The Beach Boys - Surfer Girl live 2012

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[@arthurgranopoulos5995]

Mm

[@InPloenZuhause]

I am not by FB ...

[@mariellereilly361]

Exactly!😊🎶

[@magneto7930]

I can't imagine a world without Brian Wilson.

[@honorato273]

God only knows what I'd be without you...

[@Snewter]

Never a more perfect statement.

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

Paul McCartney would say the same

[@brianwilson2024]

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[@nedrobinson7490]

If you should ever leave me, well life would still go on, believe me…🙏🕉

[@hannahmariehardie]

50 years later and they can still nail this song.

[@justmadeit2]

+Hannah Hardie Sounds good hey

[@tosav1228]

Hannah Hardie 😂😂😂sooooo right

[@thelionsb]

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[@RailPreserver2K]

Exactly, let's see todays hip hop artists try siging there stuff 50 years from now

[@petebull8233]

saw them free in front of Niagara Falls NY Casino '05 and they said if they had known they would still be singing these songs today..they would wrote them in a lower key lol

[@jakeabbatacola5092]

July 2 2003. I was 11 years old. My family had friends over, people were swimming in the pool. My mom brought out a little boom box and started playing music. It was a Beach Boys greatest hits CD. I heard it from inside the house and it stopped me dead in my tracks. I grabbed a different CD, went outside, switched the CDs and took The Beach Boys one inside for myself. I sat in front of a stereo listening to it for hours. Life was never the same. Man, this music is something else. Never gets old.

[@mumbles215]

You made your mom proud that day jake. I’m sure you still are. Good on you and your mom for having good taste in music. It touches the soul

[@peterblack3665]

This may not be the greatest performance the Beach Boys ever gave but I defy anybody finding a more definitive performance......it’s just stunning .

[@clivecernuschi7827]

Brilliant harmonies as always. There will never be better,

[@tracyd693]

When Brian gets choked up it breaks my heart. He has been through so much. A musical genius.

[@taylorgibson4783]

T DRIT i didnt see him get choked up - i saw him sing a perfect song, while maybe not feeling his best. Looked like it may have been too hot in there. I love that guy - love his music.

[@tracyd693]

Taylor Gibson He did sing a perfect song. I agree but towards the end, he had a slight moment where he had to pause. He's a wonderful musician and I feel really bad that he went through so much shit.

[@jamesanderson1687]

Brian was dealing with intense lower back pain. He had corrective surgery after they finished their tour.

[@vwmalzahn]

I also think he was touched by the music and missing his brothers.

[@bobbycunningham7784]

vwmalzahn i was thinkin that too. He was thinkin bout his brothers. The look Mike gave him was cool.

[@brucebarnes9638]

I listened to that song during high school in the 60's and loved my little surfer girl. She would sit on the beach and watch me surf. What incredible times and I am grateful for them.

[@kevinkilduff2064]

No better harmonizers ever graced a rock music stage. A gift to us all.

[@legendaryTMNICO]

I’m glad David is able to reunite with The Beach Boys to perform sometimes.

[@SaturnTypeBeat]

The harmony at @1:45 is mindblowing. The Beach Boys were one of the greatest to ever do it.

[@johnfaulkner5358]

The Beach Boys are my favorite bank of all-time, and this is my absolute favorite song of all time. Just over two minutes of perfection. Brian said it was the one time he found unconditional love in his songwriting.

[@aeronna6035]

The harmony also at 1:35

[@60sbaby456]

❤❤❤love love

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

If you can sing harmony, it is pretty natural.

[@1645308]

2:17 Brian does a little subtle harmony alone that changes the harmony for that part but gives it the classic Beach Boys sound. Pure genius.

[@Pauljmac25]

H e is an absolute genius, I played it over and over on first hearing

[@stephenstrang590]

So that was him.

[@1645308]

@@stephenstrang590 Yes. It’s so subtle and it happens at the very end but you could see how it definitely fits in

[@MidosujiSen]

That part makes the ending so much better, and he did it on the spot too.

[@DenkyManner]

Is it a new harmony? That was possibly Jardin's part in the original but when Brian is lead whatever he's doing stands out.

[@tiffsaver]

Surfer Girl, with 7-part harmony, unplugged, and Brian Wilson in good voice. What could possibly be better?? But what really moved me is when Brian got choked up during the very last chorus. Check out Mike Love's reaction to him... priceless. Thanks for the memories :)

[@aussiefirie]

Having Carl and Dennis there

[@larrysproul9424]

Sounds just like it did in the 60's. They really came thru with this one....

[@drearydeary1749]

Real music

[@larrysproul9424]

Best of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys. Priceless. !!

[@thomaspick4123]

Brian does not look joyful in this one. Jeffrey Foskett in the back is handling Brian’s high harmony.

[@normancrew4935]

I think the world owes the beach boys an enormous thank you!

[@williamc.1198]

I grew up listening to the Beach Boys. At 73 I still do!

[@golds04]

No shaking. No makeup. No amps. No voice correct. No sound effects. Nothing- but genius. Ty Brian- most of the world just doesn’t get it-their misfortune.

[@18andlikeit]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written, and to think that Brian wrote that at only 19 years old! Genius indeed...

[@nipstertunes]

This song will outlive us all. Timeless, for sure.

[@williamlattanziobill2475]

One of the greatest compositions of the 20th century.

[@marvinpeck6127]

Next video Us all Unlock screenthe next time you’re have a

[@RailPreserver2K]

Absolutly

[@brianwilson2024]

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[@kenhart8771]

If you’re from California. However I felt in love with California before it turned communist and woke. Now California is like an ex-girlfriend 🤓

[@George-hs2zm]

My god I'm getting goosebumps, that was just the most sublime thing I'll ever hear, just makes my day everytime I hear these guys sing. They still have all that youthful energy.

[@billlucas4831]

Brings me to tears, such wonderful memories of those days in the '50's and '60's

[@ABfromWindsor]

THEY WERE AND STILL ARE THE GROUP THAT I LOVED TO HEAR GROWING UP IN THE 60'S.❤

[@rva]

Gorgeous vocal vibrations

[@otto_sch1623]

You could say they are good vibrations

[@zaboringo4624]

@@otto_sch1623 damn that's what i wanted to say

[@gregheaney4034]

You mean good vibrations

[@JenkinsCrossing]

You're picking them up?

[@peytonmarceaux8788]

@@otto_sch1623 Hixon

[@critchley3819]

This made an old man tear up, a beautiful song, takes us back to being a teenage baby boomer, there never will be period of time to grow up in like this ever again..

[@iVenge]

brian critchley To actually possess the experiences inside himself, that became the life memories he made for all of us, it's just overwhelming. This man helped shaped popular culture.

[@goodhumourwagon]

Well said sir. I'm the generation after you and I grew up with all this because of my dad. RIP dad (1931-2011)

[@Spartan300740]

I completely agree Brian .

[@haikat4]

unfortunately the baby boomer generation preferred cheap labor over the future of their own children, so America will never be like that again.

[@phisherman6918]

@@haikat4 go away

[@3056398]

I think you can tell that Brian really misses his brothers in a lot of these reunion videos. It must be really hard for him to perform with the guys because remembers how it use to be and they're his brothers..:( R.I.P. Dennis and Carl Wilson. God bless you Brian Wilson.

[@TheCrashdawg]

Yup. I've lost mine and could never do this.but I guess it's a tribute

[@DrFumesta]

.. but Mike Love is still there. Thats gotta be tough.

[@milojanis4901]

@@DrFumesta I'll bet it is....

[@1401minstrel]

Perhaps one of the reasons for Brian's seeming melancholy is that, with the exception of the bridge which was always his part, he is now singing Carl's part on "Surfer Girl." He knows he can no longer hit the high notes, and he knows Carl's part is where he is now needed.

[@missmisery8612]

The reason Brian looks sad is because he's next to Mike love lmao

[@shawnbeck2303]

Ladies and Gentlemen. What music was before The Beatles and Yesterday! Microwave ovens and before THE Vietnam war came along. 7 part family harmony. You will never see or hear this type of music again. American Icons. Brian, The John Wayne of American Music.Long live the Beach Boy's. R.I.P. Carl and Dennis! Shawn

[@davidarthurkroll]

Sounds great, they always do wonderful harmony. I'm in my late 60's, and therefore was lucky enough to grow up with The Beach Boys, Beatles and many other top artists.

[@brandonstephens8133]

I'm 26 and I like Hip Hop, but there's something so heavenly about my favorite rock band of all time,The Beach Boys,just pure California dreams 🇺🇸✌️💙🌴

[@nonrepublicrat]

what's there to like about hop hip ???

[@giuseppemicciche8223]

Perfect Harmony😍😍😍😍

[@jduff59]

The gentleman on the right is David Marks (AKA The Forgotten Beach Boy) who was on the first few Beach Boys albums, but apparently couldn't stand Murray Wilson so badly he quit the band, before Al rejoined. David has survived a lot and seeing him back in the band is wonderful, almost as wonderful as seeing Brian. It's tragic that Carl couldn't be here and Dennis, well Dennis was probably never going to grow old, but I know Brian misses him every day. Thanks for posting this - it's just what I need to see and hear today.

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

So true! And Dave played guitar on the original record; this is Authentic.

[@maxulapretto6715]

My favorite BB song. The harmony is exquisite.

[@alanlear4533]

All the people jokeing about brian looking disinterested clearly dont know what a life he has had and dont know they are watching a true genius at work

[@KennyGuite]

he miss his brothers

[@colinturner4158]

Alan Lear pure genius

[@Saidakine]

Alan Lear He has a flat affect from a stroke.

[@markj2838]

@Friendly Neighborhood Moron exactly.... Mike Love treaded on the coat tails of Brian and his late brother... sorry can't remember the brothers name...

[@robjontay5052]

Maybe the last time the surviving member get together to sing on one stage....

[@Robil63]

This song destroys me every time.. seeing this performance brought another level of heartbreak.. but so much beauty and joy. Thank you Beach Boys

[@Target_Buster]

They’re just living legends. No other words

[@critchley3819]

Brian Wilson is a perfectionist, you can see it, just watch him he takes it seriously.. Brilliant ...

[@kevinkmny]

Except he fucks up at the beginning...Looks like they agreed to skip the intro vocal part and go right into the verse...but Brian starts with the "Aaaaahh" vocal intro 😀

[@checksandbalance89]

... and the high part at the end. But a little dubbing is OK with me. 2:09 no one is singing the high part, I assumed that was to be Brian's falsetto... but I've been wrong before

[@RJLupin-zu9xv]

The guy behind Al Jardine and Brian Wilson is singing the high parts. He does this for a lot of the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson concerts... I just can't remember his name. xD

[@timmers51]

His name is Jeff Foskett...he's been doing Carl Wilsons parts for years, also all the falsetto.

[@stiglundqvist476]

Beach boys is my favoriter grop of all time .what beautiful harmonier that Come outlet from their throat

[@hitsonacousticguitar]

One of my favorite songs by The Beach Boys. Impressing how good they still are.

[@CindyW4444]

Absolutely LOVED this!!!! One of my favorite songs of any group. Such beautiful harmonizing. 💙🩵💙🩵💙

[@davetighe]

I can't even explain how this makes me feel, just can't do it. Utterly beautiful ✌️

[@516choochoo]

Brian wipes a tear away at the very end,beautiful.

[@dieselburner4461]

I feel it takes them back in time to when they were young . That life goes by in a blink of an eye . This has to be one of the best modern performances from The Beach Boys.

[@bobwindsor2205]

Surfer Girl, I still get chills. Thank you Beach Boys you made my life bareable

[@dougauzene8389]

RIGHT ON! AND GOES DOUBLE FOR ME!

[@stratmanjoe]

me too.

[@kevinbrauer9036]

Thanks for the Wonderful Memories Beach Boys!!.. Love you all!!.. Take Care!!..Kevin.. (Down Under) 🙂

[@hellagood67]

Just found this video…..ah Brian Wilson, there is no one like you on this planet. Absolute genius. My two favourite songs, God Only Knows and Surfer Girl, have some of the best harmonies ever written and performed. Thank you, Brian ❤❤

[@harryhopkins5575]

Beautiful performance of a timeless song. Thank you, Brian Wilson.

[@marshallkaraitiana9082]

What fool puts thumbs down to these icons of music. Beach Boys was and will always be awesome, they gave the world music magic, (with the brilliance of Brian Wilson) that took people to a great place. Luv them, their sound for ever.

[@intercommerce]

Brian wrote and recorded all the parts to this song himself, then presented it to his band. They were amazed and humbled, according to their biographer. And good to see David Marks on the end, he was in the band when this was first recorded

[@frankieneal772]

Great Singing ....Thank You Brian And The Beach Boys!!!!

[@JoeGriffinsr]

Brian's pain is evident at about 2:00 and acknowledged by Mike Love. As I understand it, the Falsetto piece at that moment was written for Brian's brother, Carl, who had passed. Al Jardine's son Matt does a fine job but Brian's tears are telling. I was truly blessed having grown up with this masterpiece.

[@kevinswift8654]

Thanks for this, I wasn't sure who was on the falsetto, and didn't know about the story behind it.

[@eduardogodoi8469]

No, he just forgot his part... on 02:17 he remembers!

[@heathervelasco5159]

​@@eduardogodoi8469he didn't forget he got upset because of the part that was Carl's. That was his baby brother

[@heathervelasco5159]

​@@eduardogodoi8469plus he wrote it

[@eduardogodoi8469]

@@heathervelasco5159 No man, im a musician, and i can hear when he forgot his part... i know he misses his brother, but it´s not the reason on this video...

[@DinnySkip]

Even though I’m only 25, this brings back so many memories I wish I had to have lived through this era. Can’t believe these guys still have such incredible vocals.

[@jonnyfish76]

You woulda been in Vietnam kid...you're safer here. Cheers bro.

[@altonwilliams7117]

My family going to the lake for the weekend we always hit the road with our Beach Boy tapes playing all the way there. Good times.

[@billyshears921]

Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney, the two greatest songwriters whose music will live forever.

[@wannes2888]

don't forget john lennon and chuck berry

[@TheDon-ls4ee]

@@wannes2888 Chuck Berry ? Yeah he basically created a genre and he was amazing but he ain’t one of the best songwriters to ever live mate 😂 listen to his discography alot is the same Nowhere near the level of those lot ^

[@madsjuul1350]

Chuck Berry? I think not

[@NOWtheband]

Yep, I have no doubt that all four mentioned here will have their music and names live forever.

[@Richard-yt9vi]

Brian Wilson Elton John and Bernie taupin

[@mattwarrensocal]

This music takes me to a time so foreign i am not convinced it happened. And i was there. Too good for this world.

[@deborahmeyer3493]

Still sound as beautiful as when they were young.

[@saltshaker59]

I'm a full blown metal head... And this is badass. Very cool

[@75DrummerBoy]

Darn right it is! Not to mention genus. Brian the guy in the middle wrote this in his car while he was driving!!!

[@taurusguy9305]

You're not alone dude

[@ktpinnacle]

saltshaker59 Then you are much more, my friend.

[@nealbfinn]

Doesn't matter what music you're into....this is just GOOD!!!

[@Ori0n1975]

I have many musical heads.

[@jamieroberts1985]

This is so Beautiful my goodness the harmony! Brian Wilson one of the greatest of all time! AL you are amazing as well!

[@Klimmilk-i2s]

not so much Mike

[@jamieroberts1985]

Exactly.

[@checksandbalance89]

C'mon, how old is he? Cut him some slack. LOL ;-)

[@jamieroberts1985]

OK OK good point lol!

[@philipmann9548]

Just wonderfull. Thank you men. You have made the world a better place

[@MrJoeybabe25]

Brian is the greatest American music maker. He is in great voice here. I cannot imagine a world without him.

[@lily-nb4mq]

started crying as soon as the started to sing and I can't explain why

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

lily because it’s just beautiful

[@RobOnBusiness]

If I may... I think it may be because the boy figure singing the song is enamoured with the girl's feminine beauty - an innocent appreciation and love for her, not just a crazed hunger for her curves. Something every girl wants to be loved and wanted for, no?

[@WOODR52]

I feel the same...

[@jermainetalaepa8463]

@@RobOnBusiness man shut up

[@Spartan300740]

lily , I'd call it temps perdu , and family memories ,

[@snerffy]

so pleasing to hear brian sing his old solo well at 1:10 even at 70 years old

[@charliesunday1099]

WOW! Your opinion has even more validation now!

[@emm352]

Brings tears to my eyes. So many memories. Forgot how beautiful the music was

[@kimberlycarr7198]

I love the Beach Boys and this is one of my very favorite songs by e

[@patsygunter3063]

They are a great singers I was raised on their songs and they are beautiful and they still are doing a good job especially the song suffer girl I love it

[@stevent9179]

This is how the angels will sound in heaven. 💕💕💕💕💕

[@bricecardoza1384]

I’m am 20 years old and these guys are my favorite group of all time. I heard them for the first time when I was only 10 or 11 and it was like my whole world changed. I just think that is a testament to their timelessness.

[@6897yankee]

A great song that is full of emotion! Timeless.......

[@lowelledlee8019]

I’m 71 years old and that song is in the top three favorite songs in my whole life. I saw them in person in 1969. I am a personal friend of a guy who played with The Beach Boys for a year and six months. He created an opportunity for my wife and I to meet Bruce Johnson and Mike Love on their 50th Tour (All Summer Long). The Beach Boys album “Pet Sounds” (Brian Wilson’s greatest compilation of music is my favorite album of all time.) They have stood the test of time.

[@king60]

My favorite song EVER! I could (and have!) listen to it 24 hours a day. 7 days a week!!! Thanks Brian!!

[@cowtippingrocks]

That was amazing. So nice to see Brian with the guys!

[@stratmanjoe]

Absolutely the “GREATEST” vocal group of genius’s ever ! 😎

[@RICHEREP]

Never tire of Surfer Girl... one of the greatest harmony songs ever...along with the video of those gorgeous girls surfing...timeless and grabs me over and over

[@93Jubilee]

Thank you, Brian Wilson, brilliant man, beautiful singer.

[@benscozzaro311]

What a great performance! They sound great even all these years later! Love The Beach Boys!

[@loveandfaith6517]

Good to see Brian in this and the others. My favorite all time band, I'm a 60's girl...the Beach Boys forever. Great bands never die.

[@bethanytaylor8653]

Awwwwwwwww,,,,,,,,,,,,my dream is to see and "meet" the Beach Boys before I die! I have been a fan for over 50 years.........their songs got me through a lot of rough times......so keeping my fingers crossed for a miracle:-)

[@JOD1948]

About a month ago The Beach Boys played a live concert in New Orleans at the Saenger. They were great and the big surprise was Al Jardine's son who sang like one of the original members. Total enjoyment!

[@derekstocker6661]

Absolute classic BBs sound and so fabulous! Love this so much amazing!

[@robertpage2341]

Love these guys and songs ! Great memories.. Most gone to that great beach surf in the sky..!

[@timtremblay8601]

You still got it boys~!

[@Ви́кторсмирнов-я4ь]

my thoughts exactly! never gets old😊

[@timtremblay8601]

israel riwhi Perfect human vocal harmony Israel~! Lord Bless you man~!

[@Ви́кторсмирнов-я4ь]

Tigonis Yesis thanks for showing reverence bruv! God bless you aswell🙏

[@dannunya959]

even my 83 year old mom loves this song and the beach boys in general.

[@rachaelschilling6471]

The sound of there absolutely gorgeous harmony still gives me chills! What I would give to hear them live in person

[@gerrygreene6354]

Having lived that life in Southern Ca.This was a wonderful time to hang out at the beach. LA High Summer 62.

[@maryyoung1602]

The Beach Boys are truly a class all their own-especially the falsetto 🎶🎤🎹. Can’t get enough ❤!

[@sgtslash007]

Was able to see Brian and Al live this past summer for pet sounds and it was absolutely amazing. Was my favorite concert I've ever been to!

[@DaveTheUseless]

This made me feel so happy.

[@stratmanjoe]

I have never heard a more pure and beautiful arrangement of this classic tune. With all of what remains of The Beach Boys with Brian, Al, and even the oh so arrogant Mike Love is there too. Everything about the vocals here is truly, over the top.

[@rickrick5041]

Mike Love the lead singer on all the old classics some of the best music ever made and he’s hated.

[@69realstar2]

True music to my ears even after all these years..thanks Brian..

[@drricksjoquist4358]

This rendition almost brought tears to Brian's eyes. I can only imagine what he was thinking given the pain of his life.

[@gymshoe8862]

Look at the most influential bands (BB's, Beatles, Eagles)--they made their fame on harmony--they sing like angels, all of em. No gimmicks needed.

[@gaawn]

No comment! We LOVE you !Thats all!!Thank you!

[@plcustodian]

This could've been the Beach Boys "unplugged"!!! They still sound great after so many years!!!

[@scottym3]

Dang that was beautiful. then again everything they do is beautiful. Met them back stage way back in the early 70's in Chicago. I lost count how many times I've seen them, they never disappointed. The best there is. Thank you Beach Boys for all the tuneage.

[@douglasdegraff8335]

Such Beautiful harmonies!

[@Ryan692.]

Brian's face at 2:11 is so sad to see. God bless him. One of the greatest songwriters of our time.

[@myronbrown1864]

Maybe because he knows it's fake and some mysterious voice is singing his part at that point in the song?

[@TooCooFoYou]

Myron, all of Brian's high notes are sung by Jeff Foskett (who can be seen in the background).

[@myronbrown1864]

***** Yeah, thanks for the clarification. I saw that after I had posted in some of the previous comments. Still might have been the origin of the strange look on Brian's face though. Whether that or something else, my experience tells me he heard something that wasn't quite pleasing. So is Jeff Foskett the guy with the fireburst or the blonde guitar?

[@TooCooFoYou]

The guy right in front of the RollingStones sign.

[@myronbrown1864]

Got it. Thanks. In any event, Brian sure doesn't look too happy to be there. Not sure why, but there is lots to speculate over. It looks and sounds like the vocals were prerecorded and they are lip synching. The voices of the actual BBs seem to be buried in the mix. They are getting on in years, and their voices are not what they once were. Perhaps that disturbs the perfectionist in Brian. Al is not holding a guitar and seems to be uncomfortable about that. Brian and Mike are right next to each other and do not even seem to acknowledge each others' existence. Not the way I prefer to remember the BBs.

[@markfcoble]

La Mirada, CA 1962. Loved the beach.

[@jimestep560]

Their voices are still so pure and clear after so many years. My memories of high school were formed in no small part by the lifestyle songs of the Beach Boys - Shut Down, Surfer Girl - Cars and girls.

[@sooz9433]

Oh my goodness.... this is just as memorable as the first time I heard it... These voices seem to have been ordained to be together... Thank you for all the joy you've given us all these years. 🎼🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@tritom1955]

Wow, '74 in my college dorm with soccer buddies getting stoned, playing hearts, drinking Busch beer, and listening to Pet Sounds...what a great time to be into music.

[@archdukeofsynth]

That moment that starts from 1:45 (I will make...) to the end of the song is absolute harmonizing perfection and will never be repeated. No wonder Brian had to wipe a tear away. Amazing.

[@CatcherOfBass]

Never delete this piece of history.

[@susankennedy5739]

This takes me so far back, and as someone else mentioned, Brian was in good voice. Looking back over these comments, over and over, "Brian is a genius, Brian is a genius, Brian is a genius,"

[@TM-eo8eb]

Still the greatest harmony--thanks for the memories.

[@sutownsend-kasmiskie3091]

Listening to them, I go back to when I was 12-14 years old again. I love them.