Memories of Brian Wilson

My memories of Brian Wilson, founder of Beach Boys , who has sadly been diagnosed with dementia.

[@johnarmour904]

Absolutely beautiful. I'm 79, I'm a musician and a singer, and Brian's music has been soothing and exciting to me all my life. Katherine, I am also very sad today. I don't know how anyone could ever master harmony the way Brian has. Thank you for posting this. It's been like living in the same timeframe as Mozart or Beethoven. Brian never succumbed to what was popular at the time. He always did what he thought should be done musically, and we are so much the richer for it.

[@WavesandWords409]

Thank you for the kind comment, and yes, 100% agree.

[@FishyTheKid]

Hearing this news broke my heart, the more news I hear about Brian recently (Jeff and Melinda passing, and now dementia) makes me want to cry. I have never met Brian but I feel like I know him. Sometimes I get anxious and scared, sometimes I feel I wasn't made for these times, and yet Brian's music and spirit cheer me up and make me feel okay. I left this comment on another video: "This news broke my heart. I really don't want Brian to suffer any longer, I hope somehow, someway he can find peace in his day to day life, even without Melinda. I don't imagine it's easy without her, and I'm sure the grieving process is taking a toll on him. I hope he has loved ones around him, taking actual care of him, instead of someone controlling him for financial gain. Brian is my hero and his music has changed my life." I think we should all hope that Brian can still live a happy and safe life without Melinda, and hopefully enjoy the rest of his days in peace. He does not deserve what has happened to him. It's a terrible thing. Let's also appreciate his music and work even more, he will live forever through his music and harmony. Love and Mercy.

[@WavesandWords409]

Amen!

[@dennisliamardell8906]

Sweet- love and mercy to Brian Wilson. “ In My ROOM,” Always my favorite - where Brian went to escape a bad Father situation : where no doubt many other children have gone to escape physical and emotional abuse.” Love Brian , and, Dennis was also a heartbreaker as well as underrated .

[@abcdefzhij]

Brian Wilson to me is the ultimate representation of something/someone pure and beautiful being beaten down by bad circumstances and our terrible world. The idea of him being taken from this world, seemingly without having ever fully conquered or overcome all the terrible things that happened to him, is depressing on an existential level to me. The only piece of hope I have that could give me some solace is the hope that Brian at least knows how much good he has done for the world, and that there are those of us who do actually appreciate him and what he put out into the world... Maybe, just maybe, that might somehow make it all worth it for him...

[@WavesandWords409]

Well said, and thank you for watching.

[@andrewhillabrand4432]

Well said. Great video. Do more about The Beach Boys and Brian solo. His music will live on forever! But so sad to hear about this news

[@vrzM8]

Your words resonate strongly x

[@4dultw1thj0b]

Tbh it's been weighing heavy on my mind, and I've been assuring myself with two things: that Brian is being cared for by his daughters Carnie and Wendy, and also that since his cognitive abilities have already been up and down for decades maybe it won't quite as much of a horrible jarring experience for him as it is for other dementia patients. It's strange to me how I've really only been into the Beach Boys for the past several months now and yet I feel this palpable ache at the thought of Brian no longer being in the world. I think I've grown some kind of soul connection to him, and I hope that when he does go the media will focus more on celebrating his life than all the tragedy.

[@vacher45]

He will be at peace with his brothers. I've grown a fondness for Mike Love over the years and I'm grateful that we have him to give recollection and vivid memories of the old days. Thank you for your video!

[@MrTony.S]

Beautiful tribute. I have been an hard-core fan of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys since I was a baby, I'm now almost 47. I have all their albums. There will never be another Brian D. Wilson. 💙😎

[@WavesandWords409]

Thank you so much, and thank you for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MrTony.S]

@@WavesandWords409 No problem. 😊

[@jimmynew-man6882]

God bless you, Katherine! Thank you for being so transparent about your love for Brian.❤️ It's because Brian was willing to express the pain in his own heart through his music that many of us who had painful growing up years found a kindred spirit in Brian. I was just 9 in the autumn of '63 when I got into my older brother's records, found "Be True to Your School" and after listening to it, flipped it over and didn't expect my life to change by listening to the B-side; but that's exactly what happened. The words and the music of "In My Room" affected me like few songs ever have. This man's courage to bare his soul so publicly will, I am certain, continue to be a refuge for generations to come! We love you deeply, Brian...💙

[@WavesandWords409]

Thank you for watching and sharing your story! "In my room" is one of my mother's favorites as well. I also love the German version (as my mom's side came immigrated from Germany in 1920).

[@TosinNumberFive]

Brian Wilson to me he is my favourite keyboard player

[@jasonhughes2305]

Really nice story, thanks for sharing! Amazing how his music touches so many.

[@WavesandWords409]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@isabellepantelll5004]

Really touching tribute

[@WavesandWords409]

Thank you for watching :)

[@harvey1954]

dusk time the shadows fall into the timeless time of all. . . .

[@WavesandWords409]

Two waves and I both travel by...

[@generalkrow]

This video is how I found out 💔

[@WavesandWords409]

Hugs, friend.

[@TheLittleOsmondsFan13]

I'm 11 and love The Beach Boys, I'm doin' covers of their songs, Brian Wilson is one of my favorites😊