Brian Wilson's Favorite Songs

[Hymie]

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson’s 8 favorite songs:

‘Rhapsody In Blue’ – George Gershwin
‘Be My Baby’ – The Ronettes
‘With A Little Help From My Friends’ – The Beatles
‘My Obsession’ – The Rolling Stones
‘Johnny B. Goode’ – Chuck Berry
‘You Stepped Out of a Dream’ – The Four Freshmen
‘Rock Around the Clock’ – Bill Haley and His Comets
‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ – Bob Dylan

[Father2TheMan]

Can't get behind Brian's Stones or Dylan picks at all.
The Four Freshmen cut I don't know. It's not on the compilation I own. Surprised nothing from the Hi-Los and only one Spector single.

[Holden]

I've heard that when Wilson first heard "Be My Baby" he had to pull over the car because he couldn't focus on driving.

[Krurze]

I've heard that when Wilson first heard "Be My Baby" he had to pull over the car because he couldn't focus on driving.

I think I've heard that exact anecdote with Paul McCartney and God Only Knows

By the way, where have you been getting these lists from, Hymie?

[Hymie]

I've heard that when Wilson first heard "Be My Baby" he had to pull over the car because he couldn't focus on driving.

I think I've heard that exact anecdote with Paul McCartney and God Only Knows

By the way, where have you been getting these lists from, Hymie?

One appeared on my Facebook feed and the rest I have been googling.

[Hymie]

Can't get behind Brian's Stones or Dylan picks at all.
The Four Freshmen cut I don't know. It's not on the compilation I own. Surprised nothing from the Hi-Los and only one Spector single.

The Four Freshmen are the group that Brian always credits with forming his ideas about vocal harmony.

[Nick]

I’m surprised there’s not more Phil Spector. From what I recall, Spector’s Christmas album is Wilson’s all time favorite album (not my choice, but certainly not a bad choice honestly. It’s immaculately produced).

[Father2TheMan]

Can't get behind Brian's Stones or Dylan picks at all.
The Four Freshmen cut I don't know. It's not on the compilation I own. Surprised nothing from the Hi-Los and only one Spector single.

The Four Freshmen are the group that Brian always credits with forming his ideas about vocal harmony.

He's also mentioned these guys a lot:

[Father2TheMan]

I listened to it. It's OK but I think "It's a Blue World" is a better track from them, personally.