6477. The Beach Boys - When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)
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| From The Beach Boys Today!; Year: 1965; Genre: Rock/Pop |
Just yesterday I was commemorating the loss of one music legend: Sylvester Stewart (Sly Stone), and today, sadly, am marking the passing of another legend: Brian Wilson. Strangely enough, both left this Earth at almost the same age of 82; although Brian Wilson's 83rd would be on the 20th of this month.
Anyway, while there was a lot of talent and sheer artistry throughout the band, Brian Wilson was the main force as a musician's musician and lead songwriter of the band, especially through their biggest years. If it was not for his tragic mental illness he would probably would've continued on and push popular music even further. There are many of his songs that I really like, this being one of them. It is another one that, if you listen to all that is happening with the interwoven melodies and harmonies it is some of the more complex in arranging and writing while in the wrapping of a brief two-minute length.
My song pick 6 years ago today: Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) - Sweet Hitch-Hiker
My song pick 7 years ago today: Jim Croce - I Got a Name
My song pick 8 years ago today: Rush - Open Secrets
My song pick 9 years ago today: Sonny & Cher - The Beat Goes On
My song pick 10 years ago today: The Soul Searchers - Think
My song pick 11 years ago today: Soundgarden - My Wave
My song pick 12 years ago today: Midnight Oil - The Stars of Warburton
My song pick 13 years ago today: Rush - The Garden
My song pick 14 years ago today: Jethro Tull - Wicked Windows
My song pick 15 years ago today: Blue Öyster Cult - Take Me Away
My song pick 16 years ago today: Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies
My song pick 17 years ago today: Fastball - The Way

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