For some strange, uncertain reason, I've become enchanted with Brian Wilson..... I recently watched the beautiful bio-pic LOVE and MERCY, with the fabulous John Cusack, and have since read and watched several pieces about the real Brian... His story is amazingly sorrowful yet so uplifting when one knows his history. He's so gracious and talented and humble and it's wonderful that he is content with his life today. Zooey is absolutely beautiful and gracious...
+Jann Smith me too...just recently... learning more about Brian has been life changing for me...what a delightful exchange this was, too, between him and Zooey (wish I was her...man oh man!)
Zooey handld the interview like a pro, but you could tell she was completely in awe of Brian. What musician or music fan wouldn't be? That's Brian freaking Wilson!
2 interesting things about this video. 1. Zooey asks Brian if he loves Gershwin, to which he answers yes. 2 years later Brian would go on to do his stellar Reimagines Gershwin LP. 2. At the end of the interview, Brian says “I hope to talk to you again some time”. Fast forward to 2015 and Zooey appears on Brian’s No Pier Pressure LP. She’s also appeared on stage with him over the years as recently as the hometown show last year. Funny how things work out!
+whiteshadow59 right? she did great! it helps that she's a cute girl, but she asked and shared intelligent, authentic thoughts about music that tapped into Brian well
I've loved BW for 40 years. And I just fell in love with Zooey Deschanel 5 minutes ago. Her respect for Brian and great questions....beauty and grace and intelligence....wow...
She picks "This Will Be Our Year" as one of her faves. SO MUCH MORE RESPECT GAINED. Odessey and Oracle is a masterpiece, but nothing can beat Pet Sounds and the work of Brian Wilson.
A legend being interviewed by a real fan and the legend honestly saying he likes her stuff. Brian is well known for helping and encouraging those in the early phase of their careers. Brian being interviewed by someone of his caliber wouldn't be as interesting and personal.
I really like her. One of her favourites is "Melt Away" - that's a genuine fan right there! Also, she's literally the best interviewer Brian's ever encountered - and many many professionals have attempted and failed. Professor of Rock's interview here on UA-cam is so old hat with literally no depth. This interview was great!
Hold on let me pretend that I'm the one interviewing Brian for a little bit Brian: "and you're a very pretty girl" Me: Thanks and you're a very handsome man I love you Brian
I know!...Can you imagine?!...I'd be like "Yeah...It's not a big deal or anything...But some dude likes my stuff...He's kind of a genius...Maybe you've heard of him...Does the name BRIAN WILSON RING A BELL?!!!":)
I agree with Brian. When I first heard Zooey singing God Only Knows, I thought I was listening to an angel. When I saw her, I thought I was looking at an angel.
You, dear reader, will no doubt be fascinated to learn that she has worked with two of our favourite artists: This chap she's talking with now (no pun intended) on the video-clip and Prince. Also, we have a good friend who, when producing electronic music, names themself after this lady somewhat: Xoë Deathchannel.
Pardon me, i don't mean to be rude or disrespect your idol, but Zooey deschannel is NOT obnixious. She is a delightful, cheery, and most well mannered lady, whose sunshinny dispostion could light up the whole stratosphere. she has been nominated for mutiple golden globes and a grammy. She possess a certain level of inncocence and virtue that is rare for a woman of her standing. If you waould only watch one of her many interviews you would see what I am talking about.She is every inch the lady.
I of course am a big Beach Boys fan and really like Zooey too. (I came to this site o n a search for Zooey.) It is so nice to see Brian so relaxed after so many years of fighting his demons. Thanks for the facilitation Zooey.
I like how he said ‘I listened to the first 6 cuts off your record. I liked 2 and 4’ hahaha that’s low key savage but Brian Wilson telling me he liked one thing i recorded would make me pass out so I suppose you just take it as a compliment which is how I’m sure he meant it.
brian wilson is by far one of the greatest song writers in the 20th century without "pet sounds" music wouldn't be what it is today, not even sgt. pepper land would have been written, or at least being close to the same
@girlseniorpicture It affects me the same way. It's just a very sweet song, and I was such a huge Beach Boys fan growing up. It was a different age and such an innocent time.
I saw this back in Myspace's heyday and thought it was silly that she cried during Surfer Girl...then when I saw the Beach Boys @ Bonnaroo I cried when he sang God Only Knows!
I don't speak Portuguese, so someone please correct me. But the name she speaks at 0:36...was she saying João Gilberto, but mixed up the first and last name?
Back in his younger days, Brian probably would have gone back to his studio and written a song about Zooey.
And just a few years later he invited Zooey to sing on No Pier Pressure. Her duet with him ("On The Island") is a favourite off that album.
Big time
Zooey Zooey left me alone! Hurt so bad!
I love how Brian says "really?", after Zooey tells him she cried when they sang Surfer Girl.
Zoey - my favourites songs, ‘wouldn’t it be nice’ one of my favourite songs ever
Brian - ‘right’
You can totally tell that zooey is completely star struck. She's so luck to meet her music idol.
The vulnerability he shows in his interviews is always so touching.
Lol you can see the young guy in him when he's complimenting girls. :)
For some strange, uncertain reason, I've become enchanted with Brian Wilson..... I recently watched the beautiful bio-pic LOVE and MERCY, with the fabulous John Cusack, and have since read and watched several pieces about the real Brian... His story is amazingly sorrowful yet so uplifting when one knows his history. He's so gracious and talented and humble and it's wonderful that he is content with his life today. Zooey is absolutely beautiful and gracious...
+Jann Smith me too...just recently... learning more about Brian has been life changing for me...what a delightful exchange this was, too, between him and Zooey (wish I was her...man oh man!)
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Me too, about 3 weeks ago. :-). Haven't seen love and mercy, maybe I should.
Listen to DING DANG on 15 big ones!! He's a real character!
Yes, Brian is always quiet and humble. He has always been shy and still seems to be. Great guy and wonderful contributions to all of us.
Zooey handld the interview like a pro, but you could tell she was completely in awe of Brian. What musician or music fan wouldn't be? That's Brian freaking Wilson!
Zooey has adhd .
She did the best she could.
2 interesting things about this video.
1. Zooey asks Brian if he loves Gershwin, to which he answers yes. 2 years later Brian would go on to do his stellar Reimagines Gershwin LP.
2. At the end of the interview, Brian says “I hope to talk to you again some time”. Fast forward to 2015 and Zooey appears on Brian’s No Pier Pressure LP. She’s also appeared on stage with him over the years as recently as the hometown show last year.
Funny how things work out!
Brian famously loves Gershwin. It makes sense that he was asked to do that. One of the top guys from the label asked him for that album.
An entertaining discussion between two musical geniuses! Zooey's got nice legs too, but I wish she would have worn sandals.
YES 🎩✨🤌
Zooey reminded him of those beautiful and shinny californian girls of the '60s, good vibrations indeed
sometimes Brian doesn't spark up, but he sparked up with you :)
+whiteshadow59 right? she did great! it helps that she's a cute girl, but she asked and shared intelligent, authentic thoughts about music that tapped into Brian well
“You’re a very pretty girl” haha Go on Brian
Brian still LOVES pretty girls! He's adorable.
Zooey is the best interviewer of Brian I've ever seen
I've loved BW for 40 years. And I just fell in love with Zooey Deschanel 5 minutes ago. Her respect for Brian and great questions....beauty and grace and intelligence....wow...
Jake Mitchell She showed him the respect he deserves and you can see he was feeling well that day.
She broke Ben Gibbards heart though haha. (Death Cab For Cutie lead singer)
"Hi I'm Brian Wilson and this is Joey Deschanel."
Drugs will do that
it’s so cool that this video includes her first album (vol. one) and now, many years later, her bands most recent album is a brain wilson tribute
Brian seems so surprised that he's had any emotional effect on her at all!!! HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW AWESOME HE IS!!!!
She picks "This Will Be Our Year" as one of her faves. SO MUCH MORE RESPECT GAINED. Odessey and Oracle is a masterpiece, but nothing can beat Pet Sounds and the work of Brian Wilson.
Remember when it wasn't weird to say "I love Phil Spector, I'm a big Phil Spector fan"
I knew he'd sneak a "you're really pretty" in there at the end. Envious that Zooey got to interview him.
A legend being interviewed by a real fan and the legend honestly saying he likes her stuff. Brian is well known for helping and encouraging those in the early phase of their careers. Brian being interviewed by someone of his caliber wouldn't be as interesting and personal.
Cute interview! How amazing they recorded songs together and She & Him made a tribute to Brian!
Brain Wilson. You stud.
How can you not love this guy?? Long live Mr. Brian Wilson! 🎶🎼❤️
I really like her. One of her favourites is "Melt Away" - that's a genuine fan right there! Also, she's literally the best interviewer Brian's ever encountered - and many many professionals have attempted and failed. Professor of Rock's interview here on UA-cam is so old hat with literally no depth. This interview was great!
I already love Zooey, and now knowing that she loves The Beach Boys, made her even more amazing to me haha
I love that Brian is the most relaxed you will ever see him. Zoe is the best person to interview him.
Joey deschanel lol
Hold on let me pretend that I'm the one interviewing Brian for a little bit
Brian: "and you're a very pretty girl"
Me: Thanks and you're a very handsome man
I love you Brian
This is super cute! My favorite Brian Wilson album is "No Pier Pressure" and the song he sings with Zooey "On The Island" is gorgeous!
I love Brian Wilson so much! He has made the most amazing, beautiful music I have ever heard!!
Two of the loveliest people on earth.
OMG @ 1:07 when Brian says "REALLY!!!" high-larious!! Such a cool dude.
Brian Wilson is a musical genius. This is a cute interview. Thanks for sharing.
Love you BRIAN
It must be nice Brian Wilson saying he likes your music
wouldn't it be nice?
I know!...Can you imagine?!...I'd be like "Yeah...It's not a big deal or anything...But some dude likes my stuff...He's kind of a genius...Maybe you've heard of him...Does the name BRIAN WILSON RING A BELL?!!!":)
Well, track 2 and track 4
I don't know who I feel more envious of: Zooey at meeting Brian, or Brian at meeting the sweet and delectable Zooey !
Brian has a hard time with compliments - after having people call you a genius when you were in your young 20s - who wouldn't have a hard time....
Congratulations this is a really great interview with Brian he is very relaxed and forthcoming.. well done..
you go Mr Wilson. .. zoey is beautiful. . great voice too. new girl brilliant
Fun fact: Zooey’s father, Caleb Deschanel, is an award-winning cinematographer who actually filmed the Good Vibrations music video.
I agree with Brian. When I first heard Zooey singing God Only Knows, I thought I was listening to an angel. When I saw her, I thought I was looking at an angel.
cutest interview ever.
Two of the greatest people who ever lived
If it weren't for his work indie rock may not exist, dude is incredible.
lol
"some of my favorite songs, um Wouldn't It Be Nice"
"right"
Made me lol.
I was there too. It was great seeing Brian singing again. Best show ever.
obviously they're both pretty quiet so this was an interesting interview
You, dear reader, will no doubt be fascinated to learn that she has worked with two of our favourite artists: This chap she's talking with now (no pun intended) on the video-clip and Prince.
Also, we have a good friend who, when producing electronic music, names themself after this lady somewhat: Xoë Deathchannel.
Two sweeties. I liked this!
"harmony nice" - Brian Wilson
lol Zooey: "One of my favorite songs is Wouldnt it be nice"
Brian: yeah.
Like, it better be.
Pardon me, i don't mean to be rude or disrespect your idol, but Zooey deschannel is NOT obnixious. She is a delightful, cheery, and most well mannered lady, whose sunshinny dispostion could light up the whole stratosphere. she has been nominated for mutiple golden globes and a grammy. She possess a certain level of inncocence and virtue that is rare for a woman of her standing. If you waould only watch one of her many interviews you would see what I am talking about.She is every inch the lady.
good man Brian
zooey's cover for wouldn't it be nice makes me tear up. generally this song makes me wanna live in the 60'✨💖
'harmony's nice' - Brian Wilson
Hey Brian , how about getting Zooey to tour on the 50th Anniversary Tour. She is worthy!
Brian is also a pioneer in the art of awkwardness. Try to find any clip of him NOT being awkward.
he never came down and thats always nice
I of course am a big Beach Boys fan and really like Zooey too. (I came to this site o n a search for Zooey.) It is so nice to see Brian so relaxed after so many years of fighting his demons. Thanks for the facilitation Zooey.
Thanx, Thanx, thanx. Big kiss from Italy!
Gilberto Gil é um gênio da música brasileira
I like how he said ‘I listened to the first 6 cuts off your record. I liked 2 and 4’ hahaha that’s low key savage but Brian Wilson telling me he liked one thing i recorded would make me pass out so I suppose you just take it as a compliment which is how I’m sure he meant it.
I’m in love with Zooey!
I think Zooey might remind Brian of Marilyn a little bit. She's totally his type!
brian wilson is by far one of the greatest song writers in the 20th century
without "pet sounds" music wouldn't be what it is today, not even sgt. pepper land would have been written, or at least being close to the same
Great interview..one of the few where Wison looks very relaxed and is not zooned out.
She's a throwback from the California sound of the '60's. Check out " In the Sun" by She and Him.
Brian is great. What i'd give to sit and talk with him like this. :)
Smile and Sgt. Pepper were being recorded at the same time.
Greatest women in earth!!
damm, love Brian but this is like a "meals on wheels" conversation.
But at the end, i could see the young guy in Brian.
I almost can't believe how beautiful Zooey is.
"Yes!! Do you feel that way? "......every now and then."
3:53 '..it took my like a week!' - like that is such a long time to write a song!
Caught my man simping for Zooey ahahaha
lol did he say Joey?
Awww Brian
She reminds him of his first wife, Carnies mom.
Objection, Your Honor. Speculation
WOW that had to be really tuff for Zooey.
tfw brian wilson will never tell you that your song's backing track reminds him of phil spector
@girlseniorpicture It affects me the same way. It's just a very sweet song, and I was such a huge Beach Boys fan growing up. It was a different age and such an innocent time.
Thats the type a girl imma marry
This is awesome!
I saw this back in Myspace's heyday and thought it was silly that she cried during Surfer Girl...then when I saw the Beach Boys @ Bonnaroo I cried when he sang God Only Knows!
Zooey is a woman.
What scares you is that she wouldn't even flinch.
And that gives me nothing but respect for her!
She mentioned the Brazilian guitarist Gilberto Gil. There is a lot of his stuff on UTube.
hes so honest!
I don't speak Portuguese, so someone please correct me.
But the name she speaks at 0:36...was she saying João Gilberto, but mixed up the first and last name?
0:21 Joey Deeshannelll haha
i did mean sgt. peppers lonely hearts club
thank you for correcting me
I wonder if he saw her in Elf? He may have since he had young kids. He really likes Christmas albums.🤔🎄
"Came very quick" -BW
O nível da menina !
Was this before "New Girl?" 🤔
i think the beatles and then she was like huuh!! funny
I'm not a troll, but in this case, I'm a jackass. Rubber Soul inspired Pet Sounds, not Sgt. Pepper's. That's according to Brian Wilson. My apologies.
i looked this up on youtube because you told me you put it on here. haha. and i think myspace tv sucks like plungers.
Gilberto Gil and Beatles