Favorite Beach Boys song/album?

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 2/1/24 at 3:08pm

I don’t know why it has taken me so long, but I’ve really been getting into the Beach Boys recently.

I guess the standard answer to my question would be God Only Knows/Pet Sounds, but there is so much to choose from. Maybe I’ve been overlooking something.

I’ve been absolutely loving the Smile album.

P.S. RIP Melinda Wilson, who died this week.

 

Updated On: 2/1/24 at 03:08 PM

[darquegk]

Posted: 2/1/24 at 3:17pm

I've listened to Billy Joel's "Don't Worry Baby" about a million times. He ups the tempo a little from a midtempo, slightly dreamy song to a full on Phil Spector era feel, which goes perfectly with Wilson's obsession with "Be My Baby."

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 2/1/24 at 3:35pm

Thanks! Sounds great. Billy Joel is another act I’ve been meaning to delve into.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 2/1/24 at 8:21pm

"I don’t know why it has taken me so long, but I’ve really been getting into the Beach Boys recently.

I guess the standard answer to my question would be God Only Knows/Pet Sounds, but there is so much to choose from. Maybe I’ve been overlooking something."

I’ve been absolutely loving the Smile album.

P.S. RIP Melinda Wilson, who died this week."

I would say the album "Surfer Girls" was my favorite early album. The title song, "Catch A Wave" and "Little Deuce Coupe" are classic singles. My favorite song from that album was the wonderful "In My Room", early sign of the genius of Brian Wilson.

"Pet Sounds" was obviously their best album, and it is just incredible. Brian Wilson said he was inspired to write this album by hearing the Beatles album "Revolver".

Post "Pet Sounds", I liked the album "Surf's Up" the most, especially the title song and "Disney Girls". "Till I Die" is a very beautiful song and my favorite Carl Wilson song is "Long Promised Road". 

Very sad about Melissa Wilson, can only imagine how difficult her marriage was due to all of Brian's issues.

 

 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 2/2/24 at 12:40pm

I just read that Billy Joel is releasing new music for the first time in years soon.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 2/2/24 at 3:10pm

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=billy+joel+new+song+turn+the+lights+back+on

This single was released this morning. Sadly, it was to me very meh.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 2/2/24 at 3:43pm

Billy must read this board, I had no idea new music was on the way when I said yesterday that I’ve been meaning to check out his stuff. 
 

I really only know his biggest hits, and if you compare this new one to those yeah it’s disappointing... but I like it.