Not Friday On My Mind 90: Heroes and Villains
Posted in 1960s, Events dear boy. Events, Friday On My Mind, Music at 12:00 on 13 June 2025
I was very much saddened by the news of Brian Wilson’s death. As the musical driving force behind the Beach Boys he was one of the most influential figures in popular music of the mid to late twentieth century: right up there with Lennon and McCartney.
I have already featured his masterpiece God Only Knows. Also Wild Honey and Do it Again.
But there are so many more. Too many to be confined to one post.
This track was the main follow up to Good Vibrations (the release of Then I Kissed Her was a stopgap.) Many people were disappointed with it but it has all the Wilson hallmarks.
The Beach Boys: Heroes and Villains
Then there’s this track, striking a more melancholy note. The title song from the Surf’s Up album.
The Beach Boys: Surf’s Up
Brian Wilson’s star continues to shine long after his heyday. His songs leave a legacy to be revered.
Brian Douglas Wilson: 20/6/1942 – 11/6/2025. So it goes.
Tags: Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Friday On My Mind, God Only Knows, Heroes and Villains, John Lennon, Not Friday On My Mind, Paul McCartney, Surf's Up
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