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Brian Wilson – Surf's Up (4:05)

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In America, circa 1962, The Beach Boys were signed to Capitol Records; whose parent company was (and still is) E.M.I., London, England, U.K. Prior to 1962, Capitol Records (suffice to say) garnered a fair wage with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole in their stable.

In 1964 (factually, late 1963) across the pond, (parent company) E.M.I. signs The Beatles. Moreover, E.M.I./Capitol had the unprecedented distinction of having “the three” uniquely-gifted songwriters, under contract on their roster, who basically wrote the soundtrack of 1960’s culture; and in addition, set the reference standard by which all others are judged.

“The Three” are, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Brian Wilson.

There is but one, only one singular distinction, which separates Lennon/McCartney from Brian Wilson. The Beatles (Lennon and McCartney) relied upon “the 5th Beatle,” that being George Martin; whereas Brian Wilson (answered every Beatle “volley”) with a complete Brian Wilson production.
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  • JoshCIVM

    The Smile version is the ultimate realization of his vision for the song. But his voice has really deteriorated over the years, and he doesn't quite soar like he did in the song's early life. I love every version out there, but the one on Smile is definitive.

    November 2011

  • Leonardo_Silva

    okay

    September 2011

  • luchaboar

    The best version is the Smile one, DEAL WITH IT

    September 2011

  • Leonardo_Silva

    but this version is quite good too

    September 2011

  • MRRUSTYCAGE

    The original version is WAYYYYYYYY better

    September 2011

  • TheCemetery

    Both versions are quite good.

    January 2011

  • schavira

    The Purple Chick SMiLE is amazing; I wish Capitol would attempt releasing something like that.

    March 2010

  • AmbienVampire

    bad. brian can't hit the high note anymore! he needs a backup! purple chick all the way

    February 2010

  • rOOm-on-fire

    beautiful ;__;

    February 2010

  • daemnian

    a chiiiildren's sooong

    January 2010

  • KingHeff

    the version on smile is perfect, one of my favorite tunes ever

    October 2009

  • Lowbacca

    makes me =)

    March 2009

  • pingpong_fiasco

    This version is of course beautiful, but the Beach Boys version is stunning ... the voices were younger and had more range - much more playful, and yet just as serious. My favourite pop song of all time, bar none.

    February 2009

  • Sessions_please

    The last minute is euphoric.

    October 2008

  • Magnum357

    LOVE

    March 2008

  • SegalovicH

    the sequence from WONDERFUL until Surf's up is amazing!

    November 2007

  • nanjamonja

    Pure beauty.

    October 2007

  • padrastro

    mmm a lil´ bit.

    July 2007

  • schnax

    Is it blasphemy for me to say that I prefer the Beach Boys version?

    June 2007

  • AssD

    <3

    April 2007
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