The country singer whose voice always bothered Brian Wilson: “A strange voice”
Not his particular cup of tea.
Brian Wilson
The most beautiful song Brian Wilson ever wrote arrived in 1964: “One of the prettiest”
Reaching a musical peak.
The best rock and roll singer Brian Wilson ever heard: “A lot of energy and power”
The most soothing voice in the band.
Ronnie Wood honours Brian Wilson on new Rolling Stones album: “I was so moved that day”
It was recorded on the day of Wilson’s death.
The 1967 Beatles song that broke Brian Wilson’s spirit: “He just shook his head”
The problem with influence.
The 1970 song Brian Wilson called “the most unbelievable piece ever”
Hitting the Beach Boy on a spiritual level.
The 1965 album Lindsey Buckingham considered a masterpiece: “One of the great sides”
The classics on the other side.
The 1967 Beach Boys song inspired by Stevie Wonder and a health food store: “Each feel represented a mood”
The origins of a classic hippie era tune.