The Fendertones - God Only Knows

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    The Fendertones perform God Only Knows for a charity event.
    Vocal charting by Tony Rose. String Charting by Chad Odhner. Flutes charted by Jim Verdeur.
    Tech notes:
    Recorded on October 16, 2004
    Audio: 40 tracks using ProTools on a Mac G5
    Mixed using ProTools on a Mac G5
    Video: Recorded using 3 DVCams and 1 handicam.
    The video was edited using Final Cut Pro.
    The final video was assembled using Final Cut, Soundtrack Pro and Logic.
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Komentáře • 465

  • @snwbrdr65
    @snwbrdr65 Před 16 lety +175

    I don't care how many people it takes to recreate the sound of the Beach Boys live or in the studio. The point is to keep this timeless music alive. Bravo.

  • @OriginalPappy
    @OriginalPappy Před 6 lety +86

    Paul McCartney once remarked that this was the most beautiful song ever written. The Fendertones do a fantastic cover

  • @MrPedal88
    @MrPedal88 Před 7 lety +335

    These guys are probably the best tribute band on youtube.

  • @philexile0
    @philexile0 Před 3 lety +35

    This wonderful vocalist Chad Odhner was invited to sing this onstage with Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and band - a few years back in California.

    • @reneep9972
      @reneep9972 Před rokem +1

      Did he accept? Would love to see the video if it happened.

    • @philexile0
      @philexile0 Před rokem +1

      @@reneep9972 He did, and sang several songs with them. In Indio, California. I've found a picture of Chad onstage with them but no video.

  • @lindabergman3127
    @lindabergman3127 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Such a beautiful tribute to the amazing Beach Boys masterpieces❤ simply priceless 🌹🌹

  • @dwf1953
    @dwf1953 Před 4 lety +8

    Excellent!!! The Beach Boys will live forever through The Fendertones.

  • @vancegill1135
    @vancegill1135 Před rokem +4

    Probably the most beautiful love song ever written

  • @malcolmbryant
    @malcolmbryant Před 12 lety +77

    I have been a massive fan of this song since it came out in the 60s. Ignore the tossers who criticize it. This is a fabulous piece of work on a difficult song. Well done, lads!

  • @robsonlimamarinho9746
    @robsonlimamarinho9746 Před 6 lety +29

    10 years had passed away before my eyes, but I still cry with this rendition. Thanks boys for keeping the almost unnatural touch to Beach Boys music. All love from Brazil.

  • @TheRacerbrown
    @TheRacerbrown Před 3 lety +28

    I've been listening to the Beach Boys when they first came out, but these guys are great, they need to start touring!!

  • @ckhthd
    @ckhthd Před 8 lety +72

    God only knows what we would be without this music

  • @ROCKSTARCRANE
    @ROCKSTARCRANE Před 17 lety +18

    I'm a HUGE Beach Boys fan and this is simply amazing. Brian would be SO proud of this, as would Carl. Even the second voice in the refrain sounds like Bruce J! And the kid in the black shirt looks like a young Dennis. A marvelous tribute to America's greatest band....

  • @jerrywiest4783
    @jerrywiest4783 Před 2 lety +8

    WOW! The Fendertones are the real deal! They are 'the Y2K Beach Boys' with a perfected finish!

  • @robertedwards5184
    @robertedwards5184 Před 7 lety +76

    I bought many of the Beach Boys original records. I'm 71 now, I hear this and nostalgically think back to the beautiful ladies I knew then. Thank You.

    • @harleypiper
      @harleypiper Před 4 lety +4

      I can remember when in 68 my older brothers came home with new 45s and then got out the old zenith portable record player ,took it outside on the front lawn and then we'd all listen and dance. I miss being young Robert.

    • @CreekyGuy
      @CreekyGuy Před 3 lety +1

      Robert Edwards - My father died in 1964. I turn 69 this month, and for our family there wasn't much during this time period to be happy about. New city, schools, fighting all the time. It was hard.
      The Beaches and Monkees music playing over my brother and my (shared) 7-transistor radio was usually able to brighten things back then. Good music. Good... vibrations.

    • @johndalton3180
      @johndalton3180 Před 2 lety +1

      Beautiful ladies, beautiful music- imagine life without them.

  • @tectorama
    @tectorama Před 3 lety +7

    Brian Wilson was such a perfectionist, which is what probably drove him over the edge. Thankfully he made it back. I'm sure he would love this group.

  • @philgillies7918
    @philgillies7918 Před 3 lety +3

    Chad Odhner, this excellent singer, was invited to guest onstage with Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and band at a concert in California a few years ago! So his talent has been recognized by his musical hero.

  • @briannewell6064
    @briannewell6064 Před 6 lety +11

    Perhaps the greatest pop song ever written. So there.

  • @cjy42000
    @cjy42000 Před 5 lety +28

    How come it took me 11 years to find this? Geez, these guys are good 👍

  • @paulsullivan1650
    @paulsullivan1650 Před 6 lety +88

    Paul McCartney told Brian Wilson that this is the greatest song ever written...

    • @Errr717
      @Errr717 Před 4 lety

      That's quite a tribute but I think the best one is Yesterday.

    • @jimborgmann178
      @jimborgmann178 Před 3 lety

      Paul Sullivan and it was written in less than one hour. That’s just not fair.....😀

    • @paulsullivan1650
      @paulsullivan1650 Před 3 lety

      @@jimborgmann178 I know, right Jim?

    • @amyfreed3903
      @amyfreed3903 Před 3 lety

      Agree

    • @lactating
      @lactating Před 3 lety +3

      He actually said that this was his favourite Beach Boys song. Still a great song though

  • @eamonxofarrell
    @eamonxofarrell Před 6 měsíci +2

    I love how children wander through your set. God bless you.

  • @patrickrobinson317
    @patrickrobinson317 Před 10 lety +29

    Brilliant !!!!!
    This is without a doubt the absolute most beautiful song ever written !!!!
    Great performance - that guy did an excellent job !!!!

  • @jonnygranville281
    @jonnygranville281 Před 2 lety +4

    If I win powerball I'm getting the Fendertones back together no matter the cost.

  • @seaglider844
    @seaglider844 Před 9 lety +119

    Man I am a long time fan of Brian Wilson and his music and I am blown away. These guys are FANTASTIC! I would travel large distances to see this live since I don't think you get this kind of faithful rendition to the original even from the Beach Boys themselves. I will keep an eye on the facebook page and hope for an upcoming concert.

    • @buzzbang7930
      @buzzbang7930 Před 8 lety +10

      +seaglider844 I've been watching these guys too and you're right. Rarely does
      one get to hear such delivery with great accuracy. I just listened to them do
      Sloop John B. Freakin Awesome Dud.

    • @wuddude1599
      @wuddude1599 Před 5 lety

      @@buzzbang7930
      Someone said they performed 'Don't Worry Baby' but I don't see it anywhere.

    • @buzzbang7930
      @buzzbang7930 Před 5 lety

      The old live clip is the only one I found.

    • @wuddude1599
      @wuddude1599 Před 5 lety

      @@buzzbang7930
      I haven't, got a link?

    • @buzzbang7930
      @buzzbang7930 Před 5 lety

      Just type in Beach Boys - don't worry baby youtube It should give you the old clip.

  • @henryhawk2904
    @henryhawk2904 Před 11 lety +4

    these guys are unbelievably good.

  • @johnbedell2376
    @johnbedell2376 Před rokem +2

    Sobbing.

  • @beachboyscovers
    @beachboyscovers Před 10 lety +46

    Holy Cow!!! The wrecking Crew part two! Must be nice having 20+ Musicians and Vocalist to play this live. What I wouldn't do to be in your place singing front man or even backup to this song. My hats off to the FenderTones on this one. Fantastic!!!

    • @Tenskwatawa4U
      @Tenskwatawa4U Před 3 lety +1

      Clearly it's a labor of love; there can't be much money to make with a crew of that size aboard the Sloop John B.

  • @davelongradiopersonality1270

    This is probably the hardest Beach Boy song to do... because of its intricate production and many parts. I would shiver at the thought of trying to cover this... because its hard to do... and because everyone on the planet has heard it many times. Excellent effort.

  • @lorrienerbas3221
    @lorrienerbas3221 Před 3 lety +15

    Beautifully done Fendertones! Thank you for all the music.

  • @marclaporte3710
    @marclaporte3710 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The Beach Boys have rightfully taken their place amongst the GREATEST rock & roll bands of all time... Yet, I still think they're underrated. That's how GREAT they were/are.

  • @PCB-dg7pt
    @PCB-dg7pt Před 3 lety +7

    If they put out a CD I would buy this for sure!!! Amazing! Thank you!!

  • @jayfreeman3004
    @jayfreeman3004 Před 4 lety +2

    God only know how much I love this song

  • @noddy8607
    @noddy8607 Před rokem +1

    A compliment that is a bit late but what a great group they were.

  • @johnjacen6865
    @johnjacen6865 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I wasn't expecting this. An incredibly difficult arrangement and you guys absolutely nailed it. 👏 👏 👏

  • @Lineberrys
    @Lineberrys Před 14 lety +2

    Any musician knows how difficult it is to reproduce accurately a song as complex as "God Only Knows" , let alone performing it LIVE!!!. Kudos to these guys for nailing it!

  • @josephcaliri3552
    @josephcaliri3552 Před rokem +1

    Totally awesome!
    Joe Caliri, New Portland, Maine

  • @claraodhner
    @claraodhner Před 10 lety +55

    He's not nervous. Just focused. He does a lot of the voice charting with Tony, so I'd guess he's doing some extra listening while he sings.

  • @snivelinj7612
    @snivelinj7612 Před 6 lety +46

    As a Beach Boy lover from way back I am amazed at how The Fendertones so closely imitated the BB's in every detail ! Absolutely fabulous. Did they ever tour? Are they still around? A lot of work was put into all this---I'll bet they had fun doing it and were so gratified to be able to sound so close to my all time favorite band.

    • @derekstocker6661
      @derekstocker6661 Před 3 lety +1

      Great comment, well said!

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 Před rokem +1

      Same here! Loved The Beach Boys and saw them n these guys are nailing their sounds👍👍👍

  • @GingerPauley1
    @GingerPauley1 Před 8 lety +17

    My favorite Beach Boys song! Great job!

  • @stephkeefer2486
    @stephkeefer2486 Před 2 lety +2

    These guys are the best I’ve ever heard to sing The Beach Boys! I’ve seen a lot of shows they absolutely are the best!! Thank you, I love The Beach Boys! I’m a Jersey girl & grew up with the beach!!❤️

  • @petersumusic
    @petersumusic Před 8 lety +19

    WHAT. Freaking amazing guys. The full arrangement, vocals and WC style instrumentation. Beautiful.

  • @martindr2
    @martindr2 Před rokem +1

    He's a great singer !

  • @biancuzzo1213
    @biancuzzo1213 Před 10 lety +7

    This is the best cover of the beach boys.. brian Wilson would be proud.. just amazing!

    • @PhantomPanic
      @PhantomPanic Před 5 lety +2

      Maybe he IS proud! I mean he is still alive you know? :)

  • @MikeEWard-vp9js
    @MikeEWard-vp9js Před 5 lety +3

    I can hear things in their music I have NEVER heard in the original Beach Boys recordings. Amazing!

    • @MIKELIN8
      @MIKELIN8 Před 5 lety

      Perhaps that's because Brian typically recorded in mono, since he couldn't hear stereo?

  • @brianmorger2174
    @brianmorger2174 Před 2 lety +1

    Tears of joy in '22

  • @candaceheinemann4574
    @candaceheinemann4574 Před 2 lety +1

    best beach boys cover band EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @rmcc55
    @rmcc55 Před 5 lety +41

    Wish they would tackle "Wouldn't it be nice?"

  • @mimmar3891
    @mimmar3891 Před 13 lety +5

    Masterfully done. Wow.

  • @derekstocker6661
    @derekstocker6661 Před 3 lety +7

    This is just ANOTHER fantastic song from these superbly talented folks, absolutely love this and thanks so much for sharing this, fabulous performance and what a super group in every way!

  • @desmondmcnally2104
    @desmondmcnally2104 Před 5 lety +7

    The pleasure you bring to us!! Thank you for all the effort you all put into this!

  • @robertedwards5184
    @robertedwards5184 Před 7 lety +8

    I used to buy the original versions of these songs 50 years ago. I'm 71 now. I'm back nostalgicly with the beautiful ladies I knew then. Wow!

  • @EltonBeatles
    @EltonBeatles Před 11 lety +3

    Incredible!

  • @spiked200
    @spiked200 Před 16 lety +4

    It's refreshing when someone covers a song and gets it right.Nice work!

  • @MrJimlarimore1
    @MrJimlarimore1 Před 5 lety +3

    Boy! Sometimes i feel like I'm back at a beach boy concert! They are awesome!
    Thanks for bringing this great music back!

  • @quacknobert5749
    @quacknobert5749 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The Best of All Times👍👍

  • @ivdk1
    @ivdk1 Před 7 lety +17

    Congratulations . I adore the Beach Boys Sound. You may have doubled the original crew but the result of your recordings is fabulous . Keep on doing this Guy's. You are the best tribute to the original ! Great voices and great players. Fun,fun,fun.

  • @Wolfsky9
    @Wolfsky9 Před 15 lety +3

    I have to say this again: of the many, many covers I've heard of what many say is the greatest song ever recorded, this version by The Fendertones is absolutely a masterpiece, and the vocal is magnificent. No one ever did it like Carl, but this is very, very good, and these guys should take real pride in how they pulled this off. Wolfsky9

  • @Wolfsky9
    @Wolfsky9 Před 14 lety +11

    I know I've said this earlier, but knowuing as I do, just how incredibly difficult it is to do this masterpiece well, this is a great effort--far better than Mr Elton John, & many others who've tried--myself included. Well done & KUDOS to the young guy doing Carl's Lead. I know he's smiling from Heaven. Wolfsky9

  • @antoniocarrasco4137
    @antoniocarrasco4137 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Que bom termos uns jovens a interpretar temas com tanta responsabilidade, até porque é necessária muita audácia para cantar musica dum conjunto com tanta fama ,os beach boys. Que grande coragem.muitos parabéns pela vossa excelente iniciativa. Adorei.

  • @389383
    @389383 Před 8 lety +14

    Have now watched all their videos. Wish they would next tackle the Phil Spector productions!

  • @thomasa.timmes4139
    @thomasa.timmes4139 Před 5 lety

    I'm hooked. The Fendertones are fantastic. Keep singing and performing, please.

  • @mikebartolowits5814
    @mikebartolowits5814 Před 8 lety +3

    Love the accordion and everything else aboutt this rendition. Perfect!

  • @jackieneave3016
    @jackieneave3016 Před 5 lety +2

    Come to the uk , stay with my family and play every day xxxx

  • @lilstkngal
    @lilstkngal Před 6 lety

    hear I am listening to this great song again, well done. Never tire of this song.

  • @BeautifulPast
    @BeautifulPast Před 15 lety

    Beautiful song ... beautifully sung!!!
    Thank you for posting!!!

  • @stevenhaines9489
    @stevenhaines9489 Před 5 lety +1

    Damn!!! Absolutely amazing!!!!!

  • @TATOIANENTERPRISES
    @TATOIANENTERPRISES Před 5 lety

    A great rendition of probably the most beautiful song ever written in the 20th Century.

  • @JohnnyNW
    @JohnnyNW Před 16 lety

    These guys are great...thanks for posting!

  • @alumbo
    @alumbo Před 4 lety

    Excellent live ending. Letting the round dissolve. Beautiful and musically sensible. Well done.

  • @BassistPaul
    @BassistPaul Před 2 lety

    What a delightful tribute. And so lovely to hear a good, small string section.

  • @richardbrucemusic
    @richardbrucemusic Před 4 lety

    One of the best covers of one of the most beautiful songs ever written!

  • @themightyquinner123
    @themightyquinner123 Před 12 lety +2

    Excellent work ...great rendition.

  • @rodneyhone2220
    @rodneyhone2220 Před rokem +1

    So injoyable

  • @munsterfloyd
    @munsterfloyd Před 4 lety

    Incredible production. Their attention to detail is 100%.

  • @jurgenvluijmans106
    @jurgenvluijmans106 Před 3 lety +2

    Incredible, amazing cover

  • @GranpomLali
    @GranpomLali Před 3 lety +2

    Absolutely phenomenally fantastic !!!!! Every note to the T. Going to look up more videos by them.

    • @MoodyBluesFan
      @MoodyBluesFan Před 2 lety

      Here you go--->czcams.com/play/PLqG2Y495eHpH_s0T3VyXEt5j2b8kFLV51.html

  • @Wulfdane
    @Wulfdane Před 5 lety +1

    I lovet his song, this is a near perfect cover. Wonderful.

  • @barryl1947
    @barryl1947 Před 11 lety +1

    Fantastic.

  • @ronnieboy1943
    @ronnieboy1943 Před 5 lety +2

    Fantastic version of one of the moty beautiful songs of BW - well done boys!

  • @DavidCKendall
    @DavidCKendall Před 17 lety

    Absolutely fabulous!

  • @stevequinn9617
    @stevequinn9617 Před 4 lety

    Love this. Great job guys

  • @maureencimochowski1758

    Truly wonderful!

  • @BeachBoysJanDean1
    @BeachBoysJanDean1 Před 13 lety +1

    What a great job covering the all time greatest song ever!

  • @joeevans4039
    @joeevans4039 Před 5 lety

    Congrats this group is awesome

  • @jasondenbakker
    @jasondenbakker Před 8 lety +12

    This is so good!

  • @williambakerjr9063
    @williambakerjr9063 Před 9 lety +1

    Beautifully done

  • @PBEAR-ki6wo
    @PBEAR-ki6wo Před 5 lety

    These guys are Fantastic!

  • @timdidit
    @timdidit Před 12 lety

    This is amazing - simply amazing. It sounds like the originals were all somehow transported back to when they were 20 years old!

  • @danadicorpo3971
    @danadicorpo3971 Před 3 lety

    What a voice fantabulous rendition.

  • @Kiekhaefer6
    @Kiekhaefer6 Před 8 lety +4

    Wow! Great cover band! The best!

  • @vassilnazlamov9486
    @vassilnazlamov9486 Před 3 lety +2

    Прекрасно-едно към едно с оригинала.Талантливи момчета!!!!

  • @keithmockridge3329
    @keithmockridge3329 Před 4 lety

    There is only one word to describe this classic song. Fantastico.

  • @raywilkes5046
    @raywilkes5046 Před 2 lety

    Great work by this group!

  • @davidsherry6970
    @davidsherry6970 Před 7 lety +39

    Denis and Carl would love this

  • @Guedingen
    @Guedingen Před 8 lety

    must have been wonderful to be there, many thanks.

  • @loudee2
    @loudee2 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing!

  • @Guedingen
    @Guedingen Před 15 lety

    Wonderful many thanks

  • @mikeadams110
    @mikeadams110 Před 11 lety +1

    Most precise rendition of "God only knows" I've ever heard performed by someone other than the Beach Boys themselves and every bit as spectacular. Beautifully in keeping with the original. What a dazzling performance!

  • @BrooklynJoe
    @BrooklynJoe Před 11 lety +3

    GREAT Job here!!!

  • @angelaackerman8934
    @angelaackerman8934 Před 11 měsíci

    Simply the Best Beach Boys cover and I’ve listened toThem all my life. Fendertones rock!!!

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 Před 9 měsíci +1

      No argument from me ❤❤❤these harmonies are fantastic

  • @TheToke
    @TheToke Před 13 lety

    the flute on "the world" and "so what good" is awesome, so good you have all the details covered. Great job