Dick Clark Interviews Carl Wilson - American Bandstand 1981

Dick Clark interviews the band and starts by asking for the members to introduce themselves. Dick asks why Carl chose to go off on his own without the Beach Boys. Wilson collaborates Myrna Smith to write his music. They do it at Myrna's house.
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[@elenacarolciotta3057]

Carl Wilson was adorable... natural gentleman , of a shocking beauty. always elegant, ironic, ever, since he was a young Beach boys. As a child I didn't understand how long there had been Beach Boys or even if they were older then me. I only knew that they were my friends and with their music, they accompanied my days... Listening Good Vibrations I feel in love with Carl's Wilson voice and person.... And I remain the same fan ever, despite the passage of time... Sometime we need a compass and we almost always follow a course, a direction, anyway. My love for Him, for Carl Wilson will be forever.

[@resilvina]

I love Carl's spoken voice, and the way he tilts his head... adorable.

[@PatriciaMarie100]

Dennis Tilted his head the same as Carl and Dennis - when Dennis was sane

[@Phoenix85006]

resilvina Adorable and very sexy 😍

[@mrsmacca126]

It’s a right brained thang. And incredibly sexy

[@chrisfreeman9960]

Carl was such a thoughtful man. Very courteous. And he had a quiet, spiritual side to him, as well.

[@joshy5677]

Guys we are living in the end times rn Jesus can return anytime soon. SO PLEASE TURN TO THE LORD He's waiting and Loves you very much ✝️

[@48musicfan]

I can’t help but think if Carl was still with us, we wouldn’t have the Mike Love Beach Boys.

[@steveskouson9620]

Sorry, but mikey "love"s' the beach boys. The Beach Boys stopped being a real band, with the loss of ALL mikey's cousins, and the Jardine contingent. Not all of mikey's cousins are deceased, Brian is still here. (And, was here in Phoenix, just a few days after my birthday, and a couple weeks before his and Sir Paul's.) The band now referred to as the beach boys, is a fourth-rate Beach Boys cover/tribute band. Jan and Dean were better. A local (San Jose/Santa Cruz) band is better. The Brian Wilson Band, did you see Brian's name? Mister Beach Boy? Name a better Beach Boys band. Mikey "love"s' band? (Can ANYONE prove the love from mikey?) steve

[@crpeoplemover]

For those who stumble upon the vid and are curious or unaware... Myrna Smith was with The Sweet Inspirations, well known today for backing Elvis, but they sang backgrounds for practically everyone in the 60s from Aretha to Van Morrison. They also put out their own FANTASTIC, soulful albums on Atlantic and Stax records. She is from the Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick/Cissy Houston family of singers (New Hope Baptist Chruch in Newark, New Jersey). She made a huge contribution to pop music. :-) R.I.P.

[@videocat1366]

Thank you for that background.

[@markbailey1970]

Carl Wilson was fabulous

[@sharonramone7186]

Dear sweet Carl. You will always be missed!

[@edwindonaldsnider]

Still miss Carl a lot!!! Always will. Very glad that the Beach Boys included Carl in their tour productions this year..... Very very touching.

[@bv3Problems]

The guitarist, Jon Daly, was my Computer Networking & Security teacher back in 2008

[@thetomschaeffer]

he's my uncle. lol.

[@kookadams85]

On my 9th birthday I went to my 1st BB concert , the only time I had the pleasure to see Carl live. Said it b4 & always will: greatest voice in Rock history.

[@bladesmark1]

R.I.P Carl

[@shigsho]

Love Myrna from her Elvis years. Rest in peace to Carl and Myrna both.

[@steveclapham5587]

Carl Wilson he died to soon I love his sweet voice miss you

[@mrsmacca126]

Carl Dean Wilson. Forever. 💗 💕 ❤️

[@carlt9265]

Defo the most down to earth beach boy legend rip

[@Mina-ok5qm]

I would have had no chance with him. Would've fallen in love with him at first sight.

[@GypsyRose2o0o]

Love this video ~ Carl is such a sweet man very lovely personality and seems to me that Dick is trying his best to rush through things to fast here and I sense that Carl is not happy with this either and I feel Carl is uneasy with this interview also ~ RIP ~ Carl & Dick ~ God bless!! Thanks for sharing this my friend ~ Its a wonderful video : ) xxx

[@robertcavalier6133]

Let's remember the greatness of Dick Clark & Carl Wilson. Both were star entertainers in their own fields! * Cav *

[@vincentm614]

Carl Wilson has a look of intelligence and he probably took over The Beach Boys as the musical director and like Brian before him quietly tolerated Mike Love who really wanted to be in charge but did not have the musical talent.

[@steveskouson9620]

It has taken me a few decades to realize that Carl Dean, was the real Beach Boy. (I've only been a fan since 1965 or so. I was seven.) His is the voice I wish I could copy. steve

[@JohnHoulgate]

Dang, I really want to hear them play.

[@Hossir]

What did Dick Clark meant when at the end of the interview said to the lady "I wish you much good luck. I offer you my deepest sympathy now that you're working with (Carl rolling his eyes)... no he's... (Clark looking at Carl) I'm making you out to be a holy terror, you're the guy who is a moment of sanity and a lot of moments of my life". In which Carl responded "aw, thank you" with a obligatory polite smile out of confusion and in trying to not make a scene. Than Dick Clark said "the last kind words you'll ever hear from me. Lady and gentlemen please..." that is when Carl abruptly drop his smile. Then Carl took off his guitar with an angry face and quickly turned and walked out as if he couldn't stayed a moment longer. There has to be some bad blood going on between Clark and the Beach Boys. With the words like "holy terror" in working with him and "a moment of sanity" (hinting to Brian Wilson's mental disorder) pair with "a lot of moments of my life" and then "the last kind worlds you'll ever hear from me". As if Dick Clark was speaking in dog whistle codes that only Carl Wilson could understand. Look at how Carl took off his guitar in pure disgust and repulse as quickly as possible while walking off stage! Other keywords from Clark: "You felt like making music, but this is not the music I've expected, I would have typecast you into Beach Boy music?" "When did you ran into this lady here...who would put up with you?" "Well you see I've known him since he was a kid...was he any easier than when he was a boy?" "Was he matured gracefully?" "This came off a little - you went to a studio somewhere" I feel so sorry for Carl for whatever that was about! Dick Clark was being so unprofessional and a complete jerk to him. This interview was so vicious! What did the Beach Boys or Carl ever done to Dick Clack to deserve this treatement? It would be interesting to find out what all the beef was about. Why did Dick Clark acted and spoke in this way to Carl?

[@AprilShowers1955]

Agree! Super observant! Thanks for taking the time to do a detailed analysis! Well done!❤

[@crpeoplemover]

Love this... thanks for posting. R.I.P. Carl Wilson and Myrna Smith

[@chrisv73]

Carl rules!! He was the backbone of the Beach Boys when Brian was struggling with his mental health!! RIP Carl!💐

[@pickenit]

Carl was the calm and collected one that was able to be the buffer between ego maniac Mike Love and Brian’s mental issues. The band was never the same after his passing.

[@robin2012ism]

CARL !!!!!!!

[@tonydalcon]

Myrna was certainly gorgeous.

[@alexandergranone733]

Yes.

[@graysontodd9554]

Oh, if ever there was anyone who could handle a bit of ribbing...it was Carl...his is, as Dick said...a moment of sanity (and funk!) and he carried his grace to the end.

[@CurtisLinder]

he mentions Caribou Ranch. If only to be a fly on the wall at that place! Alas, it is no more...destroyed in a fire. But check the monster albums made there!...

[@martianshoes]

Sheesh I was hoping to hear them break into "Hold Me" that opened that album. Luscious song...

[@pmoyer50]

Carl must have had enough of touring with Mike don't fuck with the formula Love.

[@boke75]

Or maybe just Mike "Don't fuck me" Love.

[@mrsmacca126]

CARL DEAN WILSON. ❤️ 💕 💗

[@johnmitchelljr]

Good guy. Thank you.

[@grahamjarman]

carl thats a cool fuckin guitar man

[@red35rob]

Oh really? Interesting, I didn't realize that. Thanks for the info!

[@user-zq5nl3fm7k]

This interviewer seems to be a nice guy.

[@harryfrezza1035]

Leader of The Beach Boys

[@danerd8978]

Actually Brian was the leader, Carl was Soul.

[@sonofspirit7961]

@@danerd8978 After Brian's mental debacle Carl kinda took the leadership.

[@boke75]

Beach Boys version 2.0

[@pvdtas]

Brian wasn’t a leader for long cause Carl took the leadership very early in the 60’s, so unbelievably young but so down to earth, responsible and kept the group collected !!! Love him so much even though I was born in 1962 ❤️

[@VLHHWOOD1626]

I assume this is also the era when you began sitting on a lot of microphone's?

[@avcat]

Was she also one of Elvis's backups singers before he died? She seems familiar so just curious if anyone out there knows. RIP to The King, Carl & Dick!

[@pauldasilva3530]

A.V. Cat Yes! She was in the Sweet Inspirations who worked with Elvis from 1969 to 1977.

[@adarlene4075]

I Do Miss Carl On Live With Beach Boys On Stage Start New Beginning Really Do Miss Carl Friends Mine Special For Me My Family He Is My Family?

[@EphemeralProductions]

Yes I was just noticing that myself!! LMAO!

[@robertolsen6720]

Somehow Dick Clark always managed to make every interview a bit awkward. But I always enjoyed watching his shows.

[@boke75]

Seemed a little square and ever so slightly smarmy and condescending - sort of like the cheerfully cloying, annoying self-centered uncle at family Christmas get-togethers.

[@streyper]

Myrna Smith was also Jerry Schilling's wife at the time, who was Carl's manager (or had something to do with Carl.) Myrna may have been a strong singer, but she wasn't much of a lyricist.

[@ms8596]

There seems to be a trend - Wilson brothers writing great music, but needing lyricists. Myrna wasn't bad, compared to Brian's major lyrical collaborator, but no, she did not set the world on fire either.

[@LightSnowOvernight]

Billy Hinsche of Dino, Desi and Billy

[@mrsmacca126]

LightSnowOvernight billy the sell out

[@beandipcartography]

Dick Clark is a genius.

[@ontarioguy2738]

Too bad Carl smoked ,cut his life way too short.Dead at 51!

[@cato451]

What a great person. Funny how loony his brothers were and Carl seemed to be just a normal guy.

[@michaelslavin1601]

Carl also had his moments, not to the extent to what Dennis and Brian had. Still the brothers were all amazing singing and musicians as well as production as well.

[@magictransistorradio4933]

Dick Clark must me confusing him with Dennis. Although this wasn't long after Carl's drug days so maybe he had a recent memory.

[@nataliarobinson9514]

The white soul train😂

[@Brammy007a]

Billy Hinsche of Dino Desi and Billy !!!!!

[@Hossir]

Wow, Dick Clark made Carl Wilson looked so uncomfortable! It is painful to watch! Just when Carl tried to go out on his own to make music history, Dick Clark made him look like he didn't have what it takes to be a success without his brothers. Asking his "song writing partner" if Carl is "easy to work with"? What the hell? What a joke! Dick Clark should have asked the lady what is it like to have the opportunity to work with a legend of rock and roll that is Carl! It seems as though Dick Clark talked down at Carl like he was the little kid brother of the Beach Boys. You know how in life you are a friend with an older brother and he has that annoying little kid brother that you have to tolerate? Dick Clark presented himself in this interview as an elder to Carl and being wiser than that snotty kid he knew. Making his long time relationship with the Wilson brothers as a keynote of the interview at the expense of Carl when he needed support and encouragements the most at that stage in his career. It is condescending to say the least if not being disrespectfull. I don't care if Dick Clark had known the brothers since they were all kids. Here is Carl as a full grown man with all of his personal achievements being talked down at as though he is still a kid and dominated by Dick Clark as if he is still the irrelevent background singing baby brother of the Beach Boys who is being overshawdowed and carried by his older brothers. I've lost all respect for Dick Clark on this one. This interview is so unprofessional...it is almost insulting! Carl is such a gracious, generous, kind and gentle soul that he wouldn't assert himself even when he was being overrun by the show host. My great respect to Carl Wilson for being such a gentleman. This video reflect badly on Dick Clark. If only Carl could have been interviewed personally by Johnny Carson instead. It would have been a treasure trove!

[@viviannichols3582]

:33 "My girlfr--writing partner"

[@mrsmacca126]

Vivian Nichols Myrna was manager/ friend’s WIFE- Jerry Schilling. Carl was already with Gina- not yet married to her..

[@mr.nobody68]

Stop putting words in his mouth. You know damn well he didn't say that

[@EphemeralProductions]

That was Dick and just how he was, from what I've seen. He wasn't the best interviewer. Somehow though his show was well known and very popular.

[@boke75]

Man, even as a kid in the 80's, I found Dick used to tick me off a bit. Smarmy and cloying.

[@streyper]

Carl was clean and sober by 81. Sorry, but I have to disagree.

[@dirty06maggot]

why is dick teasing carl? :@

[@blkmanbat]

Ya, that's to bad. That was a Total fail! Bad job on the interview. Whose fault was that Though? I do luv both Carl and Dick!

[@BassistBob81]

Of course Dick Clark had to go in for the Hug.

[@joshy5677]

Guys we are living in the end times rn Jesus can return anytime soon. SO PLEASE TURN TO THE LORD He's waiting and Loves you very much ✝️ll

[@michaelslavin1601]

Get off with your holier than thou crap! If we wanted to know about that, wouldn’t we switch to watch one of the get rich quick pastors 😂 go away with your crap!

[@thomasgary1219]

Omg, what a stunningly beautiful woman. You go carl, I hope he got a taste of that.

[@abc64pan]

I could never stand Dick Clark. He sounded so fake and plastic. I guess he couldn't stop being a game show host for even a minute.

[@dirty06maggot]

why is dick teasing carl? :@

[@dirty06maggot]

why is dick teasing carl? :@

[@dirty06maggot]

why is dick teasing carl? :@

[@dirty06maggot]

why is dick teasing carl? :@