December 2007 Kennedy Center Honor Tribute - Brian Wilson - part 1.mpg

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys is one of five 2008 Kennedy Center Honorees

[@brianfreeman8290]

I doubt if you will read this but, Brian, we are the same age, and you have brought me JOY for my entire life. My vocabulary is too inadequate for me to truly express my gratitude. I love you.

[@denniswilsonforever404]

Art Garfunkel, how I've admired that man's voice and character for many years, how appropriate for him to tell BW's story in his own words. He lived the music in the 60's, is a big fan, and definitely knows about harmony."Rock and roll's gentlest revolutionary" couldn't have put it any better than that. I fought back tears at 5:26,the love pouring out from Dennis to his brother. They don't make rock stars like them anymore- humble, insanely talented, unassuming,beautiful people all-around.

[@Jsphserna]

Art's speaking voice is just as lovely as his singing voice. So soothing...

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[@charleschilders9205]

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[@isaacmaia5501]

5:27, that is probably the most beautiful thing that i've ever seen

[@dumbangel6795]

No matter how many times I watch this, Art Garfunkels speech and watching the montage always gets me choked up to the point where I nearly burst out in tears. God, I love Brian Wilson.

[@scottgauthier6537]

Me too😎

[@1mikera]

Brian was the master of all he all surveyed. He took them all to school

[@ingolf3269]

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[@amazjcproductions3108]

This is the ultimate tribute to Brian Wilson. His music will forever be remembered and listened to for generations to come.

[@prorespluscom]

Amen! This was so beautifully done - it is inspirational - as Brian and his music are. The content in Art Garfunkel's talk is the spoken word at is finest. God bless you Brian!

[@dominicksforza3484]

Brian's music is totally timeless and will go on for as long as music is appreciated by people worldwide for ever.

[@rob8872]

Nice sunset.

[@brianwilson2024]

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[@suzettebennett816]

The Beach Boys are not in the same league as the Beatles. Too bad because the Beach Boys are barely mention. They put California on the map with their surf music 🎵 which at the time was the best we had to offer. Point of fact Brian Wilson attended El Camino college but did not graduate.

[@sheriehiggins6436]

Bless you Brian Wilson, the gentle revolutionary.

[@garrybenford9670]

His brother showing his respect, admiration and love for him by kissing him on his head says it all.

[@jamesmcallister8124]

the wilson brothers may have had a few problems here and there like all of us, but man they sure had an unbreakable bond with each other you could tell they loved each other very much

[@juliekostas7322]

5:20 actually brought tears to my eyes. So blessed to have lived in a time to enjoy this exquisite music.

[@RamtownMike]

Amen and well put !

[@1401minstrel]

His brothers both loved him very much, as he loved them. Their relationships with each other were necessarily complicated, but the love was always there.

[@wildsmiley]

Gosh, I love Brian so much, it just kills me sometime. So many songs imprinted on my soul, so much love poring out of every note, every voice. Makes life better.

[@andrecartier8126]

I was born and raised in Paris. I followed the Beach Boys when I couldn't speak much English. Brian deserves tribute for his genius in music that will live in this world forever.

[@scottgauthier6537]

I love the way Dianna Ross keeps looking so lovingly at Brian Wilson as if Art Garfunkel is reading her mind💓💓💓💓💓

[@markturner4804]

Brian Wilson I still remember playing the beach boys on the old cassette deck in my 1965 Mori's 1100 when little duce coupe came on the car seemed to gain another 100 HP love ya mate thanks for years of good music

[@johnwalters978]

thanks for this,,,Diana Ross is so touched by him, they are both part of the history of American music....

[@laminage]

+John Walters You know what's so heartbreaking. Brian had a Nervous Breakdown on Dec 23, 1964 and The Supremes made their National TV Debut on The Ed Sullivan show that same Date.

[@dominicksforza3484]

A beautiful tribute Art, it's easy to see your affection for Brian and his God given gifts. Brian is as important to me growing up on Long Island 10 minutes from the beach where it was summer even in the winter. Brian and the Beach Boys music are as timeless as Lennon and McCartney and the Beatles.

[@RamtownMike]

Nice insightful comments and I agree.

[@garypmarquis]

GDI, I finally got it, as a 64 year old, now i know why i love the beach Boys....AAAHHHGGGHHHGGHH.!!! and a native american, who can scream out...YES, I LOVe this...and thank you...

[@joedipento579]

Art Garfunkel, well spoken and acknowledging the "spell of magic" , Brian cast then and now.

[@carolmansfield1837]

What a beautiful kind soul he is.

[@bathtangle]

John and Paul were always honest about how much they admired Brian Wilson. They were the two headed monster, he was doing it mostly alone.

[@georgeshaw8925]

Amen 🙏 thank you Brian, your brothers are smiling down my friend.

[@BugzKiller]

All the Wilson brothers were Great!

[@jumpwithjo]

He’s got such a little boy face, it just makes me want to pinch the lovable cheeks, of the genius Brian Wilson. Every time I hear any of his songs it takes me back to my wonderful childhood. To say I love Brian Wilson is an understatement. He is an American icon.5:28 brings tears to my eyes. I know what it’s like to have an abusive father and how close your siblings become.

[@allymayful]

A brilliant story - and so moving. The most amazing musician who made a miraculous comeback.

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[@jillzi7]

A minimal but apt tribute. Love you OUR BRIAN WILSON!! thank you for a life of memories and the joy that are born from your music. My 11 year older sister than me, ditching school to take me to the beach with her boyfriend and Beach Boys music on the AM radio. The favorite was a 45, ‘Do it again’.

[@mbrenner3629]

Love the classic Brian reaction at the end. That long dark night of the soul helped make him less self-conscious

[@coolsweetgroovy]

Diana loves Brian LOL and so cute to see them both together and inducted

[@laminage]

She was so sweet. Holding his hand, patting it and calming him.

[@coolsweetgroovy]

@@laminage yeah

[@laminage]

@@coolsweetgroovy They also had another thing in common. A very complicated relationship with their Fathers and they did the Same Shows. American Bandstand, Shindig, Ed Sullivan and The T.A.M.I. Show. Someone said Mike Love was the White Uncle at a Black BBQ with his Dancing, and Ray Peterson had "Moves" in The Moody Blues in Ride My See Saw.

[@coolsweetgroovy]

@@laminage i know

[@laminage]

How touching it must have been to be Inducted with Diana Ross. They have so much in common. They started out in Groups, They appeared on The Same Shows, American Bandsand, Shindig, Ed Sullivan as well as The T.A.M.I. Show. They had battles with their Bands, Addictions and failed marriages but both lived to tell the tale. Brian's biggest problem was that looking back he was too far ahead of his time. I have The Beach Boys Box Set, and it's a Masterpiece.

[@bobbibaker4685]

I loved seeing Brian interact with Diana. They must be old friends.

[@ScottWDoyle]

Absolutely one of my all-time heroes. (And as is always the case when I'm diving deep into Brian's music, I'm typing these words through tears.)

[@jv-ep2tc]

he loved the harmonies of the four freshman and the heat of Chuck Berry and he wondered COULD HE COMBINE THEM? [I burst into tears]

[@jeffreykoran4820]

HE WASNT JUST A MUSICAL GENIUS AS A SONG WRITER...THE MAN HAD A GREAT VOICE...

[@1201weed]

Saw the Beach Boys at Gold Coast Indy, about 6 years ago, loved the show, then about 6 months later saw Brian Wilson in Brisbane, something I thought would never happen, I am now 67.

[@carolmansfield1837]

What a beautiful mind and gift!

[@brianwilson2024]

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[@1001lds]

Post pet sounds musics are so underrated... Even in this video

[@sorenknietzs8839]

When he goes, my last musical hero goes. Long live BDW.

[@jameswayne707]

You are my hero Brian!

[@163andyc]

I was a fan of the Beach Boys back in 1964 . I'm 73 years old now and still a fan. Brian Wilson was my hero then and now.

[@lindadonofrio8314]

Beautiful soul, Brian Wilson

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[@Esperluet]

God only knows he's been touched by the grace

[@ChicagoBeaver]

Speechless! Well deserved to one of the greatest songwriters of modern pop music and of our time.

[@robjontay5052]

When Paul Simon wrote ..."for a Poet and a One Man Band" boy he was right. Artie could phrase words so eloquently that it feels like you can Touch them. Nice job on Brians big night. Brian Wilson added some deep colors and sounds to uniquely American music and what is America's Greatest Band. When Artie, Paul McCartney, The Hollies and hundreds of others look to the influences of the Beach Boys you know they mean a lot to music, musicians and teachers. And they were a pretty good band too!

[@reedykat30]

Still here in 2022. The Queen's Jubilee brought me here because I know how much she loved 'California Girls'. I'm a Brian fan from day one.

[@robertbegbie2907]

Paul McCarthy once said that Pet Sounds was the greatest album he had ever heard

[@caramadra5]

Mike Love. The great pretender.

[@marymagdalene3004]

But, one has to give him credit for writing some really beautiful and totally excellent lyrics. Gotta give credit where it is due!

[@nataliarobinson9514]

@@marymagdalene3004 Agreed

[@beandipcartography]

Art Garfunkel is a true genius.

[@steveskouson9620]

Number one hits, before AND after the British Invasion. Name another writer to do that! (I STILL wish his brothers were here.) steve

[@BWSilentKnight]

Brian sitting near Martin Scorsese, so much in one shot

[@DonVal86]

MrSionis I enjoyed watching Scorsese genuinely applaud his genius.

[@brianbelton3605]

wouldn't it be nice.. . . . Ill always remember 8th grade, walking with my girl friend, and with my dog, on the wooden trail near our homes, over the ocean. . I was ok with holding hands, and too shy to kiss. This song reminds me, and brings me right back.

[@Uetti]

Oh god, that clip brought tears to my eyes. Of joy and sadness as well. What a life Brian had

[@cusab69]

Beautiful words from Art Garfunkel.

[@gregormann7]

@wildsmiley You took the words right outta my mouth! And God bless Art Garfunkle for so brilliantly introducing his dear 'colleague' of so many decades. Paul Simon is one of the few who belong in the same category as Brian, and Lennon/McCartney/(Martin). In my book it's the BB's, the Beatles, and S & G. Each distinctly different, unexecelled, and unequalled. An inexhaustible wealth of superlative musical art at the popular level. Artie made me cry with that beautiful presentation.

[@aliciapilotta5913]

God Bless You Brian! Your Fans Love You!

[@beachem1]

Treasure your time with our legends while we still have them

[@lc.c6835]

So sad at 4:45, and at 5:17. I agree with a comment on here, "this is the ultimate tribute to Brian Wilson."

[@susiehaynie1767]

He and the Beach Boys brought us so much joy. We never knew the troubles they endured. God love 'em!

[@joycekoch5746]

Great memories - when America was still America.

[@dangabor8585]

Their first number 1 hit is my all time favorite rock song, I Get Around. Thanks Brian!

[@randyhudgins9920]

Love you Sir BRIAN

[@RealTime88]

I so agree, Art!!!

[@laminage]

They also did versions of "Why Do Fools Fall In Love". Brian as Filler with The Beach Boys. Diana first as a Member Of The Primettes whom they Patterned themselves in terms of Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers and during her RCA Years.

[@timtonner946]

His is an amazing story. To fully realize his genius, I suggest watching the mini doc on the production of God Only Knows, available on KZbin. Simply amazing...

[@fatimaalves5113]

Brian Wilson 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ralphcordero4496]

When I saw the beach boys with Peter Frampton I was super blown away by the beach boys

[@waynejohanson1083]

nice to see Wilson and Ross getting honored at the same time. As the Beach Boys and Motown was America being able to compete with that British Invasion.

[@mandyioannou3577]

Love your music Brian so much xx

[@juliewhitead5257]

Thank you Brian Wilson x

[@jean-philippepeyratoux7496]

God bless Brian wilson

[@dougiemcbriar1998]

Truly wonderful

[@Pattiepies55]

Love and mercy Beautiful Man ❤️

[@rixtube77]

What a genius!

[@excidedous]

No Mike Love? Gee, what a fucking shame lol! Something else for Mike to file suit over. Funny you never hear anyone use "Mike Love" and "Genius" in the same sentence rather, "Asshole" comes to the forefront more often than not.

[@szqsk8]

Amen to that!

[@szqsk8]

Lol!

[@ingolf3269]

Mike Love is a genius singer

[@KbcBerlin]

These occasions are no time to bring up shit,,,, exidedous

[@arterialturns]

Anyone know what year the clip about minute 5:33 is from? Where Dennis kisses his brother?

[@jackhead115]

1980 from the 'Knebworth' concert.

[@4drecord]

What a brilliant gesture, very moving.

[@jeanclaudejaffry94]

Le génie de brian ! Hello from FRANCE 👍👍😎😃

[@crietman29]

- I donno why some of you are mad that they had Garfunkel speak- I always thought he lad a lovely voice as well- nothing like Brians voice but who cares. what is the big deal? i thought he did a good job!

[@brianwilson2024]

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[@janeamandaford4199]

👌❤️👍

[@deborahhunter6768]

I actually feel Art’s tribute brought the ultimate creedence to Brian’s legacy….one great honoring another to the point of adulation. It touched my heart.

[@greeniem]

Brian wilson= american badass

[@thewonderfulworldofderek6087]

It's like beach boys history

[@Sammy_019]

A Genius no question!

[@luannabbate2624]

To Brian;;;;The Genuis!!!

[@coolsweetgroovy]

Gald to see it like it was on TV thank you @RamtownMike

[@brianwilson2024]

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[@seymoresaymore]

Mike love, not war.

[@ThekiBoran]

Wow! Carl Wilson was left handed. Go Lefties!!!

[@DonVal86]

Kroban3 He also had a kick ass voice!!!

[@joshuamitchell5481]

Brian what artistry

[@davidmckain7674]

America's Band

[@thewonderfulworldofderek6087]

History Documenty biography rock and roll in 60s Beach boys New year's oascr awesome awards Tcm must movie's 20s.

[@jmua8450]

I hear the Union County Fair is going to give their honor to Mike Love right after the pig exhibition...next to the bearded lady and dunking tanks.

[@Hondadctrider]

5:28 gets me eveytime.

[@jackhouston357]

GREW UP WITH THE BEACH BOYS

[@laminage]

Can you imagine how Art Garfunkel felt knowing his "Cousin" Lou Pearlman did all of those bad things to his Boy Band Proteges.

[@boaterbil]

Part 2 ?

[@mikemurphy8996]

God only knows= most romantic song ever

[@coolsweetgroovy]

@laminage I know and Ms. Ross was tickled pink being next to Brian

[@coolsweetgroovy]

@Desiree50 Yeah you go sis

[@GOPDebates1]

song at 5:30?

[@RankielGuitar]

Love and mercy

[@lindawatisetiadi1514]

Anyone knows the song at 5:10? Thank you

[@heracles4705]

Oh Caroline No

[@coolsweetgroovy]

@Desiree50 I agree with you sis and Marilyn is also forever beautiful Team Marilyn Forever

[@adrianasimeoni1273]

Qualcuno può tradurmi, in italiano, l'omaggio iniziale che fa Art Garfunkels al Genio Brian Wilson? Grazie, da Roma!

[@barryrichman9424]

Both of Brian’s younger brothers are dead….he is the last remaining Wilson. The same can be said of Barry Gibb. 😢

[@tomdalton4293]

And it's a miracle he survived

[@laminage]

Please pray for Brian Wilson for he has lost his wife and his "Savior" Melinda Ledbetter (Wife #2). She helped him and saved him from Dr. Eugene Landy who took advantage of Brian's vulnerability and used it to his cruel advantage.

[@vulkanikat]

why can't I send to Facebook?

[@justmadeit2]

What a story, what a band. Mike gets a lot of criticism from people, i made a video in his defence. There is also a message there from the Mike Love appreciation society of London. If anyone wants to see it then simply just type in the following words in to the search bar above.....................In defence of Mike Love

[@RamtownMike]

Mike's a complex person. It's still not known why Mike went off on that profanity laced tirade when the Beach Boys were inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame ? I didn't understand it then and I still don't. Our radio station has a DJ who has his own Beach Boys channel and he has studied the Beach Boys his entire adult life and even he doesn't know why Mike did that. That was an evening foe joy, celebration and happiness, but I guess Mike didn't think so and apparently he never has explained that.

[@justmadeit2]

Michael Santanello I think he might have had a few drinks on the night. One things for sure it was entertaining and not a boring ceremony

[@RamtownMike]

Oh am I certain alcohol played a roll in all that and what he said. But in all these years since, he's never chalked it up to that or offered anything in the way of an explanation ? As for not boring, that's quite true and the entire evening was a blast, with his words being the only downer. But that's not how I'd want to be remembered if it was I and my band who were being honored. I would apologize to our fans and the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. I would also offer up some kind of explanation - but not an excuse, for my words.