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“They said, 'how can you possibly do this, Brian?' I said, 'something got inside of me - I had to do something'”: Unpicking the Beach Boys' classic that confirmed Brian Wilson’s creative genius

Conceived as an all-in-one ‘pocket symphony’, Good Vibrations was thematically triggered by the notion that dogs could sense the positive or negative energies of humans

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Paul McCartney says ‘musical genius’ Brian Wilson was ‘bright shining light’

The 82-year-old Beatles bass player has previously cited Wilson’s work as an inspiration for his own.

Evening Standard

How visionary Beach Boys songwriter Brian Wilson changed music – and my life

Brian Wilson, leader, songwriter and producer of the Beach Boys, has passed away at age 82.

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Elton John hails Brian Wilson as the 'biggest influence on my songwriting ever' as tributes to Beach Boys genius pour in

Posting on Instagram, Sir Elton said Wilson was ‘always so kind to me’ and ‘the biggest influence on my songwriting ever’

Evening Standard

Surviving Beach Boys pay tribute to ‘genius’ Brian Wilson

Singer Mike Love said Wilson’s ‘musical gifts were unmatched’ after his cousin’s death aged 82.

The Independent UK

Brian Wilson interview: "I don’t like SMiLE any more. I got so tired of it and did it so many times I've forgotten it"

The late Brian Wilson on carrying the legend of the Beach Boys, Macca’s tears, and how soft drinks messed him up for years

Louder

10 songs to celebrate the life and legacy of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson

The musical world has lost a giant

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Rolling Stones members pay tribute following death of Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson

Keith Richard and Ronnie Wood are among the stars who have praised the singer, bass player, songwriter and producer after his death at 82.

Evening Standard

Beach Boys visionary leader Brian Wilson dies at age 82

Wilson’s genius for melody and arrangements inspired the songs Good Vibrations and California Girls.

Al Jazeera

Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys and one of the most influential writers and producers in pop history, has died aged 82

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“I’ve actually performed it with him, and I’m afraid to say that during the soundcheck, I broke down”: The story behind The Beach Boys’ timeless masterpiece God Only Knows, a Brian Wilson co-creation that had a profound emotional impact on Paul McCartney

How Brian Wilson hooked up with an LA advertising executive to pen one of the most majestic and moving pop songs ever created

MusicRadar

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson dies aged 82

The musician was the eldest and last surviving of the three musical Wilson brothers.

Evening Standard

Brian Wilson, creative leader of the Beach Boys and transformative figure in pop music, dies at 82

Having gone from writing surf-rock to remarkably complex and intricate masterpieces in just a few years as the Beach Boys' principal songwriter and musical director, Wilson in many ways defined the development of popular music in the 1960s

Guitar World

Brian Wilson, shy genius of The Beach Boys, dies aged 82

California-born musician was one of the most revered and pioneering figures in contemporary music, helping to make The Beach Boys one of the most successful pop groups of all time

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Best of 2024: How Brian Wilson hooked up with an LA advertising executive to pen one of the most majestic and moving pop songs ever created

The Independent UK

AP's top music documentaries of 2024: Taylor Swift, ABBA, the Boss and more — and where to watch

Here are some of The Associated Press’ favorite music documentaries of the year — in no particular order — along with where to find them

The Independent UK

Charles Manson: mass murderer of unspeakable evil who left a dark and disturbing musical legacy

Mark Beaumont revisits the Manson murders of 1969 to assess the musical influence of the sadistic cult leader and would-be singer-songwriter who jammed with Neil Young, lived with a Beach Boy and made a lasting impression on Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne and Nine Inch Nails

The Guardian - UK

‘In one scene, Celine Dion’s dancing. Next, she’s on a gurney’: making the film about the singer’s tragic condition

The star has Stiff Person Syndrome, meaning moments of elation can trigger potentially lethal spasms. We meet the director who captured the singer’s Las Vegas home life – and one shocking attack that almost killed her

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It’s the age of Swiftonomics – but will Taylor Swift’s phenomenal success trickle down?

Can one record-breaking megastar make a difference for struggling musicians and new artists?

The Conversation

New Disney documentary The Beach Boys tells the iconic band’s story – but not the whole story

In 2012, I watched as the remaining members of the Beach Boys played together for their 50th anniversary. As they launched into When I Grow Up (to be a Man), I reflected on the experience of listening to elderly men sing about what they’ll be when they “grow up”, in…

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How Brian Wilson hooked up with an LA advertising executive to pen one of the most majestic and moving pop songs ever created

The Independent UK

The Beach Boys, going into the sunset, look back on years of harmony and heartache in documentary

The Beach Boys are looking back on a life of sunshine and sorrow in a new Disney+ documentary

The Guardian - UK

The Beach Boys review – rather too sunny account of 60s pop legends’ story

They were ‘America’s band’, with a run of golden-hued songs – but Disney’s documentary ignores the darker side of their extraordinary story

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'The Beach Boys' online and from anywhere — full music documentary

After 100 million records sold and more U.S. top 40 hits than any other U.S. band, we now have the official documentary. Here's where to watch "The Beach Boys" online from anywhere.

The Independent UK

The Beach Boys reflect on ‘rivalry and respect’ for The Beatles

Exclusive: Beach Boys stars Mike Love and Brian Johnston, along with director Frank Marshall, reflect on fame, fortune and family ahead of a new documentary about the legendary California band

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