The Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice (Live Aid 1985)

The Beach Boys performing at Live Aid in front of 100,000 people in the John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia USA on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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[@richardayton6862]

The Beach Boys are an example of the very best of American culture

[@dooniskea]

Tallest dwarf

[@User9bo]

@@dooniskea 🤣

[@26rickg]

@@dooniskea Are ya?

[@neilstavern]

a perfect example of american culture - a loud, talentless right wing asshole singer distracting from the great art produced by the rest of the band

[@26rickg]

@@neilstavern Ding ding ding.... we've got another loser here........the Left... c onsumed with impotent hate....

[@tivolidream9655]

Wow, Brian is actually on stage and singing! Impressive

[@larrysproul9424]

I also saw them that year. Brian did a great job . He appeared normal as did the rest of them.

[@peace1733]

tivolidream why what’s wrong with him

[@frantruff]

@@peace1733 He has a lot of mental issues.

[@theeoddments960]

frantruff *had kinda that was in his phase where he was manipulated by the evil doctor.

[@vinnyreed723]

x o he did have problems back when they toured in the 60’s and so elected to be the studio wizard for albums like Pet Sounds

[@nsav8]

One of the best pop songs ever. I love seeing Brian and Mike interact as if they like each other. I know they've had their ups and downs, but I just love every member of this band: Brian, Mike, Carl, Al, Dennis, Bruce.

[@kingcat3477]

But note when they came together on "let's talk about it"I'm sure Brian appreciated the comical Irony of it.

[@Dreamcatcher9000]

@@kingcat3477 What are you talking about?

[@juancarlosibarra3245]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thanks Brian Wilson.

[@jamiewallace9647]

With one of the best lead vocals ever by anyone on any record IMO

[@christylewis6147]

Saw them withSonny and Cher in the 60s my first c concert ever. With Dino Desi and Billy.

[@governorscott]

No auto tune just pure talent on the microphone. Brian’s voice sounds so clear. I’m glad I got to see the originals live in 1984.

[@adamb3326]

He’s not singing. It’s recorded.

[@_Captain_Benji_]

Hands down the best performance they ever did of this song. It's rare to hear Brian sing in falsetto after the mid--70s, but he was in the best physical shape of his life here despite being under control of Landy.

[@davidprovan5650]

Correct my man.

[@rhymeocerous]

God really? I guess it's subjective but this sounds like a mess in certain parts, off key harmonies and tempo variations.

[@jamesblames]

@@rhymeocerous It's a very complicated song, you try singing this live.

[@rhymeocerous]

@@jamesblamesI'm not a professional musician. When Brian toured Pet Sounds about 20 years ago, his band nailed the vocals and instrumental parts on songs considerably more technically demanding, night after night, city after city.

[@_Captain_Benji_]

@@rhymeocerous yeah but I’d rather hear a falsetto Brian than a flawless backing band.

[@semorebutts3508]

mike love is the only person in the world that was born with little hair and maintained that throughout his life.

[@119Agent]

My dad went mostly bald on top at age 22 and is till mostly bald at age 68.

[@user-mz9yx3dk9b]

@@119Agent I'm 21 don't scare me

[@georgehorner1578]

AND LITTLE TALENT .

[@jaybee7890]

He ruins everything

[@Kgio-2112]

And....

[@talleymusic198]

Poor Brian. This was right in the middle of the Evil Doctor Eugene Landy days. He was barely there.

[@makaveliii1786]

@Deku What?

[@makaveliii1786]

@Deku Yeah do you not know who Brian Wilson is? Their can be more than one Brian alive.

[@rodomirosmith7592]

@Deku Brian Wilson is a legend. The problem with our world is that someone like Bruce Springsteen has more recognition than Brian. In any case between musicians know really well who's the daddy

[@iamhereblossom1588]

@Deku Brian Wilson was the main songwriter for the beach boys. Pet sounds was mostly his creation. He became schizophrenic at one point and had a manipulative therapist/ counselor. I recommend watching the biopic "love and mercy" about him.

[@joshuarandallbanda6814]

@Deku poser

[@GonzoAmerican]

I noticed at the very start, before the vocals kick in, Brian is zoning out. Carl notices and starts gesturing toward him to move to the mic. Mike is also keeping an eye on Brian and so is Al, who also begins motioning to him to turn toward his mic...and he does at the last second and begins singing right on cue.

[@gezatherton1071]

Dan O He strolls up so casually as well!

[@thevoid99]

fucking eugene landy. that guy was a fucking cunt. thank you marilyn for saving him and getting brian the help he needed.

[@1401minstrel]

@@thevoid99 I believe you mean Melinda, Brian's second wife.

[@qasanoba]

Al is almost like ordering Brian to get near the mic

[@randallleib2674]

Yes, and I am not positive on this, but it sounds like the lead vocal is almost double tracked when Brian is singing the opening verses, and I notice Al is about three or four inches from his mic singing along with Brian and constantly watching Brian, just in case he needs to step in and cover the lead vocal if Brian goes south. So I think the double tracked sound is Al being close to his mic, but not on it.

[@jimferguson3863]

Cannot get enough of the Beach Boys! Takes me back to my teens!

[@lumpylumpyloo]

Who are you trying to fool

[@user-lg2fu1if6u]

Lol

[@michaellazzeri2069]

RIP Carl & Dennis Wilson ! Fantastic performance from the guys !

[@Sincityslim1983]

Brian's story is a true legendary story. it shows if he can pull through everything he went through between drugs, mental illness, abuse from his father, record companies, his own therapist people he was suppose to turn to support the most u can do it too. U just need to hold on, ur stronger and more powerful physically and mentally than u think.

[@Noah1997callahan]

As someone who’s spiralling into a drug issue, his story is proof anyone can turn it around for good and inspiring

[@Sincityslim1983]

@@Noah1997callahan I completely understand ur issue man, I spiraled into drugs and thought there was no way out for years. It was a nasty cycle that I thought I could never get out of til it finally clicked and I realized I don't wanna live like this anymore and I dedicated everything to getting better. U can get better I know u can, when there's a will there's a way. Everybody has the strength of the world they just need to tap into it and some people just need support along the way as well. If u ever need someone to talk to I gotchu 🤟🤟💯💯

[@splatbubble]

Bruce Johnston always looks like he's having such a wonderful time. Infectious Joy :)

[@XxSTAR1977WARSxX]

You can see the discord in the group by the way they dress... Mike and Al trying to be hip, Bruce trying to be retro, and Sweet Carl looking immaculate. Landy was obviously behind Brian's outfit here but he looks great tbh.

[@stratplayr6997]

yeah but I remember that day - it had to be 90+ degree heat. Made me wonder why Carl was wearing that suit on such a hot day.

[@TheRhettler]

@@stratplayr6997 because Carl was the hipster of the group, Mike, Bruce, and Al were good ole American boys, and Brian was the druggie. Lol 😂

[@MrBamcito]

Mike Outfit >>>> our lives

[@iamcasihart]

Riley Smith I honestly find young Brian & Carl VERY adorably handsome, with the sweetest faces & greatest heads of beautiful hair! Dennis was a rugged sort of sexy, but Carl & Brian we’re cuter.

[@nataliarobinson9514]

Yeah, I wonder

[@user-sk5jd3iu8r]

Never get tired of this song and their music. Always puts me in a good mood.

[@WeaponsEducation]

Brian Wilson is the best musical artist to come out of the USA.

[@Kirbyisdagoat]

I was going to agree but then I remembered Michael Jackson, Brain is still higher than most though

[@WeaponsEducation]

@@Kirbyisdagoat EEEWWW michael Jackson...he does not even play an instrument, what are you talking about? some weirdo computer pop star?

[@brandot7167]

@@Kirbyisdagoat Michael Jackson is nowhere near the level of artistry of Brain Wilson

[@resireg]

What about Bon Jovi? BB King? Frank Sinatra? Neil Diamond?

[@David98004]

@@resireg Neil Diamond's gem is Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show which was used in Tarantino's newest film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood! Brian Wilson is the best though!

[@Spacerowa-f4t]

They made a real effort for every person on stage to wear a dramatically different style of clothing. The crowd looks so enthused.

[@russellh6152]

Fivestarmichael That’s true

[@119Agent]

It kind of matches their personalities. Bruce - stuck in the 50's, Carl -- the hipster, Mike -- I'm 22 years old, Al -- I saw this jacket on MTV, Brian -- this is the shirt my doctor gave me.

[@1401minstrel]

@LostDutchman - Right in every one!

[@bls8959]

They are just watch their performance of good vibrations

[@WobblinGoblin1]

@@119Agent LOLOLOL. That's pretty funny and fairly accurate.

[@babybuntin1]

Still nice, even in 2018.

[@shillchan3200]

2020 also

[@Claudio.d]

The beach boys will never die

[@PersonmadudeRailwayProductions]

2018?

[@jamesr5719]

Pre-covid

[@SuperGuitar7777]

Good to see Brian and Carl playing together. R.I.P. Carl. The whole world misses you.

[@styx22]

Indeed, this whole world.

[@paulbrown2681]

And RIP Dennis

[@dawnhennig4323]

Very sad that Dennis isn’t there either his voice was AMAZING!!!

[@BrendanJSmith]

@@dawnhennig4323 Dennis would've LOVED Live Aid!

[@kirchfam]

I just feel so bad for Brian, that he had all of those lost years. He didn't deserve that!

[@CooManTunes]

Which lost years? The years when he was chugging gallons of lsd and losing his grip on reality? He didn't deserve something that he did to himself??? How does that work??????

[@vegasspaceprogram6623]

@@CooManTunes someone doesn't understand how drugs work...

[@WorldwideWyatt]

MKUltra

[@siobhan2565]

@@WorldwideWyatt Yes - someone finally said it!

[@squash8226]

@@CooManTunes did you like forget he was under a conservatorship being manipulated by his therapist throughout the late 70s to 80s.

[@stratplayr6997]

Brian's back to his old self here. Just awesome to listen to with that great voice!

[@robloxvids2233]

Carl Wilson: "Hey guys I think we should all dress up for our show." Beach Boys: "Great idea." Carl: "I'm thinking our new look will be grey suits. Let's class it up." Beach Boys: "Sounds good. We'll totally all wear grey suits to the show. We mean it."

[@laurencesnow-xh7yh]

Remember watching this on MTV live in 1985. Still makes me smile. Great Performance!

[@legendaryTMNICO]

That’s Brian at his best singing live.

[@davidbell3678]

I love how they all look to Brian like "this is your song"

[@liamjohnston5099]

Every beach boys song is Brian's song

[@dmer-zy3rb]

@@liamjohnston5099 Brian did not write every Beach Boys song and he also had people during lyrics for him! like van dyke parks

[@nongthip]

Excellent to see Brian Wilson performing one of his greatest songs. Thank you Brian, the genius of the Beach Boys! =)

[@vitorrodrigues7356]

the harmony of the vocals of this song is just surreal and fantastic

[@brecknichols]

The most beautiful song ever written... I swear!!!

[@allenf.5907]

It's a GREAT one.

[@funhappyliving]

EPIC! One of the best Brian moments with the group post 60's!

[@bls8959]

Looks like hes enjoying himself

[@synthogd808]

Brian sounds amazing

[@user-sk5jd3iu8r]

Love their music. Always uplifting.

[@josephharnett5075]

Best live version of this song ever with Brian on lead love IT! He sounded great 👍

[@AquariusC]

Bless Mike Love for creating Live Aid and saving Africa.

[@1401minstrel]

LOL!!!!

[@Ale-kc9pq]

And Africa still the same.

[@kayelynn07]

Oh I just died. Effin Mike Love.

[@tyrel6732]

Funny thing is literally over 95% of the money raised went to sponsored terrorism

[@dangermartin69]

@@tyrel6732 I doubt very much that Bob Geldoff let that much of the money raised leave his own bank account.

[@georgessiam378]

A great song from my childhood that I never get tired of hearing

[@oharryc]

so nostalgic in a way.

[@gabrielpalacios624]

This performance was great, but I feel as if it would've been so amazing and memorable to have Dennis be with them and be singing "You are so beautiful". That would've had people cheering, sucks he wasn't there

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

Agree.

[@mattwarrensocal]

You probably know Dennis left us 2 yrs before this

[@BrendanJSmith]

Dennis would've LOVED Live Aid!

[@fc7208]

Highly doubt that Mr B I knew many.....

[@BrendanJSmith]

@@fc7208 what?

[@donhall7871]

This is such an awesome video!!! These guys are absolutely one of the greatest bands of all time!!!!!!

[@KenobiStark1]

I love Brian so much when I see him performing live :) absolutely beautiful singing.

[@marksme]

Beach Boys Rule....thank you forever the great music that will last forever!

[@matteowatteo1296]

I see Carl and Brian sharing the stage together ..... makes me smile 😃

[@kirstenhaldrup5219]

I just love seeing Brian so involved and animated and smiling here almost enjoying performing!!

[@kirstenhaldrup5219]

Brian, Al and Mike are only 2-3 years younger than my 84 year old Mom. It feels kinda weird.

[@kirstenhaldrup5219]

They acheived fame before I was born in 64. Yet here I am 60+ years later posting accolades on their 60s videos. Brian is timeless. Just wish Carl and Denny were here to share.

[@kirstenhaldrup5219]

Just reliving the music. Only thing missing is DENNIS

[@frankgalligan9111]

They do one of their deepest hardest songs and kill it.god blessem forever.

[@Leicsaurus]

I forgot how much I loved The Beach Boys

[@flaviasu]

I'm stuck in this video. Watching it over and over. I love the emphasis that they do on "together" and "ending" parts and by the way, Brian looks so good.

[@jennetal.984]

I went to UCLA and ran into Brian at a local park in Holnby Hills. He was very gracious and polite.

[@tomogrady821]

Such a distinct sound. So uplifting and soothing. Let's get to the beach.

[@paulamiles9559]

Let's go surfin now, everybody's learning how, come on a sufari with me.🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

[@fictionfactory7164]

The Beach Boys are America, the Beach Boys are the top down sound of summer....always!

[@direccionjuridica1313]

The west coast

[@thehoff3189]

I always love watching Brian on stage, the mastermind, doing the work with the band.

[@leoray1234]

My fave Beach Boys song of all time

[@CatMom17]

Brian looks and sounds wonderful! ❤

[@beds139]

I watched this at Live Aid but am amazed at how fit and healthy Brian looks.

[@turdferguson7264]

Al was always the coolest dressed of the boys. The man has swagger!

[@nigelio3]

Such a rare and incredible performance.

[@Dudeomen]

If you're listening to this song after all these years, you're a legend

[@2PopRonB]

Ahhh... Carl Wilson, the sweetest voice in rock and roll history. Even though that was Brian singing.

[@michaelsix9684]

wow, such a huge crowd--love the Beach boys, brings back so many great memories--thanks guys

[@rolfejones7445]

Still my favourite Beach Boys song of all time. Interesting we are some 35 years on from that concert. At the time in 1985 the Beach Boys had only been around since 1961 as a known band, some 24 years. Certainly in 1985 the Beach Boys would have been considered as mature rock stars. However now we are some almost 60 years since their origins and more than ever considered part of the integral part of Rock and Roll and modern popular music. What an incredible journey that has been.

[@davidjacobson1063]

memories, wow I was at Philadelphia "Live Aid"!

[@lay10vids]

I’m so jealous!

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

The Beach Boys are the greatest band in American history and no one is close to their iconic music or historical value.

[@jaapvandertuuk3785]

How true

[@spaghettisauce445]

i mean they were the only american band to rival the beatles which is a tough task

[@matteowatteo1296]

A nod to Credence and Petty but yes, Pet Sounds the greatest American contribution to rock/pop music ever.

[@hickhok41]

debatable

[@princeboateng4281]

I always fantasize about how cool would’ve been to have lived thru that musical generation

[@misaeldroguettgomez2465]

The Beach Boys Excellent Band 👍🏻

[@jedionboard1233]

I saw Brian Wilson a few years back,, wow,, he still has that great voice. Honour to see him.

[@kirchfam]

I love Carl's dancing while he plays the guitar.

[@pattibrooks1907]

Been a fan of The Beach Boys since 1964 age 8

[@ateannechannel3450]

such a magnificently created song

[@ashe984]

I miss Carl and Denny so much such beautiful souls.

[@Ashhad1400]

But Dennis was already dead

[@Leo-wt5mc]

I never realize Brian Wilson was the one who wore the blue jacket... 🤦‍♂️

[@kingjohnny4314]

Omg i thought he was the guy yellow shirt

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

God, there is something special about Brian Wilson, we dont get many like him in our lifetime

[@stevenwright1694]

I love the rest of the boys watching brian singing... and soo proud of him!

[@shaunkelly9860]

It's impossible to not like this band.

[@johnlavery6116]

The sound of my youth, and the USA.....Ireland.

[@ciarankennedy2842]

I woz there in 85...in my living room when this was on ..probably the best gig I've never been at...

[@CarloFavarato]

Incredible, brian was an absolute genius

[@yutehube7633]

What an amazing song.

[@andrewbialogrodzki3255]

Always love Mike's shirts

[@user-lr7nv5lg2s]

I absolutely love Brian Wilson 💯🥰❤️

[@Jim-pt8kk]

I miss going to concerts taking my shirt off looking good

[@gunscotthdgaming69420]

*Wouldn't it be nice to see beach boys on Live Aid again during Quartine*

[@MannyGonzalezReyna]

Thanks Brian, you are the MASTERPIECE.

[@paulfox1210]

Still my desert island band ❤

[@allenf.5907]

They were one of the hits of that day - they were ON fire.

[@Nightrain76]

I think this is an amazing perf romance and Brian Wilson owning on the grand stage.

[@shaunkelly9860]

One of the highlights, they sound great.

[@jorgeb555]

I was there. Bought a ticket from a scalper for $45 and arrived in time to see the end of CSN. Besides that, I only remember Madonna, Led Zeppelin, Chevy Chase and maybe Phil Collins. The sound live was great and it was the introduction of Cherry Coke. I had one of those and a snow cone and THE WORST HEADACHE EVER THAT LASTED TWO WHOLE DAYS from dehydration. I was 21 and was going into my senior year at Villanova and went alone. I also saw my doppelgänger there. Weird. I’ve seen The Beach Boys numerous times as well as Brian Wilson. Even got his autograph in Chicago in 1998. Seems like yesterday.

[@danwilson3174]

Hard to beat this Harmony Saw them in North Carolina in the Army! Awesome sauce!!!!!!! Dan Wilson

[@ClaudeLavender]

The drummer is taking off like a rocket ship, maybe snorted too much snout candy

[@newowned]

same.

[@apolloc.vermouth5672]

I think the Live Aid gigs on both sides of the Atlantic pretty much ran on coke.

[@b.a.k.2683]

Brian Wilson was fantastic on vocals!!!

[@Dudebrochillman]

I would’ve loved to lived during this time

[@lynnscott4835]

Thank you Brian. God bless. Thank you for your wonderful voice and talent. Never forgotten. Always loved and appreciated. The pain that beautiful soul was going through to bring us such joy

[@efrensanchez5715]

Si tan solo existiera un artista que tenga esa magia musical que expresa dedicación y talento; ya no nacen artistas así, es una realidad que deja ver que hay algo malo con las sociedades

[@MrsSurrealista]

Para ser justos, Brian Wilson tiene un talento que sobrepasa con creces el de muchos. Único en su era.

[@ripelingz7803]

Wouldn't it be nice if we go back to 1985?

[@jeremypacabis]

Still up in 2020 🤘, 50 First Dates introduced me this song.

[@colleenevans8002]

I was raised on the Beach boys my brothers and my sister used to listen to him when I was younger❤

[@kaltz1367]

Eu amo essa música 🇧🇷

[@metalstalin]

The fact many of us missed them in their prime for whatever reasons is very upsetting.

[@119Agent]

I saw them at the Grand Floridian when they filmed Kokomo. Carl really adapted well to the role of lead guy.

[@slider3215]

Breathtaking harmonies

[@Noah1997callahan]

God I love Brian Wilson, SO MUCH

[@harrisonkallergis8306]

I wish there was live aid in Today Just with the classic acts

[@louisb5563]

That's a good idea!

[@therocknrollgamer9572]

If The Beatles were the Best British Rock Band, The Beach Boys were the Best American Rock Band!!!

[@chrissmith8469]

Won’t ever be this again.. Al jardines shirt is killer

[@gidaltedearaujoborges562]

I heard It one Million time.

[@playinragz]

Great song! Wilson nailed it!