British guitarist analyses The Beach Boys faultless live gig in 1964!

Tonight we're taking a look at The Beach Boys performing live in 1964!
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[@karlkovach8647]

At 70 years old I highly commend you for the due respect that you give for a "not yet troubled" Brian Wilson . In my opinion his vocals and harmonies are pure musical genius. As a fellow guitarist and drummer I love this channel. Keep up the fabulous endeavours and thank you for your hard work.

[@albertschepis]

Yeah, Brian was pushed and badgered a lot by his father too, which didn't help him.

[@1401minstrel]

I'm a singer and a guitar player. What Brian, Carl and Al did on stage playing top notch instrumentals WHILE singing complicated harmonies is absolutely astounding. Also, all were very young, but Carl was just 17 and still in high school.

[@jv-ep2tc]

scientists say that the brain can only take in one message at a time. my experience has been that, yes, that is true. which makes this performance all the more unbelievable as the wilsons and jardine need to shift to some kind of auto pilot function of the brain to take over one or the other: playing or singing or dancing all in rhythm and tune.

[@petesawchuk]

Not to mention the steps/choreography!

[@figmo397]

Correction: Carl was 16. Still, his young age makes everything that much more impressive.

[@1401minstrel]

@@figmo397 Not that it matters, but Carl was indeed 17. Carl was born on December 21, 1946. He turned 17 on December 21, 1963, and the gig being analyzed in this clip took place in 1964.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

@@1401minstrelthank you. I was about to type the same thing and then I saw your comment. Carl was 17 here.

[@GeorgeCrosley]

I love the sincere respect you show for the oldies legends.

[@johntrojan9653]

And not just Brits but for 1964 California Surf Bums too 😄 👍

[@miraclehands9040]

It is beautiful and thx for underscoring that.

[@PCJ52]

I agree completely. Well stated.

[@tomjones2121]

You mean The Wrecking Crew ?

[@Thomas-fg9il]

@@tomjones2121 Give it a rest. This is a live performance. The wrecking crew played on some of the studio tracks (but not all). The vocals are always them (studio or live)...

[@DavidHBurkart]

Finally, someone who recognizes the real talent of the early Beach Boys. Thank you Fil!!! ...By the way, your rendition on guitar is spot on!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@patricklee780]

Being a fan of rock and roll and not a musician, it really gives me a much greater appreciation of the Beach Boys and of course many others. Brian's voice was definitely on another level, as well as the group's outstanding harmonies. Thanks Fil.

[@OldiesMomma]

Thank you for doing this performance of stevie wright.. he was a great performer lost to early❤🎉😢😢

[@kitrichardson5573]

Dennis’s drumming is really good here also. They all had a surprising lack of ego for how immensely popular they were at the time. I can’t even imagine a band being this humble today

[@surfohio]

Al and Carl were always pretty self-deprecating about their guitar playing.

[@ericminch]

Can you imagine a contemporary band taking a bow after each song, acknowledging the honor of the applause?

[@johna3863]

You haven't experienced Mike Love's particular charms I see :)

[@ivangranger8494]

@@johna3863 😅 Mike worked hard to perfect that, over the years.

[@theflash1425]

Yeah, not really, as Mike Love was pretty well-known for his ego. Not so much with the other guys, especially Brian, who was/is a true genius. I can't even imagine what his output would have been had he not spent so many productive years strung out on drugs. What a great band!

[@professorp2721]

FYI, my beloved late brother-in-law Jay Migliori, a charter member of the Wrecking Crew, Grammy Award winner (Supersax Plays Bird) and studio musician on hundreds of hits, played sax, and other woodwinds on multiple Beach Boys albums...

[@juliesadler6481]

Wow, Cool! The: "Wrecking Crew" set the standard in so many ways.

[@garybearman8771]

You really cannot have a coherent conversation about the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, Monkees, The Carpenters, The Mamas and Papas, Dean Martin, Nancy Sinatra, The Byrds, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, etal., without talking about The Wrecking Crew! With people like Hal Blaine, Earl Palmer, Carol Kaye, Tommy Todesco and of course your late brother-in-law!!

[@tomjones2121]

Watching that video , they're clearly lip syncing and not playing any plugged instruments , the entire performance is the work of the Wrecking crew .....

[@justmeisthatok7990]

@@juliesadler6481 saw him play.truly enjoyed his style.

[@juliesadler6481]

@@justmeisthatok7990 Cool!

[@jackr244]

Beach Boys - "Brian what key are we in?" Brian Wilson - "Yes."

[@stevenkerr8965]

Brian Wilson. In a class by himself.

[@TJ-id6ee]

So true!

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

For a while, unfortunately, also in a world by himself.

[@Nerkin610]

The biggest genius of popular music. Truly the Bach of our time.

[@Mikino1976]

And he's playing a walking bass line flawlessly while hitting the backing vocals at the same time ... hitting the notes perfectly without any ear monitors too.

[@laurakennedy9250]

@@Nerkin610 The Biggest? Really?

[@tracey2156]

I had a chance to see the beach Boys live in 1986 not too long after Dennis Wilson had died, they brought out John Stamos to play with them. It was probably the best concert I have seen in my life, they are just such a fun band, the entire audience was up dancing and singing along. I was 15 and loved the Beach Boys because my parents listened to them all the time. They are legendary musicians and I don't feel like they get enough credit for their contribution to the musical world.

[@sfeddie1]

The Beach Boys’ vocals were highly influenced by The Four Freshmen and their harmonies. It was the sound that Brian Wilson wanted to incorporate into their surfing sound. They did it to perfection. If you listen to “Surfer Girl” you can hear that Freshmen influence.

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Who chews gum ....during a live performance when you have to sing! 😂😂😂. That's a trip! Lol.

[@cliffhughes6010]

Imagine having that kind of talent for arranging the vocals and performing them with precision on stage while, at the same time, being deaf in one ear because your father had punched you when you were a kid.

[@mikecushing7276]

Thanks for that bit of information love all these comments Good Vibrations brothers and sisters

[@susantunbridge4612]

Isn't he the one who was married to Dean Martin's daughter? They stayed married until his death. Probably a better marriage because she had such a fantastic dad in Dean. Can't imagine a nicer father in law.

[@williambergman3840]

@Nelson Swanberg wow didn’t know that😖

[@1401minstrel]

@@susantunbridge4612 Carl Wilson was married to Gina Martin from 1987 to his death in 1998, and they were a couple for seven years before they married. The word is that Carl and Dean got along very well.

[@TomGorham]

Back in the 60s, when I was learning guitar, my instructor also taught me harmonization. We used Beachboy songs to practice and tape multiple tracks to see what we could do. Great appreciation!

[@chipurBillWhite]

Really nice, Fil. Sophisticated presentation, but easy to understand. Not a lot of people can do that.

[@OceanluvOC]

Before I was born but being born & raised in Los Angeles, The Beach Boys was music my parents, aunts & uncles, older cousins constantly listened to. Southern Californians tend to have a proud fondness for The Beach Boys 🥰👍🏼 They were so young in this video!

[@premiumgas69]

Fil, we saw the Beach Boys here last night...not many original members, and Mike Love is 80. They played for 2 hours and every song sounded like the record. This was the closing number and it brought the house down!

[@suzannerice2380]

The Beach Boys are one of my favorite bands. Brian Wilson is a musical genius. I loved your analysis and the big smiles on your face while you were watching the video. 🥰

[@Hitaleit7778]

Great review and breakdown. I'm a big Beach Boys fan. Brian was so young to be doing all of these things, not just performing but writing masterpieces and creating production techniques that are being used today. If you could review Surfer Girl, esp the introduction with Brian singing lead and Carl's alternative harmony

[@gregorychilcote4636]

A good friend of mine is friends with Mike Love. During the 50th anniversary tour my buddy invited my wife and I to have dinner with Mike and attend the show. Met everyone in the group except Brian (he secluded himself). Mike was a hoot and made us feel like old friends. He jokingly referred to himself as a ‘Beach Geezer’. Anyway my wife and I are in the video for the 50th anniversary tour and had a great time with some really nice guys.

[@mavjimbo]

Wow, what a great great memories

[@albertschepis]

How wonderful for you! My brush was that my dad worked on Al Jardines' green Jaguar - we all lived near each other (us in Manhattan Beach). My dad also said he was an exceptionally nice guy too.

[@davidschecter5247]

Brian Wilson is the greatest genius in American music in the past 60 years. Not that you can necessarily tell from a live performance like this, but he's one of a handful of musicians in an elevated class by itself. Loved your analysis. Thanks SO much for doing this.

[@tomjones2121]

@@vandalayindustries3057 LOL

[@mikecushing7276]

Your analysis is spot-on brother Good Vibrations I can hear music Don't Worry Baby wouldn't it be nice fun fun fun come on man I'm putting the Beach Boys ahead of The Beatles

[@histubeness]

I'd put Paul Simon on equal level with him..

[@leahflower9924]

yeah watch Love and Mercy he's a genius

[@leahflower9924]

@@vandalayindustries3057 it was like he was born to make music no one ever put more emphasis on melody and harmony whatever you call it than Brian Wilson

[@macpduff2119]

Your music analysies is just great and so educational. I HIGHLY recommend the movie about Brian Wilson's struggles "love and Mercy"

[@jerryp7721]

Both actors were great. Dano got more acclaim but Cusack absolutely nailed the 80’s Brian. His best performance ever IMO.

[@glorioskiola]

That movie is free on Amazon Prime USA for another week or so. Watching now, thanks for mentioning it.

[@Andie1951]

I hope Brian Wilson sees all of the videos that claim he's an absolute musical genius. I saw the Wrecking Crew video and those professional studio musicians were just blown away by his many abilities. I always loved his music but was not aware of the technical genius behind the songs he produced in his extraordinary brain.

[@just4music687]

I'm obsessed with this concert, thank you so much for this analysis. I can't believe how perfectly Brian sings "Surfer Girl," and his falsettos - sorry, "head voice," throughout. Appreciate you explaining the difference! How well the band is orchestrated and sings so well together.

[@markgaedtke2184]

To sing this well with no monitors and girls screaming is truly an amazing feat. Beautiful explanation. Thank you!

[@oldermusiclover]

OH those screamin Mimis that is the reason why I would not go to a Beach Boys or Beatles concert drives me crazy never could understand it and I was too young when the Beatles came to the US

[@enoughcorruption5975]

Fil, You do a great job with every artist you choose! A big part of why you can explain so easily is because you play and sing and your very good! I think your appreciation for each artist really comes through when you smile and your audience watches your reactions and you always put out a good happy vibe and its great to see! Your very expressive and its part of your great appeal!!! Great job as usual and I look forward to many more!!! Your a good talented soul:) Thanks for what you do..... Peace ✌ and keep Rockin!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@donnamorales9507]

@@wingsofpegasus Fil, can you do an analysis of Paul Revere &The Raiders? A big hit was "Kicks" in 1965 - an anti drug song. Also had hits 'Hungry',' Good Thing' ,'Let Me', 'Him Or Me What's it Gonna Be?',' Indian Reservation' was their only #1 . Thanks

[@karencasale7581]

Agreed

[@karencasale7581]

Luv beach boys since I was 5. Had brothers older and very into music..as well as parents..stones mowtown,Elton carloe..beatles..still have 45s. N grams 78s,babs, opera etc. I so appreciate u Phil watch all ur videos ty phil...keep on rockin...luv ur hair

[@lindaguenther4322]

Yes, I forgot to mention his talent, which is amazing, he has a killer smile!!

[@janeflanakin7712]

The most fun thing about your videos is watching you having so much fun doing them. Not only that, but you are well educated on the subject and very talented yourself. Thank you.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@beatlessteve1010]

Brian looks so cute and innocent here...but they were on point musically. Thank you Fil!

[@bwithrow011]

Carl Wilson got that twangy sound by adjusting his action real low. The harmony blend was achieved with no monitors. Fil, how about an analysis on Good Vibrations?

[@allenf.5907]

Yes to that. An analysis song if there ever was one.

[@tomjones2121]

yes , Good Vibrations , that's the one where Brian didn't know what he wanted but had unlimited money and the Wrecking Crew made it's fortune by sitting in for like I don't know 30 days to cut 1 song , yeah , analize that one ..LOL

[@allenf.5907]

@@tomjones2121 Brian went modular from Good Vibrations and on throughout Smile www.bmi.com/news/entry/in_praise_of_modular_recording

[@catsofsherman1316]

@@tomjones2121 what's new pussycat?

[@JenkinsCrossing]

@@tomjones2121 took 6 months to record Good Vibrations haha

[@stevemogan5384]

The memory of hearing "Good Vibrations", for the first time still remains, it really blew me out of the room.

[@gregm8522]

Steve, I still remember the first time I heard Good Vibrations. It was about 11pm and I was supposed to be snoozing. My younger brother and I listened to the radio every night until one of our parents opened the door and pretended to be upset. At any rate, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing! It was an absolute revelation. The next day at school, all the guys were raving about this new Beach Boys song. While it’s only my second favorite Beach Boys song (“Don’t Worry Baby “), Good Vibrations may well be the greatest 4 minute total package of the past 60 years.

[@phoebeh3watkins464]

FIL : is there anything you can't do ? your playing is Amazing I could listen to it all night .. if the Beach Boys would have known this back in the day they would have been better than they already were .the Beach Boys were a CLASS ACT ! loved by everyone Thank You for the reaction 👍👌❤

[@johnbutler5650]

It’s amazing how closely Al’s voice can get to Brian’s . They had a really great dynamic.It’s taken me 40 years to really appreciate just how damn GOOD The Beach Boys actually are!

[@imjustthegarbageman759]

Brian Wilson is my all-time musical hero and to see a video highlighting just how great the Beach Boys were live in wonderful. A lot of people think of them as ‘lesser’ cuz they’re viewed as this rinky dink 60s band playing songs about surfing and cars in this era. But my god they were incredible! And the vocals were insane. Then came California Girls… and then Pet Sounds! I read an interview by Noel Gallagher where he trashed them calling them a barber shop group and that Pet Sounds was crap and they were overrated. Yeah, ok mate. You’ve written a few good tunes but you think ‘Roll with it’ compares to ‘Good Vibrations’? Really? Dennis Wilson always said he was just a ‘clubber’, deriding his own drumming but his little fills and rolls in these songs are superb. And by all accounts I’ve read he just sorta picked up the sticks and started hitting the drums from day one! Whenever I feel down I listen to The Beach Boys (early or later years) and despite all the turmoil and sadness Brian experienced, the melodies and the harmonies are so beautiful, so perfect that they just take you away and make you feel better immediately. I’m gonna sound old and grumpy now but it’s tragic how basic and banal music has become these days. It’s mostly just 4 chords (if you’re lucky) for the verses and chorus. No intros, no pre chorus, no outros, no bridge or middle 8 - just the same old thing. And it’s the same drum sounds, vocal styles and it’s hailed as somehow ‘amazing’. There are always exceptions of course, personally I really rate Billie Eillish as a true talent - obviously she’s not everyone’s taste but she can construct a full song and she’s a true original. But whatever, this was a great video, thanks for going into so much detail

[@johndevlin347]

Great post

[@suesannehollar7164]

I never appreciated the level of complexity the Beach Boys had until I grew older. What an amazing band!

[@chrisdidonna7386]

Actually, Tommy Tedesco, Glen Campbell, Carol Kaye and the Wreaking Crew were the sound behind the band on all their albums.

[@RobertLofrano]

@@chrisdidonna7386 they still let Mike Love sing🤔😵‍💫

[@ericminch]

The melody and harmony and arrangements were complex, but the complexity was cleverly hidden behind the puerile, jejune, banal, vapid, insipid lyrics provided by Mike Love.

[@davidpanzer6746]

@@chrisdidonna7386 false! Not until later albums. But then they went back to playing.

[@davidpanzer6746]

@@ericminch you are a pretentious snob

[@alanfunt4013]

30 years ago I had a 1964 Jaguar just like Carl. Now I just have his gut.

[@jeffhands7097]

Fil, you are just brilliant! First off, you are an incredible teacher! I don’t play any instruments, so you could say I’m almost musically illiterate, but I always learn something from you and you increase my appreciation of different genres of music just as a matter of course. I’m sure your explanations are also insightful for real musicians, and your thoughts causes my respect for their ability and skill to rise. On top of all of that your enthusiasm is just wonderful and contagious! You really keep your analyses interesting and engaging. Keep up the great work! Teacher of any kind could learn from your skill and ability. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and appreciation with us.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@rotkatzeredcat4284]

How about Mikes chewing gum throughout his whole performance.

[@blackbirdpie217]

I'm just amazed Mike didn't inhale his chewing gum.

[@jerryp7721]

One of your best Phil. Your enthusiasm for the talent of the Beach Boys jumps off the screen. What was Carl, like 18 here? All vocalists, all instrumentalists, all songwriters. Still underrated, particularly for the work in the early 70s that caught the ear of masters like Jeff Beck. America’s Beatles? At very least. Brian so singularly a force that he completely changed the Beatles’ approach to music. Mentioned it in an earlier video but Brian Wilson Pet Sounds tour in 2016, the best concert I’ve ever seen. Redemption indeed! Thanks again 😁

[@nadogrl]

I believe that Carl was only 17 here.

[@michaelwhinnery164]

I met Mike Love in 2018, when I was working in his condominium in montecito Ca He is a genuinely nice man. My jaw dropped when I saw all the gold records hanging on the wall before I knew whose home I was in. He gave me a Beach Boys cap after we had talked for a while. I haven't kept it as a treasure, it is quite well worn as it was intended. Thank you Mr Love

[@FSAPOJake]

Mike Love is vilified way more than he deserves by the fanbase. Yeah, he wasn't perfect, but the whole narrative made up by the fanbase that he was some untalented hack that just wanted to do simple little songs and sabotaged Brian Wilson any chance he got just isn't true. Interviews with him over the years, videos and audio from Beach Boys studio sessions and some of the songs he wrote (like Big Sur, which is just beautiful) prove that wrong.

[@mavjimbo]

Great story and memory

[@kalnfornia]

@@FSAPOJakeMike is such a nice guy that he undercut Brian by taking him to court and pretty much stealing the “Beach Boys” name from him. Mike is the sh!thead we always known him to be

[@barbaramay1866]

Aww. Love that you wore the hat instead of encasing it in a plastic display case. Very cool story.

[@soulpurposesound6940]

The blend of all the voices , giving an overall sound of one voice is so perfected that simply no one can sing along with it , you’re forced to just listen and enjoy. Really have you ever heard someone trying to sing along , yea , don’t even try. Good job as usual , wings !

[@markjoy4511]

Great analysis. Those early records were all Beach Boys instrumentally, including Fun, Fun, Fun. Brian started bringing in a few of the Wrecking Crew folks in 1964, and by the time of Pet Sounds they had pretty much taken over, although Carl kept contributing guitar parts throughout. Excellent video.

[@Knards]

I was 14 in 1964, California and the Beach Boys were a massive mystique to us in Michigan. The Beach Boys will remain one of my top favorites forever. Carl Wilsons voice was pure perfection, as was his ability to play guitar. Their music is always on the music stick in my car

[@comicus6769]

Carl, baby face and all was still just 17 for this performance.

[@cjm3122]

Carl was also an underrated guitarist. At an early age, he had his own sound on a guitar, well recieved I should add. But Brian's voice really caught me off guard. He has one of the most distiquished voices in music.

[@SurferJoe46]

I was 18 in 1964 - the Class of '64, and yes, I lived in Huntington Beach - more commonly called "Surf City". It was magic!

[@s.r.r.]

@@SurferJoe46 You were blessed.

[@SurferJoe46]

@@s.r.r. I know --- it's all destroyed now --- too many people and lots of crime.

[@gusjackson3658]

Their live concerts in later years depended a bit on who shows up. Brian dropped out of most. Carl delivered the incredible high notes.

[@matthewcrich5951]

I’m late to the party but have a couple of opinions. Brian is extremely well recognized & acknowledged as being a beautiful songwriter & producer. What is often overlooked is that he was an above average bassist as well. Dennis is a very good singer but didn’t get a chance to display it while in the confines of the band. Check out his solo album “Pacific Ocean Blue”. I would categorize his drumming style as “clubbing the kit” which I’m sure Brian tacitly knew, hence his use of Hal Blaine of The Wrecking Crew whilst in the studio. Dennis was obviously a chick magnet on stage & was immensely popular.

[@lechat8533]

You are so great at explaining and analyzing. Thank you so much, Fil! I`ve always loved the Beach Boys. After all these years, they are still unique... It`s crazy One more proof that quality knows no time nor space. You mentioned their addictive personalities, and you are so spot on. Certain brains always need feeding. Those who are never hungry, have a hard time understanding such people.

[@f5mando]

Thank you, kind sir. You're a gem, Fil! Keep up the great work. I love your enthusiasm and appreciation of such a varied spectrum of our modern music.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@sharonmuzik]

What a flashback....I was 15 and played their 45s every day! What fun!

[@larryredburn8688]

HI FIL. WOW OH WOW THAT WAS SO GREAT. LEARN ALOT FROM YOU. YOU DO A REALLY GOOD JOB. LOVE YOU AND YOUR VIDEOES. LOVE TO HEAR YOU PLAY. THE BEACH BOYS ROCKS. THANKS FIL. YOU ARE THE BEST .PEACE AND LOVE

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@chucknorman5112]

Mr Fil I’m dealing with an issue that is becoming somewhat debilitating in my personal life. You sir are the source of my problem. Let me explain: you are so excellent on your reaction videos that I’m staying up way too late and getting up early the next morning to teach middle schoolers is taking a serious toll on my sanity 😏. Seriously, you are the best around hands down! Keep it going for your fans please. BTW, Bob Dylan best lyricist ever? If you haven’t reviewed Mr Dylan I’d enjoy your ‘take’ on Bob. Thanks for doing what you do. There is no one else doing it on your level. Blessings

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! Bob is here somewhere!

[@serena1785]

Modern bands have never had to learn this type of harmony due to the fact that electronic gizmos do everything for modern singers and bands now. If you do not use it you lose it. Kind of like kids not having to memorize telephone numbers like in the “ old “ days.

[@mikecushing7276]

Next to the Beatles arguably the greatest musician's singers songwriters composers arrangers but Mr Wilson Brian had more to do with making a music studio. an ART form anybody in the history of MUSIC. if Carl Wilson is playing with the Wrecking Crew next to Glen Campbell greatest guitar player ever in The Wrecking Crew I say Brian Wilson is the greatest bass player to ever play who you going to put up against the genius

[@pamharrison8348]

Unbelievable that that is a live performance. Perfection.

[@cindypowers4993]

Brilliant songwriting + Incredible harmonies = The Beach Boys. I had fun fun fun watching your analysis here, and clearly you did too Fil !! 😀

[@stephenfiore9960]

*I often wonder how many people this song has influenced to drive excessively over the speed limit and sadly causing deaths*

[@cindypowers4993]

@@stephenfiore9960 If you want to go down that "road" , you could also say that about Sammy Hagar's "I Can't Drive 55" ....... and on and on about songs about drugs, etc. How about personal accountability? Free will to chose how fast you drive? It's a great song so let's just enjoy it.

[@johnsommerhauser2319]

@@stephenfiore9960 accepting your question at face value, I would say many, many fewer than, say, Radar Love (Golden Earring) to name just one. But that's like asking if a song like Last Kiss (J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers) in the early Beach Boys era have caused young drivers slow down.

[@Jigaboo123456]

@@johnsommerhauser2319 Yup! To my considerable discredit, when I was younger, I drove like a maniac when Radar Love came on the radio., whether I was driving my car or an articulated HGV. By great good fortune, I never hurt anyone when I was driving while music was playing. Young males are, as a group, the most skilled drivers, but unfortunately many young males drive to a fraction more than their level of skill can cope with. When I taught my sons to drive, I hammered this point with them. Better still, I gave them my old car, but I made damn sure I didn't pay for their insurance, which very effectively incentivised them to earn a no-claims bonus, thus keeping them and other road users safe. Here in the UK,young drivers are hugely costed for insurance premiums, every year they avoid an at-fault accident, their premiums drop very significantly, and rise massively when an at-fault claim is made! Other parents please take note. Money talks, teenage bukkshit walks!

[@CB-wq9wp]

@@stephenfiore9960 Geez, way to take the fun out of the music. I hope you're not always such a wet blanket!

[@jhugs3525]

The Bee Gees had that blend as well...would love to hear your review on Good Vibrations too...a unique song of its time...

[@TonyM132]

I love the Beach Boys, but... This might be the first video on youtube to compliment any part of a Mike Love performance, let alone his ability as a musician.

[@nadogrl]

And, he was chewing gum.😂

[@petestaint8312]

@@nadogrl I noticed too! 😄

[@mattkaustickomments]

It’s probably the only one....

[@mavjimbo]

Holy Smoke, Mike WAS the Beach Boys

[@markbuckner8943]

I love your technical analysis of the bands and musicians, and the respect you show to the various genre of music as well as the era of the music. Keep up the good work!

[@TorToroPorco]

I aways enjoy watching and hearing Fil play iconic guitar licks.

[@masterworksfine]

During the mid 60's no other bands would even attempt to cover the Beach Boys. They were just too damn good and we musicians knew it. In the late 60's one of my cover bands had some accomplished vocalists so we did a set of covers, "Surfer Girl" , "In My Room" Wouldn't it be Nice" were a few in the set...The kids loved hearing them but they took long hours of rehearsals and the band was getting burned out. You don't perform a Beach Boys tune unless you can absolutely nail it. We dropped the numbers from the song list after about 6 months. It makes you wonder how the real Beach Boys could got out and tour with this difficult material and make it sound just like their records. We did get to play with them when Brian Johnston joined the band....Dennis was having problems and by this time his voice was shredded. Perfection is a killer.

[@dennisdonnelly7794]

A lot of people can write lyrics The genius of Brian Wilson is his ability to arrange the songs with all those beautiful harmonies

[@Susan-up5mh]

I was 14 when this song was released, and I liked it. If I had know all that you have told us here, I would have been more amazed. I play the piano a little, but for me the guitar is impossible, so I really appreciate the talent and ability that you have pointed out on this video and others. Wish we would have had this music appreciation education back then in high school. Thank you so much Fil.

[@glenkepic3208]

I was 7 in '64. Had the single of 409 as a kid (Spiral Capitol single) and the album of Little Deuce Coupe as well as Surfin' USA. ok, these were my sisters. Guitar fave , the solo for Surfin' USA. Less than 20 notes but screamed

[@supermanziggy]

Very nice Phil. Thank you for your terrific video. I suspect you ars quite a singer and musician yourself.

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

The audiences from this time always amaze me. Don’t know how they sat still! By the way Fil I absolutely love the Wednesday live analysis. Thanks so much for doing them!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@groovyjenbrown]

The Beach Boys were the first concert I went to... 1980 at Angels Stadium in California. Have always loved them! Thanks Fil... great breakdown of their sound. You make it so interesting even to someone who knows nothing about playing a instrument. Rock! ❤🎶

[@greg8598]

I agree with you on the excellent harmonies, but I'm afraid I have little regard for Mike Love's contributions. A very ordinary vocalist.

[@jrfoster4225]

Phil, I'm sure you're a very talented musician in your own right, but the high level of musical intelligence you have, you'd probably do extremely well producing as well.

[@sonjajelinski921]

Brian never wrote a simple song they all were very complicated. He is a genius.

[@mikecushing7276]

Glen Campbell arguably the greatest Studio musician of all time he would listen to the other musicians write notes never look at anything come up with his own version everyone would follow and he would walk out of the room if you could get him Andy's on the Tom the Smothers Brothers show then he gets his own show and sells out Elvis and Tom Jones in the Astrodome and takes country western music from average to mainstream ahead of Dolly Parton and he's playing based after the Savant genius Mister Brian Wilson

[@scottjackson1420]

Interesting comments head voice vs falsetto. When Graham Nash soars on top on a Hollies or CSN song, do you consider that a head voice or is Graham using falsetto?

[@wingsofpegasus]

It sounds like a head voice connection, the air passing through the vocal cords makes falsetto a very distinctive sound.

[@7colliemac]

I’m almost 70 & I feel really blessed to have grown up in the 60’s.. I took it a bit for granted as I thought music would stay at this level or better. It inspired me to be a musician, we played BB songs, but no where near this high standard. You enthusiasm shon through Fil, but even now, my foot was tapping & a smile on my face.. great review thanks, love watching your vids.

[@bluewaters3100]

1Almost 70 myself. I lived in Anchorage Alaska for my teenage years and we loved the Beach Boys too. But then back then music was everything as was dancing!

[@s.r.r.]

@@bluewaters3100 You are so right. Everybody danced every chance they could and we had the most incredible bands to dance to. It was a wonderful time to grow up.

[@lowelledlee8019]

I’ve met Mike Love and Bruce Johnson and heard them all in person twice. Brian is a real musical genius. My personal favorite rock and roll of all time. Unbelievable harmony in person!!!

[@dennismcdonnell7853]

When I was a kid, I'm 74, in church and Sunday School, we sang a lot in every meeting, and every other kid and adult singing was always in tune. My grandkids that I live with don't go to such get togethers, and can't stay in tune. It seems to me that learning pitch just comes with regular exercise and practice in company. Having autotune just encourages bad pitching, I think. If you listen to Dimash's family and friends singing in family gatherings, there is no one out of tune. When church starts up again, everyone will learn how to sing again.

[@davidhapka5483]

Fil, your talents and takes on classic rock is rare these days. Where are the guitar players? I'm an aging baby boomer and grew up on this music. I never imagined it wouldn't be around forever, but it's a lost art. You should've been born a few decades earlier you would have been at home 😎😃

[@tomjones2121]

it was amazing listening to Glen Campbell on the guitar and leon Russell on the piano , and Carol Kaye on bass, AKA....the real beach boys ...LOL

[@nadogrl]

Check out Matt Bellamy of MUSE!

[@Omega21456]

I’ve always been a fan of Brian Wilson, a musical Genius what amazes me is his ability to sing high vocals while playing the Bass, no mean feat in itself but also doing Bass runs too. As a Bass player / singer myself I know how hard it is to sing and play with music going in opposite directions, Thanks Fil for another great analysis

[@N0Camping4U]

@@tomjones2121 That's not true at all. If you're going to be a moron and laugh at your own joke - at least have your facts right, AKA.... Don't believe everything you read on the internet ...... LOL

[@BT-ir5zl]

@@tomjones2121 jesus christ dude, you ruined this whole thread. FOAD

[@larrywynn9092]

One thing that you did not mention was that Carl was 18 years old at this time.

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Even the Beatles loved The Beach Boys Pet Sounds. Their harmonies were heavenly. Was the lead singer chewing gum?

[@TJ-id6ee]

These guys had the most amazing chemistry and talent!! Unfortunately I only got to see them later in 94. Even with two original members it gave me goose bumps during "California Girls" at a outdoor concert at The Gorge in WA State.. the sun setting on the Columbia river really added to the whole experience too. Thanks again Fil. :)

[@lynettekomidar2819]

Never really took to Mike back then but seems, he was the one whose voice carried that 'surfin sound'.

[@dorotheavalenga8556]

Good night in the Brazil, i like wing of Pegasus. Very good.

[@CapAnson12345]

Faultless, except for Mike Love's dancing.

[@stephentoto6564]

What makes me so amazed is they were playing thier own instruments in concert and studio at age 15!,great job!

[@maryannanderson2213]

He's chewing gum while singing Fun, Fun, Fun? I don't even know what to say.

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

13:10 Oh, did we mention that Carl Wilson was only 17 at the time of this performance?? Absolute top level guitar skills as you mentioned here!

[@kimmysophiabrown4807]

I love your analysis, your smile as you listen, and your keen understanding of music. I've been a big fan since they first emerged on the scene and still love them. And I'm so happy to say, my kids who are about your age, love them too, as well as many of other artists you've reacted to, including Laura Nyro. Thanks for this.

[@robfontall5364]

its hard to say anyone particularly the best band ever....but they were just that!

[@stevetatum4169]

Baseball, Hotdogs, Apple Pie, Chevrolet, Cowboys, John Philip Sousa, and The Beach Boys. American Cultural Icons.

[@chrisbauman2562]

Beautiful strat brother

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

This is the Strat that Fender gave to Fil. There’s a video on his KZbin channel where he introduces it.

[@whocares3591]

And what a cool band name.... THE BEACH BOYS.....and goes with there music..... Surf music...so cool...

[@souljamom1]

I’ve seen them live in the 70s great show! Was Mike Love chewing gum & singing? LOL

[@pattii55]

John Lennon did that also. I never figured out how they didn't breathe in and choke on the gum.

[@chrissi3193]

Heard " God Only Knows"...vocals alone.. way back in the early 90s. Abd realised I was listening to a Mozart for our times. Byrd, Tallis...and Brian Wilson. Just astonishing.

[@AWanderingEye]

Feeling better with Fil's analysis now. I used to see the BBs as America's sad response to UKs Beatles...no longer just a party band...thanks Fil!

[@Cowntsikin]

The Beatles couldn't hold a candle against The Beach Boys vocals-wise. The Beatles had to rely heavily on their expertise in the studio to emerge victorious. The Beach Boys also almost beat them at that but Brian Wilson's mental issues prevented that.

[@janiecepoush1904]

Fil, I have been sucked into the Matrix... I am not musically inclined, vocally talented, nor technical... But, your analysis is “Absolutely Brilliant!” I can’t pull myself away, once I start watching! Your critique affects me like trying to ‘eat only one potato chip... I simply can’t quit... watching!” From an authentic “CALIFORNIA BEACH BABY = SURFERS’s GIRL!” /WIDOW... Beach Bound Surfer’s Girl, alone, while Boyfriend was out on the Waves all Day Long! 🏄‍♂️💦

[@souplady9676]

Fil, you're so talented! I love watching your videos of the classic artists of log ago. You bring joy to me at this difficult time in my life as a I am fighting cancer. Thanks so much.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem and thanks for the kind words, best wishes!🙂

[@roenamorgan8286]

"To:Mr.Fill,since the mid'1960's, during my early'little girl,in London England childhood,hearing 'Good Vibrations',On BBC' T.V.'s 'Top Of The Pops',was for me a sensation. . .12-3-2022'

[@glorioskiola]

Movie about Brian Wilson called “Love and Mercy” is free on Amazon Prime USA for another 5 or 6 days (from today Feb 18).

[@byrd-is-the-word]

Check out ... WAGAKKI BAND - Live: "Homura & Akatsuki no Ito" 1st Japan Tour 2015 ... Japanese folk metal ... Eight leads ... one can hear every instrument and voice separately and clearly ... Yuko has a stunning voice and Beni is probably the sexist woman in show biz ... this band has everything ... surprised you have not critiqued them yet ... I am Mikmak First Nation from Nova Scotia and oddly, Wagakki Band has been my favourite for the last decade ... enough babble ... please check them out Pil ... anybody and everybody ... (:))

[@christopherlangdon2892]

Saw The Beach Boys several times in the 70s…they were all great fun! In a time of “serious” music, they were a breath of fresh air.

[@katesjanice]

Fil...it's definitely time for some Kansas. Kerry Livgren is one of the world's greatest composers, orchestrators, lyricists, & multi instrumentalists (lead guitar, piano, synth, mellotron, etc.). And Steve Walsh was the perfect vocalist for Kerry's amazing progressive works. In fact, every member was brilliant on his instrument(s). They were particularly incredible with the original 6 members in the 70s. Especially great songs: Journey from Mariabronn, Icarus Borne on Wings of Steel, The Pinnacle, Song for America, Lamplight Symphony, Incommudro, Carry on Wayward Son, The Wall, Miracles out of Nowhere, Hopelessly Human, Relentless, Hold On, Crossfire, etc. An incredible band - the finest prog band in the U.S.!!! Please give us KANSAS Fil. Thanks. ROCK!

[@phil2bfree]

As I have said before, the Beach Boys are one of my ultimate feel good bands-----for their melodies, lyrics, musicianship & most of all their vocal harmonies. Brian Wilson is generally acknowledged as the genius behind this talented group. If you want to skip ahead from 1964 to 2004, you can hear stunning vocal mastery by listening to Heroes and Villains or the entire Smile album, all available on youtube.

[@spindriftdrinker]

Check out the 2012 Beach Boys doing Surfin USA - amazing : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXWkpWNneNqkpa8

[@briannabee812]

💚Nero is a fan of the Beach Boys and I never really appreciated them as much until I just watched this! Brian Wilson I think was a genius even before this but the group has talent overall. Much luv Fil on your work!! 💚💚💚🤘🏻 Oh and I thought it was always bad form to chew gum when singing, but now me mind is changed. 🥰👏👍💚

[@hollypinkley7936]

take me back to my youth!!! Good Vibrations & In My Room must do!!!!! Brian's daughter's band Wilsom Phillips version of Good Vibrations is a must do!!!