Brian Wilson: Quotes about people

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

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“I wanted to write joyful music that made other people feel good.”

Brian Wilson

At the induction ceremony of The Beach Boys into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (January 1988)
Context: I wanted to write joyful music that made other people feel good. That’s what I tried to do for the past 27 years.

People , Music , Feeling

“All of us have the privilege of making music that helps and heals — to make music that makes people happier, stronger and kinder. Don't forget: music is God's voice.”

Brian Wilson

At the induction ceremony of The Beach Boys into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (January 1988) · Video of acceptance speech http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZSAQX2uuUY

God , People , Music , Help

“It was very competitive in the '60s. And everybody caught the bug, y'know? It was like a “competitive bug.” And, as far as I could see, everybody was turning everybody on. … The Beatles were a part of that whole “competition” thing. Rubber Soul blew my mind. It really made me wanna record; it made me wanna cut. It sounds like a collection of songs that belong together, and it was an uplifting feeling. So I thought I'd make a collection of songs — called Pet Sounds — together. That's how I got that idea. … I'm proud of it. I think it's a very everlasting album. I'm very proud of the love that went into it. A lot of love went into that album. And people pick up on that too, and they really like it 'cause they feel the love.”

Brian Wilson

Bassics interview (1999)

Love , People , Feeling , Soul

“Now and then I'll be a little brief with some of my band members. I won't talk or I'll refrain from talking to my band while we're rehearsing. But basically I am friendly with people. … I'll go on cold streaks. I'll work with a collaborator then I'll stop calling the collaborator for a couple weeks. I'll say I need a break from you for a couple weeks. But they're "OK, fine, fine, I'll see you in two weeks."”

Brian Wilson

CNN interview (2004)

People

“It's funny how people are pickin' up on our music now, you know? I think it's wonderful that people like our music.”

Brian Wilson

Caroline Now! interview (20 April 2000)