.
One reason it sounds like Spector production is these musicians are many of the same Spector used routinely, known as “the wrecking crew.” The Beach Boys didn’t play any instruments on this song or the majority of the album. Brian Wilson wanted to make this album after hearing the Beatles - Rubber Soul. And then this album in turn inspired Sgt Pepper.
Check out "Wouldn't It Be Nice" which was the hit side of this single in the US-one of my favorite Beach Boys song of theirs along with "The Warmth Of the Sun".
Although Brian was very inspired by Spector's production, this has more clarity and definition. Also, what indeed does make this the best song ever written (in my opinion) is the melody. The movement of it. It's perfection. The counterpoint harmonies at the end takes you to another world. The song also gains something the more you listen to it, first listen is not the time you'll appreciate it the most.
God Only Knows" is a song by American rock band The Beach Boys. It was composed and produced by Brian Wilson with lyrics by Tony Asher and lead vocal by Carl Wilson.
In later years Brian Wilson has done some very stripped down performances of his work. His genius as a song writer really stands out on those recordings. Always enjoy your reactions.
Brian Wilson was a musical genius. He and Paul McCartney had a friendly rivalry in the 1960s.The Beach Boys album "Pet Sounds" inspired The Beatles Sgt. Pepper. Both McCartney and Wilson are on a different level when it comes to writing, and arranging music. Oh, those Beach Boys Harmonies! Nothing like them.
The Pet Sounds Album is one of the most revolutionary and creative music albums ever made. I'm pretty sure McCartney called it his favorite music album. And it's pretty much 90 percent the creation of Brian Wilson.
Paul McCartney did say it. This song was written & produced by Brian Wilson, leader of The Beach Boys. Many of the studio musicians used by Spector (the Wall of Sound) worked on Pet Sounds and told Brian Wilson, who always doubted himself, “we’re blown away Brian, Spector ain't gotten nothing on you”.
On the pinnacle of the '60s Mt. Everest were SPECTOR & BRIAN WILSON. WILSON did his own production! I'll bet Sir GEORGE MARTIN was in awe also. Thanx, also, HARRI, for the tutorial re: the distinction between harmony & melodic interplay. Very astute. Cheers!
It's Wall of Sound. Composed, arranged, and produced by Brian Wilson - he was a major Phil Spector fan and hung out in the studio learning from Spector just a few years prior. Most of the musicians had also worked with Spector. The lyrics were by Tony Asher, who had been writing advertising jingles prior to this album - he worked with Brian to put his ideas into lyrical form.
All the backing music was the The Wrecking Crew who were a loose collective of session musicians based in Los Angeles whose services were employed for thousands of studio recordings in the 1960s and 1970s, including several hundred Top 40 hits.
Brian Wilson was a genius despite the abuse from his father that left him a damaged soul, he would hear all the harmonies and music in his head when writing his songs. Loved the Beach Boys and this one still gives me goosebumps after all these years.
Songwriter/producer Brian Wilson was (is still) a huge fan of Phil Spector’s “wall of sound” effects, and emulated them here to some extent. Paul McCartney was inspired by Brian’s original harmonies and textures (and bass lines!) and I read that his musical response was “Here, there and everywhere.” I recommend Brian Wilson’s “The Warmth of the Sun,” as performed by The Beach Boys on their Shut Down 2 album, for another gorgeous song whose original harmonies just knock me out!
Brian Wilson arranged and produced this song. Brian and Tony Asher composed God Only Knows. Brian and Sir Paul McCartney were very close in the 1960's and are closer today.
Paul said exactly those words to this day maintains that opinion
Carl Wilson on lead vocal. Voice of an angel. Brian Wilson wrote and produced the whole album. He was inspired by Spector Wall of sound. Vocal harmonies were yet another Brian masterclass all through the Beach Boys history. Trademark sound
I recall reading that the Beach Boys' harmonies came from one of their fave groups: the Four Freshmen. They listened to them a lot. Positive results!
@@GJoeJ010841
Brian’s family listened a lot to the Four Freshmen and Cousin Mike Love used to call around and the whole family including Brian, Carl and Dennis would sing.
Carl was very humble about it. He said that Brian had written the greatest love song and he was just fortunate enough to be able to sing it.
I was lucky enough to see the Beach Boys when all three Wilson brothers were in it. These songs always bring me joy.
as far as i know brian didn't write the lyrics himself
I believe Brian is the lead vocal here.
Their harmonies are the musical equivalent of sunshine.
I can’t think of a more perfect description than yours
I think they talk down suicidal jumpers by blasting this song. That's what I would do as I don't have the gift of gab.
@@stevenpatricknorton458
Well, surfing certainly beats suicide. Of course if one can't swim surfing becomes suicide.
Never mind me, I'm just being silly.
A gorgeous song! Brian Wilson was a musical genius. Nuff said.
Still is. He just celebrated his 79th birthday.
Agree 100%
Absolutely!
“Don’t Worry Baby” gets me every time! Beach Boys are literally the sound of summer. Peace
Me too. Love it.
Definitely one of their very best songs.
Don't Worry Baby is also Brian Wilson's favorite song.
Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson, two musical geniuses born only 2 days apart.
In between, Juneteenth!
Just another reason to
celebrate. They are both
Geminis, as I am. 4 June,
1958.
steve
NOOOO...I didn't know that???
@@steveskouson9620 The hell with juneteenth!
They both play bass and their band’s names start with BEA…
@@v-town1980 Sorry, bu
*"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"....some of the most powerful lyrics EVER written for any song*
This song is a masterpiece!
NO Spector gets NO credit for this. He may have been the first to use the "Wall-Of-Sound" production techniques but he was certainly NOT the only one. ALL CREDIT for what you are hearing goes to Genius Brian Wilson. Specifically the credits are as follows below
-cheers
* Songwriter: Brian Wilson, Tony Asher
* Producer: Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson produced this. He was a big fan of Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound. Btw, Brian was deaf in one ear (his dad hit him when a young child). Ironic because Spector preferred mono mix over stereo.
Great song great reaction
Pet Sounds did better in the UK due to Paul doing a great promotion job.onit in interviews. try Good Vibrations
@@stephenqualtrough7322 Well Paul owed Brian a lot. People think Revolver was way ahead of its time- Pet Sounds actually came out before it.
There was some friendly competition going on between The Beach Boys and The Beatles, and poor Brian had his own producers, promoters and even band members holding him back, and unfortunately went mad shortly after this album.
Rubber Soul influenced Pet Sounds not the other way around. Pet Sounds then spurred Sgt Pepper. Brian said Rubber Soul inspired him to make Pet Sounds.
@@John_Chu yes you are 100% correct John, thank you for putting the record straight, you certainly know your Beatles history, mate.
@@John_Chu You are right Brian was trying to come up h something
as good as Rubber Soul with Pet Sounds and we were the lucky beneficiaries
Group leader and songwriter/producer Brian Wilson was certainly inspired by Phil Spector's production (listen to their "Don't Worry Baby," which Wilson wrote for Spector's Ronettes but was turned down). The gorgeous vocal is by younger brother Carl who had an angelic voice.
Yeah man, I didn't know Carl sang the lead. I thought Brian Wilson did. The instrumentation must have sounded so strange to people when all that guitar heavy rock in the 1960's was going. And you know, I flip-flop on my favorite Beach Boys song: "God Only Knows," or "Don't Worry Baby." I think Van Dyke Parks wrote or co-wrote the lyrics to "God." That first line is a killer isn't it. That'll make you stand up and listen. Beautiful, just beautiful are those two songs. The voices are angelic and the sweetest "beach" soul outside of Motown ever.
@@brianmallen8887 Tony Asher actually wrote these lyrics, along with most of those on Pet Sounds! Van Dyke didn’t come along until Smile. They’re both brilliant but Van Dyke was more intellectual whereas Asher was a bit more emotional
@@thedude8860 Yeah, Tony Asher. See, what happened was the poets and classical composers of the 19th century hooked up, melded, synthesized, hybrid ...a blend of the two and formed in the 20th century in both pop and rock n roll....They had to shorten the sound to a song cycle, but not always. "Rhapsody in Blue" you never want that to end. I'm not saying that Tony Asher is a Hal David. But on the other hand I remember tons of jingles from childhood on that were very catchy and got to the point lightening fast. Yeah he had to be inspired, and that ad agency preassure cooker experience probably helped to write the song in 45 minutes. I wonder if he thought it up sitting there with Brian Wilson. Or if it was a poem that was a third of a page long at the most. I bet the latter. You can't come up with something that profound, that controversial, that original on the spot. Can you? And that sing-song music in the background, no guitars, these ethereal cheerful sounds. The "beach soul" singing sounding so pure, blending with the music so fine. "God Only Knows" a simple but devastating message combined with very airy, almost playful melody with brisk tempo really. For a balled. Then they kill you with that "call and response" "God only knows" the Wilsons, Love and Jardine showing what world-class singing sounds like. You know, when Brian Wilson had his "breakdown" and went into seclusion they shoulda locked him in there with Tony Asher. They coulda been like the west coast Gershwin brothers, the American Tim Rice and Andrew Loyde Webber.
So glad the Ronnettes turned it down; The Beach Boys couldn't be beat!
One of the most beautiful songs ever written with the most beautiful voice of Carl Wilson. Perfection!
Having heard songs like this for more years than I care to admit, it still seems strange that some people have never heard it before. That's what's so great about channels like yours, Harri, watching younger people discover all this fantastic music from the past. Keep going!
This entire album is amazing.
Absolutely inspired on the Spector's wall of sound, even pet sounds originally was released only on mono; the whole Pet Sounds álbum is fantastic, a masterpiece
It’s the same musicians, so naturally it will sound like Spector production
The BBC produced an all star version of this a couple years ago.
When Brian Wilson appears at the piano with the tiger, I tear up every time.
Please watch it.
Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys is the man behind the music. There are actual videos called "Behind The Sounds" that show how painstakingly he worked to create the sounds on this and other Beach Boy Classics. Check out "Good Vibrations" as well, my friend. P.S The Captain and Tenille do an excellent cover of "God Only Knows."
They are definitely known for beautiful harmonies. You can choose almost any other Beach Boys song and will be dazzled with harmonies. “Kokomo” is one of my favorites. ✌️
Great song & last hit. They had to fight to put it out as it has been awhile since they'd had a hit.
Kokomo is the worst it gets skipped every time it comes on
I don’t know what you mean🤷🏻♀️
That vocal outro is regal and is just pure, golden perfection.
This is all you need to know about Brian Wilson. He is a genius.
One of the Beach Boys best and their vocals always a treat.
This group and this song have provided many great memories!
A stunningly beautiful song.
Every note and every nuance supports and exists to frame the vocals. Whether it's to create an opening in the sound for the voice to fill up, or to buoy the voice up or to dramatize it. The outro vocals just soar up and up and up and up, floating on the crest of the music, as if the harmonies are chased by the music which can never quite overtake it. I think the song is proper being short, It's a quick breathless moment and belaboring it would steal the emotion. You're left marveling at it.
One of the best Beach Boys songs.
This is Brian's pure production genius and his falcetto, elegant voice right along with his brother's Beautiful, sweet voice. Dennis' fantastic drum playing in songs. Dreamy, beautifu harmoniesl...God Blessed them.
a special song indeed. definitely always look forward to seeing your reactions. long time lurker. perhaps you check out Bread - "if" have a great day.
Thank you ✌🏾
Let me Guess. You are also a romantic from fiftis 😅
Remember, this is 1966. Rock & Roll is still in its infancy. There’s a LOT of innovation and evolution taking place right now and, fortunately, I had a front row seat. I’m just glad to see you on this train-of-discovery…because, it’s going to be a wild ride!!!
'In My Room', another BB classic.
This IS the best love song ever. The vocal rounds at the end cut me in half.
I love it, I bought it in my early teens❤️
I’ve heard this song a thousand times and it always gives me chills
This is NOT a Phil Spector production. It's 100% Brian Wilson . He was at the studio with the Wrecking Crew during the whole production. In the beginning of the B.Boys Brian was impressed by Spector's work and he learned from it.
The part at the end is called a "round" (in classical music it's called a canon) like row, row, your boat .
The word you were looking for is "ethereal" or heavenly . Note that at the round, there is an additional "voice" from the French horn . This is definitely the most beautiful romantic song ever written.
Listen to the video "Behind the sounds, God only knows, part 2". It shows Brian producing the song and at the end theres the voices track alone. It will give you goosebumps .
Grew up listening to them
As a kid this album shook me
Something both brilliant and brilliantly simple about the lyrics. And a great tune too.
Sung beautifully by Carl Wilson!❤️
I was never a big beach boys fan, but some of their songs like this one, I do really like.
Great reaction again harri! Wouldn't It Be Nice, Good Vibrations, and Sloop John B. and more Beach Boys gold!
This song and album inspired Sgt. Pepper's. Brian Wilson wrote and produced this album.
Brian Wilson said this album was also inspired by Rubber Soul.
I've had a lot of pets in my life, none of them ever sounded anything like this.
Hahahaha clever humor
sublime vocals, harmonies n melodies- v bb!, wilson amazing muso.
Brian Wilson is a pure musical genius.
Produced by the great Brian Wilson.
Love it Harri, THE BEACH BOYS have a goldmine of music, if you're sticking with them, my recommendation is GOOD VIBRATIONS, it's outstanding. Take care kid.
Absolutely perfect song.
Beach Boys had this way of just laying their hearts totally on the line, just powerful soul-baring stuff
The voice is the ultimate instrument
Brian wrote this album while the band was touring and singing "surf songs". Hed had enough...he stayed behind and made this masterpiece.
Throughout the 1960s The Beach Boys were America's pre-eminent band and I think McCartney respected that quite a bit and their music.
BW is national treasure. Saw him last Jan. Was brilliant.
Beautiful song, especially the ending.
When he listened to this song, Paul wrote Here,there, and everywhere.
This is one of those songs that comes around once in a lifetime and it is such a masterpiece!
The sound of angels on earth! No other group even came close. Loved your observations.
One reason it sounds like Spector production is these musicians are many of the same Spector used routinely, known as “the wrecking crew.” The Beach Boys didn’t play any instruments on this song or the majority of the album. Brian Wilson wanted to make this album after hearing the Beatles - Rubber Soul. And then this album in turn inspired Sgt Pepper.
God only knows and wouldn’t it be nice are my 2 fav Beach Boys songs
Check out "Wouldn't It Be Nice" which was the hit side of this single in the US-one of my favorite Beach Boys song of theirs along with "The Warmth Of the Sun".
Although Brian was very inspired by Spector's production, this has more clarity and definition. Also, what indeed does make this the best song ever written (in my opinion) is the melody. The movement of it. It's perfection. The counterpoint harmonies at the end takes you to another world. The song also gains something the more you listen to it, first listen is not the time you'll appreciate it the most.
My fav song of all time!
God Only Knows" is a song by American rock band The Beach Boys. It was composed and produced by Brian Wilson with lyrics by Tony Asher and lead vocal by Carl Wilson.
i love this sound
Brian Wilson is one of those rare geniuses who hears the music in his head, then creates it.
In later years Brian Wilson has done some very stripped down performances of his work. His genius as a song writer really stands out on those recordings. Always enjoy your reactions.
My favorite beach boys song.
The answer is YES. 💝💕❤💖❤🧡💛
Tony Asher wrote lyrics to genius Brian Wilson's music. Carl Wilson's beautiful voice was gifted to him by Brian.
c'est un chef d'oeuvre , magnifique!
The crown jewel of a masterpiece of an album.
Brings to (my) mind the show “Big Love.”
Beautiful Song !
Brian Wilson was a musical genius. He and Paul McCartney had a friendly rivalry in the 1960s.The Beach Boys album "Pet Sounds" inspired The Beatles Sgt. Pepper. Both McCartney and Wilson are on a different level when it comes to writing, and arranging music. Oh, those Beach Boys Harmonies! Nothing like them.
This song makes me weep, every time, and I have no idea why.
The Pet Sounds Album is one of the most revolutionary and creative music albums ever made. I'm pretty sure McCartney called it his favorite music album. And it's pretty much 90 percent the creation of Brian Wilson.
He had a lot of help from Owsley
Whatever else is said about The Beach Boys... They ALWAYS had one of the SMOOTHEST SOUNDS in Rock... : ) : ) : )
Paul McCartney did say it. This song was written & produced by Brian Wilson, leader of The Beach Boys. Many of the studio musicians used by Spector (the Wall of Sound) worked on Pet Sounds and told Brian Wilson, who always doubted himself, “we’re blown away Brian, Spector ain't gotten nothing on you”.
THE best song
It definitely is the most beautiful song ever writtten...sung by our precious Carl, who died wayyyyyyy too soon. Love you Carl!❤❤❤
On the pinnacle of the '60s Mt. Everest were SPECTOR & BRIAN WILSON. WILSON did his own production! I'll bet Sir GEORGE MARTIN was in awe also.
Thanx, also, HARRI, for the tutorial re: the distinction between harmony & melodic interplay. Very astute. Cheers!
Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound". It was produced by Brian Wilson and written by Brian and Tony Asher.
Love this song. Great reaction, Harri!
Beautiful
Produced and written by the genius that is Brian Wilson.
Still floating ...helps these days , a lot .
This song is magical i have a hard time believing this guy had never heard this song
Its one of my 8 year old daughters favorite songs.
Beautiful Beach Boys Song from Genius Brian Wilson. Paul McCartney, another musical genius, said he loved this song. ♥️🎼🎶🎵🍔🇨🇦
This album is so pure
One of those rare songs that raises the soul to new heights. Brian Wilson was definitely in the sensitive genius category.
Listen to Sail on Sailor
Brian wrote the songs, but baby brother, Carl sang many of them, with that angel voice. I loved him sooooo much!!❤😇❤😇
It's Wall of Sound.
Composed, arranged, and produced by Brian Wilson - he was a major Phil Spector fan and hung out in the studio learning from Spector just a few years prior. Most of the musicians had also worked with Spector. The lyrics were by Tony Asher, who had been writing advertising jingles prior to this album - he worked with Brian to put his ideas into lyrical form.
Top 10 of my favorite songs and I’m a guitar gal, but this song is absolutely beautiful ❤️
1966.the greatest year for music period.
Genius.
All the backing music was the The Wrecking Crew who were a loose collective of session musicians based in Los Angeles whose services were employed for thousands of studio recordings in the 1960s and 1970s, including several hundred Top 40 hits.
Brian Wilson was a genius despite the abuse from his father that left him a damaged soul, he would hear all the harmonies and music in his head when writing his songs. Loved the Beach Boys and this one still gives me goosebumps after all these years.
Brian wilson Produced the album Pet Sounds where this song came from
Songwriter/producer Brian Wilson was (is still) a huge fan of Phil Spector’s “wall of sound” effects, and emulated them here to some extent. Paul McCartney was inspired by Brian’s original harmonies and textures (and bass lines!) and I read that his musical response was “Here, there and everywhere.” I recommend Brian Wilson’s “The Warmth of the Sun,” as performed by The Beach Boys on their Shut Down 2 album, for another gorgeous song whose original harmonies just knock me out!
Best song ever written look it's in the eye of the beholder it's heatwave it is or the weight k it is hugs
Glen Campbell played with the Wrecking Crew the band behind Phil Specters wall of sound. Glen also played on most of the Beach Boys hits.
Brian Wilson arranged and produced this song. Brian and Tony Asher composed God Only Knows. Brian and Sir Paul McCartney were very close in the 1960's and are closer today.
RECORDED AT WESTERN RECORDERS, BY THE LEGENDARY LA MUSICIANS KNOWN AS THE WRECKING CREW, THE SAME ONES SPECTOR ALSO USED TO MAKE HIS CLASSIC.
Have you heard the acapella version? Beautiful