Surfer Girl Live on the T.A.M.I Show (1964)

[@tilend89]

Brian's vocals are perfect. So much feeling and control.

[@billmisko1846]

no special effects or mixing, JUST PURE TALENT

[@MathisSchuller]

And lots of screaming...

[@godofmusic]

@@MathisSchuller Like you...

[@wildestcowboy2668]

And pill Poppin drug using

[@jpollackauthor]

@@wildestcowboy2668 That wasn't for another couple of years

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@jpollackauthor You maybe right but when I met little Al jardine and Mike they both said the Wilson brothers had gotten out of hand. Take care my friend

[@FutureAbe]

Nothing beats the version with Brians falsetto

[@larrysproul9424]

Yes a Beach Boys classic. I was lucky enough to have great seats to bb concert in 1985. This was their opening song...They nailed it.

[@dianemorris5816]

@@larrysproul9424 I saw them in Toronto Canada in '77. They were great.

[@musicisinmysoul]

@@dianemorris5816 I was at that show - one of the very few shows where Dennis sang songs from Pacific Ocean Blue. I sure wish someone had a tape of that show!

[@stevenwright1694]

the BEST !!

[@Jpw824]

This IS with his falsetto

[@leokimvideo]

Brian, master of the high and low notes. Musical genius

[@Paul-dw2cl]

Mike Love was the master of the low notes

[@vc2958]

he was high

[@robinsdoom]

u guys theyre saying that bc brian was bassist. high as in singing voice, low as in bass mastery.

[@waynejohanson1083]

When you can sing and harmonize like that surfer girls surely does love you.

[@melc9830]

This performance with Brian singing lead is absolutely beautiful!

[@Tylerboyd2001]

2:06: Carl couldn’t help but crack a smile as the crowd erupted much louder in the building at this point of the song. I could only imagine the chills he must’ve been feeling at that moment.

[@benjaminhaase7223]

Amen. Discovering, "I am a Rock Star!"

[@dalecarmody4860]

Yes you could see how nervous they were such natural talent .

[@Citrusfruits50]

Carl was so adorable

[@Beepbopboh]

You are so in tune for picking that moment out.

[@Paul-dw2cl]

He looked at the camera at the same time, that might’ve had something to do with it

[@lorettalee3520]

Brian was so cute and that smile wow

[@Mina-ok5qm]

Yeah. That cute and crooked little smile.

[@nataliarobinson9514]

He was extremely shy

[@daniellavaladez7820]

Adorable ❤️❤️❤️

[@daniellavaladez7820]

And his pretty blue eyes!

[@nessarose3305]

yea

[@barbarahopson3676]

I want to cradle this man in my arms and tell him how much his music has touched my life and the lives of millions. I hear a song and beautiful, happy memories come flooding back from days gone by. I loved you then and I love you now. Genius music!

[@daniellavaladez7820]

If I ever get to meet him someday, I wanna do the same thing!

[@username8611]

on god

[@ktviking]

He’s all heart

[@sohrabmortazavi553]

I want to pick him up

[@dububro]

I'm sure Mike would love that!

[@mikezimmerman2786]

Still listening at 73 this music keeps me young. Reminder of my teen years.

[@livingshadows6731]

Prime Brian Wilson had the best vocals! angelic for sure

[@audiomez]

Brian Wilson: the master of seamless transitions through the vocal registers. From abdominal to chest; from chest to laryngeal; to ventricular; to throat; to oral; and head (nasal). Unmatched in skill when in his prime.

[@Ryan-on5on]

This description should've been read at all events/concerts introducing Brian! Sadly, what with his recent dementia diagnosis, I doubt we'll be seeing much of Brian anymore ):

[@davidh.8513]

I always loved that song.

[@ethanturrano5599]

The unspoken heartbeat Dennis Wilson in the back living it up. Amazing performance from all The Beach Boys.

[@lynxone7039]

It doesn't get any better than this - the best performance on KZbin, hands down and no contest. No guitar effects, excellent drumming, no autotune, superb harmonies and high falsetto, perfectly on pitch. Words fail. The prettiest song ever written, with an achingly beautiful closing line. Even the girls screaming doesn't take away from the effect, and that is really saying something.

[@lmccism]

True, the harmonies rise above the screeching. I’ve never understood why girls scream at bands & I’m a girl. However, ‘In My Room’ being a softer, slower song the sounds of screaming were ridiculously intrusive - how could anybody spoil that song intentionally.

[@flemit35]

best performance on youtube is later on in the show. a Mr J Brown I believe

[@theotherbeatle707]

Not the prettiest bro... And I Love Her, In My Life, If I Fell, I Will, As Tears Go By

[@zuazhar1630]

@lynxone7039 When this song came in the radio anywhere we teenage girls were, everyone of us would crowd around the radio and listen, as if it were a religious experience.” Surfer Girl” was so “holy” to us. It wasn’t about a “itzy bitzy bikini,” it was just about one of us. It belonged to us!

[@roseanzaldi3660]

I'm 66 years old and grew up with their music....it never gets old....

[@sergiorosas3973]

Not only the vocals....look at his bass playing.

[@dignafelicisima]

the bass playing is out of this world. A Machine

[@elchingon6759]

Brian Wilson puts on a clinic with his complex bass playing and also sings at the same time. One of the best ever.

[@golfwesty]

You can hear the bass? No way

[@Steven-lx2yv]

I been a fan since 1963 i was 11 years old. Seen them live at the Sacramento memorial auditorium

[@jonnyboydrums]

nice bass playing aswell as great vocals.

[@SuperGuitar7777]

Brian was a perfectionist which made every song he wrote , recorded and performed spot on. Otherwise, a genius.

[@michaelsix9684]

their voices, simple instruments and these guys made incredible music, wish bands today were like this

[@sunlvr330]

It's one thing to listen to the song, which is already so beautiful, but I love that we can experience Brian's raw musical talent here, and just the original guys playing drums and singing :)

[@stk6mkt]

These guys were incredible; the absolute best.

[@paulreed5024]

it don't get much better than this!

[@lonnieosbourne818]

NOPE

[@tap0ut22]

One of the most flawless live performances of all time!!!! 17 year old Karl on lead guitar flawless, Dennis left handed drummer playing on a right handed kit still crushing it! Brian being perfectionist Brian.

[@joejones9520]

and because these songs were all written on piano it is so damn hard to play them on guitar, I dont see how they did it, especially back then before the internet where you were on your own figuring things out.

[@jackjohnson2360]

I think Dennis was right handed but played open position for a stronger snare sound

[@michaelsix9684]

they did incredible songs that were so perfect and short, so few bands today could even get close to this

[@ledude277]

these harmonies man.... superb

[@christinaloredo7465]

I Love all of Bryans songs but this one steals the show that face that voice for sure he was and still is Americas heart throb i know cause hes still ib mine after all these years God Bless you Brian Good Luck on the tour

[@johnhughes8466]

Musical heaven! Brian Wilson is one of the greatest musicians of them all ! That falsetto wow!

[@Wolfsky9]

This moment stole the show ! BW's falsetto at his finest. --------------WolfSky9

[@rodneyjohnson4530]

Brian has the only falsetto that can compete with Frankie Valli. Brian’s voice is perfect and their harmonies are The Beach Boys Trademark.

[@jonathanstirling7167]

Russel Tompkins of stylistics had best falsetto

[@jackcuneo6098]

Frankie Valli’s falsetto sounds like Mickey Mouse. Brian’s was superior

[@purevycara]

​@@jackcuneo6098i agree, his voice is great and definitely unique but his tone always rubbed me the wrong way compared to Brian's pure whine

[@thetruth13034]

Frankie Valli is nothing compared to Brian Wilson

[@michaelsix9684]

love these harmonies

[@juandavila4534]

Brian is my inspiration. I want to be able to write music as good as his one day.

[@Wolfsky9]

THE finest moment of The TAMI show--------gorgeous, & nothing fake. ------------Wolfsky9, 73 y/o

[@dclipper8052]

Are you sure that was live? It really doesn't seem like it to me. I'm guessing they recorded it live before the show and are now pantomiming to that recording.

[@seanwade8430]

@@dclipper8052 Not certain but pretty sure it's live, it's more obvious in the great I Get Around performance from the same concert

[@michaellazzeri2069]

The TAMI Show had several golden moments, NONE more Gold, than this . BW ! What a voice he was blessed with ! This is just unforgettable. ---------------MJL< 75 y/o

[@TheRacerbrown]

It doesn't get any better!!!!!!

[@lynnmiller3937]

Best song I ever heard!

[@dantonio77]

They sing perfect, no mistake is possible. Is incredible!!!

[@michaelsix9684]

one of my top ten greatest songs ever

[@brucetrick5317]

I can remember being in 4th grade and singing "Surfer Girl" on the bus at the elementary school. This song and "God Only Knows" my favorites.

[@charlesc7950]

No effects. No bullshit. Just live and brilliant.

[@daniellavaladez7820]

And no autotune either. Pure talent.

[@Joe-q2i7q]

Serious talent

[@soysoneromayor]

Brian Wilson at his prime.

[@faithgirton9388]

Brian Wilson you are the today’s Mozart Beethoven Bach and many more! Thank you for sharing your life your talent I’m sorry that you went through some tragic times very gifted man

[@mommygarcia9137]

Those southern Cali boys are great !! Love the beach boys !! Great song !!!

[@hombredeacero3131]

This was when music was a joy to listen to

[@carltarajkowski5484]

Such great harmonies

[@jameshope398]

Brian does a fantastic job on this song

[@NickWeissMusic]

Watch enough of these guys and you realize they are absolutely no joke. Imagine if Brian had any desire to be a frontman. He had the most dynamic voice of the ridiculously talented bunch but faded into the background as the years went on. Sweet as Carl, just edgier. this live mix in particular is just excellent, and they were clearly on top of their game.

[@Feedersuper]

This is my favourite live version of the song.

[@debmccafferty1007]

I love this song.

[@Mina-ok5qm]

I love these guys but Brian and Carl are my favorites!

[@marklyons647]

Wow. They Really brought out the surfer girls; Screams.!!

[@atroyz]

The Beach Boys without Brian’s falsetto just aren’t the same. As far as live performances go, this was their prime. Their records got better, but as a five-piece live act, this is The Beach Boys.

[@dalecarmody4860]

Definetely agree. I love the early original BeachBoys . I think Carl did a great job holding the group together though once Brian stopped touring during that break he had. They have similar voices that's why I think it worked .

[@alanpaterson3827]

looks like brian to me

[@johnhughes8466]

😅I know ive already made a comment on here but this is just so mesmerising! Brian Wilson is probably the greatest musician of all time! Alongside Paul Mcartney!

[@audyfordy549]

Wonderful. Thanks for posting.

[@connienavarro9692]

Beautiful...and so clean cute!!!!!!

[@needtashow]

Great performance. The harmonies are so good that when one or another singer's voice slightly pops out louder, it's always right on the money where the note should be, with a beautiful tone... like all top shelf harmony groups.

[@paulreed5024]

it doesn't get any better than that....

[@redpillqueer8303]

His voice is SO good here. Better than the record!

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

The Beach Boys are the greatest group in American history. Their music will outlast anything today and will last forever.

[@z512345]

very talented bunch of guy's.

[@babebuzz5101]

Wow! So young! The girls screaming, wish I was there!

[@daniellavaladez7820]

Me too! I would’ve yelled out, “Brian, I love you!”

[@lynnkanerva4519]

Yessss ! They're SOOOO great! I f I was there, I woulda been screamin' too.( But i was only 3yrs old back then)

[@Wolfsky9]

Magic! Pure--simple, & gorgeous. What a classic moment! ---------------WolfSky9

[@ITILII]

Perhaps the only group that could out harmonize The Beatles !

[@scottharrisohn6972]

bee gees

[@kirchfam]

Everly Brothers

[@dalecarmody4860]

I think Paul Mcartney would agree with you here .

[@davidgrose6349]

Just great 👍. Brian gives a great performance here. The rest of the guys are good too.

[@spambott1]

These guys were amazing!

[@jonnyfish76]

beautiful...

[@marcschneider4845]

I was 8 in 1964 so I wouldn't have known what it meant to see a surfer girl. That came later.

[@augieschultz2530]

I grew up in Inglewood and my parents would take the family to the Santa Monica pier during the summer. I was around 8 or younger when I saw what I would call “Surfer” type girls in bikinis there and knew that’s the type for me.

[@strikerorwell9232]

@@augieschultz2530 We had great waves here in Europe, but it took a while until thee Beach Boys learned us what this Surfer lifestyle was about./A Swedish surfer guy

[@spactick]

An amazingly beautiful song written, played and produced by a 22 year old Brian Wilson. Carl was all of 17

[@halo101st9]

To those of you too young to have had the opportunity to grow up in the 50's and 60's and witness real music and harmony being made without all the artificial noise being employed today I say just listen to this song. Imagine what it was like to be in on the first recordings played on AM radio, or have the chance to go to a Beach Boys concert with a date - no drugs or all that crap spoiling things for everyone. I am truly sorry for all of you and your bad luck at missing the good clean fun we all used to have back then. Men were men and ladies were ladies and the respect was wonderful between the two.

[@davewitter6565]

My favorite Beach Boys song for the last 60 years has been Surfer Girl. I hope there is a Beach Boys tribute performance for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

[@antdavis6715]

Brian is an unreal genius

[@josephloehr9617]

Four-part harmonies added to Rock. BRIAN WILSON IS GOD!!!!

[@leannehargreaves7871]

Carl had the voice

[@theresaadcock3853]

@@leannehargreaves7871 love your reply

[@deepsix1827]

@@leannehargreaves7871 Carl had a voice, TOO, but you cannot get any better than Brian's vocals on this track and others.

[@elainewilson1960]

Brian was really cute ❤️

[@harryegden3696]

Big shout out to Brian who has some health issues . Thanks for the magic .

[@wakinunu]

carls smile 1:22

[@daniellavaladez7820]

So sweet and cute

[@michaelwilkinson7638]

Great bass work Brian!

[@cristianmestre4027]

This is definitely the most romantic song by The Beach Boys... next to Forever.

[@richiebear1969]

Warmth Of The Sun

[@eleicyan6854]

Personally I think Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) is the most romantic song they made.

[@daniellavaladez7820]

What about God Only Knows?

[@cristianmestre4027]

God Only Knows is a very beautiful song but I think of it as a spiritual message. I mean for example, could you see yourself slow dancing with a significant other to "God Only Knows" or "Surfer Girl"?

[@rickbaker8340]

@@richiebear1969 you're right one of the most laid-back silkiest smoothest butter songs ever I used to play this song just to go to sleep it's that relaxing they have so many great songs it's easy to forget about this song 👍

[@tincat2173]

i LOVE THE SONG AND NOTHING WILL EVER BEAT IT. Sorry about the caps!

[@marylamanna3325]

Brian was so young/genius!

[@donnarupert4926]

I was 5 years old when this was filmed 🥹

[@theotherbeatle707]

Pulling girls for all the right reasons! This song is beautiful!!!

[@christinaloredo7465]

I Love the Beach boys always have However Brian was my first crush lol to me my first true love yes even at my age now i see him and my heart melts what can i say Brian your my #1 Then today and for always Lots of love to you God Bless

[@dalecarmody4860]

Love Brian here such a beautiful voice and so good looking

[@jillkolbe4305]

Love ❤️❤️ beautiful

[@paulreed2138]

1964 was a great year for everything

[@wakinunu]

cant love this more....

[@Beepbopboh]

My little girl died two weeks ago. I’m sitting in the kitchen , with a bottle of Jameson ….alone….because that’s what men do to get by. Not hurting anyone, just remembering and missing her fur…..I love you .

[@purevycara]

Hey man hope you're doing ok ❤️ You're never alone out there

[@gregoryschaiberger3573]

Al Jardine's son has a beautiful falsetto, but theres nothing like Brian Wilson's ability to go from low to high notes seamlessly.

[@larshansson9442]

They have made great contributions to the American music treasure together with , Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Irving Berlin etc.

[@allanbarsness6076]

love this

[@stephenrae6207]

This is the ultimate Beach Boys song with their Brian Wilson falsetto harmonies and surfer lyrics. You could imagine this beautiful young surfer girl on the shore in her bikini.

[@dalecarmody4860]

Even though Dennis was the only Surfer lol.

[@lonnieosbourne818]

listen to the crowd!! wow

[@tracy-dg3qq]

I love Brian

[@josemeloleiteoliveira7197]

Bela performance...

[@michaellazzeri9439]

What a moment this was ------------in many ways, BETTER than the record , I was , & I'm not at all ashamed to say it ---------I was mesmerized , watching & hearing this on that September night, 1964, Satan Monica Civic Auditorium. ----------------------------MJL, 75 y/o

[@jgbgw591]

Better than the Beatles. Come for me I don't care.

[@michaellazzeri2069]

What a moment in music, THIS was ! Carl can't help but smile, when the camera is on him-------DW on drums , ohhh my !------BW singing with that gorgeous voice he never fully appreciated. This was 9/10/64, Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Mike is 23 -------BW is 21, going on 22------Al is also 23-------DW is 20 ------and Carl is my age, 17 , headed to 18 in December. Whenever i see this, i realize just how long ago, it was. --------MJL, 76 y/o