I can write songs, I’ve had songs in movies, but I can’t compose film scores, you know?
BRIAN WILSONJ.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There’s a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it’s like meditation.
More Brian Wilson Quotes
-
-
I’m doing good. I’ve had a slight nervous breakdown in the ’60s. I got through that. And I got through the ’70s. And I was in a doctor’s program during the ’80s and then I met Melinda and we’ve been together ever since. I’ve got a happy life.
BRIAN WILSON -
I was very, very financially secure my whole life. I have been very lucky to say that.
BRIAN WILSON -
I believe that music is God’s voice.
BRIAN WILSON -
I have an instinct for music, or a feeling about it, and I’ll have my feelings guide my hands.
BRIAN WILSON -
You don’t really know what to believe until the Government denies it.
BRIAN WILSON -
I earned my famous name.
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 -
Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of ‘That Lucky Old Sun’ was inspired by ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – not influenced, but inspired.
BRIAN WILSON -
I always do get a little bit paranoid when I get a lot of attention. But I get used to it.
BRIAN WILSON -
The only reason I’d ever get a sex change operation is to see what it’s like to be right all the time.
BRIAN WILSON -
Every now and then I hear voices in my head, but not very clear. I can’t understand what they are saying. It’s a mental illness. I have been diagnosed as a manic depressive.
BRIAN WILSON -
J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There’s a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it’s like meditation.
BRIAN WILSON -
I’d earned over a million dollars by the time I was old enough to vote.
BRIAN WILSON -
There’s nothing greater than a girl…. Well a kid, your daughter, but that’s a girl too.
BRIAN WILSON -
So it’s 1976 and we’re still riding on our past success. I mean I’ve gone on like that for I don’t know how long.
BRIAN WILSON