Brian Wilson - Imagination (1998 Documentary) 

Me too been catching a wave 🌊 all month!! 🌞

@@johnmorris7262 Good man, John!

I wish Brian love & mercy. His music continues to mean a great deal to me.

And now 81. He’s lived 30 years longer than Carl Wilson

@@marcusbradley4399 I'm glad we still have Brian. I wish we still had Carl. It's gotta be hard on him having outlived his younger brothers. My BF is in the same position (outlived both of his younger siblings), and he still head trips about it.

Like you, I was into 'other' music, namely British Invasion of the time, chiefly the Beatles, and the Beach Boys didn't catch my ear until 'Don't Worry Baby', and later 'I Get Around'. But only a few years back did I become a HUGE Brian Wilson and Beach Boys fan.

I'm right beside you! Although, I'd rather spend time with Carl Dean. steve

Huge Four Seasons fan for years and got into The Beach Boys mid 70’s, Spirit of America Album, which really made me appreciate their music. I cant say I like all their albums but for me 66 and back are what really interest me.

me too😊

ALWAYS my absolute favorite band!

Better than ever too!

Couldn't have said it any better, Jim! I keep coming back to this video several times a year. It may have been BW at his peak in later years. Based on his personal history of disliking to perform live, this is something of a miracle! (I think his wife Melinda is underappreciated, too!)

Imagination had some fantastic songwriting but Joe Thomas' corny production choices kind of reduced the quality of the final product. On Spotify there is an acapella of Imagination and it's incredible. The Harmonies, the melodies are superb. I feel like Brian wants to surround himself with people who make him feel comfortable more than anything, but sometimes his music suffers for it. I feel like if he had a great modern producer like Paul Epworth or Daniel Lanois who really get 60s+70s production he could still make a great album that stands the test of time. But then again, Brian is years past the age most people retire and decades past the age most musical geniuses like him die. We shouldn't really be demanding anything of him, considering just how much he's already given the world in spite of his struggles with mental health and addiction.

​@@robbiedubbelman3024Unfortunately, Brian was working with producers who understood him shortly before this. The Andy Paley sessions bore so much interesting music, very artistic and novel arrangements and productions akin to his 60s output. He then had the opportunity to be produced by Sean O'Hagan of the High Llamas which, most of us know would have unequivocally resulted in his best ever solo album. It was Melinda who instructed Brian to move away from Andy Paley and toward Joe Thomas. I actually like Imagination a lot but, there's absolutely no reason the Paley sessions couldn't have been finished in its own right before moving on to Joe Thomas. Check out You're Still A Mystery on the Made In California album - really novel chord progressions, super eerie and ominous atmosphere - and, features The Beach Boys' vocals. It really is quintessential Beach Boys both in terms of style and substance, it's just a shame Melinsa misjudged the situation so badly

@mikedavis8008 I think there's a lot of pre-recorded stuff going on here. When he does the title track (approx. 25 minutes in) you hear a lot of harmonies but an absence of anyone (apart from Brian) onstage providing those harmony parts. Besides, they sound like Brian's voice (multi-tracked). It's a great album, loved it since it came out, but this 'live' show sounds too close to the recording to be accepted as a genuinely live concert. David Evans.

you wouldn't like see him today

@mikedavis8008 even these days he looks decent for his age. and if they didnt mess up his back surgery im sure he wouldnt need a wheelchair either.

He's a true SURVIVOR -- and he withstood Mikey's pushing, as well, for all those years.

Thank you for sharing I took time to read your comment. That’s so cool you were born in the same hospital. When I get stressed out I tune in to the BB. The soft melodies and harmonies soothe me

Share the music where ever you can Bro:) Whenever I see young people listening to Beach Boys or The Beatles it makes want to cry with joy that they get it.

Thanks for sharing this, Paul !

Respecting Jimmy's work, but not keeping up with him, THIS video of him & Brian was literally the 1st thing that came to mind. Great guy to hang with, write songs with, perform with ... RIP, Mr. Buffett

Lay Down Burden is one of the top 3 songs (for me) on this amazing album!

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You are only forgiven if you repent. Brian Wilson is an angel. Yes. Straight out of the bible. The words of Jesus; 'If you believe in me, you will surely have eternal life, and life in abundance. Brian Wilson has just that. Loved by millions.

for me, THE greatest

Couldn’t have said it better fellow Surfer!! 🏄‍♂️

Is anyone at all interested in your age??

A real tear jerker for me.

Wonderful to see Brian in his happy place again .

@@dalecarmody4860 I’m going to see The Beach Boys tomorrow for a concert Brian is still doing his beautiful music God bless him

@@nataliarobinson9514 Did you see Mikey's "Beach Boys" or Brian's band?

So sad.. that on the NEW SONGS Brian is just miming to the album vocal.. We dont get a LIVE performance... But a fake lying CHARADE only intended to FOOL the audience who came to see a LIVE show... And is giving its love to a lie.

Family harmony hard to beat. And I agree while this group sounded good IT was Brian's voice that was great. As much as I enjoyed this, the Beach Boys as a group are unique.

I have watched so many of the old videos learning more about him and the Beach Boys and after, I can always see that younger face peering out when I see him now as an older person. He is still that younger person at heart

he looks good, not too tired, not too old, nice hair, happy. I wish we all can stay that way into eternity. I feel blessed that I grew up listening to a genius and his music. I feel bad for the younger kids

he's always been a shape shifter but still young at heart

Yes, agreed!!

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I only wish someone would do something so in-depth about Carl. RIP God bless you Brian!

76 and some early 80s and 70s interviews have him acting similar

You must have one hell of a dealer.

Lol!

If your there... Id say that your close to correct...

I have been agreeing with that for decades.

He plays with Brian and al sometimes

Carl was actually a huge inspiration to Christopher Cross. On his live album from 1998, he dedicated the song "Think of Laura" to Carl, who had recently passed away.

Christopher Cross was singing "Kokomo" on a Japan concert. Check it out!

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Problem is that you have to deal with Mike Love. Mr. Cross is better off staying as a solo act.

Yes it is Allan. I thought so too . before that he was in Shadows of Knight or another Chicago group in late '60s. A fine guitarist. Good memory dude (I am 72).

Oooood?

BW was 56 y/o, here. ----------------------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o

Just like Mike Love,wearing a cap.

Fingers crossed for the potential 60-year reunion this year.

Why is there so much negativity towards Mike Love? He was involved in the writing process although we know he wasn't at a genius level like Brian or Lennon/McCartney ect...however he came up with good ideas that shaped their sound. I just don't understand this universal dislike towards him. If it was because of personnel issues then this has nothing to do with the public or even the fans so wat is it?

@@MICKEYISLOWD Writing lyrics was about ALL he did. His singing is adequate. The problem that most people who don't like him, have with him, is his dictatorial nature. And the fact that he's constantly re-writing Beach Boys history. Since Brian is more submissive, it leaves a leadership vacuum, and into the breach steps Mr. Love. The classic ML moment---which speaks volumes---is his outburst at the RRHOF induction in 1988. No grace at all. (Even if some of it might be true.) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oZSAQX2uuUY.html

Mike fought all of Brian’s creative impulses. He was dim and could not grasp the bigger artistic picture Brian was trying to paint with pet sounds and smile. He desperately fought to keep The Beach Boys in the safe pop space that they became famous with at the beginning . He hated the song surfs up - cmon If Mike love was in the Beatles circle there would be no revolver , rubber soul, white album, etc