Remembering The Iconic Brian Wilson Of The Beach Boys

Bereft of great musical acumen, however, with one of his many tunes blurting in fashion, I attempt a tribute to the great, gifted, troubled and one who leaves so much good, Brian Wilson, a co-founder and member of the iconic group, “The Beach Boys.”

“Mr. Wilson,” (a symbol of the ’60’s both the real and the fading innocent, perhaps Brian would appreciate an ode to Joseph Kearns and Gale Gordon as “Mr. Wilsons” on “Dennis The Menace”) died days back at the age of 82, adding kudos to those, who better analyze the music he brought, emphasizing the incredible album, “Pet Sounds,” placing it with eloquence, alongside “The Beatles’ ” “Sgt. Pepper” album.

Less aware, I still know the many, incredibly many, songs of “The Beach Boys,” so many via Brian Wilson a fondly recalling seeing them, both live and on television and cherish listening and hopefully always will.

The era, replete with visions, dreams, cars and girls so beautifully expressed via Brian Wilson and “The Beach Boys” flashes true “better place to be.”

Older, veritable once classics, “The O” chose “God Only Knows” (that absentee landlord has some “‘splaining” to do”) while the “Cheese” opted for “Good Vibrations,” as their most treasured “Beach Boys” songs.

Memories flow, dreams continue and that more than anything rationalizes the life, the angst, father/money/”Shrink” issues Brian and so many encounter in some form, during that most precious of all gifts, even greater than music, time.

Yet that thing/concept– time, (I believe father is often attached), so often is difficult to navigate, making the beauty of music, certainly that of Brian Wilson, such an important “chip” in the continual quest to well, continue.

Thank you Brian and perhaps watch over, in this time.

Later “covered” by the great B.J. Thomas and though it did not “turn out” the way I wanted, “Don’t Worry Baby” speaks to me in a profound way.

I am glad Mr. Wilson (one of two brothers, John the other who predeceased Brian and each an original “Beach Boy” along with cousin Mike Love and Al Jardine, a nice guy and the lone member of the group I encountered during “time,” was Dennis and ode to Jay North who also recently died and was “Dennis” calling as we do here in tribute to Brian, “Mr. Wilsonnnnn.”) truly loved this song.

Brian Wilson performing at Live 8 in Berlin at Siegessäule on the 2nd July, 2005. Organised by Sir Bob and The Band Aid Trust to raise money to fight poverty around the world, the event was viewed by around 2 billion people.

Yes, that spelling of organized and what a great combination, musical greatness to help others, less fortunate.