The Beach Boys - God Only Knows | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@aldoneira416]

Please check out “Marooned” by Pink Floyd

[@expfcwintergreenv2.02]

Jamel you spit some serious wisdom at the end of this video, much thanks 🙏

[@lloydwells327]

Jamel can you please react to 'For crying out loud' by Meatloaf written by Jim Steinman it's widely regarded as one of the best love songs ever and I'd love to see you react to it and the vocal range of meatloaf in the song

[@irishted13]

Jamel, Here is a truly exceptional tribute to God Only Knows that BBC Music made to introduce their service a couple of years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqKvhZhunZVgoNE

[@tomjones2121]

Music by The Wrecking Crew , Carole Kaye on the Bass and Hal Blain on the drums , You need to watch the documentary ...The Wrecking Crew , on You Tube , it's FREEEEEEEE !

[@TheDivayenta]

Paul McCartney calls this “ the most beautiful love song ever written” and wishes he wrote it.

[@jaewok5G]

you sure he didn't mean "Afternoon Delight?"

[@georgeappleby6868]

I've heard him say that too. There's a version where he did it with Brian Wilson

[@samuelbradford6677]

Ngl Just the way you are, By Billy Joel is pretty great as well.

[@MountainVibespodcast]

He also said, he wishes he wrote Sting's Fields of Gold.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@georgeappleby6868 yes! I saw it!

[@redreign8680]

This was mine and my wife’s wedding song. She passed away on October 30th. I also played it at her funeral. This is me sobbing. Thank you. I really, really needed this.

[@paulkeilman3510]

So very sorry for your deep loss.

[@ilovemycat61]

So sorry for your loss :(

[@Skorpio420]

Sorry for your loss.

[@axiomist4488]

Beautiful, man. Theres no better song to let your love know what she means to you . Sorry for you loss. You can be sure her spirit was there at the funeral loving that you were saying these words to her . You'll be together again . Peace .

[@lisapedersen8669]

God Bless

[@Windupchronic]

One of the greatest songs of all time. The harmonies at the end get me _every single time_ .

[@John_Chu]

Truly truly one of the greatest songs ever written. Beautiful!

[@stsolomon618]

Facts, absolutely beautiful

[@eviekelpie1]

Carl Wilson and that voice

[@mainrmdj]

From one of the greatest albums of all time. This is by far my favorite Beach Boys song.

[@Brighid45]

Same. Just a thrill of pleasure at the pure beauty.

[@lisabellamy8424]

Someone asked why Brian Wilson didn’t sing lead on it. (Younger brother Carl did.) His response was that Carl had an element of sweetness in his soul and his voice that was necessary to the song. I can’t imagine anyone else singing it.

[@1401minstrel]

One of the many things I love about Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson is the fact none of them seemed to have any ego when it came to who sang lead on songs that each of them had written. On Brian's songs, if Brian felt that Carl had the voice he wanted to hear, Carl would sing it. If Brian wanted to hear Mike's or Al's voice on a lead, then Mike or Al would sing lead. Dennis had Carl sing lead on some of his songs, and even though he didn't write very much, Carl had Dennis sing lead on one of Carl's songs.

[@monicas.4732]

I absolutely love Carl's voice. I think he was highly underrated and really took over for his brother later on.

[@This.Here.Channel]

If you ever hear (or I'm sure if you have heard it, you probably agree) the versions that Brian did, you can see why he felt Carl was the better choice. And that's not to say Brians versions were bad, just you can tell Carl was the right voice.

[@tallmn1957]

Here's an early version of the song with Brian's lead vocal. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYqskouPp6h6r9U

[@steveskouson9620]

@@1401minstrel, Funny, that "cousin" didn't follow that. If he had, the Band would still be around! steve

[@philsigman9088]

The angelic voice of Carl Wilson, may he rest in peace.

[@Sandy-dt2mp]

For sure he was an angel on earth. Such a beautiful voice

[@SaxyLament]

Carl was my favorite!

[@jeremybustin4176]

How he had such an angelic voice as much as he smoked, I'll never know. Literally one of my favorite voices of all time.

[@jamesduescher3462]

My favorite vocal by him is I Can Hear Music. He really sounds like an angel.

[@VIDS2013]

I met Carl in the late '80s. Very gracious guy

[@Maizy1985]

Brian is an inspirational human being, a damaged soul with a magnificent mind and talent. He not only wrote the songs but all the music and the harmonies. This one gives me goosebumps as do many. Paul McCartney said it was the most beautiful song he'd ever heard.

[@jenniferdennis6465]

I can't find the words to adequately describe the beauty of this song. A favorite forever.

[@tragicdeyz2641]

You did pretty good I think.

[@jonb3201]

Amazing song on the greatest album ever written.

[@quinny6920]

Well said Short and simple

[@brendancronin3796]

I've been trying for 40 years to articulate what this song means to me ...I just can't do it ...

[@jenniferdennis6465]

@@tragicdeyz2641 ❤

[@arthurcholmes9388]

Brian Wilson is a modern day Mozart.... Genius.. McCartney & Wilson both are untouched in gorgeous inter changing lyrics ,notes and chord's.... Amazing ... Good vibrations is a perfect song. Pocket Symphony,,as McCartney called it.... Beautiful man and Mind... Love Brian Wilson.xx

[@allisonreed7682]

Brian Wilson wrote this beautiful song, but his brother Carl Wilson is singing lead vocals. Check out "Wouldn't It Be Nice" for more of this sublime goodness.

[@jenny5moon]

I love love love that one

[@Sandy-dt2mp]

Carl had such a great voice. Another one gone WAY too soon

[@frankievallium]

Tony Asher wrote the lyrics.

[@allisonreed7682]

@@frankievallium thank you for mentioning that. They were actually co-lyricists.

[@vickirecord5534]

Carl was on record as being so proud that Brian picked him to sing this wonderful song.

[@1401minstrel]

The lead vocals on this song are by Carl Wilson, who was then just 19 years old. He was also newly married, so it was easy for him to sing such a deep love song.

[@LowDarts]

How have I never put it together he was 19... wow...

[@videocat1366]

He had such an angelic voice even to the end of his career.

[@gremlin7665]

Ballsy to sing “I may not always love you”

[@1401minstrel]

@@gremlin7665 It's also a very realistic love song. 😂

[@videocat1366]

@@gremlin7665 I've always interpreted that line as meaning, sometimes I may be angry with you.

[@scottboswell6406]

I would say their slower, 'softer', songs are their best! One that never gets enough attention is "In My Room", that expresses what practically every teen anywhere has felt!

[@johnpierce6397]

With ya, brother. Also, a great, great song.

[@groberge]

EXACTLY

[@Lonestar1430]

That's a wonderful song

[@KRoseB]

Agreed!!

[@AylaRose]

YES! Thank you...people always look at me funny when I mention how much I love it. Lol

[@CatskillsGrrl]

I can’t stress enough: REAL MUSICIANS playing every damn part.

[@otda3675]

This whole album is incredible, and it shows how far ahead of their time they were. That fact gets proven when realizing that the songs will be relevant for all time. The message in this song rarely has equal in art…cheers Jamel, I’m liking and sharing while I watch 👍👍

[@jamessullenriot]

Every time I listen to this album I hear something that I have never heard before. That happens with some other albums as well, but this is up there.

[@TheGreatPresenter]

I dislike it when people say 'ahead of their time'. The Beach Boys were of their time but their time is infinite

[@albertaadams4640]

Didn't the Beatles say they were trying to make a album as good as Pet Sounds when they made Sgt. Pepper?

[@ratmoneyg]

Only problem is that it’s not rocking enough. Where are the solos and cool drum fills? Beautiful but kind of a boring album

[@TheGreatPresenter]

@@albertaadams4640 From my recollection there was a rivalry between the two bands. The Beatles brought out Rubber Soul, Brian Wilson retaliated with Pet Sounds. I could be wrong but that's my recollection. Apparently Paul said that "God Only Knows" was the best song ever written. You know what? I first heard it in 1966 and I still think it's the best song ever written. Love GOK soo much

[@MusicLiberates]

By this point in Beach Boys history, Brian Wilson was staying in LA, composing, and recording with the famous Wrecking Crew studio musicians, while the Beach Boys continued to tour without Brian. Once the instrumental tracks were recorded, the other Beach Boys would come to LA to record their vocal parts. Brian was definitely the genius behind these productions.

[@75aces97]

It's not just that he recorded these songs with Wrecking Crew. That crew had musicians from Chicago, New Orleans, LA, Memphis. They'd played multiple genres. Some of them had been in the biz since before Brian Wilson was born, seen a lot of musicians come and go, and THEY were awed by him as a genius.

[@MicroRhin0]

Bono has also said that this is his favorite song as well. And he said “you only have to listen to the string arrangement on "God Only Knows" for fact and proof of angels.”

[@DavidLEnnis]

Look for the instrumental-only track for this song. That reaction is right on the money.

[@NiennaT]

This one of my all time favorite tracks. I love the way Brian Wilson brought Carol Kaye's wonderful Bass playing to the front of the mix rather than leaving it in the background hidden behind other instruments.

[@philthemovieguy81]

This whole album is pure undiluted magic.

[@james_d_eaton]

"Pet Sounds" the album that this song was on, is widely considered as a landmark in recording engineering history. Brian Wilson was a visionary in the realms of production and engineering.

[@danmellis398]

Interesting movie to watch is The Wrecking Crew, the group of working musicians that made up the L.A. music scene in the 60s and 70s. The musicians were talking about working with Brian Wilson and recording The Beach Boys songs. They truly held Brian Wilson in the highest esteem as a writer.

[@jaewok5G]

saw it, an incredible story of artists

[@mookie7688]

Another interesting movie is Love and Mercy about Brian Wilson. It features scenes recreating the recording of this album with the Wrecking Crew, as well as John Cusack as an older Wilson dramatizing his mental health struggles later in his life.

[@grievouserror]

I'll vouch for that; it's a great documentary and they did regard Brian as a genius. It stood out because, on balance, they didn't seem to have a whole lot of respect for the musicianship of most pop artists of the era. The general consensus among the musicians (Hal Blaine and Carol Kaye among the twenty or so on this track) was that, although *they* had no idea of what Brian was trying to do, he seemed very clear about it and they trusted his vision. Mostly.

[@sandyschroeder1231]

@@grievouserror that was an amazing documentary. There's one on muscle shoals also

[@MrRezRising]

Shout out to Hal Blaine who subbed for BW when the surf was up!

[@lesliecermak6473]

Growing up, I wasn’t the biggest Beach Boys fan, but this song changed my mind about them completely. Such a beautiful song.

[@perrynelson4254]

Same here 👍

[@bobp4203]

This album is probably the high point of the Beach Boys, and Brian Wilson’s genius.

[@TheGreatPresenter]

Absolutely. Pet Sounds has so many amazingly good songs then a few years later, Surf's Up

[@mokumboi19]

No probably about it. :D

[@michaeldaley5831]

Sunflower, Holland,Wild Honey,Surfs up,Friends ect.

[@erichammer2751]

This album is one of the high points of popular music, period.

[@zoozercattacrezooz4646]

Also the sky is blue and water is wet.

[@chrisbergonzi7977]

Paul McCartney called this "a perfect song." I agree...

[@nirmalsuki]

I, for one, consider myself lucky to be alive in a period where Brian Wilson is alive.

[@queensquish]

“Don’t worry baby” is another beautiful Beach Boys track!! ♥️♥️

[@bpfromowc]

“Sloop John B” is another stunning song from the Beach Boys, as is “Heroes & Villains”. ✌️

[@paulschirf9259]

Okkervil River's John Allyn Smith Sails (about the poet John Berryman) would be a fun one to follow a listen of Sloop John B. - Not for a review on this channel, but for anyone who wants to read some lyrics that tell the story of John Berryman... and the use of the John B. traditional Bahamian song that the Beach Boys used in their song.

[@hastobe303]

1 up for Heroes & Villains. That song is a damn masterpiece.

[@sonyablade1534]

Two of my favorites! Heroes and Villains and Sloop John B!~ GOOD CHOICES

[@antarcticorb9197]

Billy Mumy sang and played it in an episode of Lost in Space.

[@dawsonp3314]

I think Breakaway would also be an amazing song for Jamel to react to!

[@outsidethewaxbox]

What’s even more remarkable about this song is the instrumentals were all recorded on the same take with no overdubs. Never fails to give me shivers and it still moves me to tears half the time I hear it.

[@TheDivayenta]

Jamel, you’re gonna love the beauty and the groove of their “ Good Vibrations”.

[@SeanVedell]

Brian Wilson is a musical genius. No debate. Plus The Wrecking Crew making that music on the fly? Wow! I can hear Carol Kaye’s subtle palm muted bass line locking it all down. Perfection.

[@MrJohnTeacher]

If you've ever seen the movie, "Love Actually" you might recall it ended with a montage of scenes with this song accompanying it.

[@TheLaker85]

The same can be said for the movie "Boogie Nights"

[@filmsensei]

I think of Love Actually all the time with this song now!

[@Polyglot85to90]

Can't think of anything else with this song

[@filmsensei]

I also only see the end of Drew Barrymore’s Never Been Kissed when I hear Don’t Worry Baby.

[@scubabubbles11]

Every time I hear this I think of that movie too, Love Actually. And I cry like a baby at the end when I see all these people meeting their loved ones at the airport, it's so touching to see and to hear this music with it. It's a must see for everyone.

[@supigoma]

When I try to play God Only Knows on the piano... man, those chords! How did such a young mind come up with these chord progressions? And that melody... it's pure genius.

[@bigneon_glitter]

One of the most beautiful Pop songs ever made. _Pet Sounds_ is a day at Disneyland for your ears & an essential album. More gorgeous Beach Boys: 👉 'Til I Die (1971)

[@tinydancer62]

Absolutely.

[@christinaford1801]

The song was a favorite of my mother’s and when she passed away in December my brother and I knew this was one of the songs we had to have played at her funeral. We had it and some of her other 60’s favorites playing during the photo montage once the service started. It was definitely an emotional moment.

[@lenalundin7581]

❤

[@gmb858]

Paul McCartney has said many times that "God Only Knows" is the greatest love song of our time, and maybe ever written.

[@virginiacox-westwood551]

I like that they played this at the end of Love Actually, when they showed everyone hugging loved ones at the airport.

[@chuckhutton5087]

This album “Pet Sounds” is highly regarded as a classic!!!

[@MrRezRising]

"The most influential album of all time."

[@johnbrowne3950]

Surf's Up album is just as good. And it has nothing to do with surfing.

[@chuckhutton5087]

@@johnbrowne3950 not familiar with the album . I recall more the “Pet Sounds” and “Endless Summer” era of The Beach Boys. Regardless, Brian Wilson as a songwriter and musician was amazing, a visionary pioneer.

[@johnbrowne3950]

@@chuckhutton5087 Everything Brian Wilson does is brilliant. Surf's Up came out five years after Pet Sounds and it isn't like any other Beach Boys album. It's very deep and makes you think, although it isn't so heavy as not to be entertaining. Impeccably engineered as you might expect. Just don't expect Surfin USA music.

[@MrRezRising]

@@johnbrowne3950 I think I'll take a refresher course and listen to every album tomorrow, back to back. My wife is gonna leave me. 🤣🤣🤘🙂🤘

[@kimryan6087]

Every time I hear a Beach Boys song I think of my father who passed away so long ago now. He loved all their songs, and we would listen to them all the time while driving. It brought a smile to my face, and a tear to my eye. Thank you Jamel for bringing back a memorable time in my life.

[@Dr3amtime]

So long as everyone's plugging their favorite Pet Sounds song, I'm putting in a request for Sloop John B!

[@silvergirl2847]

Love it

[@taragreenetarotastro]

a great song. We saw the actual Sloop John B at a sailing club in Venice Beach, Our friend belongs to the sailing club there

[@jerrycote659]

My favorite off Pet Sounds.

[@daximusprimus]

Yes please!

[@cosybully]

@@taragreenetarotastro I didn't know there is an actual ship named the Sloop John B. I do know this song predates the Beach Boys by many years, but they changed a few of the lyrics and raised it to a different level.

[@closertotheheart]

Brian Wilson’s Facebook page just shared this, good for you man!!

[@ALF782]

Brian loves a rap. The guy is still as sensitive as he was back in the 60s and getting rediscovered gives him a kick. Saw him do the whole Pet Sounds album with a backing band and fresh harmonies and it was sublime.

[@motherofteriberry6495]

This is my husband’s favorite Beach Boys song. Mine is “Wouldn’t it be nice”.

[@mentak2593]

Me too

[@GatorScribe726]

"Wouldn't It Be Nice" is my fave.

[@labyfan1313]

"Wouldn't It Be Nice" is mine too. My mom had it on a cassette tape that we'd listen to in the Camaro on our way to and from our grandparents on the weekends when we were kids. Well that one and Kokomo. Both on the same tape - Still Cruisin'.

[@NoName-fx9zi]

Wouldn't It Be Nice was definitely the best harmony arrangement.

[@steelpaine9932]

Same with me and my husband!

[@johnr8820]

One of the greatest albums ever. “Pet Sounds” is Brian Wilson writing how he feels and it’s a very special piece of art.

[@nightowl1851]

As perfect a song that's ever been written.

[@michaellazzeri2069]

The Late-Great, CArl Wilson, on lead vocal. RIP, CArl Wilson. ----------MJL, 76 y/o

[@davidschecter5247]

Brian and the boys had the best harmonies and the most inventive vocal arrangements in rock history. Peerless. Probably as important a group as any, with the exception of The Beatles. They influenced so many in so many ways. To this day, the production is untouchable. Genius Brian.

[@jaycepero8069]

My niece got married a few weeks ago, she played God Only Knows and Wouldn’t It Be Nice at her wedding. I love The Beach Boys.

[@haydenlogston2164]

Brian Wilson was a genius, god that man has suffered. God bless him.

[@traceyc2576]

Geniuses can sure suffer with emotional issues

[@stanleyshapiro7605]

Brian IS, WAS and always WILL define exquisite harmony... we are ALL so fortunate to have him in our hearts 💕 and minds... FOREVER.

[@KevinM-dg7kx]

“Is”

[@stanleyshapiro7605]

I've written songs with the Beach Boys for 55 years. They have more than contributed inspiration... they've helped define the true meaning of love. "Love is giving for the pleasure of receiving warmth from the soul of another living being"... Stan Shapiro

[@lechatbotte.]

@@traceyc2576 Brian’s issues came from his drug use. Sadly

[@Mo-MuttMusic]

Thanks for discussing, Jamel_AKA_Jamal. One of my favorite Beach Boys tracks. I first heard it growing up in the early '70s because I had three older brothers (as in more than decade older than me) and I somehow inherited/got access to their records. One of them was the 45 with "Wouldn't It Be Nice" on one side and "God Only Knows" on the other. I vaguely remember playing it in the living room on my parents' old stereo and hearing the "bom-ba-bom-ba-bom-bas" in the bridge. I agree with you, the lyrics -are sophisticated and the harmonies are rich. Shawn R., Mo-Mutt Music/Sacred & Secular #Music4URSpirit

[@pawpaw__]

More from Pet Sounds! "Caroline, No" or "I Know There's an Answer". Brian Wilson is a genius.

[@bobr4987]

The group "America" does a cover of Caroline No. Timothy B. Schmitt from the Eagles covers it as well

[@doggiesarus]

This song has a huge back story. It is one of the best-constructed rock songs ever written.

[@eliotmccann2589]

Jamal, you gotta do this whole album. It's a masterpiece.

[@jerrycote659]

“Pet Sounds” is an epic album. Check out “Sloop John B” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” which are two other tracks from Pet Sounds which are outstanding as well.

[@moptopbaku6022]

Sloop John B is the worst song on the whole LP. It is out of sync with all the rest and was only put in because the record company wanted something 'commercial' sounding. I always finish listening to side 1 before this track starts.

[@1401minstrel]

@@moptopbaku6022 I LOVE the Sloop John B. It may be out of synch with the rest of the songs on the album, yes, but the harmonies and the instrumentation on it are fabulous. It's a classic traditional folk song with some Brian Wilson magic touches.

[@moptopbaku6022]

@@1401minstrel It's not a bad song but it is certainly the worst on the LP and should definitely not be on Pet Sounds.

[@chronomatt6990]

Brian Wilson became more experimental and “deeper” as the 60s moved on. This album, Pet Sounds, ended up inspiring The Beatles, especially McCartney, with their making of Sgt. Pepper.

[@TFFgeek]

Not to mention how contradictory to common belief it weren't the Stones who rivaled the Fab Four. (Are you a Stones or Beatles fan?) The Beach Boys and The Beatles have always been at the forefront of changing the musical landscape. When Sergeant Pepper dropped, Brian Jones basically indefinitly shelved his ambitious 'Smile' because he 'couldn't top Sergeant Pepper'.

[@ckbarry]

@@TFFgeek Umm - yes. Beatles, Stones and Beach Boys. That’s the best part of music, that it never has to be an either/or

[@avanoosterhout8397]

@@TFFgeek Where it says "Jones": "Wilson"... stop the clock. ;-)

[@onsesejoo2605]

It was a neat circle. Brian Wilson was given the push and inspiration by The Beatles album "Rubber Soul". Unfortunately it went to pieces upon the Wilson's obsession to come up something surpassing the "Sgt. Pepper".

[@TFFgeek]

@@ckbarry It was a common thing at that time. You were either Team Beatles or Team Stones. Don't ask me who came up with it, but it happend. I agree it's nonsense and each band is good in their own right, and you can appreciate them all without preference. Hell, George wrote the Stones their first hit and John and Paul contributed vocals to 'we love you' (semi based on 'all you need is love') or the one-off band The Dirty Mac. I think a lot of people ignore the Beach Boys when it comes to their ideas and influences. 🙂

[@hunglikefish]

The Seekers- I'll Never Find Another You - great harmony & Judith Durham has such a distinct strong voice. She still sounds amazing.

[@jeanpotter4603]

This isn’t just a song- it’s a prayer. This song is not of this earth. It’s from Heaven.

[@kkbing777]

Jean Potter you are 100% right. This song touches my heart, soul, and spirit.

[@kennethlatham3133]

You said it: a prayer.

[@Alexs.2599]

@Trenton Tiller Take your bigotry somewhere else. Brian Wilson is a man of faith, deal with it!

[@kkbing777]

@Trenton Tiller A wise man once said: Just be a good human. Be humble, be kind, spread joy, peace & love.

[@kennethlatham3133]

@Trenton Tiller It may be a sh*tty caliphate police state in England, but we have the right to free speech here in the U.S.A. We're free to talk about our faith as are you to snarl hate-filled garbage. So we'll be staying right here, bokay? You're free to join us if you ever get tired of being miserable. You are welcome, in fact.

[@GregoryGregory916]

I can’t listen to this song without breaking down crying every time, no matter how many times I go into it knowing that, it always somehow ends up happening

[@1953jazzman]

You've been wanting to get into full album reactions - - trust me, Pet Sounds is a must for a full album with headphones listen! This masterpiece was released in 1966!

[@QuicknStraight]

Carl Wilson. The voice of an angel.

[@Seantendo]

When Pet Sounds came out, if just for a moment, The Beach Boys were just as good as The Beatles. The whole album is bittersweet, introspective, and on some songs it's _deeply_ personal.

[@Slickmickyoyo97]

They were clearly better than the Beatles at that moment. John, Paul, and George Martin were all effectively quoted admitting as much.

[@timhenson6572]

If we don't have pet sounds then the Beatles don't make Sgt Pepper's.

[@andyzimmerman6005]

In my humble opinion, Pet Sounds is the best album of all time. Smile was genius too.

[@AlexHamelMusic]

Ahh, one of my all time favourites. Brian Wilson created magic with his harmonies. You'd probably love 'Good Vibrations', if you haven't heard that one. So good.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

Pet Sounds. Brian's masterpiece.

[@barryanderson3910]

There wasn't just one.

[@mentalo2801]

So touching, so beautiful, love it so much. The voice of Carl Wilson, omg. Like an angel

[@gobricklaying106]

In my room is my favorite Beach Boys song.

[@Williamottelucas]

Good choice. I love their instrumental 'Let's go away for a while'

[@vojtaz9518]

Mine is good vibrations :)

[@davidnissim589]

I saw this on Brian Wilson's Facebook page. Congratulations, you've been noticed by the genius himself!

[@johnst.baptiste3664]

'Pet Sounds' arguably changed music more than any other album... ever.

[@alexcharlton4267]

I’d say it’s equal to Stg Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band or DSOTM, all amazing albums.

[@kenwilliams9769]

The underrated Carl Wilson. Rest in peace.

[@Inside_Brians_Imagination]

Listen to In my room from the Beach Boys. It's up their with God only knows.

[@silvergirl2847]

Beautiful song

[@Brighid45]

Pure, effortless harmony. Gorgeous lyrics.

[@toniigx8]

i absolutely adore in my room ,, really sad once you realize the meaning though

[@ricksand2]

Wendy is a real nice one too....

[@danieldemoro2743]

I nominate “Don’t Worry Baby.”

[@SC-ej6zl]

Brian Wilson's music was so complex, he was definitely a genius.

[@PixelatedH2O]

This is my absolute favorite Beach Boys song

[@Alpha_7227]

The harmonies and their voices on this track are like instruments. Faultless. My fave Beach Boys track. They have many which the great Wrecking Crew provided the music.

[@StevenW1958]

Jamel, you need to see the video of the making of this song in the studio. Then you will see the genius of Brian Wilson. Jamel, you are great, and God Bless You.

[@brianmusson1827]

Another Brian Wilson classic with those superb Beach Boy harmonies . Never get fed up listening to this song.

[@rogerfortner1133]

Brian Wilson is a Genius! That is Paul McCartney’s favorite song!

[@AHouseDivided1998]

A masterpiece of a love song that proves that the people we love in our lives are more important than they or us will ever realize.

[@danmcconnell5941]

Speaking of lyrics in this vein, and since you recently did Glen Campbell's "Gentle on my mind", I'd recommend his Wichita Lineman.

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

The first existential country song.

[@maryneff686]

Wichita Lineman is one of my all-time favorite songs! If you've never heard his rendition of It Won't Bring Her Back from his final album (Adios), you might enjoy that one. Jimmy Webb wrote it and Glen Campbell performs to perfection.

[@DavidLEnnis]

Not sure you meant to make this connection, but Glen Campbell replaced Brian Wilson in the Beach Boys while they were on tour and Brian was in the studio creating the Pet Sounds album.

[@maryneff686]

@@DavidLEnnis Very good point!

[@davidenorth]

I need you more than I want you………I want you for all time…

[@jocelynhaeberle1401]

This song always gives me "the feels". Even moreso since it was used in the closing credits of Love Actually. I mean! All those real reunions at Heathrow! SO moving!

[@neillschwartz3418]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written

[@laurathornton1456]

The whole Pet Sounds Album is deep. If you haven't seen the movie Love and Mercy you need to check it out.

[@daveingrey2615]

One of the best biopics I’ve ever aeen

[@kbusby4824]

Great movie.

[@JF-kv1gm]

Still hoping to find it on YT somewhere.

[@tracycagliero129]

That’s a great movie!

[@lancelumley2312]

So many layers in this song from the orchestration to the vocals at the end. The Beach Boys were more than just surfing and cars. To me this is the most beautiful song in pop music.

[@steveskouson9620]

Sir Paul McCartney agrees with you! (As do I.) steve

[@mookie7688]

Pet Sounds. One of the most important albums ever made with one of the dopiest cover designs. Great reaction as always! I recommend you check out their version of Sloop John B, also on that album. It's a personal favorite.

[@vivianchase-williams8508]

Music for the ending credits for Love Actually. Watching everyone hugging at the airport gave me a lump in my throat.

[@markwalker1625]

heroes and villains, surfs up, sail on sailor, the warmth of the sun, darlin, do it again, betsy, 409, in my room, little deuce coupe, so many more

[@briansussman863]

Brian Wilson was deaf in one ear, and yet he produced this great stereo album, and at the time most records and radio were all mono. Thank you, Jamel, for your own great taste and appreciation.

[@SoundlabStudios63]

The album actually was released in mono and “duophonic” fake stereo. It just sounds so good that you wouldn’t think it’s mono. The version he is listening to here is the mono version (you can tell because it has the original vocals on the outro. The 90s stereo remix has an alternate vocal)

[@DavidBolesYYC]

This and A Day In The Life, arguably the two greatest songs ever written.

[@TheBeatBrothersBand]

This song is so amazing through out. The more you listen to it, the more you hear. Absolute genius.

[@C.M.30337]

Need to hear "In My Room" - great harmonies.

[@teresaprado7472]

This IS the most beautiful song ever written Brian Wilson is a musical genius. He used many different instruments that normally wouldn't be used but he had a sound In his head that only he knew worked. Song writers like Brian are very very special.

[@karaminalee]

Damn it J! I’m trying to go to sleep but you keep dropping gems. 😄 I certainly don’t mind though. One of my favorite Beach Boys songs. 💕

[@Dewojet98]

I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times is one of the most personal and heart felt songs Brian ever recorded and wrote.. it’s a song that I relate to on so many levels

[@mrmojorisin8527]

The doors when the musics over live at the Hollywood bowl ‘68, please!!!!!

[@otda3675]

Yessss when the musics over would require another intro “strap in y’all” and I’d be here for every minute of it….good call Lizard King

[@mrmojorisin8527]

@@otda3675 Agreed. Love the doors. My favorite band of all time.

[@snerdterguson]

One of the greatest drops ever. The song begins with an upbeat and joyful piano intro and then wow. Its a downer and but completely enjoyable. Then the song that follows is just a brilliant song of love and despair. I have loved this song since Kevin Arnold got on the bus and watched Winnie Cooper depart on another bus after they had broken up at a field trip to a museum. Winnie was at a different school at that point. And this song played.

[@danielupsdell2697]

Brian Wilson is a genius

[@cathyopthof8136]

Most beautiful song ever written.😇

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

A alltime fav. Not about a girl, it's about his brother.

[@1nelsondj]

I love the fade-out when they're singing in a round. Here's a quote from the film "Amadeus", Mozart speaking: In a play if more than one person speaks at the same time, it's just noise, no one can understand a word. But with opera, with music... with music you can have twenty individuals all talking at the same time, and it's not noise, it's a perfect harmony!

[@hollyobaby6949]

Great movie this song was in: *Drop Dead Gorgeous* It’s a must watch cult classic from 1999 with so many famous people who weren’t on the map entirely yet. It’s ridiculously funny.

[@Seantendo]

It also played at the end of Boogie Nights. Fantastic movie.

[@gloriagaddy]

One of my favorite movies! Definitely a must for those who appreciate dark humor.

[@cryptospawn824]

I just rediscovered this song watching an episode of the Leftovers and now I can’t get it out of my head. It’s beautiful. I can relate to your reaction to the song. The lyrics are deep and there is something kind of magical about it.

[@jaewok5G]

subtitle; "How Brian Wilson turns abuse from his father into generational wealth for his extended family"

[@universalfraeser]

Right through my heart ❤️ Love your reactions, especially with some of my favorite songs. God bless you

[@susankeffer8551]

The entire album is genius. Brian Wilson the modern day Mozart.

[@davidstewart9207]

Best pop, love song ever written. Sublime lyrics and harmonies. Beautiful arrangement. As close to perfect as you can get.