My link doesn't seem to work, but apparently Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has died at 82. To borrow a line from one of his songs: I miss the way he used to call the shots around here.
The following was posted online by fellow Beach Boys band member (and cousin), Mike Love. I thought it was well written and quite touching.
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Today, the world lost a genius, and I lost a cousin by blood and my partner in music.
Brian Wilson wasn’t just the heart of The Beach Boys—he was the soul of our sound. From the first time we sang together as kids in my living room, I knew there was something otherworldly in him. His musical gifts were unmatched. The melodies he dreamed up, the emotions he poured into every note—Brian changed the course of music forever.
Our journey together was filled with moments of brilliance, heartbreak, laughter, complexity and most of all, LOVE . Like all families, we had our ups and downs. But through it all, we never stopped loving each other, and I never stopped being in awe of what he could do when he sat at a piano or his spontaneity in the studio.
Brian’s unique artistry and our collaboration gave the world the American dream of optimism, joy, and a sense of freedom—music that made people feel good, made them believe in an endless summer and endless possibilities. It was one of the greatest blessings of my life to experience that creative space with him.
It was our privilege to make the world believe in sunshine, surfing, and teenage dreams. My life was forever changed by Pet Sounds, God Only Knows, In My Room, Good Vibrations, The Warmth of the Sun and a hundred other pieces of his soul wrapped in music. He allowed us to show the world what vulnerability and brilliance sound like in harmony. He was fragile, he was intense, he was funny—and he was one of a kind.
My wife, Jacquelyne, and I are heartbroken. She stood beside me through so many chapters of this story, and we both send our love and prayers to Brian’s family, his children, and all who were touched by his life and gifts.
Brian, you once asked, “Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older?” Now you are timeless. May you rest in the peace you so deeply deserve, surrounded by the heavenly music you helped create. May your spirit soar as high as your falsetto, may your wings spread in effortless flight.
Thank you for the harmonies, the memories, and the love. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Originally posted by Patrick: The following was posted online by fellow Beach Boys band member (and cousin), Mike Love. I thought it was well written and quite touching.
From an era people wrote and sang songs about cars and engines. And they were popular. 409 Little Deuce Coupe. GTO Fun Fun Fun Hey Little Cobra Hot Rod Lincoln Maybelline Dead Man's Curve
Originally posted by maryjane: From an era people wrote and sang songs about cars and engines. And they were popular. 409 Little Deuce Coupe. GTO Fun Fun Fun Hey Little Cobra Hot Rod Lincoln Maybelline Dead Man's Curve
Barbara Ann. My local DJ has a parody. Bomb bomb bomb, bomb Iran.
One thing I liked about the Beach Boys was that they didn't sing songs about Teen Angst....Most of their songs were just about having fun in the summertime.....
One thing I liked about the Beach Boys was that they didn't sing songs about Teen Angst... Most of their songs were just about having fun in the summertime...
Interesting enough, the Beach Boy song I posted aboveis about "Angst". It has a very melancholy feel to it that to me fit the occasion. They have plenty of other introspective songs as well. But yeah, a lot of their songs are about having fun.
