The Beach Boys - God Only Knows (Brian sings lead)

rjkahlon Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - John Lennon was a better songwriter than Wilson but Wilson was a better music arranger and producer. Both are amazing icons who will never be forgotten.

drummingrocks774j Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - I agree; it's an interesting what-if to wonder what Brian could've done in the absence of drugs. He was pretty much gone by '69 and was a total recluse by the mid '70s.

Lifestream Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - I don't know how true this is. The Beatles derived a LOT from the Beach Boys. McCartney used quite a bit of inspiration from Pet Sounds on Revolver and especially on Sgt. Pepper. Overall the Beatles are remembered as the biggest band of all time, but it doesn't necessarily equate to being the most talented musicians or songwriters. Brian Wilson, I feel, was far more talented (especially in production - the Beatles relied heavily on George Martin).

Lifestream Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - Well, John didn't handle his fame completely easily. Help! was a confession about the downsides of fame. But with the Beatles in regards to production you really have to take into account that the Beatles were very lucky to have George Martin as their producer. Brian did it all and played some of the instruments on Pet Sounds as well (xylophone and some others). He was an ingenious producer and at a very young age!

rjkahlon Says:

Nov 19, 2008 - I agree with Brian Wilson being an amazing producer. The Beatles did have to rely heavily on George Martin. But IMO, John Lennon was a better songwriter. Brian Wilson was better at producing and arranging music.

chevgr Says:

Nov 20, 2008 - i personally think pet sounds stands the test of time as an enduring piece of work way above any beatles album. i think jl was in awe of bw. macca said himself he thinks this is the most perfect pop song ever written

finickity Says:

Nov 20, 2008 - The master at work. A truly magical man who wrote songs and music no one else could.

Sleepyflower7 Says:

Nov 20, 2008 - I love this song so much!!! But does anyone have any idea of what it's about? ...the words kinda confuse me :|

tfeverfred Says:

Nov 20, 2008 - In a nut shell, what he is saying is that he couldn't go on without the love of the people around him. He would be nothing.Make the words relate to the person you love.

davidstripling Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - The Beach Boys' influence on The Beatles' work that came after Pet Sounds was notable, especially with Paul. His bass lines became more free and melodic, and his writing took a slightly different tone, from a more inward perspective. George Martin has spoken many times of his awe of Brian Wilson, and the studio experimentation went berzerk after PS, starting with Sgt Pepper. Certainly they were doing the same drugs for a bit, but the stuff Brian was doing was a catalyst for super-dynamism.

labowskidave Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - i have no idea what u just said...

Vilhelm94 Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - Best song ever written. Brian Wilson is a genius

easyred4 Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - Don't be stupid...NO ONE CAN TOUCH Lennon/McCartney...

rjkahlon Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - Dude thats what I was saying below. Im saying that Brian Wilson was great, but he isn't as good a songwriter of either Lennon or Macca. Wilson is an amazing producer though.

ChopinGimly Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - Beach boys = americansBeatles = EnglishWhy are you comparing apples to oranges???I prefer the Beatles of course but they both are musical geniuses that changed the course of the musical world!

dsf1019 Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - Masterpiece!!! Brian Wilson is a musical genius...

KallenK Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - well there are people that think mike love is the beach boys. he is a joke. brian wilson is the beach boys. no joke. no anything. brian wilson is all and everything and mike love is a joke.

a1dukester Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - keep educating easyred:NO ONE can touch lennon/mccartney for pure music/harmony genius.no one! beatles 4everbut this is a close second or 10th bandbehind kinks an doors an ....well all behind the beatles

kajackyl Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - word

TheLogicJunkie Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - What a great melody progression. Unbelievable.

kapacon Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - No one in a successful, and famous band is a "joke". I'm a musician, and I've come to realize it's the collective contributions that make the magic. It's chemistry without a doubt--a balance--a little bit of this, a lot of that. Mike Love is not the big composer, or the world's best singer. But his vocal character and nuance is an essential part of the Beach Boy's magic!

flavor72 Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - paul mccartneys fav album is pet sounds by the beach boys...

ssnidernevin Says:

Nov 22, 2008 - f-ing beautiful song

nken411 Says:

Nov 23, 2008 - Brian Wilson is a one man Lennon,Mcartney & George Martain all in one, But only better than all three! The Beatles admired Brian and stole his ideas because they new he was a Genius. There will only be one Brian Wilson. God gave hima talant unlike any other human being.

nken411 Says:

Nov 23, 2008 - Brian Wilson is a one man Lennon,Mcartney & George Martain all in one, But only better than all three! The Beatles admired Brian and stole his ideas because they new he was a Genius. There will only be one Brian