I have always been a fan of The Beach Boys, especially Brian Wilson. One of the first albums I ever purchased was the Capitol Reissue Endless Summer. From that time on, I became addicted. My collection became vast. I thought I’d collected all things Beach Boys.
When I turned 18, I was hanging out with some friends in good ‘ol Hyattsville, Maryland when a friend said, “You like the Beach Boys don’t you?” And I said, “Of course I do!” And she said, “My older brother left this album, I wondered if you want it?” I said, “I probably already have it, but what is it?” She said, “It’s called Pet Sounds.” I took the record home and my understanding of what I thought the Beach Boys were completely changed!
It went from cars, girls, and surf to introspection, loss, and love regained.
Through the years, I’ve made a gift of the album to many of my friends. Even the ones who love the Beatles! And the response has always been the same, “WoW! This is incredible! “
Today I was playing around on YouTube and found this intriguing video by Andy Pliskin and I believe this is an incredible job explaining the argument that the Beach Boys should get a lot more respect. Enjoy!
I agree that the Beach Boys are great but they still aren’t in the same league as the Beatles. Nobody is.
Hi Andrew, you are right on. Great video.
I am 54 years old and I have also preached how the Beach Boys effected the music world. I am a huge fan of the Beatles but I know how competive they were with the Beach Boys.
It made both bands put out great music.
It is great to see the young folk appreciate the music of old.
Tony
P.S. I do not agree with Jennifer. If you listen to the music and not the band as a whole they are in the same league!
The Beatles will always be the best.They are the most successful and influential band of all time.The Beach Boys were good but The Beatles win in the end.They always will.
I love bot the beatles and the beach boys. But after years of listening i find myself never getting sick of the beach boys and can listen to them ever day. The beatles have gotten old to me. No one can match the beauty of the beach boys recordings.
Beatles go first, of course. Most influential musical act of the 20th century. And the genius of Brian Wilson is just as the one of Lennon/Mccartney. But nothing beats the fab four, in oh so many ways
the beach boys made some good songs & albums but their music is not comparable to that of the beatles.