If you’re going to write a song, try to get together with a collaborator because it’s better to write with collaborators.
BRIAN WILSONI listen to oldies but goodies stations, ’60s and ’70s music.
More Brian Wilson Quotes
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I’m just a shy and retreating kind of person. Sometimes I get in a real talkative mood – but not very often.
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You say how you feel, and songs don’t lie. Songs are the most honest form of human expression there is–there’s nothing that lies about a song.
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Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of ‘That Lucky Old Sun’ was inspired by ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – not influenced, but inspired.
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Some people might think that sex is the highest experience you can have. I tend to think that music is.
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I think in terms of emotions. And feelings. So sometimes what I say may not always be clear. But creatively, there’s a lot to be said for that way of thinking.
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Love and mercy that’s what you need tonight. Love and mercy to you and your friends tonight.
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I think about God, yes, and I wonder if there is a God. And if there is a God, will God please help me through my hard trips.
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I always do get a little bit paranoid when I get a lot of attention. But I get used to it.
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You know Chuck, Buddy, and Elvis paved the road The roots are deep inside us It’s the rhythm in our soul.
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You don’t really know what to believe until the Government denies it.
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I can write songs, I’ve had songs in movies, but I can’t compose film scores, you know?
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People are part of my music. A lot of my songs are the result of emotional experiences, sadness, pain, joy, and exultation in nature and sunshine and so on…like ‘California Girls’ which was a hymn to youth.
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All of the artists did such a beautiful job I can’t thank them enough. I’m just honored that ‘God Only Knows’ was chosen. ‘God Only Knows’ is a very special song. An extremely spiritual song and one of the best I’ve ever written.
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I have stage fright every single concert I’ve ever done. I have at least four or five minutes of it. It’s absolute living hell.
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I play piano all the time. I’m always at my piano, playing music.
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