The original Smile album was called Smiley-Smile and was a huge disappointment for loyal Beach Boys fans. After God Only Knows and Good Vibrations (the latter song was included on Smiley Smile despite fans having bought the 45rpm single) everyone was expecting more musical pyrotechnics from Brian but the album was a damp squib. It was pleasant but not mind-blowing and the inclusion of two previous singles, Good Vibrations and Heroes and Villains, was a bit of a cheat. One felt short-changed. As a concept album, Smile was confused, over-ambitious and ultimately, a failure. It doesn't compare very well with Sergeant Pepper, for example. Having said that, God Only Knows and Good Vibrations are songs I never tire of listening to, with their complex instrumentation, the soaring falsetto harmonies, the simplicity of the theme, both being love songs. The rearrangement of the traditional Sloop John B was also a staggering achievement in its own right. Absolutely ground-breaking songs. Musical perfection. There are many other remarkable songs throughout Wilson's entire corpus, always gems to discover. In essence, the Beach Boys sound is one of sweet summer melancholy, the Californian dreamscape of the early to mid-Sixties, the optimism, elan vital and yearning of adolescence captured in the "amber" of vinyl in those halcyon days. A wonderful soundtrack to grow up with.
This was the original Smile. Brian scrapped this and made a more simplified and mellow version of most of the songs for Smiley Smile in '67. If given the focus, time, and definitely using less drugs Smile would've been another Pet Sounds. Another masterpiece but would likely sell poorly at the time. I love Sgt. Pepper's but I do think its been overrated over the years although I adore a few of the songs. But its best to never compare two of the most important bands of the 20th century 😁
It’s criminal,to talk through Surfs up!
@@MichaelDaley-l6i hahah I did give it multiple listens on my on after recording and definitely appreciated it way more!
Surf’s Up is definitely one of my favorites, brings tears to my eyes!
Pulled an all nighter thanks for the company
@@NateWinchell No, thank you for watching! I’m glad we could help!
Beach Boys Today is underrated.
Agreed! Especially the second half- I think their cover of I’m So Young is underrated!!
brian wilson present smile 2004
The original Smile album was called Smiley-Smile and was a huge disappointment for loyal Beach Boys fans. After God Only Knows and Good Vibrations (the latter song was included on Smiley Smile despite fans having bought the 45rpm single) everyone was expecting more musical pyrotechnics from Brian but the album was a damp squib. It was pleasant but not mind-blowing and the inclusion of two previous singles, Good Vibrations and Heroes and Villains, was a bit of a cheat. One felt short-changed.
As a concept album, Smile was confused, over-ambitious and ultimately, a failure. It doesn't compare very well with Sergeant Pepper, for example. Having said that, God Only Knows and Good Vibrations are songs I never tire of listening to, with their complex instrumentation, the soaring falsetto harmonies, the simplicity of the theme, both being love songs. The rearrangement of the traditional Sloop John B was also a staggering achievement in its own right. Absolutely ground-breaking songs. Musical perfection.
There are many other remarkable songs throughout Wilson's entire corpus, always gems to discover. In essence, the Beach Boys sound is one of sweet summer melancholy, the Californian dreamscape of the early to mid-Sixties, the optimism, elan vital and yearning of adolescence captured in the "amber" of vinyl in those halcyon days. A wonderful soundtrack to grow up with.
This was the original Smile. Brian scrapped this and made a more simplified and mellow version of most of the songs for Smiley Smile in '67. If given the focus, time, and definitely using less drugs Smile would've been another Pet Sounds. Another masterpiece but would likely sell poorly at the time. I love Sgt. Pepper's but I do think its been overrated over the years although I adore a few of the songs. But its best to never compare two of the most important bands of the 20th century 😁
@@Andermander429 Dude, if a genie granted me 3 wishes, my first wish would be to hear what Smile would sound like if it was completed in 67!!