On Itunes there's a comment someone left about Pet Sounds that says "Caution: this album has the potential to change your life. It's irreversible and beautiful." Words cannot express how much this album means to me on EVERY level! But this song in particular...it's in my head every day. I HAVE to listen to this song every day. Can't imagine what it would have been like to hear this music when it 1st came out. Brian Wilson is a genius.
I think Mike gets a lot of unnecessary hate. There’s a narrative now that Mike hated Pet sounds but I don’t think that’s accurate. If he really hated it why would he agree to sing on it? And why would he try to sing so well on it? The backing vocals on this album are very complex and took a lot of time, Mike worked hard along with the rest of the guys to get the harmonies right. We will never know exactly what everyone in the band thought of this record but at the end of the day they all worked hard to make it the masterpiece that it is. Brian and Mike were family and writing partners and they loved eachother.
@@nickb5371 sure maybe now Brian doesn’t like him because of the years of legal battles they went through but back in the 60’s i dont think there was as much angst and turmoil among the group as people like to believe.
My favorite part without a doubt, 2:13 to 2:33, so spiritual and unique, or not. But I think it reflects the californian sound. I close my eyes and I remember the tall palm trees and the gorgeous sunsets that once I had once the privilege to witness when I visited there.
I am also a 24 year old male and this song really strikes a chord with me as well. Cool to see others affected in the same way as I have been by this album and by Brian Wilson's incredible music.
Every song on Pet Sounds strikes a different chord in me All of which are indescribably beautiful, I can't even begin to put into words how much I love this album
I love this song. It touched me so much that I did a cover of it. This song is so beautiful. Even just the instrumental . You can feel the emotion of growing up. Leaving teen hood and growing into adulthood. Finding love, looking to the future. I'm there now. 23 years of age and so much more to see. Thanks for the upload. Good to get history on one of my favorites
Just Bought The "Pet Sounds Sessions 30th Anniversary" and listening & re-listening. It contains all of these you tube sessions an is required listening. 101 Musical & vocal sessions in the recording studio. Absolutely fantastic. Thanks Brian.
+Barry Spencer The Pet Sounds Sessions set is essential listening, but the tracks on it are "session highlights" and backing tracks. There is some material on these videos from the unedited tracking sessions that is not contained in this set.
the vocals at 3:59 are just heavenly! just well blended..the true beauty from the song definitely comes out once it's broken down down to parts. GENIUS!
This is music at it's best. If music Production & Arranging was taught like this in schools, we would'nt have to put up with any of those stupid talent shows on TV today.
To be fair, the basic track for this one was incredibly simple before all of the additional overdubs. Brian on organ, Carl on guitar, Dennis on drums and Terry Melcher playing tambourine.
This is one of my all-time BB favorites, & one of Mike's finest vocals, ever. The 1st time I heard it, I recall just being in awe of the complex harmonics. by that time, I really thought " Keep An Eye ON Summer ", & " Kiss Me Baby", were the most brilliant I'd ever heard. Pet Sounds took The BB's up into a level never even imagined. Truly, it was revolutionary, in the Spring of '66, when I 1st heard " Wouldn't It Be Nice ", & " G.O. K. ". Wolfsky9
They should release a pet sounds game where you get to make your own mixing of every song. There are a lot of comments about what should be loud and what shouldn't, that type of thing being the biggest complaint. I think it'd just be plain fun. Like it could be a really simple game where it's just a mixing board you control with the mouse . Honestly don't care. Doesn't even have to be a game. I just want to try doing my own mixings. But games are fun. Maybe testing your own ear by trying to match it to the original. Does anyone know of anything remotely like this?
Legoairborne101 There is something on Google virtual Abbey Road (or at least there was), where you did that. You heard a test tack and then you had to mix to make it sound like it. I think I got 98% once. It wasn't Pet Sounds, but it was funny anyway.
Legoairborne101 what's funny is George Martin sat down with Brian and mixed God only knows and Brian said it was a better mix than his you can find it on CZcams. but ya I'd play that game
This track destroys the nonsensical statements that suggest Denny Wilson wasn't a talented drummer... He developed into a pretty great self-taught drummer.
Colman Connolly pretty much a Brian Solo album. Mike Love thought Brian lost his mi d and that even the happier songs even sounded sad. Hate him and he loved the fact the 70s were mostly free of Brian but then he had to hear what a genius Brian was all over again anytime Brian was able to join the band in any capacity. 🤣😅😂
@atrios28 Let Him Run Wild = my favorite track on the Summer Days album. It was essentially a prototype for the music heard on Pet Sounds. A must-listen. The new stereo mix on the Warmth Of The Sun compilation is sublime.
I love everyone here...you're like family. BW and the BB have been part of my life since 1965. Brian Wilson has had a most significant influence on my career. You know there is a God when you actually get to meet and play in a studio with your idol, as I did in 1977. This clip is an astounding revelation to me as I was convinced that all of "PET" was with the Crew. Brian's use of multiple basses playing different parts is groundbreaking. I will be here all night!!
This song has long been one of my favorites from the album, & to this day, one of Mike's best lead vocals, ever. The more I listened, I can't imagine any other member doing it this well. KUDOS to Mike on this one. Wolfsky9, 66 y/o
Similar experience here, when I heard PS for the first time about 8 years ago. My brother didn't like it so he gave it to me, thinking I might. I was driving to an out of town gig and threw it in the CD player and was immediately hit by it. I kept thinking, "where has this record been all my life?". Then I geeked out on it for about 6 months and drove everyone crazy with it. This is one of my favorite tracks, for sure.
One of my absolute favorite tracks on the album. And even one of my most listened tracks of the past few years according to my last.fm. So relatable to any young person, and the instrumental is absolutely haunting.
I have to echo what others are posting and say 'thank you.' I am only 24, and began embarking upon the masterpiece of Pet Sounds just two years ago. I had previously considered the Boys to be simple face value surf rock. This video series is incredibly enlightening. "That's Not Me" has been one track that I continue to be amazed and sentimental about at each listen. Now, because of this video I see why this song arrangement baffles me. Once again, I thank you - I can't say it enough.
i agree... i first heard this when i went to University in 1988, away from home, missing my friends, etc.. could and still relate to it... beautiful song
Some of mikes early stuff was pretty iconic tho. I have to play and sing fun fun fun and I get around every time I pick up my guitar but yeah Tony certainly has better introspective type lyrics.
the more i think about it that "walking"guitar track is a great way to illustrate the move from home "i once had a dream so i packed up and split for the city" and also the move back home when things didnt work out right... plodding along almost dragging its feet... for songs written in 64... WOW! these guys had alot of cool for their day...
Probably one of my absolute favorite Brian Wilson compositions. It brings me back to my awkward teenage years when it came out. The beautiful arrangement just jumped out of the record player at me when I first heard this song at 17. An extremely sophisticated and emitional masterpiece.
how did these amazingly beautiful revolutionary visionary unique and original songs on Pet Sounds ever get past Mike Love's ego, "the formula" and his legendary lack of foresight? Im pretty sure Mike Love had some life altering nervous breakdowns as well as brian... but these songs are so introspective and arty it seems like they are everything he complained about in Smile.... but he worked it out on Pet Sounds? things that make you go "Hrm?" Best Album EVER!
@diamondbackseye The "Wouldn't It Be Nice" book is nearly all bunk...it's basically a collection of random snippets from BW interviews mixed with complete fabrications. "That's Not Me" was recorded with the group...verified by both the session tape and AFM contracts. The Beach Boys played on nearly all of their records prior to 1965...with the occasional saxophone or drum part played by a session musician. Jon Stebbins and other authors have brought this to light in the last few years.
@atrios28 I've recently responded to a similar request on GOK Pt. 2. IMO the modular nature of the Smile recordings makes the prospect of creating videos like this series unlikely. Also, many of the Smile sessions out there are either incomplete or lacking in sound quality, so it depends on what exactly the new box set adds to the mix. At this point I'm just trying to finish covering Pet Sounds. I do plan to make a video on Good Vibrations, which in itself will be a huge undertaking.
The only song on the album that doesn't feature the full wrecking crew. You can hear on the tracking tape that Brian, Carl and Bruce were defintely at the session.
And he switches so effortlessly between lead verse and bass chorus. It took me a while to even learn this, because it wouldn’t have occurred to me from listening that Mike was doing that.
oooooooooooooooo its SOOOOOOO GOOOD!!!! thanks man... never really noticed that that ambling guitar track sounds like a "western" movie soundtrack.... its SO out of place yet it fits SO well... WOW brilliant. un-matched.
yeah it wasn't until the freinds album that brian stepped down from overall contribution...and 20/20 etc mind you alot of albums later on borrowed many songs brian wrote
On Itunes there's a comment someone left about Pet Sounds that says "Caution: this album has the potential to change your life. It's irreversible and beautiful." Words cannot express how much this album means to me on EVERY level! But this song in particular...it's in my head every day. I HAVE to listen to this song every day. Can't imagine what it would have been like to hear this music when it 1st came out. Brian Wilson is a genius.
Do you still listen to it every day?
"Im a little bit scared cause I haven't been home in a long time"..... such a beautiful melody
Probably the most underrated song on the album
Totally agree it's my favourite song on the album
For all the flack I myself give Mike Love, I think nobody else could have nailed the vocals on this.
I think Mike gets a lot of unnecessary hate. There’s a narrative now that Mike hated Pet sounds but I don’t think that’s accurate. If he really hated it why would he agree to sing on it? And why would he try to sing so well on it? The backing vocals on this album are very complex and took a lot of time, Mike worked hard along with the rest of the guys to get the harmonies right. We will never know exactly what everyone in the band thought of this record but at the end of the day they all worked hard to make it the masterpiece that it is. Brian and Mike were family and writing partners and they loved eachother.
@@nopeteys2424 Brian doesn't like Mike, to this day he still says it but I definitely see your point
@@nickb5371 sure maybe now Brian doesn’t like him because of the years of legal battles they went through but back in the 60’s i dont think there was as much angst and turmoil among the group as people like to believe.
Agreed, Mike is not a likeable guy (maybe even a villian) viewed through the lens of history, but the guy sure could nail his takes.
The most annoying thing about Mike is how fantastic he is as a vocalist
I’m still so in awe of the melodic bass overdubs!
Say what you want about Mike Love...But there are times when his voice is like a ray of sunshine:)
Absolutely, he was a soulful singer no doubt.
Love these mini documentaries. This is my favorite album :)
Man, same here. I always go back to it
The "bum" at 5:40 is the absolutely pinnacle of this song for me.
I’m so agree with you
"Labored" or not, I've always loved these lyrics, paints a vivid picture for me, I can personally relate.
Now kids, listen to this becuase this is the very foundations of what holds up popular music to this day.
My favorite part without a doubt, 2:13 to 2:33, so spiritual and unique, or not. But I think it reflects the californian sound. I close my eyes and I remember the tall palm trees and the gorgeous sunsets that once I had once the privilege to witness when I visited there.
Mike sings lead here, except for a couple of lines sung by Brian because they would've been too high for Mike.
Dark but very beautiful.
Yes Mike really makes this song .....excellent job Mike
I am also a 24 year old male and this song really strikes a chord with me as well. Cool to see others affected in the same way as I have been by this album and by Brian Wilson's incredible music.
12 years later, I'm the same age. And I agree totally. Salute to the next commenter in 2033, who'll agree with both of us!
Every song on Pet Sounds strikes a different chord in me
All of which are indescribably beautiful, I can't even begin to put into words how much I love this album
without a doubt, an album that helped change the course of pop music 🎶
What a leap the Beach Boys made on this giant step forward in their dealings with oncoming adulthood!
I have to give it to Mike. One hell of a vocal on this one.
I love this song. It touched me so much that I did a cover of it. This song is so beautiful. Even just the instrumental . You can feel the emotion of growing up. Leaving teen hood and growing into adulthood. Finding love, looking to the future. I'm there now. 23 years of age and so much more to see. Thanks for the upload. Good to get history on one of my favorites
Best album ever.
I don't care about the supposed timing problems,that is the best goddamn tambourine part EVER!
Just Bought The "Pet Sounds Sessions 30th Anniversary" and listening & re-listening. It contains all of these you tube sessions an is required listening. 101 Musical & vocal sessions in the recording studio. Absolutely fantastic. Thanks Brian.
+Barry Spencer The Pet Sounds Sessions set is essential listening, but the tracks on it are "session highlights" and backing tracks. There is some material on these videos from the unedited tracking sessions that is not contained in this set.
where did That's not me take 1 come from? I have the unsurpassed masters set for this album and it's not on there, so where did you get it.
The official Pet Sounds Sessions box set: czcams.com/video/jGgSCUm5-fc/video.html
Thanks!
i'm so glad this video had exactly what i was i was looking for. nice!
Just Like The Rest Of The Album "Brilliant". The Bass on this is class.
Oh that bass..... Ouch, so hot
Beautiful, I love this song, Pet Sounds, The Beach Boys etc. It's so nice to hear the individual layers, thank you for uploading.
the vocals at 3:59 are just heavenly! just well blended..the true beauty from the song definitely comes out once it's broken down down to parts. GENIUS!
@thegeraldsd - 3:59 agreed, a slice of heaven right there.
1:32 "Haven't you read your own guitar book, Carl?" -Brian
pure bliss listening to this
Wow song and Mike does a fab singing part beach boys rock
Maybe my fav song in this masterpiece of an album...
Wonderful song
This is music at it's best. If music Production & Arranging was taught like this in schools, we would'nt have to put up with any of those stupid talent shows on TV today.
Summer dream is fuckin' gorgeous. Possibly the most beautiful song I've ever heard.
Barry Spencer yahoo, yes thats right i hate the stupid talent shows too.
funny how whenever The Band is involved they nail it on the first take (after lots of rehearsing)
To be fair, the basic track for this one was incredibly simple before all of the additional overdubs. Brian on organ, Carl on guitar, Dennis on drums and Terry Melcher playing tambourine.
@@BehindTheSounds usually are much more stripped down than Brian's other sessions, yeah
This is one of my all-time BB favorites, & one of Mike's finest vocals, ever. The 1st time I heard it, I recall just being in awe of the complex harmonics. by that time, I really thought " Keep An Eye ON Summer ", & " Kiss Me Baby", were the most brilliant I'd ever heard. Pet Sounds took The BB's up into a level never even imagined. Truly, it was revolutionary, in the Spring of '66, when I 1st heard " Wouldn't It Be Nice ", & " G.O. K. ". Wolfsky9
brian captures life with this song
They should release a pet sounds game where you get to make your own mixing of every song. There are a lot of comments about what should be loud and what shouldn't, that type of thing being the biggest complaint. I think it'd just be plain fun. Like it could be a really simple game where it's just a mixing board you control with the mouse . Honestly don't care. Doesn't even have to be a game.
I just want to try doing my own mixings. But games are fun. Maybe testing your own ear by trying to match it to the original.
Does anyone know of anything remotely like this?
Legoairborne101 There is something on Google virtual Abbey Road (or at least there was), where you did that. You heard a test tack and then you had to mix to make it sound like it. I think I got 98% once. It wasn't Pet Sounds, but it was funny anyway.
Legoairborne101 what's funny is George Martin sat down with Brian and mixed God only knows and Brian said it was a better mix than his you can find it on CZcams. but ya I'd play that game
Legoairborne101 what a cool idea.
Or better yet, there needs to be a damn Beach Boys Rock Band game!
TooCooFoYou and after all these great ideas the marketing geniuses would go with you're idea
That early version is trippy!
it's not an "early version" it's just in the process of making the actual version
Sounds of heaven
This track destroys the nonsensical statements that suggest Denny Wilson wasn't a talented drummer... He developed into a pretty great self-taught drummer.
I agree totally..even on earlier albums and live concert footage Dennis was a good drummer. He really is underated.
Yeah pretty much Pet Sounds were played by the Wrecking Crew.
Colman Connolly pretty much a Brian Solo album. Mike Love thought Brian lost his mi d and that even the happier songs even sounded sad. Hate him and he loved the fact the 70s were mostly free of Brian but then he had to hear what a genius Brian was all over again anytime Brian was able to join the band in any capacity. 🤣😅😂
Tim Sydlowski
Everybody in the band except for Brian didn't like Pet Sounds at first. Mike was just more vocal about it.
Colman Connolly That's Not Me has Carl on lead guitar, Dennis on drums, and Brian on organ and bass.
@atrios28 Let Him Run Wild = my favorite track on the Summer Days album. It was essentially a prototype for the music heard on Pet Sounds. A must-listen. The new stereo mix on the Warmth Of The Sun compilation is sublime.
I love everyone here...you're like family. BW and the BB have been part of my life since 1965. Brian Wilson has had a most significant influence on my career. You know there is a God when you actually get to meet and play in a studio with your idol, as I did in 1977. This clip is an astounding revelation to me as I was convinced that all of "PET" was with the Crew. Brian's use of multiple basses playing different parts is groundbreaking. I will be here all night!!
This song has long been one of my favorites from the album, & to this day, one of Mike's best lead vocals, ever. The more I listened, I can't imagine any other member doing it this well. KUDOS to Mike on this one. Wolfsky9, 66 y/o
Was due to see Brian in Newcastle but due to
19. scuppered. Hoping to get to see him soon.
Great song the drums really stand out
Beautiful song.
This was amazing. Thank you.
end of this track is like the most beautiful segment of music i've ever heard
Similar experience here, when I heard PS for the first time about 8 years ago. My brother didn't like it so he gave it to me, thinking I might. I was driving to an out of town gig and threw it in the CD player and was immediately hit by it. I kept thinking, "where has this record been all my life?". Then I geeked out on it for about 6 months and drove everyone crazy with it. This is one of my favorite tracks, for sure.
Its just brilliant this take timeless
Great editing! Thanks for posting these videos!
I think Mike actually sounds pretty good in this.
One of his best leads definitely.
Pet Sounds is the best album ever!!!!
one of the best songs on pet sounds. hands down
love all these behind the sounds for pet sounds
my fave though is Dont Talk
EAZYED420 goddang 9 years ago! Don't Talk is also my fav on the album and hopefully this reply gives you a notification. Welcome Back!
Thanks so much for creating this great video and posting it here for us to see and hear. JHP
I love what you have done with this and the other tracks from the album. Thanks.
I have the 50th anniversary lp coming in the mail today...cant wait....wish they would release the 80 knebworth concert on lp.
Mike Love did have a cool singing voice
One of my absolute favorite tracks on the album. And even one of my most listened tracks of the past few years according to my last.fm. So relatable to any young person, and the instrumental is absolutely haunting.
I have to echo what others are posting and say 'thank you.' I am only 24, and began embarking upon the masterpiece of Pet Sounds just two years ago. I had previously considered the Boys to be simple face value surf rock. This video series is incredibly enlightening. "That's Not Me" has been one track that I continue to be amazed and sentimental about at each listen. Now, because of this video I see why this song arrangement baffles me. Once again, I thank you - I can't say it enough.
Mr Behind the Sounds,
THANK YOU for all these 'way inside', continually developing angles of depth and insight concerning this one man rennaisance.
i agree... i first heard this when i went to University in 1988, away from home, missing my friends, etc.. could and still relate to it... beautiful song
I love this song, just got Pet Sounds CD and just saw Brian and his band in Cinncinati a few months ago.
Brian's best lyricist was Tony Asher
Yea but he could have done well without him either
Some of mikes early stuff was pretty iconic tho. I have to play and sing fun fun fun and I get around every time I pick up my guitar but yeah Tony certainly has better introspective type lyrics.
beautiful document
the more i think about it that "walking"guitar track is a great way to illustrate the move from home "i once had a dream so i packed up and split for the city" and also the move back home when things didnt work out right... plodding along almost dragging its feet... for songs written in 64... WOW! these guys had alot of cool for their day...
Very nice job
The last shot of the city was an awesome touch
Probably one of my absolute favorite Brian Wilson compositions. It brings me back to my awkward teenage years when it came out. The beautiful arrangement just jumped out of the record player at me when I first heard this song at 17. An extremely sophisticated and emitional masterpiece.
I haven't watched these yet, but I can already this is gonna be my new favorite CZcams channel!
Very interesting... thanks and cheers!
Who cannot be moved by THIS Western Recordings and Brian
Thank You very much, man!
Thank you Behind The Sounds people! Couldn't make it through the day without you.
This is one of the better songs from the "Pet Sounds" album. It's even better because the three Wilson brothers play together in this song.
EMOTIONAL masterpiece!
You do realise ,there's is nothing better then here...nothing ever so more The Beach Boys...Mike
Yes, thank you. Very cool.
2008 :o
1:40 - 1:57 ...How can such a simple organ tune sound so beautiful??? this is brilliant music.
havn't you read your own guitar book Carl
That line was great as the album itself. Gold.
Amen to that.
best song on pet sounds. you can hear how great mike love's vocals are when he signs w/out backround music.
how did these amazingly beautiful revolutionary visionary unique and original songs on Pet Sounds ever get past Mike Love's ego, "the formula" and his legendary lack of foresight? Im pretty sure Mike Love had some life altering nervous breakdowns as well as brian... but these songs are so introspective and arty it seems like they are everything he complained about in Smile.... but he worked it out on Pet Sounds? things that make you go "Hrm?" Best Album EVER!
@diamondbackseye The "Wouldn't It Be Nice" book is nearly all bunk...it's basically a collection of random snippets from BW interviews mixed with complete fabrications. "That's Not Me" was recorded with the group...verified by both the session tape and AFM contracts.
The Beach Boys played on nearly all of their records prior to 1965...with the occasional saxophone or drum part played by a session musician. Jon Stebbins and other authors have brought this to light in the last few years.
@atrios28 How is it a mystery? March 20th, 1965 was the date "Let Him Run Wild" was recorded.
@atrios28 I've recently responded to a similar request on GOK Pt. 2. IMO the modular nature of the Smile recordings makes the prospect of creating videos like this series unlikely. Also, many of the Smile sessions out there are either incomplete or lacking in sound quality, so it depends on what exactly the new box set adds to the mix.
At this point I'm just trying to finish covering Pet Sounds. I do plan to make a video on Good Vibrations, which in itself will be a huge undertaking.
I'll say. We're still waiting after 7 years for it to drop. :D
The only song on the album that doesn't feature the full wrecking crew. You can hear on the tracking tape that Brian, Carl and Bruce were defintely at the session.
que mas decir ..... si esta cancion es maravillosa!!!!!
y como es la musica no? llega en el momento indicado en la vida de alguien
Pet Sounds!!!!!!!
Grizzly Bear uses that exact same sound for their guitars that are used on this album
Dennis Brian and Carl
@d15er Not true. Brian was heavily involved with Sunflower (As well as a ton of other songs from 1969 rejected by Warner).
Where the hell di you get the stems to make this?
James Rand Brian got dem haxs brah
Mike Love is a great singer Who else do you know sing lead on songs and then sing the bass during harmony?
true
It can’t be denied, say what you will about his persona, the guy could sing
And he switches so effortlessly between lead verse and bass chorus. It took me a while to even learn this, because it wouldn’t have occurred to me from listening that Mike was doing that.
who played the organ ? such a lovely education, thank you so much, the controller
+theshameofthesun 0:39
+theshameofthesun The organ is played by BW himself. Wolfsky9
their best acclaimed Pet Sounds not Smile
oooooooooooooooo its SOOOOOOO GOOOD!!!!
thanks man...
never really noticed that that ambling guitar track sounds like a "western" movie soundtrack.... its SO out of place yet it fits SO well... WOW brilliant. un-matched.
1:34- The Beach Boys put out a guitar album??????
Great juxtapostion of concept + research and photos.
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Tonys wrong about the lyrics, mindblowing for 1965-66
Uhh Sir, it's actually, " Baldwin " . Wolfsky9
yeah it wasn't until the freinds album that brian stepped down from overall contribution...and 20/20 etc mind you alot of albums later on borrowed many songs brian wrote
oh yeah, haha Brian is counting off in the back anyway.