The Beach Boys - 1980 Documentary - Oh Darlin

The Beach Boys - Keep The Summer Alive 1980 Documentary. Carl sings "Oh Darlin".

[@Wolfsky9]

One of the least known facts about The Boys, is just how hard Carl worked to : keep Mike under control 2. Get Al to concentrate onstage --his attention wandered easily 3. Get BW to do something, anything musical 4. Keep Dennis from imploding onstage. Carl was THE responsible member, the one who oversaw everything, & everyone, because someone had to, & no one else could/ would. He was the heart of the group, & I miss him just as much today as I did in '98, when we lost him. Wolfsky9 67 y/o

[@marcofalzone6469]

100% The whole world has lost its way since 1998.

[@shanobro]

Jesus saves! Confess Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved (Romans 10:9)!

[@nataliarobinson9514]

YES!!!

[@steveskouson9620]

Funny you said that about Alan. I have the same, (I think) issue. ADHD. Yes, my mind does seem to wander about. (And, wonder.) (Please, let me Wonder!) It is funny, I grew up listening to The Beach Boys, but it wasn't until recently, that I started watching them sing. I found out, that I was, most of the time, singing along with Mike. But, my voice is more suited to Carl and the great Brian. (Later on, Matt Jardine.) I'm pretty sure that Someone Above, needed an awesome voice, in His Choir, and then, we lost Carl. Hope Carl is doing heavenly solo work! Hope I can listen in, when. steve

[@lawrence142002]

You know, when I was a little kid in the early-mid 90s, I loved the Beach Boys. In fact, the first song I can actually remember hearing on the radio was Kokomo, oddly enough... Carl died just a few days before my 10th birthday and I was so sad. Carl had been my favorite member of the group at that time because he was the best singer and he seemed like the nicest dude. The Beach Boys honestly died with him. It's a damn shame what Mike Love turned it into.

[@alekas8402]

Carl Wilson had a very special voice. It's just so beautiful to hear him.

[@shanobro]

Jesus saves! Confess Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved (Romans 10:9)!

[@4thwilsonbrother]

What can I say? There simply are not enough superlatives to describe Carl Wilson's beautiful voice and stage presence. I grew up listening to the wonderful music of the Beach Boys and I never imagined a world without Carl performing those great Brian Wilson tunes. Today, more than 15 years after his death, I miss seeing/hearing Carl more than ever. Rest in peace, Great Man. You'll never be forgotten.

[@Wolfsky9]

It's impossible to hear The Boys today, & not have Carl up there on lead guitar, & vocals. It's just not the same, & for me., without Carl, it's not worth it. ------------WolfSky9

[@marthamorgan-silva6271]

It's been 20 years since we lost Carl!! Love you

[@ateannechannel3450]

Thats what it is - stage presence

[@sueadt8421]

@@Wolfsky9 By the time our family of 4 (13 & 15 yo sons; 15 yo had a nice summer job at Kings Dominion, an amusement park in Doswell, VA - not far from where lived. And we bought season’s passes for the first time!! This was in ‘90 or ‘91 & the BB were coming to play a concert, which I thought would be a great 1st concert for our young teens. And it was great!! But even I had never seen them (they had gotten popular while I was in HS)..,,so I didn’t know what to expect!!! The music was great, although Dennis had passed already,,,,although we didn’t know it. I do wish now that I’d seen them more times before Carl passed. But going to concerts just wasn’t a high priority!!! I’m now pushing 75, my hubby of 40+ yrs passed 6 yrs ago; my sons are now 44 & 46 w/ their families + my 4 grandkids….& time is flying!!! But I wish now that I could take my grandkids to see one more BB CONCERT before someone else passes on. So don’t wait people, go one more time before it’s too late!!! Some of the best music we will ever hear!!! ❤️❤️😎😎💕💕

[@Joalang51]

God, Carl's voice is so beautiful & pure.

[@vegasscallywag6684]

I believe this live version of "Oh Darlin" is the best I've seen and heard. Hard not to swoon with Carl looking and sounding his soft, sexy best!

[@Stacey721]

Vegas Scallywag Totally agree!!

[@sharonramone7186]

I did swoon! And proud to do it. I met Carl numerous times over the years and swoonimg was a common occurence. He was always gracious, very humble, great sense of humor, and very understanding when he was swooned at!🎸 🎸💝

[@marshatolbert154]

He was definitely swoon-worthy, and just became more so as he matured. He was the complete package: talented, handsome, intelligent, thoughtful and grounded. He left us too soon 😢❤

[@4thwilsonbrother]

This song should have been a big hit for the Boys. Carl's lead was amazing, as always.

[@lilliangilbert4986]

It was, haven't you following them?

[@conuregirl007]

Carl Wilson=perfection.

[@cindytroxler2838]

Carl Wilson, R.I.P. Darlin!! He does have the voice of an angel! Amazing!

[@mysticmaverick1]

I miss Carl so much! He sang like an angel and was a good guitarist and songwriter too. And very handsome.

[@HBJAN98]

Agree w/you mystic. Especially VERY, VERY Handsome!

[@rocketmom60]

Carl certainly grew out of his chubby teen years into quite the good looking guy. Dennis was sadly self-destructive and died young but Carl was simply taken way too soon.

[@reggieluckman]

Kathy Edens couldn’t agree more - lovely looking man 😍

[@shanobro]

Jesus saves! Confess Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved (Romans 10:9)!

[@nataliarobinson9514]

I wouldn’t have been mean to Carl back then if I knew he had a glow up later

[@dottiegunderson4304]

Truly the voice of an angel...

[@Kate1Chopin]

Carl was the sublime voice of the Beach Boys. He was It!💕

[@4chandalyda4]

Carl Wilson was the guy who kept the Beach Boys together from the time he was only 17. His voice was out of this world. He also composed wonderful songs and played a great guitar. He helped save Brian's LIFE, went to court twice in Brian's behalf so Brian could get rid of the man who kept him like a puppet on a string. Also Carl loved all people. He had in his band when he went solo, a black woman singer, a black bass player and one his best friends, his brother in law who is Philipeno.

[@Wolfsky9]

Watching this , now 33 years old vid, I am still reminded just how much Carl meant to the Boys, & why to this day & always, his loss will never be forgotten. As I've said in other entries, this past summer, I could not get myself to go to the reunion concerts, knowing that if I did, I'd be comparing the music to when Carl led the group, both on /offstage. The last time I saw them was in Nov. '97, Thousand Oaks CA., & all we did that night was talk about & miss Carl Wilson. Wolfsky9, 66 y/o

[@mrsmacca126]

Wolfsky9 wow. I've read many of your comments and I can tell yiuh are a wonderful kind and sincere person. How sad that concert must have been. Just-what- three or so months before Carl passed. GOD bless and keep you. Your commentary us always such a lovely addition to my day.

[@HBJAN98]

I could not agree w/you more Wolfsky! Am just down the road from you in OC, so the reunion tour had been playing all around us; several friends asked me to go as they knew I loved the Beach Boys. Told them all no & they could not understand. I explained that w/out Carl there, it is just not worth going any more. And they said, "but Brian is back!" And I told them "He isn't CARL!!"

[@richardcollacchi351]

we started a band right out of high school it was based on the harmonies of the beach boys and that is what we played loved the music then and still do.

[@paulinegardner634]

Beautifully sung by Carl Wilson xx

[@Wolfsky9]

This is a gem from a far better time. Miss you, Carl Wilson. --------------------WolfSky9

[@shanobro]

Jesus saves! Confess Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved (Romans 10:9)!

[@claymationwaves]

Al and Mike both down on their knees praising Carl as it should be

[@deeanawingert4468]

This song gave me the chills. Beautiful. Carl Wilson...heart, soul, and voice of an angel.

[@kevystead]

We Miss You Carl!!

[@kako1023]

My Darlin, You will always be the greatest despite your sad departure. I find you here through your beautiful voice.

[@joshie1956]

Love and miss you Carl you were the best.💔💔

[@28mark]

Carl Wilson = underated

[@stevenking2980]

Dennis and Carl love you guys.

[@jg6582]

oh yeah, great band there :D

[@stevenking2980]

Yeah my favorite of all time. Grew up on those songs...

[@streyper]

Lots of Carl Wilson goodness here.

[@candaceheinemann4574]

still love my Carl!

[@sharonramone7186]

Oh how I miss darlin' Carl!

[@markniemeyer8140]

LOVE THIS SONG ❤ Probably one of the prettiest songs they've ever written!

[@candaceheinemann4574]

Carl Wilson - what a beautiful soul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@flipdamon]

I really miss my friend, Carl Wilson. Amazing vocal range.

[@Wolfsky9]

Still, Carl, we miss you. ------------------What a voice. ------------40 years ago. -----------------WolfSky9

[@Bretta55]

I could never tire of your talent or your ways. Loyal and true through all your days. You feel, are so real, all who really know you give you praise..

[@ROCKSTARCRANE]

Carl and Dennis worshipped Brian. How ironic that they are both dead and Brian - the one Wilson we all thought would die first - is still with us.

[@boaterbil]

Happy Brian is still with us.

[@jfrey1]

In my opinion, this video is a shining example of the importance of Carl Wilson in the Beach Boys from the late '60s through his passing. He stepped up. He kept things rolling. Al was marginalized and seemed relegated to singing lame covers by this time. Mike was growing more nasally by the day and contributed nothing of lyrical substance. Brian, bless him, was still capable of brilliance but was unable/unwilling to really follow through (although I am a big fan of The Beach Boys Love You). Almost more than anything, that voice of Carl's was the glue that held everything together. In the late '70s, Mike Love managed to elbow Carl out of leadership and into a solo career, and in the process, led the Beach Boys through the worst, most artistically bankrupt era of their career. I can handle Mike and Al if the Wilsons are there to balance them out. The MIU album suffered greatly because of very small contributions from the brothers. Carl was the heart and soul, the spiritual leader, and had the voice that made it all worth hearing during this time for me.

[@TooCooFoYou]

+jfrey1 Nothing of lyrical substance? Mike Love wrote a majority of the Beach Boys lyrics and has proven to be a really good writer. "All I Wanna Do", "Good Vibrations", "Darlin'", and "Warmth of the Sun" are some of his great examples.

[@colorshy]

+jfrey1 I love how you call Carl the heart and soul and the voice that made it all worth hearing during that time. Carl always seemed like a real sweetheart.

[@nicolefoster7976]

+cesarmanuel51 Oh he certainly was not a main writer of Good Vibrations. He contributed very little to that. That was mostly Brian.

[@TooCooFoYou]

Nicole Foster I meant lyrical-wise.

[@TooCooFoYou]

Alex Griffin Well to be honest, the Beach Boys were all struggling to make some good music during the late '70s and then on.

[@AprilShowers1955]

Positively spectacular tune! So amazing this wasn’t a major hit but it sure should have been. Love this and Carl’s voice!❤

[@dccoulson1]

Lovely song. This was around the time Carl was establishing a new romantic relationship so the words have special meaning.

[@rickbolger]

always baffles me that the good stuff from Keepin' the Summer Alive (not all of it) doesn't get any more cred. Oh Darlin', Goin' On, Keeping the Summer Alive. Good stuff.

[@fredgien]

Rick Bolger KTSA with that guitarsolo by Joe Walsh! Marvelous!!

[@haroldbailey9011]

Goin On is one of the greatest songs they’ve ever done

[@vegasscallywag6684]

Adorable Alert: Love Carls shoulder shrug at 6:33 WOW was he into this song!!!

[@psbfangeowayne]

"Oh Darlin" is the only song on "Keepin' the Summer Alive" in which I can hear Dennis's voice. You can hear him singing harmony during the bridge. I've read elsewhere that he appears on only one other track on the album (playing drums or keyboards, don't remember which), but I don't recall which song that was.

[@Okiemom50]

@4chandalyda4 I agree. And from all I have read, Carl is the one who was man enough to go and throw Charlie Manson and his followers out of Dennis Wilson's house. Miss you Carl.

[@Mina-ok5qm]

WOW didn't know that. Go Carl!!

[@sandyboggs8099]

carl Wilson jamming at the start

[@JasonKTerry]

Yep!

[@callyann5227]

AWESOME!

[@daisyjane1070]

How did I miss this documentary?! Oh I'd love to see it.

[@luxyaltz219]

I love Darling and Living with a Heartache which are just so ..well Carl and awesome .

[@Wolfsky9]

Looking at Bruce from the start of this vid, I really wish he'd kept his hair longer, combed back & with a beard. He looked so much better--really fit him well. Carl's voice--The voice of an angel. Period. Wolfsky9

[@Azishome]

Al Jardine is the intellectual of the Beach Boys. Bruce Johnson is is another intelligent guy. Bruce tells a story about a time they were in Hawaii. A lady asked him if they were the Beach Boys. He said, "Yes." She asked, "Will you bring us two towels and two chairs?" When Glen Campbell was a member of our church, he brought Alan Jardine to a service. May they all find Christ.

[@TheSuperTett]

Jim Porter but, what's the point of your comment...?

[@Azishome]

The comment stands on its own.

[@allymayful]

+TheSuperTett Just a bit of social chit chat, that some of us enjoy.

[@doug1542]

+Jim Porter Uhhh - I don't think anyone who knew the Beach Boys at all would agree about Al being 'the intellectual of the BB.' Nice guy? Perhaps. But without Brian Wilson, there never would've been a group called the Beach Boys.

[@Azishome]

+Sammy Boy If you listen to Mr. Jardine's discussions of imagery and technical music ideas, you will hear him interpret the Beach Boys' music on a deeper level. Bruce Johnson''s stories and accounts of the Beach Boys' experiences and discussions are also enjoyable and entertaining. But I always get depth and meaning from Mr. Jardine's commentaries.

[@pmoyer50]

Brian Wilson was and is still a musical genius. His brothers Carl and Dennis really contributed to the band. Al Jardine had far more talent than the man most sane people love to hate and that's Mike Love. He was the killer of the original Smile. There is a reason Pink Floyd used Bruce Johnston to help with the vocals on "The Wall" Believe it not, they also used Toni Tennille on that album. Bruce had a full grasp on harmonizing. Brian was a great teacher, too.

[@denniswilsonforever404]

I think it's safe to say that he's well loved and cared for. He was only 15 months old when his dad died. Yes, it's terribly sad.

[@cglesq]

Brian truly understands the ancient musical code.

[@3422849]

carl wilson light my fire !!!! ohh dios

[@vinstyles]

Miss Carl so much...

[@EndlessHarmonyTV]

5:30 what a contrast in voice going from Carl's amazing voice to Mikes

[@carlrudd1858]

shut up.

[@mrsmacca126]

EndlessHarmonyTV night and day

[@mrsmacca126]

Yup. Just hideous and not necessary, except to mollify mykgluv ( shithead)

[@kako1023]

I have to agree Carl was soooo amazing until Micky Mouse stepped in.

[@denniswilsonforever404]

I do know a little about what Gage is doing these days, but out of respect for Dennis and his children, I won't divulge everything. Gage is close to Dennis' other children, and the last I had heard he was living with one of his brothers. His mother has passed.

[@Eeohippus]

@kjetin99 Saved his life initially, yes. Then tried to steal his life, and did a pretty good job of it. Carl and Dennis always had Brian's back, not just Dennis. I blame Landy for Brian's deficiencies that he's now living with. I would have liked to meet Landy in a dark alley and do a little bit to him to "thank" him for what he did to Brian.

[@user-hj5nh1rl7t]

Love Love Love Carl Wilson

[@asr53]

Carl was a great talent, but this song was okay. First saw the BB's in 1972 at Carnegie Hall, when they did 2 shows in 1 night. Would love to have Brian, Mike, Al, Bruce, David & Blondie go on tour 1 more time with long time touring band BB's, Billy Hinsche, Ed Carter, Bobby Figueroa & Jeff Foskett. RIP Carl.

[@msoileau83]

Yeah, I agree. I'm glad you mentioned Ed Carter. The last tour was a bit bloated with both bands together. I think Matt Jardine should be on board too in some capacity.

[@HBJAN98]

I was there, too, Allan. We were in the front row, Orchestra Pit. We could have reached up & touched the guys! Great show! Miss Carl A LOT!! He was the voice of the group. I don't go to see them any more since he passed, even w/Brian touring.

[@impassable]

Carl wilson was such a good person and singer, and of course Brian was so talented and I get tired of people putting down Mike he was okay, he's an intelligent guy. He wrote alot of lyrics. Brian was going to call Good vibrations, Vibrations, and Mike added the word good in front. Can you imagine it any other way. Jardine was so talented and seemed like a great guy, I love his Lady Linda. Bruce is solid. Dennis was so fun early but he sure picked the wrong people to hang with, to bad.

[@inkey2]

actually I did see him live in 1976. The BB's played at Boston College. I was lucky enough to get a free ticket

[@MorseMoose79]

This is the first time I've seen Bruce with a fullgrown beard!

[@deanomandrums]

It's called 'Goin' Platinum' (not that it did) and broadcast in April 1980

[@SUScorporation]

Bruce was so proud about that producer credit even though almost every track has an original version that was better than the final product

[@sealevelbear]

Great video, thank you!

[@leawaldrop1050]

Love the beach boys

[@pmvoice88]

I'm a huge fan and actually have an old b&w crowd photo of my 11-year old self at a Beach Boy concert. This video is interesting because it is historical and there are some nice insights to their creative process. However, I am not a fan of this song. It's beautiful in it's own way but it just plods along like it's underwater. Plus the Beatles wrote a huge hit called "Oh Darling!" in 1969 which unfortunately makes this one sound even more boring. Without Carl the BBs would never have made it. And oh yeah, Mike Love has always been a tool.

[@paulinegardner634]

wow wow wow. fantastic ❤️X

[@joebloe1401]

A HORRIFYING SPECTACLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@inkey2]

I saw the beach boys live at boston college in about 1973. I was at an angle somewhat behind them about 25 feet away. One of the best memories of my life. They were sweating and hot. Carl was pissed off at Mike the entire show. Mike kept acting like he was going to sing Barbara Anne. Mike would start of sininging Ba Ba Ba Ba Barbara Anne just to get the crowd to go nuts...then he would just stop and not sing the song. By about the 5th time of pulling that carl looked like he wanted to kill him

[@dontbelikejake]

Look at Bruce takin charge...

[@d.p.6940]

It's interesting to hear Bruce mentioned that he did not want to over produce the album, but from where I'm sitting, that is exactly what he did. Keeping the Summer Alive could have been a hit, but Bruce's over the top production (especially the background vocals) made it sounds absolutely childish.

[@cinediscstudios]

Amen........

[@slightofffist]

@4chandalyda4 Carl Wilson was not only a good man,,,Carl was also a veritable-styled archetype of what not only a good man is,,,,But, even more Vital,, of what a good man does !

[@justinplank]

Bruce at 2:00 minutes has never looked better, he's never pulled off facial hair like he did at that part...and he never looked like that ever again.

[@cottonclubgirl]

All were very important and each had their own unique giftedness. I wish Dennis could have developed more musically. He was more talented than any realize. I love Mike for being Mike. No doubt Carl and Brian were masters, especially Brian. Al fit right in.

[@glamourpho]

@Desiree50 I think dennis was so into drugs from a young age he had no clue where he was. But also at the same time he had a good voice. When you thinktho how Brian, Carl and Mike in the same bloodline its amazing. Then Al was great but like George Harrison was sorta left out. The Beach Boys will always be around.

[@kjetin99]

@Eeohippus Hi again! I wish you could tell me more about the relationship between Brian and Dr Landy! My admiration for Brian is just getting bigger and bigger! Best regards

[@HeartInThe60s]

Carl held this band together. He is SO DAMN UNDER RATED it's criminal. The voice of a angel. I LOATHE Mike Love, and I say that as a lifelong Beach Boys fanatic. The SANITY of the BB's? Holy Crap, that's HILARIOUS! I can't stand the sight of him for MANY reasons.

[@Wolfsky9]

If ever a guy benefitted from facial hair, it's Bruce--what a difference! He should have stayed with this look. --As for BW, Carl & DW, it's important to remember, CONTEXT is everything. The group is like a kaliedascope: what you see & know, depends on where you stand, when you look & listen. Carl & BW had a difficult time of it: he--BW--could never--would never-forgive Little Bro for saving his life, & holding the group together. Wolfsky9

[@msoileau83]

I was expecting "Darlin" lol.

[@user-hj5nh1rl7t]

Carl Wilson Rockstar

[@karmafrog1]

@2:03: "This is the only band with the original members intact." Mike Love (or the taper's voice): "Lie." Interesting.

[@kjetin99]

@Eeohippus Thanks for your info! Whats your opinion about Carls and Brians relationship? Was Brians book written by a"Landyguy"? Cause in that book Brian is blaming all the other guys for letting him down. All the best!

[@onlybosslion9267]

❤️ I w Beach Boys!

[@cathyrider142]

Not exactly a hip guy, nor do I like his writing, but Bruce Johnston is a talented producer in his own right, no doubt.

[@McGarveymusic210]

gotta say that I love carl solo more than ed carter's solo used live and I think on the record, I could be wrong on the record thing, but regardless I love carl solo.

[@PatriciaMarie100]

Love Carl - not So much the weird guy in the hat?

[@bilbomarks]

@SPzero06 There's a beach boys doc in which he explicitly says he wrote the happy part and brian says he wrote the minor key part.

[@adarlene4075]

Born This Way

[@denniswilsonforever404]

Don't forget Dennis had a lot of talent, whereas Mike really can only rhyme words ;-)

[@kako1023]

This Tune is beautiful Carl ,Bruce & Al. Mike Love with his Nasal singing is not popular @ 5.39 & 5:44 (I cringe } I feel that Dennis would have made the Flow to perfection.

[@impassable]

@tatelabianca you're right and wrong. your right about how his mother influenced the song but Mike added the word good, Brian was just going to call it vibrations..you better get your facts straight.

[@Kalle72]

I can't seem to find the documentary mentioned in the description. Any help? What is the title of this, and does it exist in good quality?

[@Desiree50able]

I see your a Dennis Wilson fan,So am i.I always remember him when i listen to the BBs songs.Would you know what his son from Shawn Love,think his name is Gage is doing these days?I wonder if he has a relationship with any of Dennis other children?.Peace,Desiree

[@musicmatty67]

Mike Love was and still is the Sanity of the Beach Boys, he understood very early on how to keep things in there proper perspective. Love is a Genius in his own God given talent..A true Conerstone of the Beach Boys.

[@keaton1895]

you should have seen him live.

[@red35rob]

@karmafrog1 I wonder if he was thinking of David Marks when he said that.

[@weezadam]

@karmafrog1 I listened to it and I think Mike Love said "alive", not 'lie'.

[@hellomcflyy]

thats most of it - maybe Feel Flows has that solo near the end (or was it Long Promised Road - try those) - Ed Carter (and Dave Marks for that matter) are both much better lead guitarists - wish they utlized them more over the years....

[@nataliarobinson9514]

Mike put the the microphone down, it’s not a guitar like Carl’s

[@MrSf66]

@JoSlicknuts Not a lover of Love, but Mike's"Good Vibrations" lyrics were better IMO.

[@ollipaavilainen9288]

Pros are nervous with Carl when on stage. They do not want a look from him, cause it means you missed the tune.

[@Awitsaduck]

@runnersdialzero33 Really? I heard Brian talking about how his mother talked to him about "good vibrations"