Brian Wilson: Doing

Brian Wilson is American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. Explore interesting quotes on doing.

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“I talked to Paul McCartney over the years ranging from 1967 to 2004. … At the landmine show he did "God Only Knows" with me and I did "Let It Be" with him. And then I called him about four months ago asking him if he could come out and do — sing a song called "A Friend Like You," which I wrote for him, me and my collaborator wrote for him. And he said he'd love to come out. And he came to the studio and that was one of the bigger thrills of my life to tell you the truth, to produce Paul McCartney. And that was a thrill for me. That was a thrill.”

CNN interview (2004)

“If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on, believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would livin' do me
God only knows what I'd be without you…”

God Only Knows (co-written with Tony Asher)
Pet Sounds (1966)

“I would have the musicians keep playing over and over again till the sound made sense. I worked overtime on that; I worked hours to get it right. If the sound didn't make any sense, then I wouldn't know what to do — I'd be lost! It's instinct that tells me. I have an instinct for music, or a feeling about it, and I'll have my feelings guide my hands.”

Bassics interview (1999)

“We wanted to bring some love to the world. I thought we were good at doing that. Bringin' love to the world.”

"A Pop Genius Speaks of Love, Mercy, and Melody " (6 November 2001)

“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.”

CNN interview (2004)

“Take all the time you need
It's a lovely night
If you decide to come
You're gonna do it right.”

"Busy Doin' Nothin'"
Friends (1968)