The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Phil Spector. Those were my idols.
BRIAN WILSONYou know Chuck, Buddy, and Elvis paved the road The roots are deep inside us It’s the rhythm in our soul.
More Brian Wilson Quotes
-
-
I hate those old falsettos, I really do, and it’s embarrassing since I’ve grown up.
BRIAN WILSON -
I’ve never written one note or word of music simply because I think it will make money.
BRIAN WILSON -
I consider myself to be a crusader of love. I try to spread love around the world as best I can because I know I have a handle on love.
BRIAN WILSON -
I meditate and I also think about meditation. Which is funny. I think about Maharishi, about just the idea of meditating. It gives me something.
BRIAN WILSON -
I can write songs, I’ve had songs in movies, but I can’t compose film scores, you know?
BRIAN WILSON -
You don’t really know what to believe until the Government denies it.
BRIAN WILSON -
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.
BRIAN WILSON -
I sit and I write automatically. I don’t really try to write. My subconscious mind takes over and writes the songs for me. Songs come very easily for me. When I’m inspired, it takes me 20 minutes to write a song.
BRIAN WILSON -
Any article’s good. Long as it’s publicity, I think that’s all that matters. I think it’s advancement for my career.
BRIAN WILSON -
Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland, having fun.
BRIAN WILSON -
I’m happy; I’m a happy person.
BRIAN WILSON -
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.
BRIAN WILSON -
Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of ‘That Lucky Old Sun’ was inspired by ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – not influenced, but inspired.
BRIAN WILSON -
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.
BRIAN WILSON -
Surfing music is dead. It was just a summer craze for kids on the beach. I’m finished with it.
BRIAN WILSON