God Only Knows - BBC Music

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The Beach Boys' masterpiece God Only Knows remade with the help of a few friends to celebrate the launch of BBC Music.
See who’s who in the video: bbc.in/1vUMGLp

[@ryanflorek2766]

People that came here and bashed artists featured in the video truly missed the point. At the very end, it says, "For the love of music." This whole thing, besides being a promotional stunt, was to show how artists from around the world and all different genres can connect to a single song. 'God Only Knows' is known widely as one of the greatest pieces in musical history, which is why artists from One Direction to Stevie Wonder to Lorde to Paloma Faith to Dave Grohl have such a respect for the song. Music is only of the few connectors left in society, it is not meant to divide. You have every right to dislike an artist's style or voice, but to discredit them and their fanbase completely is the opposite of the intent here.

[@allisonrataczak8347]

This was the best written comment I have ever read on a video of any kind. You are a very well spoken person and this comment was really needed on this particular video. Wow that was an amazing comment.

[@ryanflorek2766]

+Allison Rataczak Why thank you 👋

[@kandrews7015]

+Ryan Florek thankyou! you've completely nailed the entire point of this video!

[@michellejackson9570]

Preach

[@pattyd124]

+JB P I think it's also cool how much the Beach Boys and the Beatles built off of each other. Like the Beatles made one of the greatest folk albums of all time, Rubber Soul, which inspired the Beach Boys to make one of the greatest pop albums of all time, Pet Sounds, which inspired the Beatles to make one of the greatest albums of all time, Revolver. If only Brian didn't have his issues with the band post-Pet Sounds, we would have been able to have 5 or so years of them battling each other for top spot.

[@eddieedmo4266]

For the non-musicians amongst us; This song was written in 2 different keys, A Major and D major (Bass line) played at the same time. That is simply mind blowing considering that music is math. There are 12 steps (notes etc) to a key. To write at 24 notes "in your head" is simply unfathomable, yet Brian Wilson was able to "hear" this in his head and then transpose this into a song. Simply incredible! Say what you want, but this song transcribes our normal abilities as humans to put into a normal song's structure, yet he was able too. Enjoy greatness when you hear it people. THIS song is greatness.

[@milescardis3830]

Eddie Edmo I can not agree with you more. I have learnt how to play this on the piano. It is truly genius, the chord/Bass composition quality is rarely heard, while still being immediately gorgeous to the ear. To think he was only 24 when he wrote this.

[@Julie701000]

Eddie Edmo if you haven't seen it I recommend the film Love and Mercy, shows Brian Wilson's amazing talent and all his struggles. Paul Dano and John Cusack (both playing BW) are INCREDIBLE.

[@etanaedelman9011]

Miles Cardis And he's also deaf in one ear. Wow.

[@mitchellcuthbert748]

Eddie Edmo you do realise a major and d major have one different note between them.... and there are 7 different pitches to a key, not 12, there are literally 12 pitches total in an octave, so 24 notes is a bit off-base i mean not to discredit the work or anything, but it seems like you don't know what you're saying

[@cassylovely4839]

Brian Wilson, absolute musical genius, god only knows what I'd do without the Beach Boys. ..

[@ShaNaNa242]

"Whenever I hear God Only Knows I think I don't want anything, I just want my Carl back, and there's nothing I can do and it hurts." -Brian Wilson

[@lamericana2903]

Please tell me he didn't said that, MY HEART

[@ShaNaNa242]

@@lamericana2903 I know, it's so sad. I wish Denny and Carl were still here to give Brian a hug.

[@lamericana2903]

@@ShaNaNa242 how sad... Brian's life has been so unfair and I can't even imagine how great it would be if that hug happened

[@Oddfosshaugbagi]

Well what have you done without him a good life and moved on life or a bad one cuss you dont wanna move on

[@alittleguy8114]

Source?

[@ahmedmoyeed9627]

What I really like about this production is the fact that each of the artists sang their line in their very distinct, unique singing voice and style.

[@terjehansen0101]

Like shit you mean ?

[@mickrofone]

Are they famous or something? (I mean apart from the obvious ones like Elton, Brian May or Stevie Wonder... I think I recognize the singer of Coldplay and the guy that sings the "happy" song)

[@laartwork]

How out of touch are you? Lol. From Brian Wilson and Chrissy Hines to Dave Grohl to One Direction. But love your confidence in your ignorance

[@BlackRoseImmortal75]

yeah and this comparison only made Brian voice outperform everyone else.

[@robertsantine2090]

I liked Lorde singing in cursive right after Elton John lol

[@nm5836]

"I never really spoke to Harry" Me : whatever you say, big boi!

[@tacobell1051]

N M I know right😂

[@genie9739]

lol I just came here only to watch my lads......

[@malikisbae6875]

ikr my babies all d 5 of them

[@aktb_firlyamelia4506]

😂😂😂

[@reizikaaa]

Lie again zayn

[@dragonlordskatermultichrom6499]

0:24 Martin James Bartlett (BBC Young Musician of the Year) 0:33 Pharrell Williams 0:38 Emeli Sande 0:43 Elton John 0:46 Lorde 0:50 Chris Martin (Coldplay) 0:58 Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys) 1:02 Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) 1:07 Kylie Minogue 1:11 Stevie Wonder 1:15 Eliza Carthy 1:20 Nicola Benedetti 1:24 Jools Holland 1:25 Brian May (Queen) 1:28 Jake Bugg 1:33 Katie Derham 1:34 Lauren Laverne 1:39 Gareth Malone 1:42 Alison Balsom 1:46 One Direction 1:50 Zane Lowe 1:54 Jaz Dhami 2:02 Paloma Faith 2:08 Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders) 2:11 Jamie Cullum 2:16 Baaba Maal 2:18 Danielle de Niese 2:24 Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) 2:27 Sam Smith 2:35 Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys)

[@zdarovful]

Omigosh, thank you! I’m not ‘with it’ enough to know some of these younger acts.

[@dragonlordskatermultichrom6499]

@@zdarovful Nothing to worry about, I only recognized Wilson, Elton, Stevie Wonder, Brian May and Dave Grohl. Had to google the rest

[@jjcallmejj8953]

thank soo muchhh i love you

[@incognitooooooooooooo123spy]

tysm

[@incognitooooooooooooo123spy]

@@zdarovful stan one direction haha

[@THEdjpluto]

This still never fails to bring a tear to my eye. Musicians, singers from every genre of music coming together in literal harmony to cover one of the greatest songs of all time with the legend himself, Brian Wilson. I never used to like The Beach Boys when I was a kid. But as a musician myself, my dad (who’s favourite band is The Beach Boys) really opened my eyes to what musical geniuses they are. Especially Brian. He’s a visionary.

[@nemanjadelevingne4108]

This is my absolute favourite commercial

[@beverleymarcelin6188]

Don,t have music like that any more and it makes me sad

[@davidfisher9833]

Pet sounds

[@davidfisher9833]

Peg

[@newagain9964]

This is a terrible cover. It’s kitsch

[@234laptop]

The cinematography and graphic design is incredible, the music collaboration is incredible, the song is incredible. One of, if not the best music videos ever.

[@madgav935]

Brian Wilson is the real star of this video

[@Bobby-wq5et]

Brian Wilson is god himself

[@arsen5479]

along with Brian May,Stevie Wonder ,Elton John.

[@juandavila4534]

Definitely

[@nievesofficial]

David Slaner Okay- but Brian Wilson is one of The Beach Boys, that’s what they were getting at

[@afruas]

@@nievesofficial not only one of the beach boys, but the writer, producer, and singer in most if not all of their best work... god only knows is an example of that

[@Ericbryanmr]

Just for those of you who dont know; that guy at 0:57 and 2:34 is Brian Wilson the man who wrote and produced the song, along with many of the Beach Boys' best hits like Good Vibrations.

[@giovannipaz277]

Those 5 seconds that Brian Wilson sang at the end give me chills

[@colleenmahony8803]

Brian Wilson is a singular talent. Many in today's generation wouldn't know him, but for singers and songwriters, producers and arrangers, Brian Wilson is a freaking musical god. This video just makes me feel good. For my money, it's one of the very best love songs ever written.

[@matthiasgreen7545]

RadOn548 shut up

[@robertl6591]

@@colleenmahony8803 Brian Wilson is a musical genius but we mustn't forget Tony Asher who wrote the lyrics. Paul McCartney said it's 'the greatest' song ever written.

[@westerling8436]

no sherlock, shit

[@L1nk2002]

It's amazing how they reached in together really different artists with different styles, from music history legends like Brian May, Elton John, Dave Grohl and Brian Wilson to New generation singers like Jake Bugg, the One Direction, Lorde and Sam Smith. Truly amazing.

[@IrregularPineapples]

yeah but wth was Dave doing there? lmao

[@L1nk2002]

@@IrregularPineapples what do you mean? He's a legendary musician.

[@IrregularPineapples]

@@L1nk2002 he sticks out like a sore thumb he doesn't fit at all lol

[@L1nk2002]

@@IrregularPineapples ok but that's a group of singers performing together a song, what do you expect them to do?

[@IrregularPineapples]

@@L1nk2002 ???

[@marlonrando9272]

You can see the pain in Brian's eyes, knowing he's singing his brothers song. He always said Carl had the voice, and Dennis imo was the second best in TBB's. R.I.P. Carl & Dennis

[@dougimmel]

sorry so smug, but yours was the first intelligent comment i've seen in the string.

[@j.c7719]

Singing his brothers song is the wrong way to describe it imo, it was written by Brian and Tony Asher and produced by Brian so it is their song. Carl did the lead vocal.

[@marlonrando9272]

@@j.c7719 According to Carl, Brian told him that "God Only Knows" was written for his voice: He said it fits his beautiful spirit. So while you are right with the writing credits, it overall is Carls song. Ryan Tedder wrote 'Halo', but everyone knows it as Beyonce's song.

[@j.c7719]

@@marlonrando9272 I get what you’re saying but to me, the person who wrote and produced the song should have it credited as their song, same with Ryan Tedder, Carole King, Diane Warren all songwriters like that, even though another voice is more commonly associated with or fitted the song perfectly, they still can’t claim it as their song as without the songwriter and producer it wouldn’t exist no way.

[@splatbubble]

@@j.c7719 I think this is a really neat distinction, and it could go back and forth depending on the songwriters and artists... In many many cases you can 'give' the singer the song, and you'd be right, due to the associations. But this song is kind of different... Brian pretty much built the sound of the Beach Boys, and then made all the music to Pet Sounds, and this song, while all of the others were away (I think), and then gifted the song to Carl. Or perhaps I'd think of it another way. I don't know anything about Beyonce but if people went around calling Halo someone else's song (even if he were the writer) she seems like she might be miffed. Maybe not- she seems nice! BUT... I bet if you were to ask Brian who's song it was, he'd say, "I wrote it for Carl." And if you asked Carl (I know, you can't), he'd probably say, "my brother Brian wrote it and said here you sing it." Kind of a gift of the Magi thing. I figure that's good enough?

[@maccork]

In order of appearance: Martin James, Pharrell Williams, Emeli Sande, Elton John, Lorde, Chris Martin, Brian Wilson, Florence Welch, Kylie Minogue, Stevie Wonder, Eliza Carthy, Nicola Benedetti, Jools Holland, Brian May, Jake Bugg, Katie Derham, Lauren Laverne, Gareth Malone, Alison Balsom, One Direction, Zane Lowe, Jaz Dhami, Paloma Faith, Chrissie Hynde, Jamie Cullum, Baaba Maal, Danielle de Niese, Dave Grohl, Sam Smith.

[@teresagomes6491]

+maccork and Brian Wilson again.

[@MrBurnyC]

+maccork Thank you.

[@odalyssanabia3974]

thanks

[@widdyhabb]

+maccork And I only recognized Elton, Brian, and Chrissie. Lord, I'm old ...

[@DarryKB]

alksdf

[@Bebop_Sonic]

Anyone gonna talk about the short but sweet Brian May solo and that ever lovely tone though

[@tonymeman9041]

Frankenguitar wins again.

[@helentraphagan9891]

My favorite part!

[@thebottles2684]

Queen fan are noobs

[@casuallybry]

ryanair 001 i detect troll

[@nameitsnottaken]

@@thebottles2684 welp

[@mikaelaalyssa]

8 years later, and this is still as awesome as it was. ❤️

[@erineddy7999]

It’s 2024, still watching.

[@marklacson5968]

Zarry with legend and great artist

[@kimmy8547]

It had 25 likes I had to change it 😫

[@evenflow5491]

Marvel: the most ambitious crossover ever The music industry: hold Keith’s drugs

[@nameitsnottaken]

I-

[@jannatl6567]

The fact that I came here from a binging all avengers related things shows that I can't be trusted

[@mr.nobody68]

Keith's drugs 😂

[@klc4023]

*applause*

[@charlietaylor3152]

The Music Industry: Jesus Keith! Keith: oh that’s just what I had on me, boys bring it the rest! *Sound of dump truck backing up*

[@bj5567]

7 years on and I still come back here once a month for this superb rendition.

[@dale60035]

So many voices to one exceptionally beautiful song. Thanks Brian - For God Only Knows how much your music has brought to so many over the years.

[@agigsretail5308]

I expected Paul McCartney in the video.

[@robertthomas5196]

Same here.

[@chitsb]

Yes! It was his favourite Beach Boys song

[@SMUS16475]

@@chitsb That's an understatement. This is his favorite song of all time, so it really makes you wonder why he wasn't in this cover.

[@russellh6152]

SMUS16475 Exactly

[@chitsb]

SMUS16475 I stand corrected!

[@barista3885]

Ok, can we just appreciate what this is? It's a bunch of true musician's coming together to sing and provide a rendition of one of the greatest pieces of music ever written and recorded! Hats off!

[@jakeevara]

A bunch of true musicians, and One Direction.

[@ShodaiGojira-xn3xk]

Wish Brian Wilson had more time though

[@nerdboypropaganda2485]

@@jakeevara haha good one

[@nerdboypropaganda2485]

@@ShodaiGojira-xn3xk yeah glad they didn't have Mike love in it too

[@steveskouson9620]

Brian wrote, Carl sang. Best Song Ever! steve

[@ronjohannesson3905]

Great music by Carl Wilson and the Beach Boys. RIP Carl,

[@taelyrlazke473]

It’s 2023 and I still love this just as much as I did 8 years ago when it came out 🥲❤ I was 18 then and 26 now with two kids and another on the way, man it’s crazy how the time passes.

[@whyyiseverynametaken]

I ain't a Zarry, but man, that Zarry moment is to die for...

[@michaeliacobucci4893]

Who the fuck is Zarry

[@krithigaravi2226]

@@michaeliacobucci4893 zayn+harry=zarry>3.

[@michaeliacobucci4893]

@@krithigaravi2226 oh

[@nzr3847]

@Diego ;3 sure!

[@erinmarie99]

@@michaeliacobucci4893 Im googling" now, lmao!

[@stephanie1786]

almost 5 years later and i’m still NOT OVER THAT ZARRY MOMENT IM SOBBING

[@marydirectioner7622]

Stephanie Baligod sammeeee😭😭😭💛💛💚💚

[@tacobell1051]

OMG SAME

[@bernadetteclaireurbano7628]

Focc same 😭

[@ludmillacarvalho4028]

Stephanie Baligod SAME!!!

[@amayaandkamryn7988]

Stephanie Baligod Omg sameeeeee 😭❤️

[@purnimathakur1417]

The way zayn and harry look at eachother is the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen 💛💚🥺

[@findme7585]

💚💛😭😭😭

[@swldnsstory9843]

I knowww 😩😩

[@tillyphillis5625]

um…. i’m… ur not serious right 😭😭

[@swldnsstory9843]

@@tillyphillis5625 it's sooo cuteee

[@priyadarshidash4353]

t makes me really sad that you all are only watching this video for those 2 guys .GOD only knows is one of the most iconic songs of all time .Instead of celebreating this song or appreciating the beach boys who wrote this song and changed the whole world and the music industry for good, you are talking about two guys staring at each other .pET sounds is none of the most iconic albums of all time .

[@user-kt4km9df3f]

Chris Martin's vocals are PERFECT for this song.

[@ashton8227]

It's 2020 and I'm still not over this Zarry moment😭

[@SerialiTurkiye]

😭❤

[@mayerzzzdude]

2021 and I’m still not over it 😭

[@nannuuuuu]

😭

[@jjeonghqn]

FR THO😭

[@t1234odd5]

Omg I just watched this for the first time and the way they looked at each other. Damnnn. Sparks babyyy

[@magnolia5413]

Harry and Zayn.. Omg i'm crying

[@ariannagambino8603]

only reasons why i came to watch🥺 my baby boys

[@jacklewis3803]

Grecia Salazar no one cares

[@heatheradarsh6446]

@@jacklewis3803 you cared enough to comment but okay😂

[@jacklewis3803]

Heather Adarsh cause I like the video

[@heatheradarsh6446]

@John Matrix keep calm boomer

[@IainTheWizard]

This reduced me to tears. I have loved Brian and the Beach Boys since I was 4. My mother adored them. Wonderful. Just beautiful. What a piece of music

[@gordoresponde]

This is the best song of rock and pop, from history. Le´t´s, face it! Bryan Wilson, genius of our era! Even Paul McCartney said, how perfect this song is.

[@neelparekh3448]

It suits Chris Martin's voice. I'd love to hear a full version.

[@rick182z]

A lot of people hate Coldplay

[@marvinmartian8396]

@@rick182z and who are those people???

[@katrinablackwood7909]

Neel Parekh that’s what I was thinking

[@Ca1vin-X]

I honestly had the exact same thought!!

[@UltraCodex66]

@@marvinmartian8396 well I seem to run into someone who has a very basic argument such as "the music don't mean shit" and so forth for litteraly every artist/band/project there is

[@areviewsmovies8573]

Surprised not to see Paul McCartney here considering it was his favourite song of all time and inspired him to write one of his very best "Here, there and everywhere"

[@exoticcar5482]

He apparently finds this song so emotional that he has a hard time singing it. No joke

[@areviewsmovies8573]

ElevatorMan5482 ElevExperiencing Productions Oh yes I did hear that too, shows the power of this great song

[@iainsimpson5658]

I think that's really cool, that someone with the songwriting resume of Paul McCartney finds himself emotionally overwhelmed by someone else's song. That's a powerful endorsement, if ever there was!

[@raonimm]

maybe he couldn't attend the making of the music video... I think that's a good reason!

[@feliciaf8]

ikr XD

[@allfozzie]

i remember hearing this for the first time years ago and loving it. i adore the original, and so i loved this version. i searched it up today for pure nostalgia’s sake and ended up repeating it and crying each time it played. there’s something so beautiful about it. the ending with brian wilson, his voice somewhat cracking, makes me feel so warm and peaceful. this really is one of the best covers of any song i’ve heard in quite a while

[@opalpenny2906]

All I see is the look Harry and Zayn are giving eachother 😭 jeez I miss them

[@ginastagg4808]

The love of my life died a year ago. This was our anthem. God only knows how I'll cope without him. I loved this. He would have absolutely treasured it. Thank you.

[@Bee-ol1xr]

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you're doing well. Sending virtual hugs.

[@docmjr]

Touching tribute to your love, thanks for saying it so simply and eloquently. May you find peace.

[@jakov051]

R.I.P. I am sorry for you (don't press 'read more' if you don't really have to) But comment section is not a place for saying things like this, it's for commenting the video cuz community doesn't give a f*** about you, sry 😐:)

[@incognitooooooooooooo123spy]

sorry for ur loss 💗

[@logancalvert5272]

How you’re still doing well and stay blessed 🙏

[@jaredkick1177]

When I heard that guitar at 1:24, I knew it was Brian May before even looking. Man, I love that sound!

[@anthonylopez1046]

same! every queen fan knows that guitar without having to look lol

[@tpowell453]

That was so cool.

[@hopaideia]

maybe it.s the "h" haha haha

[@arknickalove]

Hahaha I thought the same, Brian is unique, that guitar sound mmmm fantastic, i really love it 👌

[@Julezhaki]

Jared Kick same!!

[@Yzerman1991]

Brian Wilson=Pure.genius.... this song, and Pet Sounds as a whole pushed The Beatles,, The Stones, numerous other bands and artists to push rock music even further.

[@dougimmel]

preach. boom

[@miked2654]

One of the greatest songs ever written in my opinion.

[@marybirder5663]

Brian Wilson was a genius while writing, producing & singed with the Beach Boys. So happy he was included in this compilation video. Everyone should own a copy of "Pet Sounds" by The Beach Boys...

[@asiros96]

It's my favorite album.

[@asiros96]

I'm so protective of my copy lol.

[@cristianfloresolave]

Watagak

[@berrychy2990]

True

[@vitkirunemaster9239]

it is loaded on my cell and I play it all the time. one of the greatest albums ever made

[@Diana21458]

1:49 this guys can't say they weren't good friends when they are smiling each other like this. That's true friendship ❤️

[@celinabrotz2874]

That's the question. Is it only friendship..? Nobody knows, but everybody can think what he/she wants ;)

[@ishanigautam8702]

@ot5luvs :D exactly i dont even ship larry, like im not gonna ship people until they themselves are comfortable enough to come out, like if they do ever come out, i will ship them, and i will support them, but we should respect their relationships, and not ship them and respect that fact that some of the boys like to be classified as straight.

[@moboutmen]

When you can't explain the beauty of a song, it is truly perfect.

[@Danielaacs1]

This song makes me cry like a baby

[@kenjispas783]

Who’s here to heal their ears after the celebrities imagine cover video?

[@Youboremenow]

I thought this was a cover of the haruhi suzumiya song

[@Randomerr0r]

Same here, the disease I had was K-pop

[@proudamericantrucker1559]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@sleepy1635]

@@Randomerr0r she’s not talking about kpop u dumb ass

[@AryanKulkarni31]

@@sleepy1635 yes but she's mentioning kpop as a disease, dumb ass

[@jeffreyfortson8230]

Why am I only now discovering this??? I need to re-evaluate my life!!

[@solaodebunmi9492]

Same here! (At least with the ‘discovering this’ part lol) Beautiful version! ❤️

[@jakov051]

I discovered it few hours ago so I am in a bigger problem hahahah

[@dohahazem8482]

Omg me too now😂

[@jakov051]

@@dohahazem8482 I would never discover it without a random story on ig 1d fanpage

[@tsabinoir3884]

SAME HAHAHA

[@davidnissim589]

Such a beautiful song. RIP Carl and Denny Wilson

[@louisstylesoop]

Zarry looking at eachother is giving me life. And Louis and Zayns voices are just omfg beautiful how have I never seen this?!

[@stephenwiseman1816]

It's kind of funny reading through some of the comments on here. Some people referring to Brian Wilson as a genius, and a lot of other people thinking to themselves "who is that man sitting at the piano at the end of the song, and why are they calling him a genius? He hardly looks or sounds like one!". It's true that life hasn't been kind to Brian and he has suffered a lot of mental health issues over the years, but that is another story. Brian Wilson was the leader of the The Beach Boys. In the 1960's, Brian composed, sang on, arranged and produced about 90% of their records. By the time the Beach Boys recorded God Only Knows for their Pet Sounds album in 1966, he had already produced about 8 other studio albums in the space of 3 years. By the time God Only Knows was originally released, Brian was only 23 years old! Brian co wrote God Only Knows with Tony Asher. Brian composed the music and Asher provided the lyrics. Brian would then arrange for about 20 top session musicians to come to the recording studio so he could record the backing track. Apparently, Brian never had much in the way of written music to give to the musicians when they entered a recording session. He would literally sit down with each musician in turn and tell or show them exactly what he wanted them to play and they would write it down. In some cases, he may actually sing a part to a certain musician. Nothing was really worked out or written out before hand, the whole arrangement was in his head! Once the backing track was recorded, he would then overdub the Beach Boys vocals. In the same way as before, the group would sit around the piano, and he would sing everybody their individual part. In the case of God Only Knows, he got his brother Carl to sing the lead. Brian's sings the fade out at the end along with Bruce Johnston. Once everything is recorded, he would then mix everything down (usually in mono) to a master tape and submit it to Capitol Records for release. Basically, Brian Wilson is in total control of the whole process from start to finish with limited help from others, in charge of top musicians in the business and only 23 years old. These are just some of the reasons why he is highly regarded as a musical creative genius! What makes his efforts even more outstanding is the fact that he is almost completely deaf in his right ear! (another reason for mixing records in mono).

[@ginny9577]

Thank you for giving the history behind this song and explaining the genius of Brian Wilson. It's a shame that there aren't more people like Brian around, but I think the reason is so we can appreciate what he's done for music. If everybody could do what he's done, it wouldn't be as special.

[@danaamadeo807]

1:48 “i never really spoke with Harry”

[@naomiharefa5999]

@Sgt. Salt zayn🙃

[@jowosiwa]

Well they did not speak to each other, they sang to each other.

[@dana2982]

Sure you didn't 😏

[@sa.7694]

Yeah they only sang to each other, whispered a LOT on stage, ate candy thong off of each other , has tons of matching tattoos, “when ever we had to share beds at hotel rooms zayn and harry would go mad if they didn’t share the same bed “- niall horan , “ Harry’s curly hair and an amazing smile a GORGEOUS GORGEOUS green eye is what makes harry beautiful -zayn malik “ , “ if i was a girl i would probably have a crush on zayn he’s just pretty isn’t he , pretty boy just look at him” -harry styles “ he(harry) is my rock “ - zayn malik And the list goes on and on ....... But remember they never really talked to each other 😌

[@danaamadeo807]

ot5luvs :D same :(

[@jaylynn444]

You know just HOW great the artists are, when you have tears streaming down your face & you don’t even realize it ❤️

[@peterobara6479]

...no tears in this embarrassing complete flap project

[@marclapuz5753]

As a teenager probably one of the best songs ever written. Beatles,Beach Boys, Rolling Stones, Bee gees, Simon & Garfunkel 60’s era is the best era of music

[@audreyaugust6806]

Especially loved Brian Wilson in this, considering he wrote it for Carl.💗

[@DaFreezeey]

He didn't write it for Carl. He wrote it for his wife Marylin... He was originally going to sing it himself and there is actually outtakes on youtube of him singing tyhe lead. He just thought in the end that it suited Carl's voice better and so Carl sang the lead in the final version we all hear

[@ajordan7658]

I came here just to watch One Directions but but I didn't know what part they were in so I watched the whole thing and I'm in love with this. I love how BBC brought all these different, but extremely talented, artist to recreate this song. Truly beautiful and I think I'm going to have to listen to some of these artists' music if they sound this good on their own.

[@wendelynanderson9517]

I watch this at least one a year since it first aired & it never ceases to awe & inspire.

[@monicacappetta7017]

this is the first time I have listened to this recording, Absolutely fantastic!!!

[@MariSmith]

Just brilliant!! So many stars and cool effects. Well done BBC!!

[@elmirasbiyeva2453]

Thanks. Super!Super! Super 1

[@amirnouramirnour1065]

soo good

[@TriniNora]

Awesome video. Well done BBC.

[@KateManfull]

Love it. Well played, BBC. Well played.

[@syedrafayzahoori1]

WONDERFUL..............

[@deleted_why]

Stevie Wonder classic sliding down to the note on "what good would living do me-e-ee" 1:10 and I begin to cry

[@HABLA_GUIRRRI]

don't be crying for the bottled tricks of pickled artistes

[@booishoois309]

Grow up

[@strexus]

@@HABLA_GUIRRRI It strikes me the bottled tricks of pickled artists is still superior to the contrived innane predictable shit we get from those fresh young faces.

[@lewisorr8658]

'cos this time could mean goodbye

[@MisterIkeJones]

@@strexus It's the SAME thing, you doofus. Just beccause you like one or the other doesn't make either better.

[@annet.kerriganart3941]

I still cannot stop watching this. And every time I get chills and tears well up in my eyes. So beautiful.

[@pauldc1066]

Superb...the Greatest Pop Song Ever. Long Live Brian!

[@moose583]

the guy at :56 is brian wilson, the genius member of the beach boys and the kid who wrote this song.

[@innerblissing]

I actually forgot about this. Truly Beautiful. 💜

[@anetagronova1673]

magali |-/

[@mattblackwell2985]

One of the most beautiful things here is Brian is clearly singing the song here with the way he goes for the high note (of course it's overdubbed with a studio recording), instead of just mouthing it as if he's singing perfectly without effort. Beautiful.

[@jarredwilkinson4666]

One of the best songs around from an epic record. This is my go to song to turn the day around. I really enjoyed this tale on it

[@carterj.rutkoski5402]

God only knows what these musicians would be without Brian's revolutionary music

[@alandcumming3967]

this has 14 million views. i sure wish those 14 million all owned PET SOUNDS or at least one beach boys album.

[@davekent6023]

and yet they chose an American song, odd innit

[@8656737s]

I agree 💖

[@rongwynne3824]

Having a genius like Carl Wilson at his side should never be overlooked, without Carl there was no band.

[@davidcopson5800]

@@rongwynne3824 Fair enough. But only "genius" in the the Beach Boys was Brian Wilson.

[@onewaydeadend]

I have an emotional response every time I hear this song. One of the best song/Arrangements ever. Brian Wilson along with the rest of the Beach Boys was a talent like no other. Glad my father raised me on good music and my first concert in the mid 80's was the Beach Boys. I still know almost every word to 90 percent of their songs.

[@Klatubarada1979]

Best thing about this video is that people recognize what good music is.

[@user-gq1vf5cl5y]

Amazing. Please do more music clips of these unforgettable songs from an era never to be relived again. God bless 🙏

[@genahxoxo_]

I love the fact that one direction sang my favourite part from this beautiful song and I am a huge beach boys fan so when I listen to 1D singing this song it makes me really happy :)

[@MusicIsLife-uh4lo]

I don't understand how someone can listen to the greatness of The beach Boys then listen to One Direction. It literally makes no sense.

[@MusicIsLife-uh4lo]

***** But to go from amazing music to "ID" just doesnt make sense. Unless it's a little girl.

[@the-kris5554]

+something.great Your favorite part? You mean "God only knows what I'll be without you"?? ...

[@genahxoxo_]

+Ryan, Musiq I'm not a little girl, quit assuming things and yes I listen to a wide variety of music and different music genres, some things may not be your cup of tea but I don't just listen to one direction; if you can't understand how I can listen to something like the beach boys and one direction then you sir keep that to yourself because your comment was completely unnecessary.

[@katsfilms7124]

+Ryan, Musiq Please stop being arrogant for goodness sake. People love and enjoy different things. People can think that One Direction are absolutely amazing and talented. Is it gonna kill you? It will? That's too bad. People are not gonna stop enjoying their music because you say it's impossible. Just accept it and move.

[@rebelske]

I love how each artist manages to put their style into one sentence

[@paulgood3849]

Sends shivers down my spine every time

[@userJFK]

This is just breathtaking. Made me shed a tear after watching it, they all sound so beautiful and the visuals are out of this world! Great performance from everyone ❤️

[@ewecunti]

ok but the way harry and zayn look at each other i’m-

[@Kay-zn6zo]

same girl same

[@dana2982]

I'm dead

[@stockholmsyndrome3379]

Ikr

[@sa.7694]

John Matrix why are you so pressed GRANDPA ?

[@isamarguerra375]

John Matrix gtfo outta her grandpa have you ever heard of friendship?

[@thebest4557]

This is amazing. But still, no singer/band could ever top the beach boys.

[@cassylovely4839]

agreed...just saw them live....one more thing ticked off my bucket list:)

[@zeph1503]

+Cassy Lovely Saw them live too, I wish Brian would still tour with them though.

[@nyujordan6636]

+Webtraveler191 Watch Love & Mercy

[@qupp75]

+TheBest455 Maybe not. But this is the best hommage to any song that I've ever seen.

[@zeph1503]

JB P Come to think of it, I believe it was Mike Love and Bruce Johnston. The rest were quite younger than him.

[@lisabruner9738]

There are no words how happy this version of God Only Know makes me. Silly, joyful happy. That's the greatest gift you can give.

[@snarkymatt585]

This song was very special to myself and my departed love, nice to be able to revisit this song years later without too many tears... happy memories.

[@minieangelito1505]

Tbh, i'm so done with people hating on Artists, for example, 50% of the comments are about 1D, and they're not good comments..saying that they are gay, can't sing, only sell records bc of their looks, their music is shit, Directioners are crazy teenagers, all that stuff...i'm just so done. Why can't you just leave them alone? If you don't like their music then don't listen, but stop hating on them. Stop hating on everyone, i just don't get the point? I don't think you would like it if we hate on your idol or on you so stop. And don't say that Directioners are mean bc we're just protecting them, bc they make us happy, can't you atleast respect them? Stop hating on people, just stop.

[@totesmorgan1061]

PREACH IT

[@markhorton26]

See the problem is that the people that don't like their music and don't listen to their music, like you suggested. Its when they show up in a tribute to the beach boy featuring numerous music icons with actual pedigree, and who defined the music of their generations, that trouble brews. They appeal to teens and tweens (mostly girls) and that's just not the same demographic of people who are intae music form the beach boys and the like. The short of it is they seem like their in it because they are popular at the moment. Also they are pish at singing.

[@rosiecarlisle88]

Imbroke Haha, bang on.

[@FanxB]

I'm not a fan of One Direction, but like everyone else in this video they deserve to be there on at least one measure. They're very popular, at least with one demographic, and as this video is all about music for everyone then everyone needs to get over it and celebrate the artists they like, and the underlying concept.

[@launicanoviadeniall7906]

IS THE TRUE :)

[@Robo94100]

Chris Martin being put after Lorde really emphasised how clear his singing voice is for a guy. Nailed dat line...

[@igetboredeasily224]

He sounds so much like one of the beach boys in this video, it's amazing.

[@domdie8923]

Wow you are right. He is killing that line

[@jamesjacoby4485]

His line is one of the reasons that I wish they had whole versions by each artist. Not to deminish this piece but because they each do it so well that I am left wanting more. Like lots and lots more.

[@DaFreezeey]

This is the ultimate tribute to Brian WIlson !! .... TY so much for this ... brought a tear to my eye 😥

[@adrianasalazar8875]

I came here for zarry but I fell in love with the way Stevie sings his line. It's only one line, ONE but he makes it sooo good

[@mintyshake6121]

Instead of arguing about One Direction being there or for the song having the word "God" in it, let's just enjoy the fact that so many artists came together. They have their own voices, and they're all talented in some way. You don't get to see this kind of stuff very often, so let's just appreciate the work and enjoy the music.

[@osubuni]

i know right D: i mean, when did it become right to bash on artists? i honestly don't like one direction but i don't go around calling them faggots. plus if you hate an artist that much, just keep it to yourself, not comment it. i mean they have feelings too :(

[@Jay-or5ex]

@みさきめい I'm sure you would do the same. Let's also avoid assuming anything pessimistic.

[@ravencook3623]

makes me so happy they actually included Brian in this rendition :)

[@widdyhabb]

If they hadn't I would have bombed them out of this universe!

[@davidcopson5800]

@Raven Cook: a genius AND a survivor; great to see and hear him.

[@littlemeisters1734]

Every time I watch this masterpiece of art I am deeply moved with tears swelling up. THIS piece fusing classical art and pop music plus delivering it in a modern yet baroque visually opulent directed style is a grand vision of what is possible when the most talented people before and behind the camera come together, not for profit but only for the love of music.

[@ZottyLuck]

This is the most underrated collab ever!!! I love it so much. Chris Martin 😊😊😊

[@count_bodies_like_sheep9296]

Absolutely beautiful seeing artists from across the decades come together for a rendition of what Paul McCartney called “the most beautiful song ever written.”

[@shad8626]

this comment section is literally 98% about zarry and im here for it

[@palkitasethi1132]

Sameeee

[@Hamuel]

What's that?

[@palkitasethi1132]

PiggieFatNose Zayn + Harry

[@Luvazxl]

i mean did u look at the way zayn looked at him,and im not even a zarry

[@neilwedlake4745]

I think many people under appreciate music. Whilst I was at Cambridge I was dating I girl in my college who also sang at the Trinity choir. I want to their practice they would start in c major or whatever. And the choir master would say 'can we do that in A flat minor' and they'd just do it. X

[@tedhrynkow9086]

One of the best songs ever!!…love the collaboration

[@smee7683]

The 2 most talented women in music... Chrissie and Paloma ❤ we are lucky to hear you sing

[@mathswithgarry7104]

That Danielle de Niese has an incredible voice, but I just don't think it was right for this song. Her last few words were at about the right pitch. Eliza McCarthy used her voice perfectly, IMO.

[@kayshadejesus2485]

1:45 ✨you're welcome✨

[@johndoyle287]

Here is the full cast list and the lines they sing/perform: Martin James Bartlett - celeste Pharrell Williams - I may not always love you Emeli Sande - But as long as there are stars above you Elton John - You never need to doubt it Lorde - I’ll make you so sure about it Chris Martin - God only knows what I’d be without you Brian Wilson - If you should ever leave me (piano) Florence Welch - Well life would still go on believe me Kylie Minogue - The world could show nothing to me Stevie Wonder - So what good would living do me Eliza Carthy - God only knows what I’d be without you Nicola Benedetti - violin Jools Holland - piano Brian May - electric guitar Jake Bugg - lalalala Katie Derham - violin Tees Valley Youth Choir - God only knows Alison Balsom - piccolo trumpet One Direction - God only knows what I’d be without you Jaz Dhami - God only knows what I’d be without you Paloma Faith - God only knows what I’d be without you Chrissie Hynde - God only knows Jamie Cullum - God only knows what I’d be without you Baaba Maal - God only knows Danielle de Niese - God only knows what I’d be without you Dave Grohl - God only Knows Sam Smith - God only knows what I’d be without you Brian Wilson - God only knows what I’d be without you

[@Alice-xy3fi]

Thank you so much for taking the time and energy to do this-- greatly appreciated!

[@Hol902]

Das ist ein geniales Gesamtkunstwerk 👏 Ich höre und schaue es immer wieder, es tut meiner Seele gut 😌 Vielen Dank an alle Künstler die daran beteiligt waren 😍

[@leocoghini6834]

Brian’s tone at the end…makes the spine tingle. Such a special sound.

[@azaka3720]

ZAYN AND HARRY...IM CRYING I MISS THEIR RELATIONSHIP

[@navmark77]

No idea who Zayn and Harry are. Just clicked in to hear a good Beach Boys song.

[@nieveee6731]

@@navmark77 you don’t know who zayn malik and harry styles are? are you living under a rock?

[@MyStarRegulus]

@@navmark77 is that supposed to be a flex?

[@Ouopa.]

one direction ruined the song , untalented hacks

[@m34902]

@@Ouopa. trust because they’re more talented than you’ll ever be there’s no need to be rude about them they are insanely talented and hey have built their way up from nothing

[@WHATTHEBUCKSHOW]

My favorite song!

[@KiddsockTV]

HUGS!

[@nemanjadelevingne4108]

Absolutely the same here lad

[@PaulaJoW]

Me too!

[@steveskouson9620]

Sir Paul McCartney agrees with us. (Mine also.) steve

[@susanthompson6518]

@@steveskouson9620 Why do you suppose he wasn’t in the video? Has he said?

[@teachereliandro9656]

Good to be here again. The last months haven't been easy. God only knows what I'd be without Him.

[@merrynichols1514]

So beautifully done!!! Bravo ♥️

[@benjaminlundback8394]

Chris Martin truly has an amazing voice. His tone is powerful and his pronounciation is clear.

[@suhaz9196]

This Zarry scene lives in my mind rent free

[@CommanderSuberox]

Who is zarry?

[@howdy...]

@@CommanderSuberox Zayn + Harry

[@howdy...]

Me too, also Niallers hair is super beautiful ❤️

[@corinezefany8765]

YESSS SAME HERE

[@priyadarshidash4353]

t makes me really sad that you all are only watching this video for those 2 guys .GOD only knows is one of the most iconic songs of all time .Instead of celebreating this song or appreciating the beach boys who wrote this song and changed the whole world and the music industry for good .pET sounds is none of the most iconic albums of all time .

[@youtoo4971]

Brian Wilson! A musical genius...

[@lamericana2903]

But one direction tho...

[@joshuaandreiguerrero9647]

Harry and zayn gosh it’s been 7 years and i still can’t get over this epic moment