Google Play: The Beach Boys Interview

The five surviving Beach Boys stopped by Google recently for a funny and touching chat about their music, their influences, and why they've gotten back together for the first time in decades.
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[@sjdhgydhfyrn1023]

Al Jardine constantly sticks up for/translates for Brian Wilson. Nice to see.

[@tomthornton6259]

They're childhood friends, arguably more than that now - he's like an adoptive brother. Carl would often 'translate' for Brian back in the day. After his tragically early passing, it's lovely to see Al continuing that love and looking out for him.

[@SuperFringy]

Brian is very honest. Someone who was close with him back in the 60's described him as someone with no malice or guile. He struggles to articulate after suffering brain damage. It's a tragedy what happened to poor Brian but at least he knows people love him and his music.

[@garymullis3640]

Greatest musical Youthful memories of 😁

[@SeahorsesJay]

Interestingly, I was kinda shocked to read a quote from Tont Asher that suggested Brian had uncontrollable fits of rage in the studio and would then just break down crying while listening to playback. He's quoted as saying he was appalled by Brian's behaviour, called him a genius musician but an amateur human being

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

​@@SeahorsesJayeven Mike love has never said such things about Brian

[@peterclarke3990]

Even though it was self inflicted!

[@TheGroovySideOftheTube]

Interviewer: "How's it feel singing those leads?" Brian: "On What song?" Alan: "......Please Let Me Wonder" Brian: "It feels mellow, it really does. It's like..." (breaks into singing start of Please Let Me Wonder) ".....sweet!" LOL! That's why we love Brian Wilson! God bless you Brian.....

[@nataliarobinson9514]

I wish Carl and Dennis were there, I bet Brian misses them everyday

[@SuperFringy]

Brian recently had back surgery. I don't know if this was before or after. Also, Brian struggles mentally after being damaged by Landy for over-prescribing high doses of inappropriate psychiatric drugs. He's a trooper for getting out there and doing shows and interviews.

[@musicfanhawk4523]

Yes he is!! He looks like he is unwell here but he is there! Bless him an absolute treasure!

[@steveskouson9620]

Trouper. This word is the one you want. TO be confused with the Strong follow spots, from the Trouperette II and III, to the Super Trouper. (Abba sang about that last one.) steve

[@haroldbailey9011]

Bruce Johnston is obviously a very gracious and patient guy. He seems like a gentleman. And you can tell he has to be that way with Mike’s strong personality. Just seems like a guy you can have a drink with and come away thinking he’s a great guy.

[@GM-gp5ur]

He is a great guy

[@j1bc]

we love you Brian,we love you all.thank you for the music

[@bsouth7042]

This was a very great interview. I know there’s a lot of people who dislike Mike Love but he was a gentleman here and acknowledged Carl and Dennis Wilson and was respectful to Brian. He was very good in pointing the spot light on the others. There was nothing to get annoyed about at all

[@larrysproul9424]

Really I did not know what to expect . At times Brian looks lost hope all is well with him .

[@opaljk4835]

@@larrysproul9424 it’s hard for me to be impressed with people behaving decently. That should be the bare minimum

[@joeacker703]

It's all about the brand. Mike is fake. Also I'm not a "Mike hater"

[@justsomeguy6133]

Here you wouldn’t know there was any sort of strife within the band at any point.

[@bretttownsend6495]

Maybe he’s mellowed in these latter years

[@malcolmbryant]

Al Jardine is clearly very intelligent and very thoughtful. And articulate.

[@thelasskicker8987]

He hate loud noise

[@barbarapope349]

Yes he is, my brother met him at a gas station in San Diego 1990 and said he was very nice and friendly 🤗

[@john_pryce9855]

Barbara Pope that’s so cool !!!

[@barbarapope349]

@@john_pryce9855 yes it was very cool , my brother was working at the gas station and Al pulled in with his wife , my whole family loves The Beach Boys so my brother recognized him immediately 🤣 he was friendly polite and took the time to talk to my brother , who probably kept him visiting longer than he wanted , so he told my brother maybe he should get back to the job before he gets fired and when he told Al that he was more important than that job that he would just get another one,Al laughed then wrote out his autograph on a gas receipt for me and my sisters and it said nice talking with you to my brother, so at first I didn’t believe him until he gave me the autograph 🥰👍🏻PS I know it wasn’t my brother’s handwriting and matched it to my Album cover🤣 take care

[@oldiesgeek454]

@@barbarapope349 Great story, thanks for sharing. 😊

[@worschtee1]

Brian is as Brian always will be...as honest as honest gets :) I've watched him do many interviews in which he does the same thing with his watch. He doesn't hold back...he says what's on his mind, he does what he wants to do...he's just being Brian. It's the childlike quality about him...it's sweet and that's why we all love him!

[@robertsteinberger5667]

Mike Love also speaks his mind as well but there is not much good im there

[@SeahorsesJay]

Art Fein's Poker Party is the best, he looks at his watch while somebody is so invested in the conversation with him. It's hilarious 😄

[@gmbdaly]

Beach Boys are awesome but omg Brian Wilson is such a real loving and giving person love the way he says what 's going through his mind when singing I Just wasn't made for these times and Brian replies "Ah Nothing, it comes from my throat, out of my mouth into into the audience, there you go" love it!

[@chetruane]

He has such a way with words

[@southpawtx]

That was such an ingenious quick witted answer by Brian. If you watch a lot of interviews over many years of Brian, you begin to realize how much of a genius Brian was outside of just his songwriting. And so honest without worrying about what he will say next. Those are true signs of a well rounded individual.

[@imaccheroni]

My brother and I met the Beach Boys back in the eighties. We picked Dennis up off the floor to which he was very thankful. He was very friendly had the voice of an eighty year old and was very dissipated, Mike Love was a real ignoramus and was trying to pick up girls half his age. Brian was one of the nicest people I ever met in my life. His last words to my brother and I was "God bless you guys".

[@countof3everybodyOD]

T.R. Hart this says it all eh. r.i.p. Dennis & Carl

[@legendaryTMNICO]

I went to the same school where George Harrison’s wife and The Beach Boys graduated.

[@oldiesgeek454]

@@legendaryTMNICO I had no idea George's wife went to Hawthorne High... Small world isn't it? 😊

[@pyro273]

Well said Mike is also conceited,arrogant, critical of others and is what my sister said about him once 'He's the Hugh Hefner' of the BB' he's one 🤮man'.

[@Noah1997callahan]

Shocker. Mike Love a scumbag? Color me shocked

[@nimaside]

Did anybody else notice Brian looking at his watch. He made it so obvious. Also Al Jardine has a great Radio Voice.

[@whiteclawbitch-out6366]

I thought the same thing. It's amazing that he still has such great pipes at his age. I know he doesn't need to, but he should do some podcasting.

[@rejectionisprotection4448]

​@@whiteclawbitch-out6366ASMR voice.

[@toomuchinformation]

​Audiobooks.

[@jackierobinson5766]

Five Music Legends here! The Beach boys are one of the Best Rock and Roll bands of all time.

[@nandogonz3607]

Easily one of the greatest american groups of all time. When I was growing up my grandparents would just play the beach boys 24/7 thank God I was able to appreciate their music. So much talent and just overall better quality than what we have now a days.

[@CaptainEo777AE]

Couldn't agree more :)

[@Atreyufolife]

I would go with my Grandpa on errands or car rides and he would always play this! :)

[@ryanlidgard9591]

Greatest American group period.

[@switch2kryptonite]

Brian doesn't NEED to say anything. He's Brian Wilson, Baby! Lol! (I have a guitar signed by him.)

[@ballsyrocker]

He has said all he needs and more...through his music folks.

[@Samdaman2400]

Can I buy that from you? Lol.

[@jackierobinson5766]

switch2kryptonite Was it a bass? Brian played bass,

[@helenaville5939]

Agreed. Brian Wilson has nothing left to prove.

[@pmoyer50]

The greatest songs in the Beach Boys catalog are the ones where Brian collaborated with Gary Usher, Tony Asher and Van Dyke Parks. I always found the nasal quality in Mike's voice to be grating on the ears. To think that he e-mailed Brian, Al and David that he no longer required their services for the rest of the tour was an unholy act imo. Of all the Beach Boys and the different lineups they had I always considered Mike to be the least talented. Without Brian he would be a nothing.

[@OfficialJoeKingOne]

Love did that because his touring band of “The Beach Boys” already had a tour sold and scheduled. Business is business. Maybe it wasn’t the best planning but the others haven’t been touring with him for years so it was to be expected as there was no further contract in place.

[@azami123]

true

[@aidenanderson7926]

Cool how al is always defending a protecting Brian. Especially after the interviewer asks Brian how he is commercially minded.

[@velvethead79]

It was always good how most of the band were supportive/protective of Brian, obviously Carl and Dennis more back in the day but nowadays Al and to a lesser extent David Marks are holdovers of that mentality and they know to respect him.

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

True.. Brian deserves respect, it’s his group! Alan Jardine is a good friend to him.. his cousin Mike not so. I could already feel the tension and it’s only at the 2:34 Mark! My dear! It’s like these can’t get along under the surface.

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

VelvetHead79 Agreed!

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

Aiden Anderson Agreed!

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

2:42 2:50 lol 😂

[@niciheart1598]

The Beach Boys will always be the best...

[@pyro273]

for me its their early 60s era I like best.

[@janmed1207]

I enjoyed this interview. They seem to be a very nice group of men who happen to be musical icons. Bruce and Al seem really sweet. Don't know much about David. Mike is Mike, and probably has not changed one iota, personality wise, since the 60's. And Brian...Precious Brian. What's not to love. I'm such a huge fan of Brian Wilson that I would gladly pay to see him nod off on stage. LOL

[@gordoneckel2872]

im from Australia and 68 years old the beach boys then and now what can I say I play a sax a guitar I have played their music for 45 years pleas give these men a bloody Medal a gold one thanks Brian and the band

[@SuperFringy]

He's notorious for wanting to end interviews and leave the stage quickly after a show. He has suffered from stage fright and interviews are difficult for him.

[@danielupsdell2697]

That is so true

[@dawnmurphy7488]

His cousin Brian Wilson? Does this idiot know anything about the BB?

[@darastiner9812]

Dawn Murphy he is his cousin

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

Well, they ARE cousins.

[@dawnmurphy7488]

@@MargotRobbieFan1 I am fully aware. The interviewer did not know apparently.

[@dawnmurphy7488]

@@darastiner9812 Watch the clip. The interviewer is clueless.

[@musicmatty67]

Mike is right about performing songs that represent different types of fans. Great interivew !

[@AoOniTV]

16:02 That says it all for what poor Brian is thinking. . .

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

青鬼TV it’s his fault for never putting his cousin in his place or firing him. Why he gave the rights to the band to him was stupid!

[@bobrusso1814]

I get the impression that there is not much of that going on anymore for poor Brian. The writing, producing has taken its toll.

[@teamxsquirtle]

@@bobrusso1814 nope! he’s having fun touring still with Al and making new music :-)

[@jjs499]

You are so right, Mike was the perfect Front Man for the group, had/has a nice voice and not a shy bone in his body,really he kept it together on tour after Brian stayed home...so many people hate him , really dont know why.. NO GROUP has a perfect time, its so normal for arguments and bad times, just like any family. But here they are together again, ist just so great to see and hear, keeps me young and positive.

[@ctperez2452]

Awesome! Living legends of that California good vibe!

[@ThomasDeLello]

Randon Comments: 1). Gearhead Roger Christian should have known in the 1960's that his "Little Duce Coupe" with it's flathead mill could not have had "four on the floor"... as it were, you only had one option and that would have been a thee speed transmission to bolt up to that engine block. You can get that now but not then... 2). The only competition that the Beach Boys had before the British Invasion was with the Four Seasons...

[@snugglyorange]

I like the way that when Mike says that being back together is 'really good', Brian Wilson waves his hand in front of his nose as if to say 'Bullshit'.

[@deb310red]

The Beach Boys will never be all back together as long as Dennis and Carl are in Heaven and not on earth. But fans like to see the surviving Beach Boys together.

[@whiteclawbitch-out6366]

Of course. The Beach Boys are one of America's best known dysfunctional families. It's part of what makes me love them so much.

[@lowelledlee8019]

I got to personally meet Mike Love and Bruce Johnson on The Beach Boys 50th year tour ( back stage) a couple of years ago. Great concert that night!! I’ve always wanted to meet Brian, though.

[@williefinn4932]

definitely true in mike love`s book when he says that the 5 get on together when it`s just themselves...great banter. mike and brian seem to be great buddies. great that they all got together for their 50th anniversary

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

Willie Finn I liked your comment. But I’d beg to differ. I caught the tension between Alan Brian and Mike, you didn’t? They wouldn’t be together if not for we the fans

[@Mozart1220]

Brian saw the Beatles and the rest of the music industry moving FORWARD in the 60's. Mike wanted to exploit what they'd already done. No vision.

[@countof3everybodyOD]

But he’s CoMpEtiTiVe

[@sheddski2942]

Mike love even owns the Beachboys name and tours alone where Brian moved on from The Beach Boys back in the late 60s and never toured again Brian Wilson’s dad mike loves uncle Murray sold their music catalog in revenge for firing him as producer

[@countof3everybodyOD]

@Brain Wilson that isn’t remotely true

[@timsanderson5572]

17:20 ish Alliteration is not the study of the English language. It is the recurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of several words.

[@TheRumblingVoice]

Bruce Johnston's answer to joining the band after Brian retired from touring was extremely diplomatic. Like.

[@justsomeguy6133]

Bruce seems like a pretty legit guy.

[@FranklinCrew]

Brian just be staring blankly like..."uh....so unfazed by this...the fuck is google..."

[@utub1473]

That seems pretty accurate, especially him swearing in his mind. He seems to love the F word.

[@Lewelltam]

Dennis 'Forever' Wilson. Died Aged 39. Unhappy and living life like an alcoholic. Carl 'Feel Flows' Wilson. Died Aged 51. Struck Down by cancer. Mike 'Kokomo' Love. 71. Healthy and Wealthy. God Only Knows.

[@thomasday5215]

this should have gotten more likes

[@marcusbradley6207]

Come on bro I see your point but Mike isn’t really a bad person. Also, Kokomo is good, just not as good as Forever or Feel flows.

[@jerrysmith2354]

@@marcusbradley6207 He barely wrote Kokomo I think. He worked with members of the Mamas and the Papas I think it was.

[@marcusbradley1900]

Jerry Smith yeh John Philips😂😂.

[@dddsabong]

@@jerrysmith2354 ive read john phillips and scott wrote it and love did some re-arrangements for bb vibe.

[@DougCameraMan]

I love their songs.... and this was a great interview.

[@Teflonchom]

to see the genious brian wilson perform was/is atrue pleasure.priceless....

[@slipnorris5882]

Brian woke up when the host said its time to go

[@whiteshadow59]

SLIP NORRIS really well pointed out..

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

SLIP NORRIS 14:12 wonderful! 😂

[@worschtee1]

If you've seen him in past interviews (with and without the other guys) he ALWAYS boogies as quickly as possible. It's a shame because before his breakdown he was so lively and into it. When it comes to Brian we have to take what we can get...but that's good enough for me :)

[@Kiekhaefer6]

Brian is hilarious!

[@burlingtonbill1]

Thanks Google for doing this. A lot of bases covered, I found it fun and worthwhile. Al came off well; Bruce and David were generous with praise; Mike was informative but a little too wordy, and Brian was Brian.

[@tmo7734]

Brian Wilson, the man with the greatest talent, was the quietest of them all. I would’ve preferred to listen to him instead of Mike Love...

[@munimathbypeterfelton6251]

Brian is better at and more comfortable with doing solo interviews than group interviews. Luckily there are several Brian Wilson solo interviews from over the decades on KZbin.

[@steveskouson9620]

I'd rather listen to fingernails on a chalkboard, than Hateful Mike! (Just who did he STEAL that last name from?) Sued Brian and Alan, for "trying" to use The Beach Boys name. Would have sued Carl and Dennis... steve

[@peytonmarceaux8788]

@@munimathbypeterfelton6251 tycho

[@davidames1746]

SSHHHH.... Mike is talking

[@BeachGirlLaw]

Excellent panoramic BB career spanning and confrontational interviewer! Lots of candid give and take. Bravo!

[@katerichardson1244]

Brian is so funny even mike is laughing

[@stevezak3663]

brian was the sheer talent of this band

[@sabrinafair35]

Watching Mike and Brian, is like watching Salieri trying to upstage Mozart. Love you, Brian. Mike would be cashiering without you. Beautiful spirit: Brian ❤️

[@steveskouson9620]

By now, Mikey would be the assistant manager, at his father's sheet metal shop. Well, not. Murry's sister pressured his brother into using Mikey. And, the rest is (horrid) history! I have no idea why Brian's back is as good as it is, because of carrying his weird cousin, for more than HALF of a CENTURY! steve

[@javinturbotch3660]

"That's my nature, to be...words" - Mike Love

[@yourmother3207]

HAHAHA

[@pjsnijdersmusic]

He's so full of it....

[@scottallen8071]

I can’t believe they didn’t get a rousing standing ovation. Actually, I can because 3/4 of the audience had probably heard of them that day.

[@chairlesnicol672]

SCOTT ALLEN What was your point?

[@carolcartier2665]

I saw you August 6th in San Diego at The Rady Shell. The Beach Boys were incredible! Thank you Boys for such a memorable night. In My Room is one of my favorites.You brought tears more then once.

[@OropherThranduil]

Sorry, MIke wrote the chorus to Good Vibrations and i also prefer his set of lyrics at the song, but his pop surf rock lyrics are some of the best of the genre, but by 65 they were oldfashioned already and he never wanted to go with the times, hence brians other lyricists involvement. and musically he didn't do much, the music was all brian.

[@SixTailights]

"Mike Love.....his cousin Brian Wilson" - his cousin Brian Wilson!?! What kind of an intro is that? It's the other way around............

[@vincentrezende7690]

Yeah, I caught that too!

[@sharlamiller4273]

Yeah I was like WTF

[@NewMadrid01]

The disrespect was palpable.

[@johnmitchelljr]

The most uncomfortable interview I've heard in a long time. Brian's looking at his watch, and only one that's really humorous. Good interview. Great music irreplaceable. Thanks for sharing.

[@timlazar9030]

Brian is definitely an introvert. The interviewer had to call him out by name, or he wouldn't say nothing.

[@reubination]

Tim Lazar being the oldest he really took the full abuse from Murray(dad). Murray was a very strong business mind. However from watching the biography I think Brian and Murray were much alike. Through all that abuse and learning how not to be I think the result is a Brian Wilson that is very damaged. But obviously a genius. To be able to write the early music to honour the contract and do the producing and literally everything else. He gave dad the boot and had to take over.

[@marymagdalene3004]

Also, egomaniacal Mike Love hogs the mic. Acts like Brian is just a bobble head there. Whew! Man has such an ego and doesn't even realize how obvious it is to most of us out here watching.

[@whiteclawbitch-out6366]

@@marymagdalene3004 He realizes.

[@timbuckii9]

@@marymagdalene3004 Someone had to speak up. It was obvious Brian was going to just sit there and say nothing.

[@gameboycat05]

Thats why he's my favorite. He's so relatable

[@kathleenbonczyk4515]

“this is Brian Wilson...Mike Love’s cousin”. * Click *

[@rodrigocortesofficial]

TIM QUIRK!!! Can I please take your job?!?! You had the Beach Boys and one of the finest musicians ever, Brian Wilson on your show and you did an awful job. DO YOU KNOW WHAT HE'S BEEN THROUGH!?!??! and you tell HIM to speak into the mic?!? HE's Brian WILSON!!!! I have made music my life and have a masters in it, please let me know if google music is hiring for your job or similar to it, PLEASE!!! sorry to be so direct, but I would give anything to sit in that chair as you did and you did not do well. Hey business is business.

[@AVPROJECT1]

Well Rodrigo, what he had to tell to Brian? He didn't insult him, he only told him to speak close to the mic.... Brian words were not understandable because he kept the mic on his legs.

[@videocat1366]

Love Brian. I don't think he's as out of it as we think. He glances at his watch at 16:02 hoping Mike shuts up. Haha. He's bored.

[@SuperFringy]

Look at Mike's reaction when told Surf's Up was voted best BB song by Mojo. I guess he was disappointed that it wasn't Kokomo.

[@just4music687]

That's my fave Beach Boys song xoxo Surf's Up

[@defaultdancer1494]

I don’t know why this comment made me laugh.

[@steves1588]

The Genius sits quiet.

[@advaithbikku]

No Carl, No Dennis 😭

[@NOWtheband]

Correct.

[@barnesey72]

Only good stuff that's because they are dead

[@dawnmurphy7488]

This was 2012. Carl died in 98, Dennis 83 or 84

[@jackierobinson5766]

Dawn Murphy 83, he Drowned swimming in the sea, After He had taken Drugs, As Dennis had a drug problem, So sad really because Dennis was a great drummer and a great singer, Hes also the man that started the Beach boys.

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

Jackie robinson he hasn't taken drugs, he was drunk.

[@erepsekahs]

Great self-promotion. I do not believe I have ever heard anything better. I absolutely love how complimentary and kind they are to each other.

[@bretttownsend6495]

All these guys are still alive. Come on mike love. You and. Brian get it together before it’s too late family is everything. Beach boys concert tour 2023 24. Make this happen. Family

[@philippastore2228]

At the 8:45 mark, Brian shines bright as the Beach Boy's beacon beaming Gold North Star, by becoming poetic about being on stage for their group speak; and magically writing a Lyric, on a whim. Wow.

[@coastercritic287]

I love Brian and he deserves all the praise in the world for his magnificent work in the pop sphere, but it almost seems like people kinda kiss up to him no matter what he says or does now. I know i personally would be annoyed if i were Brian sometimes.

[@zapdunga12]

They never pay tribute to The Wrecking Crew. Without them, there is no I Get Around, Help Me Rhonda, Sloop John B, California Girls, Good Vibrations and No Pet Sounds or Smile!

[@TheRumblingVoice]

I'd say he was being slightly sarcastic. Brian's always had a wry sense of humor. All the Beach Boys seemed to get a great big laugh out of Brian's line - Bruce's laugh is particularly evident. :-)

[@BubbaGanuche]

So many people think it has to be Mike love or Brian Wilson. The fact is they were both original members, they both contributed writing, and the rest is history. To say there wouldn’t be one without the other is just a butterfly theory that is a waste of time to discuss because it is what it is. I have seen both bands Mike, Bruce, and the Beach boys and I’ve seen Brian Wilson with Al Jardine recently. Two great bands worth the money to go see.

[@andrewwinton4608]

Good ole Al Jardine, I've never seen a video of him where he doesn't in some way complain about the equipment. Either the microphone isn't on, the guitar isn't tuned, its the wrong type of guitar, his seats too high...…… great singer though. Shame the world is so against him really.

[@robertscardera7337]

Legends

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

21:50 the announcer states The Beach Boys are or were the biggest American band at the time, the 4 Seasons had much more chart success at that time and even after.

[@pancakelegend7826]

Nobody knows who the hell the 4 seasons are

[@toomuchinformation]

​@@pancakelegend7826Oh they do, come on.

[@coolershaker]

Mike Love is desperate by recognition, he can't help but mentioning Kokomo like if equally iconic. You can feel how he's so hit driven, "don't fuck the formula" makes all sense.

[@rejectionisprotection4448]

I think it's got a lot to do with his situation before he joined the band. For him it was join the band or.....join the band, it had to be successful financially for him. That financial insecurity still drives him.

[@LENCRAWLEY1]

Yes Al I agree.... 'Please let me wonder' a great song & harmonies & 'Kiss me baby' also they are2 of my favourites from the Beach Boys...wonderful stuff

[@tmo7734]

I attended the Beach Boys concert in Berkeley, California. Shortly afterwards, the bandmembers began to feud and canceled the entire tour.

[@scottcyoung]

Thanks for this interview. Loved it! I think the guys came over well and sometimes hilarious.I would like to see more of this. LEGENDS! :)

[@davidmcpherson1]

Brian is definitely napping from 31:39 to 31:44.....love these guys

[@barbarapope349]

Wow I was fortunate to see their 50 year reunion concert in Berkeley California and it was Awesome!! I wonder if they did more than 1 performance there?

[@haroldbailey9011]

Nope. Not with this lineup

[@GypsyRose2o0o]

I love the interview, nice to hear the guys talk, very funny at times ~ I enjoyed this all the guys sitting here in the interview all had a part in the band and I congraulate them all for all the hard work that goes in to the band and all the touring ~ you guys went on an incredible journey ~ 50 long years ~ Love all the beautiful songs and all the hard work you guys did ~ Thank you and God bless!! I wish you guys all the best in your upcoming tours!! xxxx

[@staypress]

I was confused after David says that he was on the first 5 albums (4) I thought , then goes on to say that he left in the late 60s when Al returned to replace Brian .That is not correct as Al replaced David in 1964 and Brian was still in the live band till 1965., who was replaced with Glen and then Bruce .

[@HowardXV]

From 18:24 - 19:00, Brian Wilson: "Shut the fuck up, Mike."

[@worschtee1]

And it was great to hear the story behind Disney Girls!

[@LyleStacpoole]

disneygirls is one of my all time favourite songs Bruce!!!!!

[@aquamidideluxe5079]

18:39 Imagine the seething white-hot rage fuming within Brian

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

StormlitAqua the tension between them, especially with Al Mike and Brian was unmistakable. If true words could be said they would have. But they couldn’t.

[@mp-rn6lb]

Mike Love, was a pain in the neck and still is a pain the neck wanting to take the credit for the job done by the other members of the band, Brian Wilson in particular !

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

michele Poggi ego and jealousy

[@reubination]

I would think Brian Wilson might possibly be Autistic. Of course back then they knew nothing of it. I realize drugs have taken their toll but when you look at the stage fright and the dislike of people, the genius and his inability to really elicit emotion. He really does seem like he’s in his own world. But we love him just the way he is.

[@Hotchilipepprz4]

I'd be interested to hear, from Brian, how much of the lyrics Mike Love actually wrote.

[@bwworld]

I love the story about Little Deuce Coup...getting it on the radio right after it was recorded, and the DJ "happened" to be the co-author of the song...

[@countof3everybodyOD]

David Marks is Ed Leslie and Mike Love is Terry Bollea

[@Mozart1220]

Mike HAD to mention "Kokomo" which isn't even a Beach Boys song

[@alika207]

What do you mean? I think it is? Can you explain?

[@anthonychampagne6239]

@@alika207 I think he means it was made without Brian and Dennis so it’s not worth to be called beach boys

[@bruceharris4643]

The only guy there without a hugely overblown ego is the guy who really rates one, but could care less. He's also the only one who is truly a musician. Brian Wilson will go down as one of the greatest musical artists this country has ever produced. Next to Brian, the rest are just hacks.

[@funnycomedian2718]

i like Al Jardine, but you're right about the other 3. I can't stand David Marks or (especially) Mike Love.

[@lynntempleton9640]

Every member made their contributions. Every member was (is) talented.

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

@@funnycomedian2718 Considering David was only actually a member of the group for about a year and a half prior to this reunion, I can kind of understand him trying to capitalize on this moment (honestly, they might as well have asked Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar back as well). I think most avid fans would rank Al as the next best guy in the group after the 3 Wilson brothers (both artistically and personality-wise). But, yeah, Mike has done himself zero favors over the years -- particularly in trying to save face over his initial critical opinions of _Pet Sounds_ and _Smile_ .

[@DenpaKei]

The audience clapping after every response Brian gave came off as super patronizing

[@jakeneumann8426]

listening to Mike Love is like listening to a 70-something year old millionaire rock star still insist he is smarter and stronger than a 14 year old

[@davidbaise5137]

I have always thought that the records should have released in stereo also - 66 and 67. The market for home equipment and FM radio was starting to grow,. I heard Revolver and Pepper in stereo and it was great.

[@timbuckii9]

I don't think Brian appreciated stereo because he's deaf in one ear.

[@davidbaise5137]

@@timbuckii9 that’s right, thanks. I think Brian Wilson’s model had been always Phil S. “Back to Mono”. A great MUSICAL model but definitely NOT a lifestyle model.

[@thelasskicker8987]

i love when David marks pull at 8:05

[@beatle608]

I saw the Beach Boys last summer and just saw Brian this last week, it's crazy how quickly he'll hop off the piano to get off stage.

[@danielupsdell2697]

He did not want to be re united he does not like Mike at all

[@brianstearnsfamily]

As an old man, Mike Love comes off as much less of an ass, but he still overstates his contributions and influence. It's revisionist history, and it's constant. Carl used to tell the straight truth, and if Brian hadn't had such mental/emotional troubles, I'm sure he would do the same. As an obsessive fan, it's maddening. However, most Beach Boys fans are casal. I've always felt it's a shame the Wilson Brothers couldn't have made music without Mike. Dennis should have been the front man.

[@whiteclawbitch-out6366]

Do you think Mike Love wears those hats in the shower?

[@THECLARENCES]

Long live the memories of Dennis & Carl Wilson. xoxo The Clarences

[@resilvina]

Mike, it's not Brian's fault if you find it difficult to follow his chord changes

[@barbarascholl7710]

I am looking for Captain Brian Wilson Wyatt..i am on Wrong line..u guys are great. I am sorry.. I must try to find him....

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

I love how Bruce ALWAYS wears shorts.

[@MichaelsShortFilms]

Brian: says something Mike: (explosives with laughter)

[@NOWtheband]

Yeah, coz Brians a funny guy! :-) I'm laughing too! :-D