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Title: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 21, 2011, 03:38:21 PM What Would It Be? :) (I Know Most Of You Aren't Going To Be Able To Answer This) But Think Of A Song That Totally Makes You Melt When You Hear It...One That You Can Never Get Tired Of.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: drbeachboy on December 21, 2011, 04:05:30 PM That's an easy one for me: Wouldn't It Be Nice
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: shelter on December 21, 2011, 04:09:37 PM God Only Knows. The only song I've ever heard that I consider to be absolutely perfect. There's something magical happening on literally every second of that song. I could listen to it ten times in a row without getting bored.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: anazgnos on December 21, 2011, 04:11:13 PM "Surf's Up", but rather than the song itself repeating, the coda should last forever. Fingers crossed this is actually what happens when you die.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: stack-o-tracks on December 21, 2011, 04:12:30 PM Carl's Big Chance
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: ArchStanton on December 21, 2011, 04:13:29 PM God Only Knows. The only song I've ever heard that I consider to be absolutely perfect. There's something magical happening on literally every second of that song. I could listen to it ten times in a row without getting bored. Stole my answer, and probably many other people's answer :) To add on, the song is so perfect that it makes me believe that there has to be an afterlife with a loving God... Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 21, 2011, 04:14:55 PM Good Choices but i'd have to say..."Wouldnt it be nice" :) because without that song i would'nt have even got into the beach boys. Then again i'm addicted to the baseline of "child is the father of the man".
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Summertime Blooz on December 21, 2011, 04:17:18 PM Wouldn't It Be Nice
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Mentalist on December 21, 2011, 04:22:48 PM Oh well... this is my first one, so go easy.
Maybe God Only Knows Maybe Wouldn't It Be Nice But it would have to be Surf's Up Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Uncomfortable Seat on December 21, 2011, 04:26:11 PM Right at this moment, I would say Trader
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 21, 2011, 04:28:46 PM listen to the first 26 seconds of "child is the father of the man" on "bwps" ..so beautiful :)
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: JohnMill on December 21, 2011, 04:37:37 PM Not sure if this would be my choice given the conditions but god I love Carl's "I Wish For You".
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 21, 2011, 04:40:00 PM Right at this moment, I would say Trader really? trader? lolTitle: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Shady on December 21, 2011, 04:46:07 PM Carl's Big Chance :lol Only one, for the rest of my life? Oh man, have to think about this Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: southbay on December 21, 2011, 05:05:01 PM Wouldn't It Be Nice.
"good night baby, sleep tight baby..." Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: SBonilla on December 21, 2011, 05:06:18 PM Right at this moment, I would say Trader really? trader? lolIs that the reason you asked the question? So you could laff your fao at the responses? Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: stack-o-tracks on December 21, 2011, 05:06:29 PM Carl's Big Chance :lol Only one, for the rest of my life? Oh man, have to think about this WHAT?! It's perfect "going about your day at a reasonable pace" music. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: stack-o-tracks on December 21, 2011, 05:08:13 PM Right at this moment, I would say Trader really? trader? lolIs that the reason you asked the question? So you could laff your fao at the responses? Yeah what's the deal? Arguably Carl's best song and those harmonies just soar. Of course if I were to pick that song I would just choose the first half. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: SBonilla on December 21, 2011, 05:09:43 PM After considering Kiss Me Baby and I'm Waiting For The Day, I chose Salt Lake City.
Ok, have fun... Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: RCTID on December 21, 2011, 05:10:47 PM Don't Worry Baby.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 21, 2011, 05:12:12 PM It seems most of us love the slower and sweet melody songs by the bb :)
none of the surfing songs :D Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: onkster on December 21, 2011, 05:37:54 PM Surf's Up, with that endless coda mentioned above--what a great idea.
Orrrrrrrr...Only With You. As long as sometimes it's Dennis, and sometimes it's Carl. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: rab2591 on December 21, 2011, 06:12:27 PM Wouldn't It Be Nice
A very close second choice would be 'Don't Worry Baby' Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: doc smiley on December 21, 2011, 06:16:48 PM Break Away
:) Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: runnersdialzero on December 21, 2011, 06:20:13 PM Mike's "Oh Those Girls". Laughter is key to living a longer life.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: seltaeb1012002 on December 21, 2011, 06:42:52 PM 5.1 mix of Good Vibrations. 8)
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: ♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇 on December 21, 2011, 06:52:33 PM Til I die or Add Some Music.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Sutter Cane on December 21, 2011, 07:15:35 PM For me it'd probably actually be Angel Come home. I absolutely LOVE Dennis on that track.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: I. Spaceman on December 21, 2011, 07:27:50 PM All I Wanna Do. If not that, Girls On The Beach.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Chris Brown on December 21, 2011, 07:41:30 PM Wouldn't It Be Nice A very close second choice would be 'Don't Worry Baby' You read my mind - I could listen to both of those songs on endless repeat and never grow tired of them. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Howie Edelson on December 21, 2011, 07:56:56 PM "Baby Blue."
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: DonnyL on December 21, 2011, 09:03:57 PM Good Vibrations -- no contest!
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Mikie on December 21, 2011, 09:08:19 PM Good Vibrations (and all of it's alternate versions and takes).
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: bossaroo on December 21, 2011, 09:32:03 PM SMiLE cuz it's all one looong sooooong maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan :smokin
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Andrew G. Doe on December 21, 2011, 11:12:39 PM Almost impossible task... but I'll go with the consensus of "Wouldn't It Be Nice". Somethign for almost everyone.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: 18thofMay on December 22, 2011, 12:15:44 AM I'm waiting for the day
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Malc on December 22, 2011, 12:21:04 AM All This Is That ... with the fade going on and on and on ....
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 22, 2011, 12:51:32 AM All This Is That ... with the fade going on and on and on .... i love that fade ...most of the beach boys songs have great starts but they always end it good as wellcabin essence is an example :) Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Jonas on December 22, 2011, 01:06:06 AM God Only Knows...or Funky Pretty...or a mix of called Funky Only Knows Pretty.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Eric Aniversario on December 22, 2011, 01:32:11 AM It's a toss-up between All This Is That and Do It Again...two very different songs!
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: TerryWogan on December 22, 2011, 01:54:20 AM "Surf's Up", but rather than the song itself repeating, the coda should last forever. Fingers crossed this is actually what happens when you die. Heh, took the words right out of my mouth. the song of the universe rising and falling in wave after wave. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: dmcguire70 on December 22, 2011, 01:59:30 AM The Warmth of The Sun . Actually i could listen to the key change at 1.37 forever. One of the things i love about Brian's music is the unexpected but uplifting chord/key changes and vocal arrangements. It's what sets Brian apart from other composers/arrangers and makes his music so special and unique.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 22, 2011, 02:10:50 AM The Warmth of The Sun . Actually i could listen to the key change at 1.37 forever. One of the things i love about Brian's music is the unexpected but uplifting chord/key changes and vocal arrangements. It's what sets Brian apart from other composers/arrangers and makes his music so special and unique. i know exactly what you mean. :)..i love how in "please let me wonder" how in the end the beat drops and they doo wop it and brian says softly "i love you".Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: The Shift on December 22, 2011, 03:14:36 AM Surf's Up '71. Sometimes I wonder why the rest of the music industry didn't just pack up and go home after that one. An all-time pinnacle that might never be topped, by anyone.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: SloopJohnB on December 22, 2011, 03:39:30 AM Heroes and Villains and Surf's Up would be strong contenders... But I might just go for Funky Pretty.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 22, 2011, 03:45:02 AM Heroes and Villains and Surf's Up would be strong contenders... But I might just go for Funky Pretty. funky pretty is the best song on holland :) Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: T2458 on December 22, 2011, 04:21:00 AM Hi All,
It's either God Only Knows (Mono) or God Only Knows (Stereo) or God Only Knows (Backing Track) or God Only Knows (Brian lead) or God Only Knows (Lounge Mix) or God Only Knows (Acapella ending) or God Only Knows (Sung by Carl when I first saw the BBs live) or God Only Knows (sung by Brian when I first saw him live) or God Only Knows (BW last night 1st RFH tour) Only balance I think it's God Only Knows any old how! Cheers Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: RollPlymouthRock on December 22, 2011, 05:40:08 AM Ding Dang easily :rock
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: hypehat on December 22, 2011, 05:42:57 AM Heroes & Villains. Just give the second disc of the Smile Sessions....
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: shelter on December 22, 2011, 06:50:29 AM I love all the "completed" versions of H&V, but I really can't listen to CD 2 of TSS all the way through. I think it's much like a fever dream.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: PongHit on December 22, 2011, 06:56:00 AM "Time To Get Alone." Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Mahalo on December 22, 2011, 07:01:49 AM This question is actually a zen koan...good luck finding the answer...
I am happy Funky Pretty is getting all the love it's getting! Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Shady on December 22, 2011, 07:07:45 AM I don't get the love for "Funky Pretty" on this site..
Great song but the best? :lol Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: over and over on December 22, 2011, 07:08:16 AM "All I Wanna Do"
Wouldn't it be nice: 6 God only knows: 4 Surf's up: 4 Good vibrations: 3 All I wanna do: 2 All this is that: 2 H&V: 2 Funky pretty: 2 Looks like WIBN is the top favorite. Best bridge ever written imo. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: drbeachboy on December 22, 2011, 07:11:56 AM I don't get the love for "Funky Pretty" on this site.. Actually, I much prefer the live version on In Concert over the studio version.Great song but the best? :lol Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: rab2591 on December 22, 2011, 07:12:14 AM "All I Wanna Do" Wouldn't it be nice: 6 God only knows: 4 Surf's up: 4 Good vibrations: 3 All I wanna do: 2 All this is that: 2 H&V: 2 Funky pretty: 2 Looks like WIBN is the top favorite. Best bridge ever written imo. I think WIBN really showcases everything that makes the Beach Boys great: beautiful harmonies, upbeat rhythm, sad lyrics. It's like every Beach Boys song rolled into one. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Stegibo on December 22, 2011, 07:21:22 AM Summer of Love!
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: shelter on December 22, 2011, 07:27:42 AM I think WIBN really showcases everything that makes the Beach Boys great: beautiful harmonies, upbeat rhythm, sad lyrics. It's like every Beach Boys song rolled into one. That's true. It combines the energy of early BB hits like I Get Around, Surfin' USA and Fun Fun Fun with the sophisticated and rich brilliance of Pet Sounds. If they ever made one song that's representative of what they were all about musically, than WIBN is probably it. Maybe even more so than GV. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: PongHit on December 22, 2011, 07:36:03 AM Actually, I much prefer the live version on In Concert over the studio version. Me too! Same for "Let The Wind Blow." Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: PongHit on December 22, 2011, 07:40:18 AM It combines the energy of early BB hits … with the sophisticated and rich brilliance of Pet Sounds. If they ever made one song that's representative of what they were all about musically, than WIBN is probably it. Maybe even more so than GV. This ^ is one of the reasons PET SOUNDS is revered to the extent it is — like Elvis Costello said in the ENDLESS HARMONY doc, the PS music was creative, complex, sophisticated, and interesting, but hadn't become too weird and spooky yet (SMILE). Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: 1-1-wonderful on December 22, 2011, 08:04:53 AM Caroline No
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Iron Horse-Apples on December 22, 2011, 08:26:45 AM Do You Like Worms with the new boxset melody. I know it doesn't exist, but I can listen to it in my head whenever I want ;)
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Mahalo on December 22, 2011, 09:00:11 AM DYLW is definitely a possibility, as is GOK, GV, and a host of others...WIBN is awesome but would not be the only song to listen to...the subject matter would get boring. Jury's still out...
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Tristero on December 22, 2011, 09:23:18 AM Very tough call. If someone put a gun to my head and told me to pick my favorite Beach Boys song, I'd probably say Surf's Up, but it's the kind of track that I don't listen to as much as some of the others--I sometimes save it for special occasions. If I could only listen to one? The ten minute version of H&V! Or else maybe I Know There's An Answer. Or This Whole World. Aw heck, it's impossible to choose...
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Roger Ryan on December 22, 2011, 09:34:37 AM "'Til I Die" 'til I die.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: GuyOnTheBeach on December 22, 2011, 09:51:31 AM I don't think I could do this easily for any of my top 5 bands (except maybe Black Sabbath), but at a push, today, I would probably say "You Still Believe in Me" tomorrow will be different though I'm sure.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Big Bri on December 22, 2011, 09:57:02 AM Live version of "Sloop John B" from In Concert.
A close second would be "At My Window". Bri~ Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: bossaroo on December 22, 2011, 10:28:14 AM Hi All, It's either God Only Knows (Mono) or God Only Knows (Stereo) or God Only Knows (Backing Track) or God Only Knows (Brian lead) or God Only Knows (Lounge Mix) or God Only Knows (Acapella ending) or God Only Knows (Sung by Carl when I first saw the BBs live) or God Only Knows (sung by Brian when I first saw him live) or God Only Knows (BW last night 1st RFH tour) Only balance I think it's God Only Knows any old how! Cheers don't forget the Lei'd In Hawaii version... quite lovely. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Sound of Free on December 22, 2011, 10:36:50 AM Let Him Run Wild.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Mahalo on December 22, 2011, 10:44:25 AM Ahhh...LHRW. The most underrated BB song? Perhaps. Is there a stereo version of LHRW out there?
GOK Lei'd (Heider)? One could argue it is just as moving if not more than the original. Imagine Smiley Smile had GV, GOK (rehearsals), TTGA (Demo)...Not to mention the Water Chant and Let the Wind Blow... I think Hushabye might be a contender for the one song for the rest of my life. I think I sing it more than any other BB song. ...or the the beginning of California Girls. DANG! This is too hard... Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: myonlysunshine on December 22, 2011, 11:19:54 AM God Only Knows or Surf's Up. Both are sublime, and that's an understatement.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: DonnyL on December 22, 2011, 12:30:41 PM ... if we're talking about tags that could go on forever, I'll take the Smiley "Wind Chimes" !
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Summertime Blooz on December 22, 2011, 12:49:20 PM "All I Wanna Do" Wouldn't it be nice: 6 God only knows: 4 Surf's up: 4 Good vibrations: 3 All I wanna do: 2 All this is that: 2 H&V: 2 Funky pretty: 2 Looks like WIBN is the top favorite. Best bridge ever written imo. I think WIBN really showcases everything that makes the Beach Boys great: beautiful harmonies, upbeat rhythm, sad lyrics. It's like every Beach Boys song rolled into one. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Smilin Ed H on December 22, 2011, 12:54:37 PM God Only Knows. Genius.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Les Chan on December 22, 2011, 12:57:29 PM Too difficult for me to say just one...
so I am gonna give you 4: 1) Wendy 2) Don't Worry Baby 3) When I Grow Up 4) Wouldn't It Be Nice Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 22, 2011, 02:10:31 PM all you guys love the melodic pretty songs :) someone put "time to get alone" lol
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Iron Horse-Apples on December 22, 2011, 03:28:41 PM all you guys love the melodic pretty songs :) someone put "time to get alone" lol OMG Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Aegir on December 22, 2011, 04:03:16 PM all you guys love the melodic pretty songs :) someone put "time to get alone" lol OMG Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: stack-o-tracks on December 22, 2011, 04:06:14 PM all you guys love the melodic pretty songs :) someone put "time to get alone" lol OMG Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: SMiLE Brian on December 22, 2011, 04:08:54 PM all you guys love the melodic pretty songs :) someone put "time to get alone" lol OMG Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: hypehat on December 22, 2011, 04:43:12 PM all you guys love the melodic pretty songs :) someone put "time to get alone" lol OMG Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 22, 2011, 05:07:38 PM all you guys love the melodic pretty songs :) someone put "time to get alone" lol OMG Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: ArchStanton on December 22, 2011, 09:17:07 PM "All I Wanna Do" Wouldn't it be nice: 6 God only knows: 4 Surf's up: 4 Good vibrations: 3 All I wanna do: 2 All this is that: 2 H&V: 2 Funky pretty: 2 Looks like WIBN is the top favorite. Best bridge ever written imo. I think WIBN really showcases everything that makes the Beach Boys great: beautiful harmonies, upbeat rhythm, sad lyrics. It's like every Beach Boys song rolled into one. I think Wouldn't It Be Nice is sad from the perspective that you only get that "new love" feeling that the song is celebrating at the start of a relationship. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Quzi on December 22, 2011, 09:28:25 PM "All I Wanna Do" Wouldn't it be nice: 6 God only knows: 4 Surf's up: 4 Good vibrations: 3 All I wanna do: 2 All this is that: 2 H&V: 2 Funky pretty: 2 Looks like WIBN is the top favorite. Best bridge ever written imo. I think WIBN really showcases everything that makes the Beach Boys great: beautiful harmonies, upbeat rhythm, sad lyrics. It's like every Beach Boys song rolled into one. Naw, if the song was called 'It Currently Is Nice' it'd be a different story! As it is, there's pain and sadness in the lyrics. I mean, the narrator has to endure the pain of not having the type of relationship he truly wants with this girl he adores and there's that factor of us not knowing if it ever was nice for the guy. What happens if all he ever did was think and wish and hope and pray that it might come true? That wouldn't be happy! Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: stack-o-tracks on December 22, 2011, 10:22:36 PM If I had to choose two adjectives to describe WIBN's lyrics, I wouldn't pick pain and sadness. Hope and longing.
For pain and sadness I think it would be "It Would Have Been So Nice" Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Quzi on December 22, 2011, 10:27:36 PM If I had to choose two adjectives to describe WIBN's lyrics, I wouldn't pick pain and sadness. Hope and longing. For pain and sadness I think it would be "It Would Have Been So Nice" Fair call, though the guy could've been really sensitive and insecure :-D. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: grillo on December 22, 2011, 10:49:38 PM Don't Worry Baby. Brian's best vocal (other than PLMW maybe) and my favorite Mike part ever "Now doooooooooooon,..."
And Denny also makes his presence known. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Mahalo on December 23, 2011, 12:27:32 AM I think I've decided on Please Let Me Wonder.... it says all I ever wanted to say. The video on American Band kicks donkey, if just for Brian's eye movement.... (man-crush alert)...
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: CarlTheVoice on December 23, 2011, 11:24:13 AM Yep, for me too it's Time To Get Alone. I am amazed I haven't got sick of that song yet - I have played it so many times! It sums up everything that's great about the Beach Boys in one song. Of course there are so many others that you could easily listen to all day every day for the rest of your life, but this is mine.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 23, 2011, 11:53:56 AM I think I've decided on Please Let Me Wonder.... it says all I ever wanted to say. The video on American Band kicks donkey, if just for Brian's eye movement.... (man-crush alert)... don't you just love the end part where the beat drops and brians says "i love you"..it's breath-taking.Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: southbay on December 23, 2011, 02:11:03 PM delete
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: I. Spaceman on December 23, 2011, 03:42:00 PM If anyone doesn't get why Wouldn't It Be Nice is sad, watch the film Shampoo. Check out how it is used, as a symbol of the death of 60's idealism and optimism. Then check out how that connects with the lyrics of Caroline No. Brian knew what he was doing when he put those songs at the beginning and ending of the album. It is a journey from bittersweet optimism to bittersweet sadness full stop. Even Sloop John B has sadness encoded into its matrix.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: TheManchesterMan on December 23, 2011, 04:31:53 PM I Just Wasn't Mad For These Times.
The instrumentation, the arrangement, the harmonies, the layers of vocals, the electro-theremin and woodwinds in the break. Perfection. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: drbeachboy on December 23, 2011, 04:32:50 PM I think I've decided on Please Let Me Wonder.... it says all I ever wanted to say. The video on American Band kicks donkey, if just for Brian's eye movement.... (man-crush alert)... don't you just love the end part where the beat drops and brians says "i love you"..it's breath-taking.Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 23, 2011, 09:10:47 PM I think I've decided on Please Let Me Wonder.... it says all I ever wanted to say. The video on American Band kicks donkey, if just for Brian's eye movement.... (man-crush alert)... don't you just love the end part where the beat drops and brians says "i love you"..it's breath-taking.Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: I. Spaceman on December 23, 2011, 09:13:05 PM It is Carl.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 23, 2011, 09:25:17 PM It is Carl. carl was doing the back up vocals when brian said "i love you"..Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Aegir on December 23, 2011, 09:39:04 PM I don't think anyone's ever agreed on this. This board's "Definitive Vocal Credits" list, a result of great arguing for months, says it was Brian. But who knows?
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 23, 2011, 09:41:08 PM I don't think anyone's ever agreed on this. This board's "Definitive Vocal Credits" list, a result of great arguing for months, says it was Brian. But who knows? you have a point . lol.. either way that part of the song is sweet.Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: I. Spaceman on December 24, 2011, 08:41:16 AM It is Carl. carl was doing the back up vocals when brian said "i love you"..Ever heard of this super-awesome new technique called overdubbing? Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 24, 2011, 02:10:33 PM It is Carl. carl was doing the back up vocals when brian said "i love you"..Ever heard of this super-awesome new technique called overdubbing? Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: drbeachboy on December 24, 2011, 02:29:17 PM Most of us probably read this in one or more of the many books released about the band. Take our word for it, it is Carl. We wouldn't post about it if we didn't know about it. We are not deceiving you.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 24, 2011, 02:31:33 PM Most of us probably read this in one or more of the many books released about the band. Take our word for it, it is Carl. We wouldn't post about it we didn't know about it. We are not deceiving you. You guys are more hardcore fans than i. I can't deny that, i've learned alot from going on this message board. :)Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Aegir on December 24, 2011, 03:20:12 PM Why did we come to the consensus that it was Brian, then, in the vocal credits thread? I'm not sure either way now who it is.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 24, 2011, 03:23:47 PM Why did we come to the consensus that it was Brian, then, in the vocal credits thread? I'm not sure either way now who it is. It Was Mike Love. :lol there it's finished. lolTitle: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Myk Luhv on December 24, 2011, 11:14:00 PM Actually, it was Carol Kaye -- and you'd better not suggest otherwise!
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Newguy562 on December 24, 2011, 11:21:24 PM Actually, it was Carol Kaye -- and you'd better not suggest otherwise! lmfao :lol can't disagree with that.Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Peter Reum on December 25, 2011, 05:16:56 PM Ding Dang
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Ovi on May 14, 2012, 05:25:12 AM 'Surf's Up' (preferably the TSS version), but I'd be happy with 'Good Vibrations', too.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: EgoHanger1966 on May 14, 2012, 05:28:12 AM Let Him Run Wild
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: phirnis on May 14, 2012, 10:06:30 AM Either I'll Bet He's Nice or Sail On Sailor or Don't Worry Baby...
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Iron Horse-Apples on May 14, 2012, 11:43:44 AM Smiley Smile Wind Chimes, by miles.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: chris.metcalfe on May 14, 2012, 02:38:00 PM I Just Wasn't Mad For These Times. Spelt that way due to your forum ID? Have a vote for 'Feel Flows'. Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Cabinessenceking on May 14, 2012, 03:31:01 PM God Only Knows. The only song I've ever heard that I consider to be absolutely perfect. There's something magical happening on literally every second of that song. I could listen to it ten times in a row without getting bored. + 1 Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Eireannach on May 14, 2012, 03:33:40 PM I love so many of the Pet Sounds/Smile Sessions tracks, but I still have to go with Don't Worry Baby.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: SamMcK on May 14, 2012, 08:04:21 PM I would be happy with any of these songs:
God Only Knows (Mono) Good Vibrations (Single version) Surfs Up (TSS version) Wouldn't It Be Nice (Mono) Heroes and Villains (TSS version) ;D In my opinion the top 5 Beach Boys songs ever! Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: jamsvet on May 14, 2012, 08:19:21 PM It has to be Good Vibrations. Probably the best song ever written.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Alex on May 14, 2012, 11:03:25 PM Little Pad!
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Eric Aniversario on May 15, 2012, 01:45:10 AM I was reading this thread, then noticed I had already replied in 2011! I replied either All This Is That or Do It Again. I can now say that I'd pick All This Is That.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Aegir on May 15, 2012, 01:47:42 AM Spring Vacation. I've been listening to it on loop for the past half hour.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Wild-Honey on May 15, 2012, 03:51:31 AM Heroes and Villains or Girl don't tell me
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Wall of (Pet) Sound(s) on May 15, 2012, 07:05:44 AM Don't Worry Baby.
Title: Re: If You Could Only Listen To One Beach Boys Song For The Rest Of Your Life.. Post by: Micha on May 15, 2012, 12:50:04 PM I'm waiting for the day Hey, that's one of my favorites from Pet Sounds... I can't decide between "Here Today", "Help Me, Rhonda" and "Dance, Dance, Dance". (Why on earth did they drop that from the setlist?) |