Posted on 06/11/2025 11:04:14 AM PDT by dfwgator
Brian Wilson, cofounder of The Beach Boys and the creative force behind the group’s surf sound, orchestral arrangements and perfect harmonies, has died, his family announced on Wednesday.
He was 82.
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Best of the Beach Boys is in my pool cd rotation. One day I had it on full blast while working in my back yard...there are speakers out there....and God Only Knows was playing. I could hear my neighbor that lives behind me singing along while working in his yard. Made me smile. I met Brian Wilson at a Jimmy Buffett concert in Irvine..maybe 20 years ago. He was bad then. Surf on Brian.
Funny, I would think this would be played on Yacht Rock, but I can never recall hearing it there.
Pet Sounds is said to have been Paul McCartney’s inspiration when writing Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Oddly enough he apparently hated the beach... His brother Dennis was the actual ‘beach boy’. Brian preferred being alone in a studio, hated touring and according to the Barenaked Ladies, he spent a great deal of time in bed.
The Beach Boys’ 50 Greatest Songs Ranked
https://www.mojo4music.com/articles/the-mojo-list/the-beach-boys-50-greatest-songs/
I love all of their music, but ‘Darlin’ and ‘California Girls’ will always be my faves.
RIP, Brian. Thanks for the memories!
I was in a band in 1965, we opened for a Beach Boys concert in Pa. They came early and we helped them set up to rehearse. We were in awe as they rehearsed. They were friendly and we spent some time with them afterwards. They were promoting their album and traveing the county. Lifelong fan
I agree, but add “Wouldn’t it be Nice.”
It was also a rather poignant touch at the end of that movie where they played the Beach Boy's, "All Summer Long" over the ending credits. A bittersweet, perfect ending.
I grew up in SoCal and the Beach Boys were part of the soundtrack of my youth. Rest in peace, Brian, and thanks for the memories.
“The LA that inspired much of Brian Wilson’s music no longer exists.”
Take a look at the audience of the Carol Burnett Show.
They always ruin it, Yogi.
Man, this news crushes me. I love The Beach Boys. My favorite song is probably my I Get Around, but I love all their stuff. Take a listen to this from their last album. Brian’s on lead vocals. The lyrics may out a lump in your throat.
https://youtu.be/dJXStPrpgV0?si=CaJ1S0zxykOr7NxM
Be True To Your School! 😉
RIP Brian you gave us joy.
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Live
My ex husband’s band toured with the Beach Boys but I can’t remember what year. Late 60’s maybe.
Very cool.
Bought the “I get around” album for $2.50 when it came out.
A true musical genius. RIP.
I am surprised he lasted as long as he did.
100% YES! Thanks for the reminder of another GREAT BB song! More innocent times. ;)
“Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wake up
In the morning when the day is new?
And after having spent the day together
Hold each other close the whole night through
Happy times together we’ve been spending
I wish that every kiss was never ending
Oh, wouldn’t it be nice?”
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