THE BEACH BOYS - Wouldn't It Be Nice | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION

[@827dusty]

"God only Knows." The song Paul McCartney said he wishes he had written. Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney had a friendly rivalry as both are geniuses in songwriting and arrangement expertise. Both admired the other very much.

[@827dusty]

The genius and Beauty of Brian Wilson. Pray for Brian in his struggle with dementia. A good man.

[@paulrt3]

"In My Room" is another good one, but there are so many!

[@tommarks3726]

In my room is one of my favorites too. Got to see them soon after high school with a group of friends and we danced all night long. Big fun. Like your comment

[@jerrycote659]

Hey Shawn! One of their best. Please check out the full length version of “Good Vibrations”, it’s a sonic experience you won’t regret. Also, “God Only Knows” and “Sloop John B”. BTW, the smile on your face says it all as far as what The Beach Boys do to the listener. The Beatles cited The Beach Boys “Pet Sounds” album as part of the catalyst for them to get even more experimental in the studio and result was “Sgt. Pepper’s” album. Pretty high compliment.

[@CharCanuck14]

I totally agree Jerry.....on all 3 songs!

[@subwaygoddess1]

I love the Beach Boys! I'm so happy you're reacting to their songs. I've seen them in concert, and their harmonies are spectacular to hear them live. I love "I Get Around," and I hope you react to that one✌️🎶

[@FrankUli]

another grand slam from Shawn, this is so cool hearing the Beach Boys, as always thank you for the great tunes Shawn

[@jodyjackson5475]

So good. Still gives me chills 60 years later

[@alexharbison4411]

NIce reaction. If Brian Wilson was born 300 years ago he would have written symphonies that would have rivaled the greats.

[@bpfromowc]

I saw them live (early 90’s), it was my first ever concert. What a night that was. “You’re So Good To Me” is another Beach Boys classic.

[@user-ph9wt3ue7c]

Shout out to the Wrecking Crew

[@go-nogo1475]

True musical magicians who shaped everything in their time, and, subsequently, everything afterward.

[@KJ-4321]

I sure was happy to see a Beach Boys reaction today!!!! They have tons of great songs. “Sloop John B” .. “Heroes & villains” .. “God only knows” You can google Paul McCartney’s favorite song and you will get “God only knows” 😀

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Heroes and Villians is one that always gets overlooked, it's amazing!

[@nickhayes7082]

I think this is the song Mike Love said was a happy song about a sad subject. For the most part, all of the BBs music was happy music and that's why it resonated with so many people.

[@stuBdoc]

The Beatles and The Beach Boys had a friendly rivalry, and often copied each other's sounds. Listen to "Back in the USSR" from the White Album to hear their little tribute to The Beach Boys. Brian Wilson was a true musical genius and perfectionist, and was The Beach Boys main writer and arranger, also played bass and was the highest voice. The Mamas and the Papas borrowed from their style, too. All those layers, ba ba bas, oooohs, etc, were very iconic. Paul McCartney always said that the song he wished he had written is The Beach Boys' God Only Knows. That should be your next listen. But their earlier, lighter stuff is great too. Check out Fun Fun Fun or Help Me Rhonda.

[@Rhiannon011]

"Caroline no" is another beautiful song by the Beach Boys..

[@debsandz]

Love, that song! So, so, beautiful!

[@clifton8929]

I've been with my wife since we were 13 year old. When were were 16 I use to play this for her on the Juke Box at the Base Teen Club (we're both Military Brats) - we're deep into our 70s now.

[@wendyryder2708]

Hi Clifton! Such a BEAUTIFUL memory! Sounds like you treasure it! From another Beach Boys fan from Down Under!

[@RonaldCanfield-m2r]

In regard to whether the song was in a movie, one that I'm aware of is "Love Actually," which also included their tune "God Only Knows."

[@kenmo2561]

The movie "Shampoo" was the first I heard this song, starred Warren Beatty

[@JamesCole-ep4df]

And a favorite lady of mine Julie Christie

[@kenmo2561]

@@JamesCole-ep4df Mine too

[@davidhanson8681]

The best, and most beautiful, song ever written about teenage love.

[@HeidiDenoble]

As always great reaction. You should check out Help Me Rhonda and Sloop John B.

[@kathybwell]

Fun story about Brian Wilson. Once when living in Laurel Canyon, he had a truck full of sand delivered and dumped it into his living room! He claimed it helped with his creativity and songwriting.

[@ShawnSalvadori]

What the heck? I don't know about that lol. I would have to find another way to get creative 😅

[@folkmusic99]

You might be thinking of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys here rather than Queen. I've heard that he did that once. Anyway, Johnny Be Good and Kathy Be Well.

[@intothesunset3]

A song I love by Barenaked Ladies called "Brian Wilson" mentions the sand. From what I've read, he had carpenters build a huge indoor sandbox, and put his grand piano in the middle.

[@kathybwell]

@@folkmusic99 lol - clever twist with my email! and you're right, I got confused.

[@tedcole9936]

Legend has it that “The Warmth of the Sun” was written by Brian on the evening of November 22, 1963. Very melancholy love song of the most heartbreaking kind, written on the saddest day of the 20th century.

[@debsandz]

Such a beautiful, beautiful song! Great song suggestion. I also love "I Can Hear Music" as another amazing dive into the Beach Boys to highlight their versatility.

[@gpxo11]

Yes-the warmth of the Sun-their most underated but gorgeous song-flip side of Dance Dance dance.

[@debsandz]

@@gpxo11 wow, the flip side of Dance, Dance, Dance? ...which is yet another great song of theirs that they put out.

[@hmichaelr1]

December 7, 1941, or January 22, 1973, might be sadder, especially for Christians.

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

Saw the Beach Boys at an outdoor concert and the "opening" entertainer was Howie Mandel! My most favorite memory! Love the Beach Boys! 🤠 Thanks for another great reaction!

[@PlutoAnn]

It was such happy music for the beach, or lake, or woods. It's great memories filled with hopefully feelings

[@IOSARBX]

Shawn Salvadori, You're the best! I subscribed because I love your content!

[@kowindsurf1590]

beach boys always great

[@TheCkent100]

Shawn, you should listen to the acapella version of this and several of the other tracks from their "Pet Sounds" album. The deluxe version of the album included several versions of the songs, including the original mono release, the stereo version, and the "vocals only" version. Those harmonies are just incredible without the music.

[@rk41gator]

The ULITMATE in a feel-good song. Funny how music puts you in places when we remember certain songs or groups. For me, it's driving with my parents to Lake Erie for some summer fun.

[@wendyryder2708]

Sounds like a nice memory!

[@patricknicolucci5073]

The song was in 50 first dates with sandler and Barrymore

[@davidwalsh7128]

Summer is here Shawn. Thanks for reacting to the Boys....

[@ShawnSalvadori]

Yes sir!

[@rozequinn1519]

I know it's featured in the movie 50 First Dates (Sandler/Barrymore)

[@ShawnSalvadori]

Ok, that definitely has to be a place I've heard it before then! Great movie 🎬

[@user-ph9wt3ue7c]

In the intro it's Jerry Cole and Barney Kessell on 12 string.

[@hmichaelr1]

Ahhh - the optimism of youthful love! "We could be married, and then we'd be happy" This is known as naivety. Unless you're willing to invest some very hard work, happiness doesn't accrue from marriage.

[@waltw4537]

"50 First Dates"!! Brian at the top of his form vocally for sure. And those vocal arrangements, as you say. There are a capella versions of this tune out there. Swear the song's fade sounds like West Coast street corner doo-wop. Wrecking Crew for sure. Cars and girls. Where is that story from? Seems overstated . Have you listened to "The Trader"? Worth a listen. Thanks.

[@dagmar.6954]

This song is from The Beach Boy's 1966 album Pet Sounds. Brian Wilson was the genius songwriter of the group. They span many decades but I love their early stuff from the 60's-70's. Their music conveys such happy innocent days of youth (surfing, cars, romance). They had tons of hits such as "Surfin' Safari", "I Get Around", "California Girls", "Help Me, Rhonda", "Barbara Ann", "Sloop John B.", "Fun Fun Fun", "Little Deuce Coupe", "God Only Knows", "In My Room" etc.

[@steve2670]

The song was pivotal in the climax of the movie 50 First Dates. Sweet!

[@jessicalee7119]

I miss love songs like this ~ ~ ~

[@bryandamkaer3646]

Ah yes.... Love these guys... big part of my growing up.

[@sandyczarnetzke7141]

❤❤❤ Our very favorite West Coast Band. Summertime Venice beach music.

[@Wordsmyth8]

Great song, but my favorite Beach Boys song is Don’t Worry Baby. You need to listen to that one - the original recorded version.

[@mamared56]

Songs from my youth. I was 10 when this song was released. Reminds me of summer days at the beach with my sisters and a transistor radio.... love it!!

[@Skeeter123]

Their harmonies are 🔥

[@thomasripley1548]

Ultimate vocal blending and multi tracking......

[@rghilino6734]

Take any Beach Boys compilation album and pick any song...be amazed.

[@MichaelAndrews-uy1gl]

One of my all time favorites from the Beach Boys...a real gem.

[@dennisflury6942]

PURE BEACH BOYS!

[@davidschecter5247]

Nobody listens to their fabulous 1970s albums like SUNFLOWER and SURF'S UP.

[@ed.z.]

Great reaction!

[@joannparker1977]

The instrumentation on this song is brilliant. It was in many movies. The first movie I heard it in was the 1970's movie "Shampoo" with Warren Beatty and Julie Christe.

[@chicagojon1972]

This song was played frequently in the Michael Moore documentary Roger and Me.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Two songs from a later album are definitely worth checking out: Feel Flows and the incredible Surf's Up, one of the most beautiful songs ever written and recorded.

[@TheRatsCast]

This song was a ad for Fallout 76 back in 2018 when they had done a ton of bugs fixes and general fixes altogether. This song was to try to bring players back into the game

[@MoMoMyPup10]

"Beach Baby" by First Class (One Hit Wonder?) so much sounds like these guys, but yet they still have their own sound. With summer coming it would make a great backdrop to every barbeque

[@EricSmaug]

I LOVE THEM!!! OMG THERE ARE SO MANY SONGS LOL!!!!!

[@leticiaserna2924]

DON’T WORRY BABY is a great song by the Beach Boys

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

Checking out your Beach Boys reaction again. 😁This was my favorite song by them. One of their songs, "All Summer Long" was the last song in the 1972 movie "American Graffiti", (one of my favorite movies). Love the Beach Boys!! 🌊💦⛱ Thanks, Shawn!!

[@YeungSze]

Also featured in Cadbury commercial with altered lyrics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eInOp4yOhb6Mnpo

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

Brian Wilson of the BB daughter was in a group Wilson Phillips! You should check them out! Talent runs deep!

[@folkmusic99]

Two daughters of Brian -- Wendy and Carnie.

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

@@folkmusic99 Yes and one daughter Chynna from the Phillips of the Momas and Papas! I see you are a fan also!

[@TexasDonna-xu6fq]

@@folkmusic99 I meant daughters from Brian. I forgot the s! lol

[@buzz71544]

Accordians... mandolins... harpsichord... bari sax... stand up bass... electric bass... concert bells... vibraphone... several guitars including 12 string... 4-track recorder... no pitch correction... no software layering... no single note corrections... no synths... no digital drums... no samples... no sexual content... no violence... no hatred... just real sounds. Yes... the Wrecking Crew played on this. Hal Blaine on drums... Glen Campbell on guitar... Carol Kaye on bass... and others. Try Surf's Up... one of Brian Wilson's masterpieces. It's on the Surf's Up album. Brian rarely wrote down notation for any of it. He just hummed the parts for the crew.

[@55gaser26]

If you didn’t grow up in so cal than , you will never understand those times.

[@newfiemom8696]

50 FIRST DATES - Adam Sandler movie 🎥 This song has been in so many movies … yesss.

[@scotstevens5263]

Check out Brian Wilson’s “Smile” Cd. Hero’s and Villains is a great song as it ends with Good Vibrations.

[@robertasirgutz8800]

McCartney said Brian Wilson was a genius songwriter.

[@beckycourtemanche1088]

Brian Wilson was brilliant! The Beatles loved Pet Sounds so they then recorded Sgt. Peppers. So sad that Mr. Wilson is now under a Conservative Ship. One of the best American bands. Just this old hippie chick’s opinion! Loving your channel!

[@timbaker6540]

Get Around

[@micheled6111]

There is a cover of the sloop John B song you should hear by the Fendertones. It’s as good as you can get to the BBs

[@moodybluepoet]

Surf’s Up! The 1967 version.

[@thisworldofwater8017]

It is absolutely perfect. And not even in my Beach Boys Top 10.

[@StuartBearden]

Do it Again

[@intothesunset3]

💖💖💖

[@MrNormaltoo]

sloop john b just sounded so beach boy ....

[@tonielliott8659]

50 First Dates

[@ShawnSalvadori]

This is probably where I heard it 😁