How Brian Wilson Deals With His Mental Health | Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

[@scottblack9213]

When Brian shouts " hey buddy, what year is that car" .. I imagine him behind the desk in 1966 doing a session. The focus, the command, the control, the determination to get an answer, It's still there.

[@SnoW-wc2rw]

Man I want to hug him

[@AlbPerNil]

Same man, same

[@kiryu3795]

Me too.

[@SgtYankee07]

me three

[@tracyhedges3142]

Same here Brian Wilson is still here after all these years 80 this year remarkable story of the Greatest songwriter producer of all time Brian Wilson

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

Me four. He's a musical genius.

[@k.rt.s]

Imagine driving one of the coolest cars on the road and legendary musical genius Brian Wilson out of no where asks you what year it is...

[@wlouisharris]

Yah, I wonder if he recognized him. Brian loves Cadillacs.

[@johndersham1]

That is exactly what I was thinking when I watched this.

[@neilmccormick2064]

I know right . How cool would that be .

[@jimbanda]

Yah man, 1941, do you want it? You can take it right now sir!!

[@goldwaterproductions]

Brian has lived with fear all of his life. The tiniest things scare him everyday. But he still gets out of bed, functions like a regular person, and the two bravest things he regularly does are record music and tour all around the world. His bravery will forever be inspiring to me.

[@alcambrola2834]

I just saw a recent tour of him, and it was painful to watch. IMHO, he shouldn't have been up there. Brian is definitely a pure heart and sweet soul and of course a genius. You can watch the videos on YT and he just goes catatonic in some areas of the music. I too have lived with fear and anxiety all my life and I'm 67.

[@Paul-dw2cl]

@@alcambrola2834 HEY, BUDDY!? WHAT YEAR WAS THAT TOUR!?

[@alcambrola2834]

@@Paul-dw2cl His most recent tour the last couple of months. Type in Brian Wilson tour 2022 and there will be a bunch of videos from different venues.

[@Topesio66]

This man, pure talent and creative genius and no rock star behaviour. Amazing guy.

[@1401minstrel]

@@Topesio66 Um...I wouldn't say that. Yes, he is probably the best songwriter/producer the world has ever seen, and he has suffered through a tremendous amount of mental illness, but he also consumed more illegal drugs than are in existence on this planet, and sometimes simultaneously. Brian and his brothers all lived the rock star lifestyle at one time or another. If by rock star behavior you mean trashing hotel rooms, then you are correct.

[@scottmasson3039]

He’s such an angelic soul. I get so emotional when I see footage of him. He has literally brought so much beauty to this planet.

[@party4keeps28]

Guy in the old Cadillac had no idea Brian Wilson was the one that asked him about his car that day. I hope he sees this documentary.

[@j.m.3235]

He seems like such a gentle person.

[@JenniDarlin]

I love him. “I’m hungry!” He’s so simple in how he expresses himself. I love his honesty.

[@Meneervdberg]

That's rare, I have it too

[@beckybootique]

I can relate to Brian so much, it really hurts me to see this. Bless you, Brian. You’re so brave and I wish I could be as brave as you are. Life is terrifying for many of us, but hopefully we can get to a point where we can kind of live with it. Sending love to others who recognise themselves here. ❤️🙏

[@strings2wood]

Thank you Brian for all the joy you have brought so many people and helping us love harmony in a way you imagined would touch hearts. I wish you peace. Every day and always. Simon in Australia.

[@heltonms3041]

I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Wilson (from the pit) playing yesterday in Texas after turning 80 these days. Can you image turning 80 on the road touring and dealing with age / mental issues? My immense admiration

[@alcambrola2834]

About 20 years ago, a guitarist friend of mine was performing an acoustic set at an outdoor cafe in Newport RI. When he was done, a guy that was sitting there gave him a thunderous applause and 2 thumbs up and then walked out. When my friend was walking off stage to put his guitar away, one of the stagehands said, "Don't you know who that guy was that gave you the thumbs up?" He said, "no." It was of course Brian Wilson. How does it get any better than that?

[@Panellada22]

Oh man, as an aspiring musician myself I think I'd be able to die in peace if Brian Wilson appreciated me like that

[@alcambrola2834]

@@Panellada22 Yeah definitely!

[@nedrobinson7490]

Haha awesome! And that just goes to show Brian’s heart of gold, and appreciation of artistry and authenticity. So many musicians act “too cool”: don’t complement each other, don’t encourage each other, because they see it as a zero-sum competition, where if someone has success or receives adulation, there’s less of it to go around for them. Conversely, Brian get IT: music is an expression of the beauty and love within the human soul, always present within all of us. A dude singing with a guitar and bearing their soul to the world with no guarantee that anyone will “like it” or any expectation of “success” can be just as beautiful an expression of humanity and the human condition as one of Brian’s lushly arranged compositions. It takes someone who’s gone thru “the whole trip” and come back around full circle to fully internalize that and live from that place. Brian is a very high being, a high yogi, in a metaphorical sense. He’s working from a spiritual level most can’t fathom, to say nothing of the artistic level he operates on.

[@alcambrola2834]

Without a doubt. The song "God Only Knows" says it all. I always sensed that Brian is a natural mystic and very sensitive empath. I totally relate. Even years ago, I could tell that Brian didn't have a mean bone in his body.@@nedrobinson7490

[@richardsisk1770]

Brian as we know is a genius. I hope he’s feeling good now. Thanks for the beautiful music Brian!

[@gerrydooley951]

Love Brian, I have for years. What is good about this doc is that it lets you know what it would be like to hang out with Brian. Brian has no filter so what you see is what you get.

[@sallybrown5089]

Such a great guy! Responsible for so many great songs and making so many people happy with his Music! We all wish you well Brian!

[@sarahbgln]

"HEY, BUDDY?? WHAT YEAR IS THAT CAR??!" Brian Wilson is awesome. Bless him 💙

[@magictransistorradio4933]

A lot of people probably wouldn't have been surprised if Brian didn't survive the 1970s! Here he is in the 2020s still kickin!

[@Eyyoh755]

This guy invented the sound of California. He is a musical giant, gifted with a great talent...and at the same time as vulnerable as leaf on a windy day...

[@1401minstrel]

Or a cork on the ocean, or a rock in a landslide

[@WheresYourToque]

Mental illness, psychological maladjustment and emotional disturbances are common in the artistically gifted. Their minds, too, often remain in a childlike state, which can leave them more open -- more receptive -- to original ideas and creative expression

[@jimmyc6686]

@@WheresYourToque well said

[@nedrobinson7490]

@@WheresYourToque having a horrifically abusive father certainly doesn’t help someone who was likely born with a predisposition for mental illness. Obviously it doesn’t “help” anyone, but early childhood trauma is SUCH a powerful shaper of lives, in ways modern psychology is only beginning to understand.

[@WheresYourToque]

@@nedrobinson7490 Exactly

[@leighdelmastro80]

Much love and respect from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 Brian you are a legend and survivor

[@davidhaight5594]

So much love Brian

[@Claude_van]

I love this guy. He's so brave!

[@seekthetruth824]

i hurt for the guy like the rest of you here. something about him, seeing how plainly he shows his pain we all have to some degree,. this coupled with the joyful music he made is a tough pill to examine.

[@jaggass]

It seems like the most disturbed people are the most creative. You take one listen to Mrs O Leary's Cow Fire element and you can almost see what was going off in his head after taking LSD. He says LSD caused him to hear voices the 1st time he took it in the mid 60's but that probably brought out something underlying.

[@xxcelr8rs]

"What a Fool Believes" creeps me out also.

[@migueldeleon6677]

In another interview many years before, Brian said "What A Fool Believes" was his favourite song. And in Brian's world, favourite and scary can go together.

[@eargasm1072]

@@migueldeleon6677 Same with "Be My Baby" lol

[@migueldeleon6677]

@@eargasm1072 Good call; he's been obsessed with that song for nearly 60 years, and not always in a good way.

[@glasshalffull8471]

I went through a stage of being scared travelling on planes, I had travelled plenty then all of a sudden it came out of nowhere flying home from Indonesia, I kept flying regularly and the fear didn't recede gradually, all of a sudden after around 20 frightening flights it lifted and never returned, then Covid came and I stopped travelling....Anyway I just wanted to say Brian is the Greatest, he's still laying down great tunes, amazing.

[@JoshMallard96]

I love Brian

[@knockedoutloaded279]

Really hope 2 see him in UK soon........

[@tracyhedges3142]

Same here Brian Wilson is the most wonderful songwriter and producer and performer of all time wishes I would hug him so much he's had a tough time in his life

[@brettwinterson5168]

imagine if this video had Brian Wilson talking for 90% of it and not this other dude just rambling on.. It would be two thumbs up for sure.

[@johnmanning5193]

Man, now I don't know if I wanna get it.

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

Wonder if the owner of that Cadillac knew who he talked to

[@dububro]

There's not too many '41 Cadillacs on the road so there's a decent chance someone saw this and knew who the owner was

[@AprilShowers1955]

Will keep Brian in my prayers! He is doing a fabulous job!

[@heatherkelly2580]

Great DVD "Long Promised Road"

[@misterbee4574]

I LOVED when he yelled out the window to ask what year the car was!

[@robynevans1287]

👍👍😊💖 I am *LO-O-OVING* that the "interviewer" took the initiative to provide a more comfortable way to interact with Brian! ...one that allows him (& everyone really!) to BE... SHARE... & GRO-O-W!💖💖💖

[@DummyYEEEAAHHHHH]

"Park right there" "In the handicapped spot?" "Yea I park there all the time" 😆😆😆😆

[@1401minstrel]

It should probably be said that Brian uses a walker a lot now, or sometimes a wheelchair, due to his back issues. He no doubt has a handicapped sticker for his car, although his driver in this film, Jason Fine, does not.

[@patriciadrury8557]

Yes brian you get a big hug ,i saw your life film cried my eyes out but the end of the film cried my eyes out with happiness that you had a beautiful wife and children we all kove you❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@auang]

when i get scared i remember myself that my mind has to do what my head says and not vice versa

[@stupendous7848]

When you have a Soul and Mind as large as his, you see things most people don't. And it is terrifying.

[@johndersham1]

Brian Wilson has to be one of the least pretentious famous people I have every seen interviewed.

[@grzegorztylec7534]

'What a fool believes'? It's slightly similiar to Mike Love's solo work on 'Looking back with love'. That's why it was so scary for Brian :)

[@dogpd3]

Good catch

[@kaymuldoon3575]

Interesting…and that could very well explain it. I’ve always loved that song though, mainly because it brings back memories of my senior year in high school.

[@heatherkelly2580]

I have this DVD

[@maureensguigna6070]

Loved this

[@lauralaplace9945]

I have PTSD, Anxiety, Major Depression, ADHD , I’m 59 all my life . God has helped me a lot . I have Peer Support , Therapy , Meds . Mental Health Matters

[@redmustangredmustang]

Brian has just been a tortured soul He's a musical genius but man he had a lot to overcome. An abusive dad, the panic attacks, the copious amount of drugs, the health set backs, the deaths of his brothers. Sadly now the death of his wife. Even still he keeps plugging along. Other than death, nothing is going to take him down.

[@tonythetigerlongliverocknroll]

Hey Buddy! What year is that car? Ha! I love it! He’s like a big bold beautiful intelligent child. I absolutely love this guy. His music brings a hearty richness to my life, and will continue to do so for the rest of my life. Thank you Brian.

[@bernardbaker6803]

Jason Vines tagging along Go Away!!!!!

[@heatherkelly2580]

How Brian Wilson deals with his mental health

[@alvogeljr]

I think.. in my opinion... that Brian want's to be left alone.. He only wrote a hundred songs about being alone in his room or just sitting around. Who is putting him up to all this? The guy needs to relax. There are enough documentaries and books written about him. I am pretty sure we won't learn much else.

[@neilmccormick2064]

Almost brought me to tears watching that . I've been a massive Beach Boys/ Brian fan since childhood in the 60s. It's heartbreaking to see someone who's given so many peoples lives so much happiness ,and meaning suffer so much anguish just by being alive . You just want to give him a big hug and say thank you for everything.

[@58joana]

What have they done to him! I feel like hugging him...

[@alansommer]

When I get scared I run! haha

[@JackTheSkunk]

Much and been written and dozens of videos filmed about Brian's drug use. Admittedly I have not seen them all but I was wondering who was supplying him with his poison. Where they ever identified or charged?

[@Providence..]

In most cases, he sought it out himself from friends or people he knew. The only officially identified people who gave Brian drugs were Dennis with cocaine and Eugene Landy with his pills that Brian didn't need. There's audio of an interview Brian did in the early 80's, I believe, where he straight up asked the interviewers, as they left, if they did cocaine.

[@Providence..]

As for charges, Dennis was never charged and Eugene Landy kept his practicing licenses in New Mexico and Hawaii until his death, but was permanently barred from contacting or interacting with Brian after a lawsuit in 1991.

[@sheiladobbins1293]

🌿❤️🌿

[@mackymusic673]

:) wow

[@programthis3805]

just when its getting good the fucking video cuts off??! seriously

[@1984knockingatyourdoor]

i think the solution is to watch the documentary

[@programthis3805]

@@1984knockingatyourdoor what's the name of it?

[@programthis3805]

@@1984knockingatyourdoor long promised road..ah I see thanks man

[@Paul-dw2cl]

1:32

[@Paul-dw2cl]

1:38

[@acelarson1872]

This is strange, look at Brian's shirt color when they are in the car and finding out the year of the car, then when they park the car it's a different color.

[@Phoeberuthless]

He doesnt. He’s heavily medicated and fried. His wife is the control freak who pulls the strings

[@Rabthebest]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@efraimwiezel8267]

למה אין תרגום לעברית?

[@robynevans1287]

😁👍 ...take a DEEP BREATH from the belly!!✅ (& repeat as often as is bemeficial!)

[@robynevans1287]

👈😊 New subscriber!❗✅

[@johndoe-cb5ck]

I don't like this Jason guy

[@dreamfallsounds]

What an awful documentary shame on the producers

[@sodiumlights]

why did you find it awful?

[@britneyditocco5476]

Brian Wilson was actually one of the executive producers :)

[@dreamfallsounds]

They will shill you anything to believe what they are doing is okay

[@dreamfallsounds]

Plus, it’s literally my opinion. No I do not like them talking down to Brian like he is a literal child and broadcasting a tender moment of him finding out his good friend had passed away. That shouldn’t have been recorded and he should have autonomy and privacy of this feelings especially ones of sadness and despair

[@dreamfallsounds]

Just because everyone in his circle has bred a culture of infantilization and exploitation and normalized it to him and the viewers at least merits a conversation about his own autonomy and desires (which, for much of his life, has been subject to other’s will rather than his own).

[@Martin-iv6lq]

He's faking it for attention and sympathy