Mike Love is the Beach Boys version of an embarrassing old uncle
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
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@randalclarke5487 Жыл бұрын
You're wrong- that's too easy... He was an essential part of their sound, just as important as Wilson on a lyric level. Love-bashing is passe', move forward amicably
@christopher9152 Жыл бұрын
@@randalclarke5487 He was essential, but he was often an insufferable, arrogant douche. And he was not the genius that Brian Wilson was, something he seemed to never realize or accept.
@kenrenee155 ай бұрын
Yes, the drunk, arrogant old uncle everyone hates to see coming.
@cameronmac89284 ай бұрын
@@randalclarke5487it's just a damn shame he couldn't sit and think for a moment, contemplate during his 'mediation' that he WAS and IS essential, and understand that is enough. He contributed lyrics, brilliant lead vocals in the early surf songs, and was absolutely essential to the harmonic structure with his incredible bass parts... Why couldn't that just be enough. If he'd just shut the fuck up he would be universally loved. Jealousy and money grubbing was his downfall, no doubt in my mind
@bobbibaker4685 Жыл бұрын
When the late great David Crosby had a Twitter account, I asked him what he thought of Brian. "Wonderful musician and person."
@mrsmacca1264 ай бұрын
That’s so very nice to hear.❤❤❤❤❤
@iamcasihart Жыл бұрын
I love Carl as much as I love Denny and Brian. He had a quiet, grounded, beautiful warmth, charisma, and aura. That voice was so perfect! Carl is the ONLY reason Kokomo is even listenable. His vocals are so pretty and smooth! ♥️
@mrsmacca1264 ай бұрын
No one on Earth, ever, has loved and admired CARL DEAN WILSON,more than I. RIP, rock and roll angel.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@telophasemusic Жыл бұрын
That HOF speech is such a drag. Mike just trashing all those other artists sucks man. That, and him swiping the microphone from Brian during his speech. What a jerk. Also rip Carl. Man had a voice of an angel
@fshoaps Жыл бұрын
Carl Wilson is one of the most underrated singers, guitar players, and songwriters in the history of rock and roll.
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@bobbibaker4685 Жыл бұрын
He certainly was. A kind, gentle person as well.
@petestaint8312 Жыл бұрын
Carl Wilson inspired me to take up the guitar. 😎
@Mandrake591 Жыл бұрын
People love saying that. How can that be? Worldwide hits, floods of cash, and plenty of praise. What more could a musician ask for?
@jokkergar Жыл бұрын
@@Mandrake591 i think the word underrated is really accurated, i mean have you seen Carl ever being mentioned among the greatest singers, by bbs fans for sure but by the general audience i haven't.
@bobbibaker4685 Жыл бұрын
Carl was a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War.
@js.349017 күн бұрын
GOOD!
@radiomindchatter7994 Жыл бұрын
The brothers kept Mike around ...that was their mistake.
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@bobbibaker4685 Жыл бұрын
Van Dyke Parks was homeless when he met Brian. Brian immediately got on the phone to Murry: "He's going to need a fully furnished apartment. And you need to put him on the payroll as of today, for $500 a week--" Then he looked at Van Dyke and asked, "Would that be enough?" ❤
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
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@bobbibaker4685 Жыл бұрын
Brian also told Murry Van Dyke would need a car. What a guy!
@kens23289 күн бұрын
Nearly 40 years later and the second hand embarrassment overload of Love’s HOF speech/antics still makes me cover my eyes when watching it.
@ClandestineRecords Жыл бұрын
I love Beach Boys gossip
@paulamiles9559 Жыл бұрын
Me too. I am sooo.glad me and my cousins and sibs aren't under such scrutiny. Everyone makes a fool.out of himself at one point but Mikey did it on camera so we can make fun of it at any time.
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@rejectionisprotection444810 ай бұрын
Well there's plenty of it to be had.
@cannyvalley Жыл бұрын
My love for Brian and distaste for Mike doesn’t prevent me from acknowledging Love’s contributions vocally and on occasion lyrically as well. PS: Side notes😂
@bobbibaker4685 Жыл бұрын
Shout out to Blondie Chaplin! He's still rocking out! And so is Al Jardine! ❤❤
@impalaman9707 Жыл бұрын
Carl was the voice of reason and sanity in an otherwise erratic and egocentric band
@randalclarke5487 Жыл бұрын
Not always... do some research, he wasn't always top notch, just saying there's a certain mythos surrounding Boys
@1401minstrel Жыл бұрын
@@randalclarke5487 Out of a 36 year career, Carl had just two years (1977 and 1978) where his performances ran from okay to iffy to a couple that were completely off the rails, due to personal and band problems, alcohol and drugs. In the other 34 years, his performances were top notch. Despite that, I believe @impalaman9707's statement is true. And I also believe he or she has done the research.
@impalaman9707 Жыл бұрын
@@1401minstrel Thank you. Carl's humility, maturity, and work ethic were consistent for most of his years. He picked up the slack when others wouldn't. And Brian also said Carl had the best ear for music besides his own, and trusted his opinions completely
@mrsmacca1264 ай бұрын
No Wilson Brothers = NO BEACH BOYS.
@boycompass7769 Жыл бұрын
Mike Love has always been the most unmitigated douche in all of modern music. I grew up with the Beach Boys and have always thought that of him.
@mrsmacca1264 ай бұрын
I don’t even dislike him, anymore. I just feel embarrassed and sorry for him. It must be agony to look back at his behavior at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
@user-lj2my3vb3u Жыл бұрын
I love how you slipped in all the jabs at mike, he really is a piece of work.
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
Its all in jest. I have nothing ole mike
@user-lj2my3vb3u Жыл бұрын
@@filmretrospective5334 that’s fair but the ways he has continually attacked Brian who with out a doubt has mental issues is really disappointing disgusting (not cursing would have used different words if not for abiding by the language mandate which is reasonable). Adding a sentence to a finished song from Brian should not give you 50% of the royalties. That’s why I think Mike is an awful person.
@mrsmacca1264 ай бұрын
@@user-lj2my3vb3unot to mention all 1,000 marriages. Yep- a real religious zealot.🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
@Phoenixhunter15728 күн бұрын
I’ve always wondered why Brian never kicked Mike out of the band . He was generous to not do so for all those years. He really tolerated him like the family member he was. That’s a rare quality.
@joshsinclair1796 Жыл бұрын
This channel is exactly what I need right now! If you made a video on Al Jardine I could die the next day happily 😂
@BA-vv4jy Жыл бұрын
Mike Love will never have my sympathy. The dude's an egomaniac. And it's probably a front due to the fact that he wasn't as talented as his cousins.
@michaellazzeri2069 Жыл бұрын
From the very 1st time I saw them, 8/64 in Denver at the old Downtown Auditorium Arena, Carl became my very favorite member of the group. From then, to 11/97, I saw The Beach Boys 25 times. And, in those times, it was Carl who I really came to see. Sadly, I missed his him during his solo years of late '80, to early '82. I really wish I had seen him when he was " solo" . In the summer of '76, when they came to Denver & the old Mile-High Stadium, I was lucky enough to get backstage for a few minutes, & meet Carl . He was incredibly gracious, we shook hands, & he asked me my favorite BB's song -------" DWB " -------& then he had to move on. it was less then 5 minutes, & unfortunately I forgot my camera, but it was a moment I'll never forget. ----------PS : i also saw DW with Karen Lamm----Wilson. She was a blonde babe, & every guy was staring at her. I could tell, DW loved the attention the 2 of them received. ------------------MJL< 76 y/o
@lizcarlstrom7818 Жыл бұрын
Been a BB fan since 64. Didn't care for Mike then and still don't. It was all about the Wilsons and still is.
@steveskouson9620 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget Alan. steve
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
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@tereasacofield6109 Жыл бұрын
Wilson brothers r the beach boys i love them
@mrsmacca1264 ай бұрын
@@tereasacofield6109and Al Jardine❤
@williamneillgross3926Ай бұрын
Well...never a dull moment with the Beach Boys. Baby, that is RocknRoll.
@MichaeldeFilippi Жыл бұрын
Mike and Carl were awesome. They got along very well.
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
Love them
@Mncrr Жыл бұрын
Well Carl was. Not a fan of Mike love
@johnmc3862 Жыл бұрын
Love was a complete Buffoon and still is!
@1401minstrel Жыл бұрын
Carl and Mike had rocky periods in their relationship, particularly in the 1970s.
@mrsmacca1264 ай бұрын
@@1401minstrelLive from Knebworth - case in point.
@glennwlove Жыл бұрын
Ricky and Blondie were from South Africa.
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@oldermusiclover Жыл бұрын
Mike is a good song writer and singer but is a pain in the neck now
@jackthebassman1 Жыл бұрын
Carl had a voice from the gods (and I’m atheist)!
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
He did
@figmo39710 ай бұрын
I love the sidenotes about Mike Love's five marriages. LOL! Carl Wilson grew up from being a pudgy kid to a major musician and consummate professional. It's so sad that lung cancer got him so young.
@VanirTraditionalist24 күн бұрын
Agreed on all points. Mike is a boob and Carl is a legend.
@Jamescorrigan1 Жыл бұрын
I've seen a number of your videos and your work is so interesting 🤔. Thanks for all the effort you have put into these fantastic stores.
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@normarutledgeАй бұрын
So glad this came out. The Beach Boys will never end & it’s my prayer that their children will carry on. Mike was right to say what he did at the hall of fame. They are the heart of a legacy born they are The Beach Boys will always be America’ s music forever. I’ve been here long enough it was Elvis, Temptations & The Beach Boys and no one can argue that. Don’t mess with American 🇺🇸 music
@truthtransistorradio67165 ай бұрын
Mike Love's acceptance speech would have made him a good wrestling heel!
@bwithrow011 Жыл бұрын
Mike Loves numerous marriages speaks volumes about the type of person he is behind closed doors, quite different from on stage
@abt7217tcАй бұрын
Brian marrying a child when he was an adult speaks volumes about him. Dennis marrying his cousin speaks volumes about him.
@Phoenixhunter15728 күн бұрын
@@abt7217tcany dirt on carl or Al 😂
@durandaldevil2 ай бұрын
Great video! And that’s not forget the infamous Baywatch episode!
@davidaston5773 Жыл бұрын
@Film Retrospective Fantastic video. I love how you deliver and explore the focus of your videos. As a life long Beach Boy fan, the behind the scenes are sad to hear. I think anyone can understand the how and whys of the Wilson brothers and Mike Love's relationships. But, the clear jealously of Mike Love towards Brian is embarrassing. Yes, Mike has a point when it comes to wanting more credit for the writing of the many legendary songs. What I and so many dislike, IS HOW, he's gone about it. Mike Love is supposed to be into peace and harmony. Yet, his actions have prove otherwise. Carl Wilson deserved so much better from both the Beach Boys and the music industry. As with Dennis, he could've and SHOULD'VE become big in his own right. But, OF COURSE, if that happened Mike Love would've found more reasons to be bitter. David
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
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@glennwlove Жыл бұрын
Mike is an embarrassment
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@johnmc3862 Жыл бұрын
Indeed. Imagine trying to be in a band with him.
@michaelwandell2533 Жыл бұрын
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Stop! Is that a cigarette the all-perfect mike love is smoking at 8:37??
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
I believe it is
@neonfroot6 ай бұрын
Everyobe smoked back then.
@ght_1 Жыл бұрын
You forgot about Thump Wilson
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
Love thump
@rejectionisprotection444810 ай бұрын
Love the side notes: damning with (not so) faint shade😅😅😅😅😅
@kc0lif Жыл бұрын
mike love and carl wilson legendary.
@normarutledge20 күн бұрын
No Mike Love you’re not crazy, I love all of The Beach Boys. Best music in USA 🇺🇸I do miss Carl & Dennis but you all were the best in American music
@bobbibaker4685 Жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Mike Love's nephew is NBA star Kevin Love.
@MPM1620Ай бұрын
Could you imagine how nuts Mike Love would be if he never quit drinking?
@doctorfeinstone65242 ай бұрын
So according to this, Mike was just as mentally unstable as Brian. He just hid it better
@MPM1620Ай бұрын
Could you imagine how nuts Mike Love would be if he never quit drinking?
@VanirTraditionalist24 күн бұрын
Holland is a masterpiece thanks to Carl.
@Chicago_Podcast_Authority Жыл бұрын
“Side note” 😂
@grassrootsorphanage Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!!
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jeffdosch57385 ай бұрын
Side note: Good stuff. Crazy how disfunctional this band was
@oldermusiclover Жыл бұрын
Carl had such a wonderful voice. too bad he was a smoker, lost an older brother because of the same reason
@figmo39710 ай бұрын
Lost my paternal grandmother the same way. What they don't mention is how PAINFUL lung cancer is! Knowing that Carl toured while dealing with lung cancer and chemo makes me respect him as a consummate professional even more than I already did. I was lucky to get to see The Beach Boys in 1995, and they still sounded great.
@bobbibaker4685 Жыл бұрын
I can't dislike Mike. In his way he has as many issues as Brian.
@Phoenixhunter15728 күн бұрын
Yeah, I can’t see him as being any more flawed than the other . They all had their faults and gifts. I think in later years his extrovertedness just made things more apparent for the audience. The rest just hid their issues slightly better for the most part
@alanb2877 ай бұрын
I hope people who have bought Beach Boys concert tickets since the end of the 50 year reunion tour knew it wasn't really the Beach Boys from that point forward. Or maybe better said, if they didn't know, they weren't true Beach Boys fans to begin with. To me the Beach Boys ended with Carl's death. On the other hand, Brian Wilson and his great band, and with Alan Jardine and Blondie Chaplin, exemplify the glory of The Beach Boys.
@ronfowlermusic3 ай бұрын
Brian is retired now.
@mrsmacca1263 ай бұрын
@@ronfowlermusicYes. His wife is recently deceased. 🙏 LOVE and MERCY.❤
@drummer083 Жыл бұрын
As great as Brian Wilson is, without Mike's lyrics, those songs would never be as revered as they are today.
@mrsmacca1263 ай бұрын
A few songs
@andrewashdown3541 Жыл бұрын
Mike Love - what can one say ?
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
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@profanius66 Жыл бұрын
Maybe you mean John Phillips
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
Yeah i realised that when i watched it back. Don't know why i said john Williams.
@Chicago_Podcast_Authority Жыл бұрын
You’re doing the dark lord’s work ❤
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
Me too
@qasanoba Жыл бұрын
like because of Mike's rant guy's crazy
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
Mikes great
@MPM1620Ай бұрын
Could you imagine how nuts Mike Love would be if he never quit drinking?
@h.markhorton8188 Жыл бұрын
Mike is both overrated ( in his mind) and underrated ( to the general public.)
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
Love mike
@cannyvalley Жыл бұрын
This is the correct answer. He is an absolute cad, but unfortunately that overshadows his legitimate contributions, vocally and even lyrically on occasion (his rewrite of Good Vibrations for example). I’m Team Brian all the way, but some credit is due to that idiot Mike.
@chuckselvage3157Ай бұрын
Mike Love is a total dick.Carl was the secret weapon in the BB. Awesome voice. RIP.
@qasanoba Жыл бұрын
Mike's perfect pitch and Carl producing for Ricky Martin ROFLMAO ok my dude we got something here lol
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@JoeBlow-fp5ng Жыл бұрын
Mike had perfect pitch? I'd call it monotone. It worked when it worked within Brian Wilson's superb melodies but Mike's voice gets annoying quickly.
@drummer083 Жыл бұрын
Carl produced Ricci (pronounced Ritchie) Martin, son of Dean and brother of his future wife, Gina.
@johnmc3862 Жыл бұрын
Mike Love, the Donald Trump of front men.
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@1401minstrel Жыл бұрын
Bingo
@tomthornton62595 күн бұрын
Haha rather appropriate, as he is a trump supporter! His band (using the beach boys name) played at some Trump rally or presidential event or whatever it was a few years back. Needless to say, it did't go down well with Brian and Al.
@barrycuda3769 Жыл бұрын
How did the rest of the band avoid Vietnam?
@daniel.holbrook Жыл бұрын
Bruce allegedly got out by putting on skinny jeans, makeup and pretending to be gay
@barrycuda3769 Жыл бұрын
@@daniel.holbrook That's dedication 'I'm not sure I could go that far.
@nikokaapa Жыл бұрын
@@barrycuda3769 Hmm, dressing in drag for half a day or potentially dying or at least life-long trauma. That sure is a tough pick…
@barrycuda3769 Жыл бұрын
@@nikokaapa I think I'd have a go at being totally blind 'with a white cane and dark glasses.
@nikokaapa Жыл бұрын
@@barrycuda3769 That takes some acting skills I think :D
@GuyFromWashingtonDC Жыл бұрын
Lol mike is a funny dude
@hobartw97705 ай бұрын
Who?
@stevenhollingsworth733 Жыл бұрын
Even as a kid I never liked Mike love.
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@NOWtheband Жыл бұрын
Both good lads - Two of the nine heroes! 🙂
@dr.zacharysmith1207 Жыл бұрын
Hero’s 😜
@Floodland-bn3ol Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest moments in rock was Mike Love flexing on and challenging all the "mop tops" during his HOF speech.
@Monkforilla Жыл бұрын
Such a beligerant and unprecedented terrible take from the king of terrible takes , Micheal Edward There’s a reason he’s hated
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@JoeBlow-fp5ng Жыл бұрын
What fame and money can do to people.
@davidrice3337 Жыл бұрын
Greatest HOF speach ever - Jimi was spot on -
@michaelclark40435 ай бұрын
Compared to the other hand members who had thick healthy growths of hair, Mike looked like a bald headed buzzard. 😢😮
@brunningwolf3 ай бұрын
Big mouth love zero
@michaelclark40435 ай бұрын
Baldness must run in Mike's family,most likely hìs father's side. 😢😮
@Noah1997callahan Жыл бұрын
Carl “frowed” up from too many milkshakes
@catatonic6729 Жыл бұрын
I know, i cant believe he slightly mispronounced a word.
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
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@beandipcartography Жыл бұрын
Leroy is still my favorite.
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@normarutledgeАй бұрын
Don’t disrespect Mike we all have weirdness in us. I would pick Mike any day over Yoko Ono. We all have demons let it go enjoy the fact they are still around after 60 years how many groups are left even Mick Jagger was whacko at times
@AprilShowers1955 Жыл бұрын
Don’t care for their involvement with the Maharishi at all. The Beatles had a negative influence on The Beach Boys by pulling them into meditations. This ruined both groups. When the Beatles left, The Beach Boys should have also. Mike has been married five times and the Maharishi years must have destroyed his marriages. Do not like that Mike tried to sue his cousin, Brian. Family should have been able to settle matters together out of court. The lives The Beach Boys were living certainly took a major toll on the music they could have written and produced. If they had continued living regular lives, there is no telling where their genius and creativity would have taken them. Just wish things had turned out differently.
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@rejectionisprotection444810 ай бұрын
Rock n roll superstars do not live regular lives.
@KittyPurrfect1005 ай бұрын
Mike Love is a good frontman. He is the only in the group who can do that. Opinions don’t matter.
@michaelclark40435 ай бұрын
Eugene Landy was a real FROOT LOOP as far as I'm concerned. 😢 😮
@bryanbrian123411 ай бұрын
Mike Love should have punched Elton John in the face.
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@canden-t7w Жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ is real love,goodness,hope and the universal king !!. And yes the Biblical Jesus Christ is very much real.
@filmretrospective5334 Жыл бұрын
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