The Beach Boys - Darlin (live 1980)

[@turbotime1964]

Carl always been the "quiet" Beach Boy compared to Brian, Dennis and Mike. But he was an incredible musical talent. He passed way too soon.

[@smarkmalark]

Seriously why did the only other two most important beach boys besides Brian have to be the ones to go first. It’s sad to think Mike being the final living member is a possibility. The brothers are what made the band, and all three of them left the biggest impact, even Dennis left a huge impact and honestly i think he deserves his own biopic. Their modern live shows are an actual travesty without Carls beautiful voice and denny’s fun to watch crazy unconventional drumming. Now it’s just creepy egomaniac mike, a supposedly dickish bruce johnston, and a miserable brian. At least Al is still keeping his shit together and helping brian but it’s sad.

[@neymaalnajmah2436]

​@@smarkmalarkI started to appreciate the band recently, and I'm in love with it. I see that many musicians in the world were inspired by your songs, harmonies... But I don't understand why they called him into the group, it could have just been the 3 brothers and backing musicians

[@justmadeit2]

Quality band and tune, i believe Carl was only 21 when he first sung this on the wild honey album. As for Mike Love, i made something in defence of him, in good humour, to see it, simply just type in the following title to search.......In defence of Mike Love

[@neymaalnajmah2436]

@@justmadeit2 thanks

[@NickWeissMusic]

@@smarkmalarkI disagree about Mike being an anchor or detriment to their sound in any way. His sneering baritone made a lot of The Beach Boys sound. He sang freaking Surfin’ USA, along with many others. Blink 182 made their career doing a Mike Love impression. I understand people’s issues with him turning The Beach Boys into the festival circuit band they are now, but Brian is still alive and a voting member of the band, he gave Mike the keys and his blessings. Mike EARNED his position, and didn’t get it until the true leader, Carl, passed, at least 30 years into their run. He’s a weird guy. And so were/are the rest of The Beach Boys. Dennis was a cult guy and friend of Charles Manson ffs. Drug problems all around, Mike kept it together. He and Bruce have at least tens of millions in the bank account, they have no need to tour, they just like it. They lived being beach boys, and they’re going to die doing it. Good for them in my book.

[@tennx3788]

One of the things about getting older(74),u really begin to appreciate all the songs u took for granted growing up…God Bless The Beach Boys..

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Oh, so true!

[@aalcuaz1347]

True

[@user-cl9xv3pn9c]

Agreed!!!!

[@michaeljunod8610]

76- My favorite Beach Boy song. Stay well

[@vitusyu658]

Thanks Sheldon Cooper !

[@meattyBeaty]

Carl had a fantastic voice. The Beach Boys were incredible. They were/are one the greatest gifts that was given to us.

[@michellefrazier1253]

Mike's voice wasn't so shabby either - they were a good group. And yes they were a gift from god Himself.

[@steveskouson9620]

@@michellefrazier1253 What is all this "were" shit? Last time I looked, Brian Wilson, Alan and Matt Jardine are still with us, and performing. (Unfortunately, Mikey is, too.) I DO miss Carl's voice! Matt is good, in fact VERY good! But, he isn't Carl! Michelle, perhaps The Almighty needed someone to sing for Him. Getting the whole Mormon Tabernacle Choir would have been too much. But Dennis and Carl? steve

[@scootergeorge9576]

@@steveskouson9620 What's this "unfortunately" shit?

[@benchase9060]

one of the greatest american bands of all time

[@ronmcdonald3593]

always my favorite group

[@GereDJ2]

One of Carl's best vocals, right up there with "I Can Hear Music". Hard to believe this performance is over 40 years old.

[@alanu2hot]

The Studio version is even better.. polished

[@GereDJ2]

@@alanu2hot Agreed. The string section on the studio version makes it.

[@haroldbailey9011]

And God Only Knows!

[@kellymac1212]

Listened to this song, and have absolutely LOVED it my whole enTIRE liiife! Woke up hearing it in my head this morning, and listened to it (studio version) for probably two hours straight, on a loop 🥰 I remember loving playing the album on 45 speed - it was ahhhDORable!! love, Love, LOVE Carl's songs 💕💕💕 I'm SO thankful this was posted! It's WONderful to see his sweet face!!! ✌💙

[@GereDJ2]

@@kellymac1212 Kelly, I didn't post it, but also love the tune and the arrangement with the strings and horns on the LP version. Like you, I can only go so long without hearing it. J

[@nongthip]

Carl Wilson had the sweetest voice of any Beach Boy. He took Brian's lyrics to another level.

[@steveskouson9620]

Brian wrote music about Dennis, for Carl to sing! steve

[@lisahayes8834]

Happy (would have been 74th) Birthday Carl, a man whose voice makes me quiver...12-21-20

[@geraldhills41]

2021 actually

[@lisahayes8834]

Carl was born on December 21, 1946, so on December 21, 2020 he would have been 74.

[@leesverder2019]

♥️♥️♥️

[@denniselber9195]

There are no words to describe the talent of Carl. An under rated guitarist and fabulous vocalist.

[@thomashunter5707]

I agree with with you Carl was a amazing sing and guitarist but I think there rise to fame overwhelm them rest in peace Carl and dennis😢😢😢😢😢

[@marypapak5759]

Yesss!! Carl’s vocals were amazing, I think Brian was jealous

[@vapordave2234]

Carls ok but the real star is the chick in the beginning..

[@denniselber9195]

@@vapordave2234 Carl is ok? What? He’s a Great vocalist, undeniably!

[@lordemed1]

You know how you can hear a song a million times, then the next time it's like you're hearing it for the first time? Darlin'- one of the BB's all-time best. and nobody sings it like Carl.

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Amen!

[@NickWeissMusic]

The thing you see when you watch The Beach Boys live, even in their most shambolic eras, is they really took music seriously. Carl is the pro’s pro of the band, a truly excellent guitar player and uncommonly gifted singer who could take or leave the spotlight as the song required.

[@Bururaian]

Nice use of "shambolic"

[@hamilton59840]

R.I.P. Carl and Dennis. We love you and miss you.

[@davidsmith172]

What a voice..among many great voices...he really stears me

[@j.s.connolly8579]

Awwww Man! I was REALLY trying to hold back the water works until I read THIS! I saw them EVERY SUMMER From 1980 to 1983 with my high school friends! MANY GREAT times had seeing the Beach Boys at the Wisconsin State Fair back then. I REALLY MISS THOSE DAYS! :(

[@markroberts1301]

One of my favorites, I'd love to go back to this time

[@scottgebow6539]

@@markroberts1301 Me too 😢

[@aes740]

Legends , music never dies

[@leokimvideo]

Thats whats amazing about the Beach Boys, layers of tallent. Nice to see Dennis on the drums, Carl has the best voice in the band.

[@steveskouson9620]

What was that thing, trying to play a tambourine? Jeez, Mikey would crash and burn, playing a paper and comb kazoo! Oh, Carl had the best Falsetto voice of MANY groups! I'd kill (mikey) for that voice! steve

[@Yograce2]

@@steveskouson9620 🤣

[@Grantalonus]

Rocking on the drums!

[@scootergeorge9576]

@@steveskouson9620 - Mike Love had a decent voice and could write lyrics. That kept him in the group. Did you know Glen Campbell toured with the Beach Boys one year singing Brian's falsetto? He was also a very underrated guitar player.

[@willardarmbruster8111]

IMO both the drumming and singing is better with John Cowsill. Simultaneously I might add.

[@Solar333444]

Hindsight being 20/20, who knew this would be our best years, the 60s....

[@tonyvincent9753]

Carl had one the best voices in pop music history.

[@rogerpaulsen5881]

No other band had ever come close with the blending of background vocals. Been a fan for 60 years.

[@jerryp7721]

One of the great voices in rock history. Carl…..

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Amen!

[@edm5378]

Definitely outdid Freddie Mercury on I Can Hear Music!

[@AwesomeAdzy]

100 percent

[@csgd8356]

Dennis killing it on the drums and Carl’s voice of an angel

[@traines51]

Dennis always played with great energy.

[@bluejazz517]

Better drummer than some gave him credit for.

[@erichirsch583]

Dennis was amazing!!

[@juliepritchett5537]

Hey Carl the end of October and December we would both be 77, but it is only going to be me. I miss you very much. Be good in Heaven and I hope to see you one day.

[@lindapearcr3138]

❤

[@andreamamun.life_1959]

I still get chills listening to the voice of this Angel! Carl Wilson 🙏🏼❤️

[@darinbell6982]

This is golden. Carl had such a great voice.

[@aliwehr]

Carl singing AND Dennis drumming...heaven!

[@beachboysfanforever1244]

Yes awesome

[@whiskeyd7]

In my opinion Dennis was underrated as a drummer. He was one of the best.

[@KevyNova]

@Artur Bello they didn’t play on the records not because they weren’t good enough but because they were all still out touring constantly while Brian stayed home to record the next album. Their live performances are great and prove they were more than capable of playing those songs. Not even The Beatles would have been able to record Sgt Pepper if they hadn’t stopped touring.

[@janiceallan8539]

And my lovely Mike with his tambourine xx❤

[@sandyhanson6082]

Dennis was actually a pretty good drummer. Love you brother. Rest in peace surfer boy.

[@myrnaulrich1284]

The Voice a of a Angel Carl Wilson.. You are Missed.

[@anniemata4691]

Carl had better voice than Mike Love I thought.

[@halloweenjack95]

@@anniemata4691 you thought? Thats a fact lol

[@lindymiller6688]

Unfair. Mike's voice is great, and totally represents the Beach Boys sound.

[@raymondmcmenemy303]

Mike Love had the biggest ego and the least talent in the band. Just a parasite feeding off his cousins.

[@johanj34]

@@Babyboss65 hhhhhhhhhhhh

[@georgiarussell8673]

Oh my stars, if this were the only song they ever recorded, I’d still be playing it over and over and over…… infinity … it never gets old. Carl could never sing it bad, even if he were 74 today 😘💖

[@justinherbert9146]

Carl was a chain smoker for most of his life - started as an early teen and followed him into his last years -- a shame how addicting and bad for you those ciggies are - he might still be with us -- RIP Carl you are beloved and never forgotten

[@Kate1Chopin]

Carl's voice had the ultimate pure beach boys sound. 💕

[@Military450Veteran]

BOTH CARL AND BRIAN = THE BEST OF WHAT MADE THE PURE BEACH BOYS SOUND!! :-) :-D Even though The Beatles were Extremely Popular in the same years that The Beach Boys debuted their albums, Guess What Y'all??! I LOVE THE BEACH BOYS (ALL OF THEIR SONGS) MUCH, MUCH MORE THAN THE BEATLES SONGS! MY TOP 3 FAV. WILL ALWAYS BE = #3, Wouldn't It Be Nice? #2, God Only Knows And #1, Don't Worry Baby! I LOVE THEIR BEAUTIFUL & AWESOME VOICES! :-) :-D :-) :-) GOD HOW I MISS ALL OF THE GREAT MUSIC THAT CAME OUT OF THE 50's, 60's, 70's AND 80's!! :-) :-)

[@lisadc4681]

Military Veteran Agree with everything you said, except maybe loving them more than The Beatles! Could never choose between the two, totally different. One is the best American band ever, one the best band, ever!! That's it!

[@toddsalvati5694]

I agree, between him and Brian, just beautiful music.

[@toddsalvati5694]

Agreed, he and Brian were the sound of the band.

[@geerterri]

Don't forget Denny.

[@carolburton900]

Still have a huge crush . I’m almost 70 years old and this song still gets me going!

[@lindapearcr3138]

❤ lol you go girl!!!

[@dianecarver6566]

Aside from this the Beach Boys there is something about this song I can't get enough of it. Love the beat

[@jcsongs819]

What a gem of a song

[@lala5732]

The glue that kept it together= Carl Wilson!! Missed so much!!

[@realmusicforever7086]

the whole band are so good with harmonies that are untouchable.Brian always said Carl had the most beautiful voice and he had him do most leads.hey kids, no autotune!

[@steveskouson9620]

(Brian as a child.) "Mom, make Carl sing!" Carl was 6 or so. steve

[@basketcase6999]

Except that one time Brian said Carl couldn’t sing and could only shout at concerts.

[@ericmsandoval]

Dennis had such a unique way of playing the drums. And Carl. Oh, Carl. What a VOICE!! RIP to them both.

[@LongOnSol]

Never ever get tired of this version of this song. So fine

[@lindapearcr3138]

❤

[@michaelwilcock6530]

Carl was the voice of the Beach Boys and truly missed RIP

[@deenamccarthy1897]

I love the way Carl sang this song! He looked and sounded So Good!!

[@geerterri]

That little smile when he sang about being half a man is so GD cute!

[@lakewoodil]

Among my top 5 favorite BB tunes. Had the pleasure of seeing them in concert a number of times at Popular Creek in the Chicago area.

[@nikhilsoneja4257]

I wish we had more Carl vocals like these to savor - a fine wine.

[@dorisstewart9552]

what a gorgeous man carl was! i saw them at this DC concert when i was 18 and wow i can still remember it like yesterday.. went with 2 friends and spent the whole day there for the concert.. incredible experience and i feel very privileged to have seen this group perform..will never forget it.. thank you beach boys!!

[@tangobango9653]

Can’t beat Carl’s voice on this tune & also ‘I Can Hear Music.’ Fantastic. Gone too soon.

[@haroldbailey9011]

And God only Knows!

[@robkey69]

It's a shame talented people die to young...what a voice Carl Wilson had....he's missed

[@nestaabbott2733]

Love this!! Carl was terrific and Dennis was working those drums!! Saw them in person in mid 60s!!!!

[@hujjesb]

Carl looks and sounds so good

[@r.d.4437]

Carl you were incredible by far my favorite vocalist in the band you may be gone but your music lives on god bless ya!

[@Ann-fs9st]

I heard they wrote it for Three Dog Night, who were phenomenal. But not sure anyone could sing it better than Carl. 💝

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Saw the live video w/Danny Hutton & Cory Wells singing this in Hawaii w/the BBs & they sounded gr8 also.

[@crwlh6721]

I agree with you on that. Btw, Mike Allsup is my cousin.

[@lordburlap4514]

Fantastic lead vocal by Carl.....Wow!!!!!!

[@BigBusDream]

Carl had the best voice in the band and one of the best voices in rock

[@pierreguzman2234]

Love this song because of Big bang theory. Although i knew of their music way before. Surfer girl has always grab me for a memory when I was 17 at the beach.🙂 Thank you Beach boys for a beautiful memory.

[@joshie1956]

Still watching you Carl in September 2021 anyone else ? ? Still love and miss you 💕💕💕

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Miss him also. R.I.P.

[@AprilShowers1955]

2024 here!

[@user-oz1zv7ym1l]

July 2024!

[@cobrajetter]

Dennis Wilson. An amazing rock drummer. Overshadowed by his brothers, but an indispensable part of the Beach Boys sound.

[@sharoncrawford4786]

Breaks my heart to think of the deaths of Carl and Dennis , they were in my opinion the best band ever

[@lindapearcr3138]

❤

[@steveskouson9620]

The Beach Boys were my favourite band, for most of my life. NO LONGER!! steve

[@deksea]

What a voice Carl had. He's so great here and on every other live performance I've ever heard from him. Excellent.

[@beachboysfanforever1244]

my fav BB. miss him

[@Wolfsky9]

RIP, Carl Wilson, THE Heart & Soul of The Boys. --------------------------Wolfsky9, 74 y/o

[@steveskouson9620]

Wolf, GLAD to add my cudos to this! You are pushing 80 by now? Glad to add to your posts! steve

[@shiboof]

Carl ALWAYS had the voice. Always. So good.

[@joannegonzales7458]

Will always love this beautiful love song.

[@marthamorgan-silva6271]

That smile on Carl's face!!!! And Denny pounding those drums!!!! Love this song!!!

[@robjay9524]

1980 My most bestest favorite year ever. I wanna do it again.

[@rosedavey519]

Who's still loving and listening 2019 March?

[@michaelshirley441]

I'd never noticed until now that Dennis plays the drums left handed style.

[@sutownsend-kasmiskie3091]

Even at 67, still loving these guys. Till I die.

[@user-tl6cj3fk9i]

From Japan!!!

[@IanHn56]

April 2019

[@sonnysoldies5288]

Still lovin' this music at 71 years.

[@denniselber9195]

What a great lead singer. Carl, we miss you, but will never forget your brilliant vocals.

[@wscott16]

Carl Wilson is amazing on this. Great voice live. One of a kind.

[@seakevry]

makes me sad and happy at the same time to see all of them together

[@ajpdaniels]

Brian, Mike & Carl all sang lead (Al too but less often?). Not many bands with this depth of talent in vocals.

[@siyaram333]

Who are still watching this in 2020? R.I.P legends🙌

[@nataliarobinson9514]

Me!

[@cabbagiola]

me too!

[@nataliarobinson9514]

@@cabbagiola nice!!

[@nataliarobinson9514]

@AlbertaStrength Yeah we know

[@souldeep69]

Watched it the first time, too. I was there, 4th of July 1980, Washington Monument, D.C. Along with a half million other people, They were absolutely top of their game great. The most chilling (in a good way) moment was when they came to the slow, sweet part in "Wouldn't It Be Nice" - "you know it seems the more we talk about about it" - a half a million people suddenly fell silent so they could listen closely to those sweet vocal harmonies. I was there, and that's the truth. It was like a miracle.

[@overcamehim]

Even Mike couldn't diminish the performance. Carl is that good. RIP

[@scootergeorge9576]

That's because he was pretty darn good.

[@DaveLL500]

@@scootergeorge9576 He's good like Betty and Veronica were good in the Archies.

[@scootergeorge9576]

@@DaveLL500 Hate to have to break this to you, Dave but Betty and Veronica are cartoon characters. They are not real. Mike Love is the real deal.

[@steveskouson9620]

@@scootergeorge9576 Real steal. steve

[@scootergeorge9576]

@@steveskouson9620 - Your post my rhyme but other than that, says nothing. I'll tell you this, he was forced to sue Brian Wilson to get the credit he deserved for co-writing 35 Beach Boys songs. There could have been more but these were the hits. He won. A court of law sided with him. And he voluntarily took 5 million when, given how long he was denied royalties, could have gotten a whole lot more.

[@britrainfan]

In love with 1980's Carl. Was 16 then, now nearly 55. Yiiikes!!

[@judyreyes9250]

Great live vocal of this song by Carl. Beach Boys and Carl at their most "soulful" and a great song.

[@alexanderland71]

Carl really blossomed as time went on. Songs like this and Here Comes The Night are awesome!

[@user-hj5nh1rl7t]

Love Love Love Carl Wilson

[@christineleblond7777]

Carl had the best voice. I love just listening to his songs to here his voice.

[@jo-annkawakami3373]

Luv this performance by the handsome & much talented Carl Wilson. BB harmonies were awesome. Miss U, Carl. RIP.

[@jimbounds4607]

Anyone seen the Big Bang Theory with Sheldons descent it to madness?

[@vreetzak8573]

Just did

[@nickwhite4538]

Carl had an amazing voice. Such talent. Plus he looked like such a nice guy. ❤

[@michaeltrimmer8899]

Carl had perfect pitch and yes the best voice in the band, and he wasn't too shabby a lead guitarist, RIP and thank you for the music

[@patriciashannon1032]

He had a beautiful voice and got even better looking as he got older what a sad loss both he and Dennis

[@RobleyBlaschko]

I was never a huge Beach Boys fan but I heard this song on Big Bang Theory and I can't get enough of it. Pet Sounds is my favorite album.

[@mrsmacca126]

THE MOST PERFECT, BEAUTIFUL MAN, EVER. Carl Dean Wilson. 💗 💕 ❤️

[@Nan-ly8zb]

My favorite of theirs. 💜

[@jer0051]

Can never get tired of this song, the only thing wrong with it is it is too short..

[@JohnSmith-wo7ns]

Awesome beautiful voice

[@micheleanderson7894]

Wow. If he isn't the most perfect specimen of a man, I don't know who is. Gorgeous. 😍

[@ronnylamb6111]

One of the greatest harmony groups ever and I had the pleasure to see them in london with all the original members present.Their live performanes were awesome..

[@stevepaul6955]

RIP Carl and Dennis.

[@jongreenfield1039]

Breaks my heart hearing Carls voice, what a talent as the the other members are ! Forever x

[@dianelitman5956]

This is my favorite song of all time. Just wanted to put it down in writing somewhere

[@debbrarose9969]

No Carl, it's not Darlin' who's so fine, it's you

[@judithryle2113]

Sexy sexy carl

[@steveskouson9620]

I'm a hetero guy, and I agree. Such an amazing voice. Glad we are able to still here him! steve

[@judithryle2113]

Carl is the best looking Wilson brother

[@lindapearcr3138]

❤

[@geoprof6993]

July 4 in D.C. It was hot and muggy that day. But that was one of the hottest summers in the District. Yet, The Beach Boys made us forget about that. Great Performance!

[@Dreamweaver_Skunkbag]

This will always be my favorite beach boys song

[@joelapointe3839]

carl wilson peaking ! A LIST ROCK STAR !

[@christinedietch3027]

Saw them do this and just LOVED the way Carl sang!

[@tomgarb6302]

Probably my favourite singer of all time, Carl seriously had a incredible range of voice

[@johannedaignault4592]

Carl best singer of the group great song great vocals never get tired of hearing them & Denis on drums what more could you ask for amazing

[@italianboy1963]

Kick ass drumming by Dennis and top notch singing by Carl. Just love those Wilsons.

[@DeeDee-dd4kk]

Kick ass ..tasteful and perfect

[@Anita-ee4bs]

Can't beat a Wilson 😉

[@paulbrucker7512]

Loved the Beach Boys from song 1. Great variety of singers to carry the music forward. Carl did some amazing singing.

[@garysnow1475]

God they really sound solid in this! I mean for it being live and all!

[@halweiss8671]

Don’t forget the all important tambourine that Mike Love is playing nowhere near the microphone.

[@M.Sforza]

Hahaha

[@fabiogasparini]

What a Performance !!! Great, The Beach Boys.

[@MIKELIN8]

Just saw the video of Mike's band doing this song with John Cowsill singing, and had to come see the OG: Mr. Carl Wilson.

[@richardvienasuncion3496]

They dont make music like this anymore..

[@phillipavalon9659]

How good is this ....and live...the fabulous BEACH BOYS.

[@johnnysparkleface3096]

Th is is the intersection where wholesome meets rock. Such a happy song... I love this song over all other Beach Boys songs. It brings back memories of the days when this song was new.

[@sross54]

❤❤❤❤❤ These guys bring memories back and tears to my eyes 💔

[@richardstiffler225]

I was there. What a great day that was!

[@joshie1956]

Carl you look and sound amazing, RIP love and miss you. 💔💔💔

[@mooseandsquirrel9887]

Magnificent, saw them live back in the 60s, and 70s......they traveled with Chicago too......great great times and music..

[@steveskouson9620]

Got tickets for this year's Phoenix show. Chicago, Brian, Alan, Matt, and the rest. GLAD Matt will be there! Brian and Alan cannot hit those high notes. (Either can I.) steve

[@brianmckevitt6108]

Know one like beach boys , best one don’t worry baby a classic it goes up your spine wow 🎸