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 WILSONGershwin inspired me very much. The concept of ‘That Lucky Old Sun’ was inspired by ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – not influenced, but inspired.
More Brian Wilson Quotes
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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’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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If there’s not love present, it’s much, much harder to function. When there’s love present, it’s easier to deal with life.
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If you’re going to write a song, try to get together with a collaborator because it’s better to write with collaborators.
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I have an instinct for music, or a feeling about it, and I’ll have my feelings guide my hands.
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I’m happy; I’m a happy person.
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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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Surfing music is dead. It was just a summer craze for kids on the beach. I’m finished with it.
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I get off on hearing other people’s voices. I like voices: they’re my favourite things on records.
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I was very, very financially secure my whole life. I have been very lucky to say that.
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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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The only reason I’d ever get a sex change operation is to see what it’s like to be right all the time.
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I listen to oldies but goodies stations, ’60s and ’70s music.
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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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The idea of taking a song, envisioning the overall sound in my head and then bringing the arrangement to life in the studio…well, that gives me satisfaction like nothing else.
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