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Title: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: Letsgoawayforawhile on August 03, 2013, 04:39:02 AM "For 22-year-old Brett Werner, The Beach Boys are his whole life. He is non-verbal autistic and the only words he can say are “Beach Boys” http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/local-man-with-autism-gets-to-meet-the-beach-boys Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Cabinessenceking on August 03, 2013, 04:42:32 AM very nice of Mike and Bruce to do that for the unfortunate kid!
Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Letsgoawayforawhile on August 03, 2013, 04:45:01 AM Yeah, it was awesome, even with Bruce's limp handshake.
;D Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Seaside Woman on August 03, 2013, 05:57:42 AM What an incredible human being Brett's father is.
Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Letsgoawayforawhile on August 03, 2013, 06:10:33 AM What an incredible human being Brett's father is. Yeah, I hope I'm that good of a dad when my baby gets here.Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Wrightfan on August 03, 2013, 06:31:23 AM I'm a Beach Boys fan with autism as well (Asperger's) so seeing stories like this warm my heart.
Great job by everyone here. Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Seaside Woman on August 03, 2013, 06:39:15 AM What an incredible human being Brett's father is. Yeah, I hope I'm that good of a dad when my baby gets here.I wish you well, being a parent is quite a journey. Let your heart and your instincts guide you. I always say this, babies don't cry because their happy, it's the only way they have to convey to you pain, discomfort or fear. Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Letsgoawayforawhile on August 03, 2013, 06:53:43 AM What an incredible human being Brett's father is. Yeah, I hope I'm that good of a dad when my baby gets here.I wish you well, being a parent is quite a journey. Let your heart and your instincts guide you. I always say this, babies don't cry because their happy, it's the only way they have to convey to you pain, discomfort or fear. Thanks so much. Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Iron Horse-Apples on August 03, 2013, 07:26:42 AM Brought tears to my eyes.
Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Seaside Woman on August 03, 2013, 07:32:19 AM Yes, mine too ...
Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: lee on August 03, 2013, 07:37:31 AM Super cool thing for Mike and Bruce to do.
Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: J.G. Dev on August 03, 2013, 08:04:53 AM Proof positive that this is some special music, and a special band. I'm proud to be a Beach Boys fan.
Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Nicko1234 on August 03, 2013, 08:34:09 AM That was indeed heartwarming to watch.
Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: gfac22 on August 03, 2013, 10:01:02 AM For any non-facebook users, Mike posted a link to the story along with this:
"Brett, I am humbled by your love of our music. Honestly, when my brilliant cousin Brian and I were creating this music along with Carl, Dennis, Bruce and Alan, I never thought that I would be listening to a story like yours. I am touched in ways I never imagined by your love and passion for our music. I am grateful to be a part of what brings you joy and happiness. You have broadened my mind in terms of possibilities. Thank you for being you, a terrific spirit and a joy to know. Many blessings to you and your family! Keep rockin Brett! you are a true inspiration to us all! Peace and Love, Mike Love" Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Jim V. on August 03, 2013, 10:19:37 AM For any non-facebook users, Mike posted a link to the story along with this: "Brett, I am humbled by your love of our music. Honestly, when my brilliant cousin Brian and I were creating this music along with Carl, Dennis, Bruce and Alan, I never thought that I would be listening to a story like yours. I am touched in ways I never imagined by your love and passion for our music. I am grateful to be a part of what brings you joy and happiness. You have broadened my mind in terms of possibilities. Thank you for being you, a terrific spirit and a joy to know. Many blessings to you and your family! Keep rockin Brett! you are a true inspiration to us all! Peace and Love, Mike Love" HE DIDN'T CREDIT DAVID MARKS! OH NO! Nah just kidding. I'm sure it was an oversight. Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Jason on August 03, 2013, 12:37:03 PM For any non-facebook users, Mike posted a link to the story along with this: "Brett, I am humbled by your love of our music. Honestly, when my brilliant cousin Brian and I were creating this music along with Carl, Dennis, Bruce and Alan, I never thought that I would be listening to a story like yours. I am touched in ways I never imagined by your love and passion for our music. I am grateful to be a part of what brings you joy and happiness. You have broadened my mind in terms of possibilities. Thank you for being you, a terrific spirit and a joy to know. Many blessings to you and your family! Keep rockin Brett! you are a true inspiration to us all! Peace and Love, Mike Love" Always a class act. Always willing to spend a little of his time with a very deserving fan. Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Niko on August 03, 2013, 01:27:09 PM I've seen posts of Mike and Bruce doing this kinda stuff. Nice guys :)
Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: filledeplage on August 04, 2013, 06:53:17 AM "For 22-year-old Brett Werner, The Beach Boys are his whole life. He is non-verbal autistic and the only words he can say are “Beach Boys” http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/local-man-with-autism-gets-to-meet-the-beach-boys Thanks for posting the link. They do this stuff all the time, quietly, without fanfare. It speaks volumes. ;) And shows the incredible impact this music has had on all segments of society. And what a great dad to make it all happen! Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Shady on August 04, 2013, 10:47:38 AM Very cool
Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Summertime Blooz on August 04, 2013, 10:59:53 AM Nice story. There's definitely something very special about the music the Beach Boys have created over the years. This is further proof of that.
Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Gabo on August 04, 2013, 05:48:36 PM i hope he apologized to the kid for ruining Smile
Title: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: GoogaMooga on August 07, 2013, 11:30:56 PM Hello again, everybody. As a man afflicted with Asperger's syndrome, I can really relate to this moving story from the Huffington Post, it's testimony of the healing power of The Beach Boys' music. I only wish that the chap could have met Brian as well:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/05/brett-werner-beach-boys-non-verbal-autism_n_3707890.html Quote Brett Werner is a 22-year-old nonverbal man with autism, but there are two words he does say: "Beach Boys." He listens to the surf-centric band everyday. Their music helps calm him down. So on Friday night, thanks to country radio station WOMC Detroit and 7 Action News, Werner finally met his idols. He got to hang out with Mike Love and Bruce Johnston of the band at the Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, Mich. "It's kind of the ultimate compliment to us and our music," Love said after meeting the 22-year-old. "He's got a real soul," Johnston added. "I like it." Werner's father, Mark, said that while other parents look forward to their children's graduations or weddings, he's been looking forward to his son's meeting with The Beach Boys. "The biggest Beach Boys fan on the planet is living in my house,” he told the station. Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: Ron on August 07, 2013, 11:38:02 PM Something about the music is very spiritual to me. I would imagine someone autistic would really pick up on that.
Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: GoogaMooga on August 07, 2013, 11:41:38 PM Something about the music is very spiritual to me. I would imagine someone autistic would really pick up on that. Or even healing for the mentally ill. It's a well-known fact that a lot of mentally ill people find comfort in music. Most music, however banal, has this healing quality. There are exceptions, of course, death metal, Marilyn Manson, and the like. Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: Lowbacca on August 08, 2013, 05:11:56 AM In an interview from the late 60s or 70s Carl told an interviewer that there's a rehab institution somewhere in the States where they play Friends (at least I think it was Friends) to the patients and it really helps them to relax.
Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: smilethebeachboysloveyou on August 08, 2013, 05:19:53 AM In an interview from the late 60s or 70s Carl told an interviewer that there's a rehab institution somewhere in the Stated where they play Friends (at least I think it was Friends) to the patients and it really helps them to relax. I remember it being Smiley Smile. Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: Lowbacca on August 08, 2013, 05:41:13 AM In an interview from the late 60s or 70s Carl told an interviewer that there's a rehab institution somewhere in the Stated where they play Friends (at least I think it was Friends) to the patients and it really helps them to relax. I remember it being Smiley Smile. Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: celticsurfer on August 08, 2013, 05:45:31 AM Carl talked about a free clinic in Houston Texas where they used to play Smiley Smile in the late 60s/early 70s
Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: Lowbacca on August 08, 2013, 05:49:59 AM Carl talked about a free clinic in Houston Texas where they used to play Smiley Smile in the late 60s/early 70s Oh, alright. Thanks. :)Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: smilethebeachboysloveyou on August 08, 2013, 05:55:34 AM In an interview from the late 60s or 70s Carl told an interviewer that there's a rehab institution somewhere in the Stated where they play Friends (at least I think it was Friends) to the patients and it really helps them to relax. I remember it being Smiley Smile. I also thought it was weird. Friends definitely seems like a more obvious choice. Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: Peadar 'Big Dinner' O'Driscoll on August 08, 2013, 06:38:08 AM think I read SmileySmile was used to bring people down off bad acid trips
Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: Don Malcolm on August 08, 2013, 09:56:30 AM A heartwarming story in the best sense of that often-overused term. As wonderful as others' music is, all of us here know that there is a special quality to the BBs music that connects emotionally in a unique, virtually indefinable way.
Despite what often gets said about Mike (and Bruce), there's no doubt in my mind that they know that as well as (and quite possibly better than) anyone--and, in fact, experience that emotional engagement as part of their performances. Continually rediscovering the depth and breadth of the pleasure and joy that their music continues to create has got to be a significant reason why Mike stays out on the road, and this is just one of the many stories that entwine themselves around the still-remarkable odyssey of a musical achievement and legacy that will surely stand the test of time. Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: The 4th Wilson Bro. on August 08, 2013, 03:00:23 PM think I read SmileySmile was used to bring people down off bad acid trips Yes, that's what Carl said in the interview. Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again on August 08, 2013, 05:11:13 PM i hope he apologized to the kid for ruining Smile F*uck SMILE! There, I said it! That kid doesn't want to have to suffer through 45 hours of "roll roll roll, plymoth rock, roll over" just to get to a couple decent songs.... Good riddance. Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Shady on August 08, 2013, 05:18:35 PM i hope he apologized to the kid for ruining Smile F*uck SMILE! There, I said it! That kid doesn't want to have to suffer through 45 hours of "roll roll roll, plymoth rock, roll over" just to get to a couple decent songs.... Good riddance. Oh no you didn't! Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again on August 08, 2013, 05:20:55 PM I, in fact, did
Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: wantsomecorn on August 08, 2013, 06:19:51 PM Here's the quote you're thinking of, found it on Smiley Smile's wikipedia page.
Quote from: Carl Wilson, 1970 In Fort Worth, Texas, there is a drug clinic which takes people off the streets and helps them get over bad LSD trips. They don't use any traditional medical treatment whatsoever. All they do is play the patient our Smiley Smile album and apparently this acts as a soothing remedy which relaxes them and helps them to recover completely from their trip. Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: punkinhead on August 08, 2013, 08:04:12 PM This is great, as I work as an ABA therapist with autistic kids and my love for the beach boys, this obviously grabs my attention.
Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Micha on August 08, 2013, 08:34:10 PM i hope he apologized to the kid for ruining Smile F*uck SMILE! There, I said it! That kid doesn't want to have to suffer through 45 hours of "roll roll roll, plymoth rock, roll over" just to get to a couple decent songs.... Good riddance. I'm not sure what your point is, but I'm so into the Beach Boys that I sometimes even listen to those of their records that I don't like at all... :o Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again on August 09, 2013, 12:43:52 PM i hope he apologized to the kid for ruining Smile F*uck SMILE! There, I said it! That kid doesn't want to have to suffer through 45 hours of "roll roll roll, plymoth rock, roll over" just to get to a couple decent songs.... Good riddance. I'm not sure what your point is, but I'm so into the Beach Boys that I sometimes even listen to those of their records that I don't like at all... :o My point is, I get tired of trolls always dragging everything Beach Boys related back to SMILE and Mike Vs Brian ..... I love SMILE but it's just one great album out of many.... and it's hardly my favorite. Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Cabinessenceking on August 09, 2013, 01:05:06 PM i hope he apologized to the kid for ruining Smile F*uck SMILE! There, I said it! That kid doesn't want to have to suffer through 45 hours of "roll roll roll, plymoth rock, roll over" just to get to a couple decent songs.... Good riddance. wow you brave Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again on August 09, 2013, 01:10:41 PM i hope he apologized to the kid for ruining Smile F*uck SMILE! There, I said it! That kid doesn't want to have to suffer through 45 hours of "roll roll roll, plymoth rock, roll over" just to get to a couple decent songs.... Good riddance. wow you brave or either just insane or a complete masochist But seriously: sometimes I wish SMILE never existed or would just go away so I can enjoy my Beach Boys in peace. We got enough great stuff via it's wreckage on 20/20, Surf's Up, Smiley without having to endure "Du du du du du, du-du-du, du-du-du, du-du-du" over and over and over and over and over and...... Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: SMiLE-addict on August 09, 2013, 04:33:38 PM Cool story!
Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: Peter Reum on August 09, 2013, 10:23:16 PM God bless the soul of Dennis Wilson....he was the Beach Boy who REALLY had a love and a heart for people with developmental disabilities. I saw it myself.
Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: halblaineisgood on August 10, 2013, 12:09:24 AM .
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Title: Re: World's biggest Beach Boys fan Post by: Gertie J. on August 10, 2013, 12:13:51 AM its short for 'diane' ???
Title: Re: The sweetest thing ever Post by: Micha on August 10, 2013, 05:49:45 AM i hope he apologized to the kid for ruining Smile F*uck SMILE! There, I said it! That kid doesn't want to have to suffer through 45 hours of "roll roll roll, plymoth rock, roll over" just to get to a couple decent songs.... Good riddance. I'm not sure what your point is, but I'm so into the Beach Boys that I sometimes even listen to those of their records that I don't like at all... :o My point is, I get tired of trolls always dragging everything Beach Boys related back to SMILE and Mike Vs Brian ..... I love SMILE but it's just one great album out of many.... and it's hardly my favorite. This point of yours certainly didn't come across your first way of formulating it. Thanks for clarification. |