ELTON JOHN & BRIAN WILSON - Wouldn't It Be Nice (Live, 2001)

[@monicacappetta7017]

What a beautiful tribute that the amazing Elton John gave for Brian Wilson.

[@paularnold1641]

agree 100%

[@monatoney3474]

THAT WAS GREAT 👍

[@Anne-mn3rk]

I cannot go bed at night before l havent lissend to this worldwide perfekt duo Brian Wilsom and Elton John . Every evening I lissen to these two geneous musician . EVERY NIGHT !!!!!! ANDthen I Start dancing . So lovely ... Sounds a bit like Mozart....

[@GuillermoCelestino]

Brian Wilson and Elton John on stage together. It couldn't be nicer.

[@steveskouson9620]

Wouldn't it be nicer? (Sorry, couldn't resist.) steve

[@zach11590]

Steve

[@At0m1cal]

Wouldn’t it be nicer?😂 Edit: shit didn’t know someone else wrote that

[@Bruce-1956]

It could, with Paul McCartney.

[@3847CAK]

@@steveskouson9620 wrong

[@johnnydharma]

Even at Brians age & condition he was in at this time, he can still blow away 90% of the new artists today. He will always be a beast of a writer and musician.

[@yourmother3207]

Brian was actually in good condition at this time, his live shows from the late 90s and early 2000s were really good

[@ALTROTOPIA]

Bro please stop you don’t look cool by living in the past and not knowing any great modern musicians.

[@ratman262]

@@ALTROTOPIA I know it's fun to dunk on people who like old stuff but it's okay to admit that there are very few songwriter/composers working today who can match the caliber of Brian Wilson.

[@Slinkygal]

@@ALTROTOPIA Why don't you enlighten us old people by telling us who these great modern day musicians are--you know---the one's as talented & as great as Brian Wilson, Elton John, Howlin Wolf, Elmore James, Emerson Lake & Palmer, The Beatles, Jimmy Hendrix, Janice Joplin, Rolling Stones, Patti Smith, Cass Elliot, Gram Parsons, David Bowie, The Bee Gees, Leon Russell, Prince, Alice Cooper, Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, Carol King, Neil Young, Etta James, Pink Floyd, The Moody Blues, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Donovan, The Cure, Mark Smith, Deep Purple, The Doors, etc etc etc ................... & etc etc etc..............

[@manuelgaddala1664]

@@Slinkygal exactly

[@rivervladable]

Brian Wilson is appreciated and very loved. Humbly brilliant man who has enriched many lives.

[@athena6307]

My two favorite artist's on stage together. ❤ Such respect and admiration for one another. This was an epic moment. The genius of these two men is beyond!!

[@aussiebastard1247]

Has there ever lived a more humble man than Brian Wilson.

[@avivatwersky2270]

he totally is. I love him.

[@brianwalendy3735]

Idk, Mike Love gives him a run for his money 😂💀😂💀😂

[@eccremocarpusscaber5159]

No, is the only reasonable answer I can give!

[@marksobo2001]

So humble that his genius wasn't recognized enough. Well known Trailblazers like Elton and McCartney were influenced by him, yet he never has (and probably doesn't want) to receive the credit he deserves.

[@butthold6474]

The pope.

[@brucepowell9252]

Two geniuses together here.

[@vidursharma7155]

Yes

[@dianemorris5816]

You got it😊

[@jefferydavis9441]

sounds nice. great!!!

[@davearonow65]

If they are both geniuses, and I DO consider Elton a genius, then by comparison to Brian, Elton is a genius spelled with a little g, compared to Brian, whos genius is spelled witj a BIG G. Even Elton admits this.

[@davearonow65]

@@IgnacioClerici-mp5cy no

[@prod6mill.512]

Holy sht john and Brian’s voices have an amazing cadence when they sing in unison

[@steveeddy9686]

Yes!

[@bobwhite7687]

Brian definitely still has it. What fun Elton must of had singing with him.

[@Dolenz66]

Such a thoughtful speech from Elton. So nice. Brian's just absorbing it deservedly,

[@williamhenzey9858]

Brian. You do deserve it and the Jardine s also. I hope you all understand what God is doing in your life.even today!!! BH

[@joecassar1549]

Thank you Brian Wilson..what a genius of a man and a great human being. God bless

[@RememberILoveYouInfinity]

Elton is a class fucking act

[@brianwilson2024]

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[@steveskouson9620]

That face Brian is showing, is NOT a scowl! Brian is DEEP in concentration. A KILLER keyboardist, next to a KILLER keyboardist, and pick'em. Who is better, who cares. Who wins, every single listener! Only other famous "competition" Brian and Sir Paul. Paul did Rubber Soul, and hit it out of the park. Inspired Brian to do Pet Sounds. Which pushed Paul to do Sgt. Pepper. Paul had a LOT of others to help, including 2 guys named George. Brian had his brothers, and Alan. Had to carry his BRAIN DEAD cousin along, too. It is a wonder Brian is still around. steve

[@Letsdolunch2023]

Two greats: Elton John and The Beach Boys! What could be better??

[@ericlackford6718]

Pet sounds is still my best "go to" album, even though I am 74 it still brings tears and unspoken memories. I have never tired of listening to maybe, the best ever album in the world.

[@rickgrimes5765]

Brian Wilson is a true American Treasure....He created such BEAUTIFUL Melodies that always make me feel Very Happy. Love U, Brian.

[@michellespencer8838]

I know brian hes anything but humble as long as its about him yes but no not humble hes a genious with alot of problems

[@glennhfriedman4571]

worldwide legend

[@terrynicholls4173]

You are right so much love and fun happy beautiful music

[@judithryle2113]

Just wish Carl could have been there 😪

[@michellespencer8838]

He is all that and a bag of chips but can be a asshole to lol

[@MarySmith-l8i]

Absolutely beautiful, love Brian. Also my granddaughters favourite song ❤❤❤

[@ivangranger8494]

Carl Wilson sang the original lead, of this beautiful, song.

[@jctorontojctoronto]

is this the greatest pop song ever created? Already have words "..but let's talk about it" ready for my epitaph. Emotionally hypnotic. Thank you Brian

[@justplanebob105]

Isn't it ironic that we spend the first half of our lives wishing we were older so life can start and the last half of our lives wondering how it went by so fast? :)

[@letsgocows]

Elton's intro is so lovely.

[@sandragonnerman7522]

It is, Lisa.

[@patriciarussell6683]

Yes! it is a truly heartfelt intro. I wish I understood the technique he referred to. I will get someone to explain that to me.

[@EltonBeatles]

@@patriciarussell6683When you look at a C major chord, the triad consists of the root note (C), the third note (E) and the fifth note (G). Normally a composer will play chords with the root note in the bass. So, when playing a C major or minor chord, the C is also used as the bass note. Brian however used those thirds and fifths to create different chords. For example, after the intro, God Only Knows starts of in D, but the bass note is A (fifth note). I believe he did it quite often when writing a song. Surf's Up is another song that springs to mind when it comes to using this trick. I know Elton used it on the intro of Someone Saved My Life Tonight. I'm far from an expert, but maybe it helps you to put Eltons story in context ;)

[@EAP--]

To EltonBeatles: you ARE an expert.

[@steveskouson9620]

@@EAP--, I agree. I'll get my musical brothers to explain this one to me. (One teaches voice, another teaches piano, the third is a piano tuner. My sister also teaches piano.) If I'm lucky, I can play a radio. steve

[@renduke]

zero doubt brian Wilson is a musical genius

[@nirmalsuki]

Future music lovers should consider him in the same vein as Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven.

[@danwray6892]

He "heard" it all, in his head, at an early age. Listen to the Wrecking Crew, session musicians par excellance from his era, talk about his genius.

[@mediascribble]

The come back line at the end of the song is my favorite. "But let's talk about it, oh wouldn't it be nice.."

[@waltermameli2026]

This video is a hidden gem.....the two of them can never be touched in Rock History.....

[@ruairicoyle6839]

Eltons choices of harmony here are so subtle, tasteful, professiona, to name but a few.

[@ELVENGADOR858]

BEACH BOYS FOREVER

[@matteowatteo1296]

Pet Sounds is the single greatest American contribution to rock music.

[@DummyYEEEAAHHHHH]

Facts

[@matteowatteo1296]

@Albert Halsey England completely owns rock and roll. They borrowed from Howlin' Wolf, Robert Johnson, Elmore James, Little Richard, Albert King, John Lee Hooker, BB King. America was too racist to get it. England got it all.

[@SkyBuck]

So true. If you don't count Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt Pepper's and the White Album

[@hydrofrolicwildflower3393]

@@matteowatteo1296 oh hell naw they don't. Rock came from the black people in America... look it up. And wdym "America was too racist to get it."?? Your shitty ass comment makes no sense

[@hairysteven]

Yes, the only American competition to the beatles. McCartney and Wilson had the most respectful rivalry

[@carmelaszymanski8104]

Brian..Looking At Elton. Very Strong

[@bretwein3793]

It’s like a dream coming true for Elton.

[@bobtucker8705]

Brian wrote such beautiful songs, a fucking master for sure.

[@corinneyaworski308]

bob tucker Brian was so music guy more than a songwriter. He almost always had people help him with lyrics. Great songs. Love the group so many years.

[@ladycarmillasanguina]

@@corinneyaworski308 No. For some reason there is this persistent belief that Brian Wilson does not write lyrics. The truth is more complicated. He absolutely does write lyrics - and he’s a fine, if quirky, lyricist - and there are many songs that are credited only to him. He does prefer to work with a co-writer, however, someone who can help articulate his lyrical ideas. Gary Usher who co-wrote several songs with him in 1962 and again in 1986 has said that Brian Wilson is a being of complete emotion; he gets so carried away by emotion that he has trouble articulating. Other writers have mentioned that Brian needs a co-writer mainly because he needs assurance that his idea is good before he goes on. There is no magic formula to writing a song and it’s no difference with Brian Wilson than anyone else. Some of his contributions to songs ( a few songs written with Andy Paley, for example) have been mainly lyrical, though generally speaking, it works the other way around with him. Tony Asher has said that the words he wrote were his (i.e., Tony Asher’s); but the ideas were culled from conversations he had had with Wilson. Similarly, Van Dyke Parks wrote all or almost all of the words of SMiLE; but he was hired by Brian to write about themes that resonated with him: American history, the pioneer movement, mass immigration from Europe and the genocide of the American Indian. With many of his songs co-written with Mike Love, Brian would often write the music for the song and the words of the chorus, maybe one line of verse and Mike would finish the words of the verses. (“California Girls”, for example was written this way.) On “I Get Around”, another famous Wilson/Love hit, Brian wrote the words to the chorus and the words to the second verse; Love wrote the first verse and the opening “round”, which Brian then embellished with harmony. Still at other times songwriters have been given a song with a complete set of lyrics and merely edited them, keeping his ideas mosty intact (Help Me Rhonda); or rewrote them completely ("Surf City", orignally called “Goodie Connie Won’t You Please Come Home). Collaborators like Scott Bennett, Andy Paley have also contributed much to the music as well. Here are some songs that he wrote both lyrics and music to: “Time To Get Alone” “Til I Die:” “Wind Chimes” “I’ll Be He’s Nice” “Still I Dream Of It” “Love and Mercy” (Eugene Landy may have contributed a line to this one) And more recently: Oxygen to the Brain

[@carlosgarciamusic953]

It's an honor to just listeing to this song. It makes you smarter. Lol love you Brian

[@Wulfdane]

Pet Sounds is one of the greatest albums ever made, a rare masterpiece. If don't own it, you should.

[@Theherobrine5]

I have Spotify

[@hdbuckets8154]

@@Theherobrine5 I think he means getting a physical record

[@ELVENGADOR858]

THE BEST

[@hydrofrolicwildflower3393]

@@hdbuckets8154 LMAO

[@hydrofrolicwildflower3393]

@@Theherobrine5 LOL

[@johnglover4453]

Stellar! Timeless! Such a whimsical & innocent song, but so complex & profound; all performed brilliantly!! Old School Rocks 😎

[@davidschmude]

Brian is such a humble and gracious man. His cousin could stand to take a few lessons from him.

[@aliceinwonderland-x3n]

I just love this with Elton John. A real treat!

[@daviddoss1104]

That was way better than I thought it was going to be. Damn. I think Elton could’ve been a beach boy.

[@jimwilson2960]

Perfect. Heaven to my ears.

[@Bigsky1991]

I'm the biggest Beach Boys fan....the harmonies...just an amazing time in our history.... who can't love this song?

[@Noah1997callahan]

I love Brian Wilson so much. His music saved my life. My children will grow up with the beach boys

[@Alinktome]

I cannot believe what Elton said at 0:40 , this is what i say every day for so many years. To hear it in a good english (i am french) is so cool. I did composed many songs with what i called in my english :reversed chords. Is that a good name? In french: un accord renversé. Ex: play a C chord, but make the bass play E or G.

[@cherie6408]

Don't Ever leave me most special people my youth was inspired . Thank you.

[@tryingtobefairandobjective3480]

To be growing up in the 60's and 70's was a musical experience only witnessed at the time of Mozart or Bach. Perhaps the birth of Jazz and Coltrane. There are a few time when music takes a giant leap. Always felt blessed to live trough one of those giant leap. Seeing Brian and Elton on stage makes me wonder how Mozart, Bach and Coltrane would have viewed these times. Anyhow. Thanks Brian. Thanks Elton.

[@austinteutsch]

Can you imagine being an up and coming musician and when you hit it big you get to play/sing with the band or person who YOU looked up to when you were up and coming?

[@andytaylor5476]

I'm sure Elton was thrilled to death!

[@Jmeon4eva]

And then realizing the old timer you looked up to can still go, all these years later, and your struggling to keep up.

[@sadmen42]

austin teutsch technically elton opened for the beach boys during a tour in the early 70's but brian wasnt thire

[@jdenino6022]

@@sadmen42 I saw him play with the Beach Boys once.

[@hendrikschoorl6144]

Brian Wilson is the Biggest Surf Up of all time so no wonder that Elton John wants to ride the Big musical wave with him!!!!

[@brianclarke61993]

To anyone who thinks they know anything about music...... This is music and those two are geniuses !

[@YvonneMendez-l9c]

Ok Sir Elton one of the greatest himself luv this❤

[@マシュードーラン]

Brian is such a sweetheart. You can’t not love him, it’s impossible!

[@trebtallen3566]

Elton John...always such class. Two geniuses with talent beyond comprehension on a stage together. Thank you for this gift!

[@jordanb3756]

OH THAT HARMONY CHORD AT 2:14 and 3:06. I love how Elton and Brian can go from singing melody to harmony and back to melody so seamlessly.

[@paulcanis6297]

yeah i basically melted at 3:12. A little of that Elton soul fits right in. My goodness. This tune.

[@claudeperkins4412]

Brian Wilson - a genius

[@cusab69]

Beautiful!

[@Anne-mn3rk]

Einfach großartig !THE VOICES Match together as if they make music together for ages .Absolutly perfect music !

[@tonys2705]

Damn.... I only hope Brian enjoys his music as much as we do! What a brilliant composer.

[@briane5706]

Brian Wilson, one of the very rare artists that can be mentioned in the same breath as John Lennon and Paul McCartney, in my humble opinion. Genius still in 2021.

[@patearly9492]

Couldn't be any two people to team up and sing this song so great. God bless everyone

[@lenwennerberg1631]

So strange to see Elton standing there singing without his piano. Great performance!

[@mina-yu4hn]

such harmony beautifullllllll love it brings back such memories of the carefree times beach boys were the best never heard such harmony .

[@kimprice7211]

They both were a genius ❤❤ Beach Boys harmony was beautiful! Makes me feel good😊😊

[@dianebinpa6668]

Boy are they good together. Wow🤗

[@kermitefrog64]

Brian Wilson is a brilliant composer and when you come to realize he has hearing loss it reminds one of another genuis Beethoven.

[@josephmeyers3597]

You can't get any better than the beach boys

[@mikedonovan8501]

Elton John praising someone who's not himself!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!

[@christinebuckingham8369]

He’s Always Supported and Still supports the fellow Musicians he truly respects!

[@anongoingseries13]

HOW WONDERFUL TO BE ENTERTAINED BY THESE LIVING LEGENDS. THE CREATORS OF KZbin AND EVERYONE ASSOCIATED TO THIS AMAZING CREATION MUST BE DEEPLY PRAISED. KZbin HAS ALLOWED US TO VIEW THESE INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCES. ELTON JOHN AND BRIAN WILSON TOGETHER WOW!! BETWEEN KZbin, GOOGLE AND RECREATING THIS LEVEL OF ENTERTAINMENT, LETS ALL TRY TO RELAX AND SIMPLY ENJOY! THIS IS WHAT MAKES LIFE SO WORTHWHILE!

[@chrisleblanc581]

A perpetually unquiet mind attempting making beauty amid the chaos. My dad was schizophrenic. So was my best childhood friend. It always made my neck hair raise when they would pause mid psychotic rant and make extremely insightful and thoughtful or caring observations.

[@silviadefiore1446]

Brian is just freaking amazing!!!! Need I say more ?!?!

[@Sarasdad91]

I only agree 1 million percent...

[@brianwilson2024]

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[@steveskouson9620]

So is Sir Reginald! Two AMAZING talents here. I've only been a Beach Boys fan, since 1963. An Elton John fan, since 1975. If I was asked to pick, Brian, by a single whisker. steve

[@toddsalvati5694]

This is just magnificent, jesus, two music geniuses singing a beautiful song together. I highly suggest everyone read Brian Wilson's autobiography Wouldn't it Be Nice.

[@georgiapatriot13097]

This performance of him & Elton John together was epic along with the words Elton John spoke of him!

[@richl9623]

Brian Wilson has been one of my childhood heroes since the 60's. The man is a mastermind. Imagine how much more he could have done if he's father wouldn't have beat him down like he did. Elton John is right up there with Brian. They broke the mold when they were both born. 🤙🏻🤙🏻😎

[@bryandonnell4111]

2 legends on stage together

[@dean3434]

Like I had said some time ago, an Elton John and Brian Wilson collaborative effort would have been outstanding back in the day. Or now. Ya never know!

[@riverebec1]

March 2001 -- just 6 months before America was changed forever. This country hasn't really been free since.

[@Noah1997callahan]

George Harrison died that year as well

[@riverebec1]

@@Noah1997callahan That's right! I remember thinking how sad it was that he had survived long enough to have at least heard about what happened in the country that made him an icon. Maybe not. I hope he's resting in peace.

[@olgajones9435]

Two of the most brilliant men in music. This is where the standard should be, before a nomination or allow musicians into the rock of fame.

[@dianebays5484]

Wow Brian still has it! What a sweet, and thoughtful speech from Elton to Brian. Well deserved, too.

[@abbiekokee3576]

Elton john is a Marvel. Two giants of Music What a time to grow Up.

[@JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet]

That is a huge group of people behind them, singing and playing instruments!

[@jamielake-boyd3600]

How can you NOT love Brian Wilson.

[@OZRIC1985]

How great it is to see these two musical geniuses sing this classic song together! :)

[@dianne6155]

i love hearing about pioneers off all types. i appreciate elton sharing that point of music theory and application

[@tylerbeanandjishwa4410]

Elton looks like he doesn't know what to do without a piano....

[@gmansi]

Right!

[@sefa2896]

He definitely doesn't and ll-//

[@bettyschoeffler4197]

Yes, but he's in great voice!

[@adriandrake4208]

As good as you are Elton, you don’t do this classic justice

[@YvonneMendez-l9c]

How great 😃👍👍

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

These were my two favorite people in the world when I was a kid. This happened when I was in highschool and my mind melted - I thought it was the greatest thing I'd ever seen... it's still way up there for me. Can't get over how great they sound together.

[@nobbystyles4807]

interesting isnt it, as a young man i rebelled against all traditional forms of music but looking back technically people like wilson took the scene a step further.

[@davidwilliamson8861]

Wow What a Rare Find!!!! Terrific!!!!!!

[@Cool427]

We love Brian this is his and my favorite song Rock on Brian. ELTON IS GREAT TOO

[@kevinclarke1222]

Two icon's WOW!

[@2Hearts3]

There's something so sweet and fresh and innocent sbout Brian, and you can hear it in his voice (even in old age!), certainly in his songs, too, and this one especially. Love you, Brian Wilson, and your musical genius and perseverance, and your masterpiece, "God Only Knows."

[@stratmanjoe]

Two brilliant musical geniuses together honoring each other.

[@kirstenanderberg9415]

So sweet Brian's work stands up so well against the test of time...such beautiful melodies and harmonies!

[@JuanMoreGame]

Brian's voice is so perfect

[@stpatrick1962]

WOW CLASSICS NEVER GET OLD!!Thanks for sharing❤❤❤

[@lindalee6279]

yes wouldn't it be nice in today's world.....Beautiful Brian & Elton 1-29-21

[@stringhawke]

Like Brian Wilson and his fellow Beach Boys, I spent my early childhood years in Hawthorne, California (although for me, it was more than a decade after the heyday of the Beach Boys). Hearing their old songs always takes me back to those days in Hawthorne back in the mid-1970s.

[@tuxguys]

Actually very cool.

[@natev1956]

Where are the songs like this anymore that just put a smile on your face, beautiful harmonies, raw talent, no auto tune bullshit

[@charlieclark5794]

I think Pet Sounds , is Great. Thanks for the best music ever. Richmond,Va

[@luna945]

They sound so good.

[@Perejil1319]

Wow this is incredible, so much better than all those videos of Mike Love and his garage bands. 2 true geniuses.

[@Carlos-y4b9c]

Si excelentes genios de la música universal

[@petestaint8312]

Wow! Fantastic. 👍

[@deaconjr5473]

Never seen Elton so humbled in a performance, at this moment he knew he had to play nice and sing behind someone elses difficult harmonies that demanded you leave your alpha ego at home

[@rogerbrown6471]

Love Elton and Brian, glad to see this video of them together.

[@tfer1977]

Hearing them together was a treat. One of my favorite songs off the classic Pet Sounds!!