RIP Brian Wilson
Summary
The hosts celebrate the life and legacy of Brian Wilson, lead songwriter of the Beach Boys, who passed away recently. They delve into the deep musical relationship between The Beach Boys and The Beatles, particularly the exchange of influence between albums like "Pet Sounds" and "Sgt. Pepper's." The episode also discusses Brian's complex personal life, including his mental health challenges and the infamous "Smile" album sessions, before transitioning into a round table of favorite Beach Boys songs, highlighting his incredible range from early surf rock to avant-garde compositions.Episode description
Our tribute episode to Brian Wilson, the leader of the Beach Boys, who died on June 11, 2025.
We talk briefly , in our usual "mostly informed" way, about the relationship and influence between the Beatles and the Beach Boys. We talk in general about the incredibly transformation the Beach Boys' music went through over time. We talk about Brian's mental health struggles.
And then we take turns sharing a bunch of great Beach Boys songs!
The music sharing starts at around 25 minutes in.
CORRECTION: For some reason we (I?) keep saying the Brian Wilson biopic/ song is called "Love and Fear" but the correct title is "Love and Mercy."
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Our bonus episode this month (coming a few days after this one) for subscribers is a thought experiment in which we pitch what artists it would have been especially fun to see collaborate with either the Beatles or any of them in their solo careers.
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