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“God Only Knows” is a song by American surf rock band The Beach Boys. It is the eighth track on the group’s eleventh studio album Pet Sounds (1966),and one of their most widely recognized songs. “God Only Knows” was composed and produced by Brian Wilson, with lyrics by Tony Asher, and the lead vocal was sung by Carl Wilson.
The song broke new ground in many ways. It was one of the first commercial pop songs to use the word ‘God’ in its title. The song was also far more technically sophisticated than anything the Beach Boys, or arguably any pop group, had ever attempted before - particularly the complicated melodic structure and vocal harmonies. As producer, Brian Wilson also used many unorthodox instruments for the genre, including the harpsichord and French horns that are heard in the song’s famous introduction.
Mojo magazine ranked the song as the 13th greatest song of all time. Pitchfork Media named it the best song of the 1960s. The song is 25th on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
The song broke new ground in many ways. It was one of the first commercial pop songs to use the word ‘God’ in its title. The song was also far more technically sophisticated than anything the Beach Boys, or arguably any pop group, had ever attempted before - particularly the complicated melodic structure and vocal harmonies. As producer, Brian Wilson also used many unorthodox instruments for the genre, including the harpsichord and French horns that are heard in the song’s famous introduction.
Mojo magazine ranked the song as the 13th greatest song of all time. Pitchfork Media named it the best song of the 1960s. The song is 25th on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
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tnn221 wrote:
They captured that California of the 50-60's sound, very original and classic! THe Beach Boys will always be a favorite band of mine.
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oldandbold wrote:
The Beach Boys was always a great band.
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kaperz wrote:
To me, this song just remains absolutely unreal... i just cannot grasp where this came from, but i am so glad it's here.
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lovesjantzen wrote:
I DON'T WANT TO KNOW
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spacefaceinfurs wrote:
perfect
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ElRet wrote:
It's one of the best songs ever.
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Privileged_45 wrote:
This song is so close to my heart ---> <3
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fipsmom wrote:
Wunderschön!
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amarifey wrote:
This should be the theme song for Codependents Anonymous!
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alexjgrant wrote:
Magic. Just magic
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Distron wrote:
oh man, this is feels sooooo good. what great times and friends.
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BostonIrish wrote:
genius.
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Distron wrote:
What a great song! One of their best.
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manu_barrueto wrote:
heard it on skins :D
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LINK2K9 wrote:
It only can be the greatest song ever, no other title would do it justice.
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tmanrocker wrote:
just perfect ... thts all to it
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thirdprofile wrote:
big love!
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Brunanalyzed wrote:
The greatest love song ever, even though it starts with "I may not always love you". A masterpiece. Brilliant.
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Pachamanca wrote:
Everything fits so perfectly, one of mankind's greatest achievements.
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Writtenjustice wrote:
You've got to listen to this while downing a milkshake of your choice and lying on a heating vent. It's heavenly.
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