God Only Knows (a cappella) - Beach Boys Cover by Nicholas Wells

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

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[@raphaelpinault7405]

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[@RubberWilbur]

The second one from the right has the best voice.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Oh... we kicked him out of the band... :P

[@ptyptypty3]

LOL.... Thanks Nicolas!!.. YOU and your Clones did a FANTASTIC job there!! Pitch Perfect!!!

[@RSDon15]

Far left Defo has the most talent

[@trixscheper327]

They all did a great job!

[@Thinkmacflythink]

Yiidiot......they're all the same guy!

[@Zoologic21]

I like it. No childish, self-indulgent or pretentious embellishments from the person covering the song, faithful as hell to the composition arrangement and harmony of the original. That's how you do a cover.

[@ThomasJ502]

Seriously. There's this cover of Good Vibrations from some emo pop band that makes me want to eat a bullet when I watch it

[@Jeff9655]

so ur saying that covers should always be a carbon copy of the original and that any variation not allowed...I see nothing wrong with that go next

[@jakeevara]

Tell that to Gary Jules, Whitney Houston and Johnny Cash.

[@Zoologic21]

@@Jeff9655 No I never said that. Take a step back before you decide for yourself that I've taken a position I clearly haven't. It's just a respect for what's the original vision that I am focusing on that's great. If you can provide transformation to a song that clearly shows some vision or arguably better service, lyrically or otherwise to a song, then you aren't wrong to try that. A great example would be Jimi Hendrix's version of All Along the Watchtower, originally by Bob Dylan, and a pretty different sound overall. What I resent is people who take someone else's creation and use it as a platform to show off their abilities, not really doing anything for the song except often diluting it by exploiting the popularity to promote the artist's style rather than because they appreciate the work.

[@raphaelpinault7405]

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[@nr2134]

I heard a lot of "God only knows" a cappella covers... Definitely, this one is the very best.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw, thanks a lot! I appreciate it!

[@nr2134]

You're welcome! And would you be willing to share your vocal score, or indicate where I can find it?

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Home Run sure! I've had a few requests for it. I'm working on cleaning it up a bit because I had jotted it out extreeeeemely short hand, just so I'd be able to remember my parts for this haha. I'll let you know when I make it available :)

[@nr2134]

Ok, thanks in advance :)

[@nr2134]

Hi Nicholas! May I ask you if you have finalized that score?

[@jimscofield6857]

Man that is one cool version coming from an old 65 year old guy from Colorado that's listened to that probably 375925 times!! Thanks for putting that together!!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Hey Jim, thanks so much! I appreciate it! I just love this song, and I'd always wanted to write an a cappella arrangement of a song. I had a lot of fun, (and spent a lot of time) doing it haha. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@raphaelpinault7405]

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[@joelshore1937]

A real pleasure when someone gets the subtleties of the harmonic progression, chord inversions, and counterpoint lines exactly, perfectly accurate.

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[@robspelts4906]

Awesome

[@oldprankster7606]

i doubt the most people alive appreciate how complex these vocals are. A really great, rendition of the song Paul McCartney once called "The best love song I've ever heard".

[@louishennick6883]

One of my favorites ever by The Beach Boys. These guys sing it so well. So much counterpoint so complex but comes out sounding so simple and beautiful. They look like they’re probably brothers too like The Beach Boys

[@vincemug]

if only Carl would be with us .... would have been happy to hear this one ! Congrats. The best song ever written ???

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw, thanks so much - I appreciate this. It would have been amazing to be able to share this with Carl...

[@cm5065]

Correct. Best song ever written.

[@alika207]

@@NicholasWellsMusic I hope Brian stumbles across this one day. You are truly talented.

[@dancarpentieri7762]

The best and/or most beautiful song ever written, and you guys NAILED IT!! 👏 👏

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thanks a lot Dan!

[@zoryfox]

Far and away the best a capella performance of God Only Knows that I have ever heard. Great voice, fantastic pitch and tempo control. Wonderful final cadence.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw, wow, thank you so much! It was quite a project haha, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@raphaelpinault7405]

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[@heartburnjay]

Can you do this with Thunderstruck?

[@FaithChappelle]

I love this song you did a great job!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thank you Faith! I love this song too, I'm glad you liked my version!

[@NickWells]

well done, the Beach Boys are one of my favorite bands.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thanks man! I saw them live several years ago and it was just the coolest thing ever haha. They still sound so good!

[@raphaelpinault7405]

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[@elaineh3842]

Omg this is amazing cant believe you did ALL the singing. You have a lovely voice. Why arent you famous????? My fav song in all the world. So So impressed.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

aw :) Thank you so much Elaine! Sorry I missed this comment till now!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@doctorae724]

Other than the original, THIS is the only version I listen to. Just SUPERB!!!

[@raphaelpinault7405]

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[@rickmorse86]

Blessed are the music bringers for they provide sustenance to the soul. Smoking post Hoss!!!!

[@brianwalendy3735]

This is phenomenal.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Hi Brian! Sorry I missed this! Thank you so much, I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

[@Chloe-th2lg]

This is the BEST cover of this song!!! You have an AMAZING voice! Brian would be pleased. 😊

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thank you so much Chloe!

[@raphaelpinault7405]

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[@timbarnes7189]

I thought this was very good. Love the beach boys! Good job!

[@cdigdawg]

Holy crap dude, that gave me the goose bumps. Brilliant work, thanks for sharing.

[@Catmoore60]

Love this mix, with all the voices and emphasis so well placed. Your voice is so pure and what this song needs to shine. Well done!

[@mecwag]

OUTSTANDING!!!! One of the best renditions ever!!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Wow, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@fiyaboy05]

Amazing 🙌

[@keithbrown5656]

Great version, faithful and harmonic.

[@sethruschmeyer821]

I have looked around for covers that really hit me in the feels... this did it. Good job man this is excellent!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thanks so much Seth, I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed my arrangement of this! I hope you continue to enjoy my stuff!

[@stiletto777]

just got home from work and relaxing to this beautiful cover ❤️❤️❤️

[@tedwardfox]

Man. Three or four part harmony is hard enough, but SIX PART? Deep props to you, Mr. Wells. Oh, and an excellent job with this piece as well.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

haha thank you! Y'know, I always get carried away with harmony writing. I love for arrangements to be very full, with moving parts. But yeah, I definitely created a lot more work for myself writing 6 parts haha. I"m really glad you enjoyed it!

[@billbickley5798]

Great Song..................

[@kubovo]

Nice! Great voice! Didn't know that Tommy Lee Jones was signing when he was younger ;-)

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Hahaha thank you!

[@nhgal01]

I can't stop watching this - so amazing! Thank you!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw, thank you for your comment! I'm so glad you're enjoying it! :)

[@kbird2816]

I love these kind of combinations! Like its cool how you can use your voice for different notes and put them together and get a amazing song! God only knows what we are capable of.

[@gabrielaunika]

Well done! Best acapella cover I ve heard of this masterpiece.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw wow, thank you so much Gabriela!

[@cavebearmama]

Hi Nicholas. I’m just now finding this. I just want to say this was my one close to my heart song when it was recorded by The Beach Boys. You really did such a sweet and beautiful justice to it. Thank you 🙏 ❤️

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Hi Carol! Sorry for my delayed response! I'm so happy to hear that I could pay homage to a beloved song in a way that you enjoyed :) Thank you for your kind words. I hope you continue to enjoy the music!

[@180bonita]

God, this singer is absolutely amazing!!! Bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@kevingillin6418]

how cool is this!!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw haha thanks!!

[@Eishockeyfledermaus]

kevin gillin great !!

[@Lucasrde2]

Great cover for one of the best songs of the last century, congratulations!!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw, thank you so much Lucas!

[@russellh6152]

Fantastic

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thanks Russell!

[@disneyfan4884]

just another great cover by Nicholas Wells

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw :) Thank you!

[@joeljack1]

Beautiful.

[@gavinratcliffe6201]

As a big beach boy fan I can honestly say this is an excellent version. Well done

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thank you Gavin, I appreciate it!

[@resantos3573]

What a beautiful thing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@oblongo12]

Excelente!! Congrats dude, what a range!!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thanks Marcelo!

[@niv2023]

Amazing ♡ Thank you for making me happy during a difficult time

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thank you! I’m glad to be able to be of some help ❤

[@amandahann5370]

Beach Boys i met them many times when i lived in Ft Lauderdale in miami when i was younger

[@josephbell5806]

By far the best version of this song outside of the Beach Boys that I've ever heard. Very, very, well done!

[@rubinmendoza13]

OK, I must admit that I stated watching this video with the full intention of thinking snarky thoughts in my mind as I watched it... But man, you nailed it! This has always been one of my favorite songs and you did it proud! Bravo to you!!! ❤️🙂 Let me add that about twenty years ago, I used to produce big-budget music videos for some of the top artist on the planet (Michael Jackson, U2, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Will Smith, Jamie Fox, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, you get the picture. To that I must add, I think your voice is better than almost all of them. Unlike most, you CAN sing and sing beautifully, at that... 🙂

[@vicrayz7580]

I LOVE THIS VERSION - one of my all time favourite songs. NAILED IT! Move over Pentatonix :P

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

aw haha, thank you! I'm really glad you liked my version! I love this song so much too :)

[@marcorocchio4620]

This is a smile in a video. Excellent in all respects.

[@berniesheahan]

Absolutely brilliant !

[@mrsa9817]

I would really like to hear you sing this song with only one voice. Just simple. Pure.

[@Uniquelyyours1]

I grew up in the 60's when the Beach Boys sang this. Your version is quite spectacular. Lovely:) You earned my sub:)

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw wow, thanks a lot! I appreciate it, and thank you for subscribing! I'll look forward to sharing more with you!

[@marshareed]

Well done! Really nice arrangement, impressive range, touching fidelity...I think you've done yourself proud.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@toring61_52]

2 words after this performance.. Wow Amazing.

[@shonamacintosh6932]

Very clever Mr ✌️ love what you’ve done 👍

[@coyacampbell5361]

Nicholas, that was absolutely one of the best covers of this song! You are extremely talented musician... keep up the fantastic work and thanks for sharing!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw wow, thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed my cover of this song! I had a lot of fun making it, and have always been a big Beach Boys fan :). I hope you get to enjoy some more of my music! Thanks!

[@gregoryambres1897]

🏆💪 Absolutely, EXQUISITE, magnificent voice, man. God bless your heart. 💪🏆

[@gloriafernandez2149]

DIVINOOO!!! Hermosa versión!!! Geniooooooooo!!!

[@ELVENGADOR858]

YO PIENSO LO MISMO

[@jonioden6323]

this is beautiful. I only had windows media player to play this on after downloading it, so I used the eq and dumped the whole middle section, boosted the bass and high frequencies at 8 &16kz with a little push at 250hz turned on the srs Tru bass. silky smooth.... and that bass pushed at 31 & 62 hz...wow.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thank you Joni! So glad you're enjoying it on your sound system! :D

[@thomasjohnson3196]

Joni Oden nl Hu University

[@briebyrd1361]

Wow wow wow just wow. I love this, I'm in love with your voice!! 😍😍😍

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw :D Thanks Olivia!!

[@briebyrd1361]

+Nicholas Wells you're welcome love

[@viajero1999]

Love your voice!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

:) :) I'm so glad!

[@gregoryambres1897]

It doesn't hurt that you have the exact face that we imagine when we hear this beautiful song by The Beach Boys. (I like the one in the middle 🤣.)

[@hardloper070884]

I'm agnostic but this may be the best Lovesong ever written

[@alessandromarini8046]

😳😲 Oh my God! Genius! 👏👏👏👏

[@wizebird7141]

My misses and my mum are gonna love this!! Thanks for this beautiful work 👍👍👍👍

[@saqlainmanzoor1424]

love this song die for that song......

[@Dan0__]

Phenomenal Mr Wells!

[@SuperPixelated]

Such a stunning sound just enriched my life. Just wonderful

[@hetedeleambacht6608]

fantastic arrangement !!

[@R.W8]

Totally AWESOME Nicholas !!! Love the Beach Boys ! You Totally Nailed this !!! LOVE IT !!!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thanks Retta! This is an all-time fav song of mine, and I'd been wanting to record it for a while. As a Beach Boys fan, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@andrewhillabrand4432]

Greatest song ever made. We love you Brian

[@ucurie]

Great! Consider yourself a Beach Boy!

[@TheGizby]

Gorgeous

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thanks so much!!

[@shadowsoflife000]

Excellent!

[@photogramistic]

Nice idea and good work Nicholas

[@anahjahwillians6355]

I love that video and song

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw, thank you!!

[@joemartin224]

Truly brilliant mate. Should be many more views on this. Amazing rendition and beautiful harmonious sounds. Thank you!

[@hyungukang5719]

awesome! great job

[@PercyBullant]

Thank you, this made my night! Melbourne, Australia.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw wow, thanks Percy! Greetings from New York, USA!

[@rhondareadence6961]

This was beautiful.

[@timsmith190]

My jaw is still hanging open...

[@nicholaswells571]

:D Thanks Tim!

[@lydon65]

Best A cappella cover by anyone, ever

[@RickBauler]

Great job!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thanks a lot Ricardo! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@RickBauler]

@@NicholasWellsMusic you're welcome my friend :)

[@miesenbachofficial7413]

This is just too good! Great work, beautiful voice!

[@neilwilliams929]

These's guy are extremely talented and I' hope im right but this has to be a true Capella " Well done fella's 👏

[@richardmcall1650]

well done guys ..great version ..

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thanks so much Richard!

[@Texas_Squatch]

Wow!

[@nathalie8536]

Amazing ! Would love to have the vocal scores if you are willing :)

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thank you so much Nathalie! I do have the scores - I'm trying to partner with a distributor for it so that I can share my arrangement legally...but of course I'd love to :) I'll let keep ya posted!

[@MikeHammerForEver]

@@NicholasWellsMusic Please do, I'd be happy to buy it from you. Specially apropriate these days with so much time at home!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Hey! I didn't forget! I recently partnered with Music Notes.com! It's now available :) www.musicnotes.com/l/D93SJ

[@MikeHammerForEver]

@@NicholasWellsMusic Could you sell the actual sound tracks of separate voices? I would gladly pay you directly for it, via paypal or any other way you choose.

[@davidtekavec1853]

Phenomenal version... great job!

[@michaelovalle849]

Wow your voice is stunning. Def my favorite cover I've thus far!

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Michael, thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words, and I'm so glad you enjoyed this!

[@mrgrimsdale6733]

wow. these guys are great!

[@robertdebrave477]

Excellent full of life,spirit,warmth,a compliment to the song.Thank you so much for bringing another soulful angle to this Royal Flush Of Life Song God Only Knows.

[@JM-co6rf]

Royal Flush of Life Song....well put.

[@nathanskinner423]

Dude, I don't know how you did it but you managed to capture brian's angelic tone perfectly. PLEASE DO MORE BEACH BOYS.

[@jaybird7075]

I sure hope you entered the Peter Hollens acappella cover contest for "December Song". You're awesome, Nicholas!!!

[@Somebeetch]

You are a rare breed of singer. I hope you know that. Good job.

[@imfeelinggoodnl]

Wow, amazing

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@elderdanilodan2685]

Sensacional! Congruatulations!!!

[@basstian]

Magnificent! Excellent arrangement, marvellous singing, really great video.

[@NicholasWellsMusic]

Aw, thank you! I appreciate it!

[@4302arod]

These guys would win America's Got Talent with this performance!

[@pauletteispassingiton943]

EXCELLENT