Dick Clark Interviews The Beach Boys - American Bandstand 1964

[@westy40]

The famous "Did you do any surfing while you were there?" question. Dennis Wilson, an actual surfer who was very good, chimes in to save the day.

[@debussy10]

Brian looked so vulnerable, even then...it's amazing he's lasted until today in a harsh world.

[@justicegusting2476]

What amazes me is that he outlived his brothers. To lose a brother has devastating effects, much less 2 brothers who defended each other to the end.

[@TSquare7741]

I was thinking the same thing - Brian looks kinda out of it in a way…. sad.

[@wailer27]

Really no need to be pitying someone who changed the world with their musical genius. If he wasn't as sensitive it wouldn't have happened. He looks fine to me anyway.

[@vincevirtua]

@@TSquare7741 uhh... he looks fine here.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

@@justicegusting2476 so true. The same goes for Barry Gibb. He’s the oldest out of 4 brothers and the last one left. So sad.

[@resilvina]

I love how sweetly Dennis and Carl introduce themselves

[@petersonlafollette3521]

Their family and cousin were smart and funny- wore high waters though...

[@reevie3463]

Same! 😂 They sounded so innocent and sweet! 🥺💜

[@nataliarobinson9514]

They’re so awkward and adorable it’s amazing

[@irinacalcea4594]

Magical Mystery Tour

[@Dani_marie_]

They’re so cuteee

[@silverkitty2503]

@@Dani_marie_ so cute

[@Cobblepot101]

The Beach Boys look so polite and friendly :)

[@beachboysswiftie]

They all are

[@BrentTV]

@@beachboysswiftie Small world lol

[@beachboysswiftie]

BrentTV will wonders ever cease? Lol

[@BrentTV]

BeachBoysfan4ever MLP I saw your name after watching this and was like "hmmmm looks familiar" lol

[@nataliarobinson9514]

They’re so sweet and shy

[@user-nq9gz4xf7f]

Looking young innocent and almost camera shy, 50's look still, square even, what great music! Brian a musical genius, Mike Love was very important as a lyricist and lead singer.

[@irinacalcea4594]

Eight Days A Week

[@silverkitty2503]

So fucking cute...

[@kimkelly5512]

Maybe so, but his arrogance diminishes what Mike contributed.

[@isaacvance5090]

They didn’t ask a single question to Al. He’s such an underrated member of The Beach Boys

[@Thrashman-ye4cf]

Notice how the reporter just says “well that worked out well” when asking Al how he got into the group, then immediately jumps over to the others as if he doesn’t give a shit about him. It looks like Al was kind of hurt by that too lol

[@chrischampagne4307]

He's only5'5

[@evanholly3649]

Well they asked him what the latest album was, and Al, either not hearing him or something said fun fun fun, then dick kind of lost interest in him

[@yossarian6799]

@@evanholly3649 Dick Clark.. Jeremy Clarkson... and Margaret Thatcher top my list of "Most Affable People"...

[@taylorferrari1153]

@@chrischampagne4307 he really is UNDERrated

[@carlosvelasquez3279]

Brian shows he's an introvert and a genius

[@irinacalcea4594]

Rubber Soul

[@irinacalcea4594]

Maybe you can Drive My Car

[@diegoalessandrocastillosan6773]

​@@irinacalcea4594 pet sounds

[@BriansmithAussie]

God I wish I could have a time machine take me back and see these guys!🤗

[@frankboyd.]

Saw them twice in Vancouver. Back then tickets were cheap and easy to get. They put on great shows. They have a great old live album you should hear.

[@reevie3463]

Me too! I wish I lived back then! I love them! 🥺💜

[@whiskeyify]

I grew up watching Dick Clark in the 50's and 60's. I remember seeing a practical joke played on him..after a 1 hour interview they told him the camera man forget to put film in the camera so the interview would have to be done again....knowing he was a busy man I thought Clark was going to blow up and get angry but he just kind of laughed and said oh no! He didn't get upset. Dick Clark had some real class.

[@michaelclark4043]

I was just a little guy at the time but I remember watching American bandstand when the Beach boys made their appearance . this was right about the time the Beatles first came to America and the stark contrast the two bands presented.

[@msN-z4x]

I live in the United Kingdom, if only there had been shows like this here, great interview and such handsome boys back then!

[@dianefossaluzza3798]

Brian is so adorbs.

[@79tazman]

Dennis was the only Surfer/Car Guy of the whole bunch

[@laminage]

He was the Brainchild behind the Group. When they went to Candix Records around 1960, Dennis said "We Do Surfing Songs!" The guys thought it was stupid but they worked on a Song that Brian got an F for in Music Class called Surfin' it was a hit and the rest is history.

[@alexyoung782]

and it was his idea -- rather request -- that brian write songs about surfing with flipsides on cars.

[@countof3everybodyOD]

obviously everyone was important, especially the wilsons, but come on, Brian would be brilliant even if he had been writing about gardening

[@cirrus1964]

@@laminage Yes, and then he went down the drain! That's the genius he was!

[@thomaskemer8109]

Well, the other guys liked to hang out at the beach, and eat a lot of hamburgers and hot dogs!!

[@StorieGrubb]

didn't realize brian was so tall. wow.

[@midninteranger4315]

A very humble and talented group

[@irinacalcea4594]

Help!

[@irinacalcea4594]

Ticket to Ride and Yesterday

[@irinacalcea4594]

Help full album 1965🧑🧒🧒🧑

[@pmoyer50]

I was born in 1950 so got to see it all. Over the years I got to hear greats like Buddy Holly and the Beach Boys on the show.

[@stj971]

'51

[@normalinda01]

RIP Dick Clark......I loved and watched American Bandstand every Saturday afternoon back in the late 70's and early 80's. And loved watching his Rocking New Years Eve shows every year. You will be missed dearly...but never forgotten, always in our hearts Mr. American Bandstand!!!

[@russellh6152]

normalinda01 He was great

[@RickAintStoned]

Pure class from both sides. Something that is sadly lacking in today's generation of music.

[@wigetywogety9020]

R/niceguy

[@sirbacon1617]

i agree

[@bonscott602]

So young. The starting five on a superb musical team. Moment in time of an early look at a historic group. We know the things that were to come.

[@billydeewilliams9104]

Beatles an Beach Boys. Greatest ever.

[@jeffclaterbaugh6415]

Brian Wilson… The goose that laid the golden eggs.

[@countof3everybodyOD]

Big Bill O'Reilly fuxk u

[@duder9245]

Big Bill O'Reilly actually Mike love has said Brian was the goose who laid the golden eggs in regards to Landy

[@nataliarobinson9514]

A Californian goose to be exact

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Mike Love sang all their hits. In baseball ya the pitcher throws the ball but the batter hits it. Mike was a home run King!

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@duder9245 he said brian pill Poppin wilson was a drug user Al Jardin also confirmed it. Said the Wilson brotha's was drunks and dope heads

[@LG-kl3co]

Such young innocent kids .....bless them all.

[@scottharrisohn6972]

yes before Brian destroyed himself with drugs.

[@groofoot]

@@scottharrisohn6972 idk, I'm reading all these comments about how sweet and innocent these guys were, and they were Anything But. Anyone who knows Anything about rock history and the history of rock debauchery knows that these guys were bad dudes ... Dennis, especially ... alas, here in this brave new world we inhabit, the truth is only acceptable if it's politically correct .... 8-/

[@fronts3165]

Dennis: The surf wasn't very good! Aussie: Dennis, ya shoulda been here yesterday, mate!

[@michaelclark4043]

Carl to me was the most gifted musically as a musician with his fantastic guitar playing skills. As far as his singing he was equal to his brother Brian.

[@bridge2space]

They were both great vocalists and guitarists but Brian wrote the music

[@GinaNavarra]

I grew up after the American Bandstand generation, but thanks to KZbin and a history of rock music class I took last summer, I was able to see some of these shows and truly see what they meant to my parents and anyone else who grew up while the show was on. Dick Clark was most certainly influential to the music industry, and even though I will remember him most for watching his (and only his) New Year's Eve show every year, I will also remember him for AB. RIP

[@trekcannondale11]

I miss Dick Clark, What a GREAT Guy

[@MrRobison94]

Mike Love looked insecure when Dick Clark said that Brian Wilson was the biggest one, LOL!

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

Nah, Mike was like, "I'm the biggest and strongest of them all." Hahahah....

[@kiwi-m2t]

mike is always insecure hahah

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

The Beach Boys - The greatest band in American history.

[@reevie3463]

YES!! (Well even tho I’m Canadian I agree!) Best Band ever!!

[@katkk4096]

No its the Beatles

[@reedwilliams1868]

@@katkk4096 they're not American duh.

[@katkk4096]

@@reedwilliams1868 Obviously I know that...the Beatles came to America in 64 and changed everything

[@kookadams85]

Brian 6' 3, Mike 6', Dennis 5'9, Carl 5'10, Al 5'5.

[@russellh6152]

kookadams85 Damn, and the average man in 1960 was 5’8

[@marymagdalene3004]

@Ibraam Brian is 6'3"; Al is 5'4"; Carl is 5'6"; Love is 6'; Dennis is 5'6"

[@eric829]

Dick Clark 5'9"

[@jesincere8589]

@@eric829 Mike looked a bit smaller when I saw him up close.

[@juskym]

Thank you. I was wondering.

[@janmed1207]

Dick Clark and American Bandstand was a big deal back then. I would imagine that they were all a little nervous. All the boys were so young. Brian was just being unassuming and shy about his leadership and musical genius just as he always has been. It's called being polite and courteous. And, yes, Brian was the biggest one...in height and talent! Dick Clark became hard to watch on New Year's eve after he had his stroke. Bless his heart, he tried to carry on anyway. I will miss him.

[@jomitchell6064]

It's magical seeing all of the original members.

[@michaelrutledge7048]

What a great time to grow up!! I’m so glad I was part of it!!

[@daniellavaladez7820]

I wish I was a part of it :-(

[@irinacalcea4594]

The Beatles as The White Album

[@irinacalcea4594]

In the UK Album Charts

[@bellsystem_1877]

As a consolation to Al, the album was indeed re-named 'fun fun fun' by capitol years later

[@paladin1726]

The album was, is, and has always been Shut Down Vol 2.

[@GoodbyeRubyTu3sday]

0:08 "Dennis Wilson" *every girl clapping their hands*

[@ajpdaniels]

0.13 "Mike Love" *tumbleweed *

[@ashe984]

OMG I love these legends.

[@JacobTjalma]

Carl and Brian look a lot like each other

[@daniellavaladez7820]

Well, they were brothers!

[@yossarian6799]

Brian looked just like their Dad, Murry. Carl was sort of a mix of both parents, leaning to the Wilson side. Denny didn't look like either parent, but you could see traces of both in him and I've read that he resembled mum Audree's family. She was of Swedish descent and where Denny got his lovely blond hair.

[@dmer-zy3rb]

Carl and Brian actually looked alot like Dennis too when they were thinner. in the end they all resembled each other.

[@wcjohnny1]

I watched this while lying in bed like Brain Wilson did .

[@Erix7810]

Jardine was still trying to plead his case when they took off for the autograph table LOL!

[@pajamas_the_emo]

“Did you do any surfing?” Brian: 😰 Mike: 😰 Carl: Uhh- 😰 Dennis: the surf wasn’t that good 😎🏄🏻‍♂️

[@irinacalcea4594]

And it looks just like The Beatles

[@dancingtrout6719]

they never even think about surfing ,,lolzzzzzz except silly Denny

[@TheMassacreFilms]

RIP to Carl and Dennis Wilson, and Dick Clark!

[@DARRINCONNOR1]

See Im a very insecure guy. And I have a reason to be insecure. You can actually see how insecure Brian is in this interview. And for the life of me I cood never figure out why he felt that way. Hes a cool lookin guy, hes a genius and basicaslly at this time in there career he was the band leader. Fascinating stuff.

[@jerrysmith2354]

Maybe Al or Mike looked like a dork, but Denny looks cool, and Carl and Brian were rather handsome. The outfits are a lil mucch, but that was judt the thing back then

[@kirchfam]

From what I hear, his confidence was beat down by his dad; my daughter, who is as cute as anyone, very smart and talented, was beaten down emotionally, too, by her classmates. She is very insecure.

[@chrisfreeman9960]

@@kirchfam I'm sure there is help available for her (from the right person). I speak from experience. When you find the right person, really good changes can happen. Sound help is available. Here's wishing her and you the best.

[@reevie3463]

@@jerrysmith2354 This is what I think…Al is super adorable and cute and sweet! Denny looks super cool and hot as always! Brian and Carl look super adorable and cute and innocent! And Mike looks sweet too! 🥰💜They are all so adorable! I love them all so so so much!! 🥰💜

[@paladin1726]

You have reason to be insecure when your father is an abusive asshole and your mother allows it to continue without consequence, as was the way of things in the 50’s. Murray was a grade A piece of shit as a human being and can be credited for every insecurity and downward spiral Brian went through. Brian’s money allowed for a very deep dive. But when you want approval from your father who constantly shits on you, you become a puddle of insecurity. You say you have reason to be insecure? There may be people who think you have no reason.

[@williamoverly1617]

For those too young to know, these were the guys who popularized rock groups around the world, including the Beatles and ABBA.

[@gdawg1585]

The Beatles Were inspired by Elvis Presley Chet Atkins Little Richard they came up with the name The Beatles to pay tribute to Buddy Holly and The Crickets The Beach Boys especially Brian Wilson was amazed when The Beatles came to America in 1964 Pet Sounds was inspired by Rubber Soul and I remember hearing a rumor that Paul McCartney was inspired by Pet Sounds and The Beatles were inspired and Made Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

[@denniswilsonforever404]

It's safe to say that Brian and Mike weren't "on the same page" starting with Pet Sounds and from there on. It was always about the $ for Mike and the music for the Wilsons. It's still about the $ for Mike and the music for Brian. I am pro-Wilson brothers all the way. I make no apologies for it!

[@Tomes23]

Dennis WilsonForever I couldn’t tell. Nice avatar 👍

[@thomaspick4123]

Mike wrote a lot of words that young teen age people would like. Words are a significant contribution to a song. Mike is the spokesman on stage. He is a deligent performer. He comes up the set list. As they age, he is getting young performers who can fill in with an energetic, beautiful, young voice. Good job to Mike and loyal bandmate, Bruce.

[@kevinbraden798]

You need both types to be well rounded and successful, they bring the best out of each other, even if that means you might be at odds sometimes.....even more so with family:) Peace

[@ynotttt]

Mike love gets a bad rap over the decades. I don’t know if it’s deserved or not. He was about money but that not all bad. He was creative and hard working for that. They all ended up suing each other for everything imaginable.

[@kjhgfdsd76654]

Brian wasn't on the same page with anybody in the late sixties.

[@kathymazzotta8898]

I was 8!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ we’re going to KC, Melbourne, Florida 3-7-19!!!!!

[@gdawg1585]

R.I.P Dennis Wilson

[@bigwille11]

The Beach Boys and Dick Clark now that is music history 🏄🏼🌏💋

[@CarlosMata-s6p]

These were the original and only beach boys, not the guys that came later...

[@susannemcintyre9816]

There was another Beach Boy, David Marks. I think he was even younger than Carl, maybe. I actually think he was there before Al Jardine, but...I'm not positive. Look at old photos, when they liked flannel a lot, ha ha. But you can see him back in the Beach Boys for the 50th anniversary reunion tour.

[@jeffclaterbaugh6415]

Wrong. They were the originals, but Bruce Johnston was an amazing talent and helped keep it together. David Marks was also able to help keep things going.

[@AlternativeSack123]

C Bruce Johnson was still part of the original lineup

[@laminage]

You are right. When The Fellows only made $1000.00 on Surfin that had to be divided amongst Six Fellows including Murry Wilson who was their Father & Manager. Al got so disgusted that he quit, David Marks replaced him and was in the Group when they signed to Capitol. Brian and his Father decided to bring Al back which made him very happy and David Marks quit. In the 1980's he Made $300.000 Per Year since he recorded on the First Album. For several Years Al was an Employee and not an actual group member.

[@Johnny7051MC]

You are absolutely right. David Marks was an original member of the Beach Boys. He was a neighbor of the Wilson's in Hawthorne and a friend of Carl Wilson. He left the band in 1963 and started his own group called David and the Marksmen. He eventually rejoined the Beach Boys in the late 1990's and has been touring & recording with them on-n-off ever since. A solid Musician in his own right.

[@nickweiserfolz]

"He´s the biggest one!" By no means: He is the greatest one, the genius, without him no beach boys.

[@irinacalcea4594]

Something and Here Comes The Sun

[@irinacalcea4594]

Past Masters

[@irinacalcea4594]

Hey Jude and Revolution

[@irinacalcea4594]

Lady Madonna recording Fats Domino

[@samuelfannin3655]

@@irinacalcea4594 Why are you doing this?

[@winterweib]

''Colleen McC It's called HUMILITY. All the Wilson boys had it. It's hard to recognize because it is becoming extinct in our time. Brian is a caring, generous, loving, talented, man, father and grandfather. When you are a genius, people often have misconceptions about you. eltonsmor vor 2 Jahren I wonder if he might have some problem in the autism spectre- say aspergers or something like that. I have always found him sweet- there is something very endearing about him---'' 2 good comments. That's what they make them so special. Today these big chaps are NOTHING, because they have no soul, and so their so-called music is only rubbish. These sweet shy boys, talking so calm and quietly, though they really would had each reason to be proud and loud. Wonderful.

[@davidellis8349]

Don't forget Murray was off stage waiting to smack them if they said anything he thought was wrong.

[@Kaderlid13]

David ellis 😢

[@JomerCim]

These were the days

[@maddmonk505]

Yeah, pretty 'normal'. So glad I grew up then.

[@Thrashman-ye4cf]

Those outfits are rad

[@daniellavaladez7820]

Love their candy striped look

[@laminage]

The Song has such a Ripple Effect. It was inspired by "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes and Roger McGuinn Of The Byrds sampled the Guitar Riff for "Mr. Tamborine Man".

[@shyguy76]

The T.A.M.I. show was the best of them later that year, I get around is probably one of my favourite of all live shows i've viewed.

[@ralphsrec]

Not a real smooth interview. They all seemed kinda shy. Thought it was telling, when Brian said "I write and produce the songs", no one argued, even Mike, who later claimed to co-write most of the hits with Brian.

[@TheJohnmusk]

Mike only claimed to write some of the lyrics, he never wrote any music, that was all Brian. Brian did all the music first then the lyrics after.

[@Johnny7051MC]

ralphsrec yea but look at Love's body language after Clark said, "he's the biggest one that's all there is to it", regarding Brian. Love is a PRICK and always will be. Brian was the Beach Boys, period. Mike didn't do shit!! Oh sorry, Kokomo, that's it.

[@Johnny7051MC]

+thenaturallyinsane1 The naturally insane 1, so you're criticizing me for referring to Mike Love as a Prick, then denouncing myself and others for using harsh words to describe him, while calling me an "asswipe" at the same time? It's just my humble opinion regarding Mr. Love, that's all. I'm sorry you feel this makes me an "asswipe" the naturally insane 1. I really hope I don't lose sleep over this now. Thanks for setting me straight the naturally insane 1.

[@haro82]

Jonathan King What? Everyone gets writing credits for lyrics. Like Mike Love or not, if he helped cowrite songs, his name deserved to be alongside Wilson. This was the case with Lennon and McCartney.

[@jonathanking8800]

No, literally no one demands writing credits for lyrics. Lennon and McCartney actually wrote the songs, not just the lyrics. In fact, many of their songs had some lyrics written by Harrison and he didn't get writing credits on those songs, nor should he.

[@reevie3463]

THEY ARE ALL SO CUTE! Dennis especially! Dennis seems so kind and loving and sweet! Poor Al got ignored! 🥺😭 How dare they ignore Al. 😭 He’s awesome! But Dennis tho! Gosh he’s so cute! 🥺🥰

[@surfingradiomeddows6542]

Dennis looks a confident guy, but on interviews, we can see that he's actually shy and cute!! I just love him PD: Al is very nice too, these guys are awesome

[@blackdiamond5507]

Yes Dennis so cute -- giving off James Dean vibes there. ☺

[@catmatofa8601]

pretty amazing host like people say letting people be the star and letting them shine! AMAZING HOST AND INTERVIEWER

[@55gaser26]

Was not the only car guy, al owned a 70 hemi cuda and Brian owned multiple vets and Porsche’s , also a 65 Pontiac Grand Prix with a 421.

[@Snickrsnack]

Dick Clark was amazing

[@denniswilsonforever404]

Yeah Mike, Brian is "the biggest one"! And he did write the songs and produce them. Furthermore, you wouldn't have a Deuce Coupe or Surfer Girl to sing about had it not been DENNIS' idea to start with!!!!!!

[@paladin1726]

Pretty sure he knows that and has credited everyone with their accomplishments in the band.

[@dancingtrout6719]

just that little bit was so intense crazy

[@Ram44]

Wow were they deer in the headlights back then.

[@subg8858]

Carl is maybe 16 years old here

[@delacroix2007]

"who will determine what's done next?" - everyone turns to brian.

[@bochini1]

Funny to watch how Mike loses his head when Al says the incorrect title of their last album.

[@TaylorFan9]

Al thought he said single and not album I think.

[@paladin1726]

Overreact much? They all gave him a little ribbing for it. They’re kids.

[@hasselett]

@@paladin1726 Mike was a "kid" yet he looked like a middle aged dad with two kids, a mortgage and a failing marriage.

[@joyfullyraw]

It's called HUMILITY. All the Wilson boys had it. It's hard to recognize because it is becoming extinct in our time. Brian is a caring, generous, loving, talented, man, father and grandfather. When you are a genius, people often have misconceptions about you.

[@davidwilliamson8861]

People were So Humble and Polite those Days Now We Have TRASH!!!!

[@michaelangelo8898]

LOL sad but true. Soon it will change though :)

[@ThePowerpointMaster]

Punk movement

[@nataliarobinson9514]

Thank you for pointing that out

[@paulamiles9559]

I'll never get over those drainpipe denims...so tight!

[@christopherwelch136]

Mike Love has lived his life as a cling-on.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Thank God for The Beach Boys. Great music from a great era.

[@borood1188]

Mike Love is the uncle of NBA player Kevin Love.

[@southcoastinvestments9187]

Love them all. So cute! Why can’t we have bands like this today?

[@SuperBeachbum74]

And Stan Love was his father who played in NBA

[@hotlimoguy]

Wow ! the first car I ever owned. 1969 Pontiac Parisienne convertible in British racing green. 350 4 barrel carb w/ a powerglide two speed transmission . It had drum brakes all around and weight about 3300 lbs ( 1.5 metric tons). It got about 8 mpg and gas was around 15 cents a litre. I miss that car.

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Brian is shy and awkward and adorable. Mike is a jerk to Australians. Dennis is thankfully able to answer the surfing question Carl is happy to be involved. Al is... also there.

[@Guitcad1]

Wow! Apparently this was before celebrities were coached on things like tact, what NOT to say during interviews, etc.

[@77Cardinal]

That wouldn't have worked on Mike Love. No filter on that dude.

[@magazinekitchen]

Back in 1964, who would have dreamed that this interview for an American TV program ("American Bandstand") would still be shown more than half a century later, and in such a way that it is seen by the entire world?

[@ACDZ123]

Well as an Aussie I can confirm Australia was a backwater in those days . Mike was being honest . Brutal but honest lol

[@mirrage42]

It was refreshing to hear him being honest instead of spewing the sort of faux- enthusiastic nonsense modern celebs have written for them.

[@BazookaToe]

Mike Love was a 63 year old in a young man’s body.

[@bigga3095]

DENNIS WILSON was CUTEEEE!! when he was young 😲🥰😘🎥😎🙏🙏🎤🎺🎹🎧🎸💐💐

[@Myra1959]

The Beach Boys are great. All of the guys are cute, but Brian for me is the cutest.

[@Romans--bo7br]

+Myra1959 ...You "sure", your looking at the right one?? lol : )

[@helenaville5939]

+Myra1959 I agree. Brian had something extra that the others did not. Those eyes and smile are just beautiful.

[@VarietyVideoGamer]

+Helenaville Carl yeah

[@susannemcintyre9816]

I know Dennis was the one the girls always screamed for, but I have to agree that there is sure something sweet about the look of Brian. MMM-MMM! And in so many videos, Dennis was completely hidden in the background. Brian looked super shy.

[@Myra1959]

+2Stroke Diesel Power Of course. Brian was so cute.

[@riv4life618]

"Little Richard sang it and Dick Clark brought it to life". 50s & 60s Bandstand needs to be dvd!! RIP Dick and (the largely underappreciated) Denny (swoon) & Carl

[@DARRINCONNOR1]

Yes without a doubt. Gotta be something like that. I mean Brian laid in bed for 1 year, and hand a sandbox put in his living room. Hes doing pretty good these days. I was watching his recent "Pet Sounds" concert on VH-1, and his voice sounded absolutely amazing.

[@danehlers9989]

I always thought Brian was so cute. My favorite one.Hes Young here but always kept his boyish looks even when he was overweight.

[@jeffreycone7504]

we lived only three blocks from the beach boys when we lived in ingle wood. Holland album awsome.

[@LadyRanger]

Love this - "How long has this singing been going on!"

[@flyyspit]

Dick a pup there.. Did he have any IDEA of his legacy at that time... ahaha One of the cool cats

[@victoriacabrera5760]

I loved how the young people back then were so reserved, soft spoken, and respectful. Forget about the youth nowadays.

[@Kelvinack]

Yeah, they really weren't xD

[@muiscnight]

Didn’t have dramatic Tv or music culture to influence it

[@LPJack02]

RIP Dick Clark (November 30, 1929 - April 18, 2012), aged 82 RIP Dennis Wilson (December 4, 1944 - December 28, 1983), aged 39 RIP Carl Wilson (December 21, 1946 - February 6, 1998), aged 51 You will be remembered as legends.

[@mrlafayette1964]

When Carl said they get in 2 hours of surfing a day you can tell he didnt want to go to far into the subject lol,none of them surfed but Dennis.

[@wboyle9721]

The beach boys were much respected in the uk

[@coolsweetgroovy]

This rules RIP Dennis, Carl, and Dick

[@russellh6152]

coolsweetgroovy True

[@prp3231]

I love those button down collar shirts , looks very American.

[@yossarian6799]

Legend has it that Murry bought them at clearance sale at JCPenny.

[@mrmillcake8525]

So there's a HQ Don't Worry Baby clip on the shelf. Come on American Bandstand! =)

[@kathymazzotta8898]

I was 8!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kookadams85]

Whats awkward??? The greatest rock band of all time, how is that awkward?

[@starfox1]

"dennis wilson"... audience cheers everyone else ... " "

[@daniellavaladez7820]

That’s cause there were girls in the audience lol

[@jaggass]

Dennis really sounded like Brian back then.

[@jdnly9716]

Yes we were very “square” in Australia back then. All our radio and tv personalities had to speak with a snobbish British accent too🤨 As for the surf, it was probably just the right place wrong time.

[@yossarian6799]

same in South Africa, where the Beach Boys were as big as the Beatles. When I moved to the 'states in the 80s I couldn't believe how loud and obnoxious the Top40 stations were. I listened to UK-targeted Radio Luxembourg when I lived in Germany and it was but a slightly toned-down take on US radio, so I assumed the Brits too went for that sort of thing. I preferred the more sober, sedate nature of Radio Good Hope, Springbok and 5FM...

[@jdnly9716]

@@yossarian6799 A guy named Ernie Sigley from Australia worked as a dj on Radio Luxemburg I think very early 1960s? He passed away in 2021. He often talked about it on his more recent radio announcer stint after several years in TV.

[@denniswilsonforever404]

They're so cute! They're babies here! And by they I mean the Wilsons :-)

[@natalienordine6906]

They had such sweet faces.

[@reevie3463]

They areee!! 🥰💜 But what about cute lil Al tho? 🥺💜 He’s adorable! All the BB are soooo adorable! I love them sm!! 🥰💜

[@Krsna5]

Yeah, got backward Australia right, even LSD did not arrive among us youth until 1969, about 10 years behind the States and we never had a Tim Leary or Ken Kesey but we did have the Beatles and the Moody Blues in 1968 to turn us on. Even the Krishna's never arrived until 1970

[@afrundzhyan75]

RIP DICK CLARK,YOU WILL BE MISSED:')

[@nataliarobinson9514]

Interviewer: “what’s the latest album” Al: “Fun fun fun” The rest of the guys: *WhAt?*

[@danerd8978]

It's true, on the Master Tapes for the Shut Down Vol.2 it was called the Fun,Fun,Fun album. I have seen the tracksheets. Brian must have changed it and Al forgot.

[@nataliarobinson9514]

@@danerd8978 yeah, by the way it’s an awesome song. I still listen to it mostly in the summer time

[@paladin1726]

@@danerd8978 Al thought Dick Clark was asking about the latest hit single.

[@paladin1726]

Interviewer?! That’s Dick Clark!

[@sjh9173]

Al didn't know the name of the new record, saying fun fun fun but referring to Shut Down, Vol II. This would've been before March of 1964 and before the release of Wendy in July. Also, Beatlemania was just starting to take off.

[@magneto7930]

Can you vote him out? Ha! Of course, and none of those beautiful harmonies, brilliant arrangements, and infectious melodies would ever exist!

[@yossarian6799]

... it was a rather stupid question to ask. But Dick Clark was an absolute moron, so it should be expected...

[@magneto7930]

@@yossarian6799 if it was going to be an interview that would be one thing, but a couple of lame questions is a waste of air time.

[@rickrick5041]

Those guys were 1 hit wonders. They’ll never go anywhere

[@andybaldman]

“Can you vote him up or down if you don’t like his ideas?” SMiLE has entered the chat…

[@MistaTofMaine]

Mike Love looking like he 40 already.