Heroes and Villians
Beach Boys/Brian Wilson Lyrics

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Comments from YouTube:

@robertschirm5185

10y↑345

he looks so much happier in this song. usually brian looks like he doesn't want to be there

@ichibirofl

5y↑42

The whole concert he's looking so happy!

@jaggass

5y↑84

Brian admitted himself to hospital before the show because he was so anxious and after the show he was so pleased that he finally conquered his fear of Smile.

@Snakeskin94

5y↑53

Probably helped that Mike Love wasn't there lol

@Hahaa99

4y↑18

Fuck Mike Love

@Mozart1220

4y↑19

Ironic as well because for over 30 years he was terrified of this song.

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@leokimvideo

2y↑145

Brian's concert is like going to musical heaven.

@janeamandaford4199

1y↑1

🙏 YES! 🙏

@fazg2

12y↑107

“The best touring band in the world. Period.” -Sir Paul McCartney

@yourmother3207

3y↑2

What did he say that about Brian's touring band or the beach boys in their prime?

@steveskouson9620

2y↑4

Who can argue with Sir Paul?

Brian's God Only Knows is Paul's
favourite song.

steve

@zapkvr

@@steveskouson9620 not correct. That would be Friday on my mind. Youre welcome

@steveskouson9620

2y↑1

@@zapkvr,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcbLOEl8r6g&ab_channel=RonnieWood

steve

@nahnope8581

@@zapkvr Yea I mean theres a lot of different people and sources who confer with the OP but I guess you really know better than all of them

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@PigCrafted23

9y↑187

This is seriously one of the most amazing live performances ive seen in a while

@nickmordo

9y↑3

MardukFilms I saw them live in Detroit a month ago -- every song is like this. So much precision and passion, it's amazing. I recommend it.

@kaylafarrell8326

9y↑385

one of the best beach boys songs ever, very under-rated

@thecinematicmind

7y↑25

kayla farrell I take it further, one of the most important songs ever recorded.

@viniciuscomacento

7y↑6

and I agree with both of you

@Hahaa99

4y↑2

100% AGREE

@Mozart1220

4y↑4

My #1 favorite song of all time, though it doesn't REALLY start until about 2:12

@ddebenedictis

3y↑1

Great song, and this is a masterful performance.

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@cyrillmcduff6723

4y↑68

despite the absence of carl, al and dennis, absolute best version by miles. seeing brian smile so much during this performance, seeing his dream finally realised is truly heartwarming.

@Flap999

3y↑71

When music is crafted so beautifully as Brian has done, it can bring a tear to your eye and a tightness in your chest that tells you this is the real deal.

@burgofichakia

1y↑2

Creéme dear
Lloré con la canción. Me hace inmensamente feliz

@zapkvr

2y↑36

Still spine tingling after fifty years. Pure brilliance

@froggy12341000

7y↑42

Brian Wilson never looks happier than performing music from SMiLE 😀

@benjaminsnyder4183

It's the name of the album.

@lynnewaugh5930

4y↑13

It's so nice to see Brian smiling.

@oscar8159

9y↑81

I feel happy to see Brian's happy. This song is a jewel thanks Brian!

@josephbensing

11y↑52

I am grateful that Brian Wilson is being honored at this point in his life, very deserving. He created this whole new sound that is recognizable by only hearing one note,one small harmony. Beautiful!

@shelad

2y↑9

That was the best version of this song I have ever heard. Awesome.

@giftofbooks164

4y↑17

The harmonization at the beginning was sooo beautiful!! Gave me goosebumps

@jeffclaterbaugh6415

8y↑57

The man is a perfectionist with a tremendous gift and a genuine sincerity that just wants to make people happy. What a gift he is to the world.

@judyreyes9250

5y↑67

"Fell in love long ago with an innocent girl from the Spanish and Indian home of the heroes and villains." An incredible lyric. El mestizaje. Unlike the song "El Paso" by Marty Robbins, this girl wasn't a Latina femme fatal. She's the one who got shot and died, at the hands of these invaders in her land, the heroes and villains. Amazing little bit of storytelling. At least that's how this "girl" sees it. VanDyke Parks, home run.

@gsw_music

3y↑8

You can tell how much this song means to Brian, especially finally getting to perform it in its intended context.

@howardrubin6928

9y↑59

One of Brian's best of all time. Got very little play when it was released. The song has very intricate harmonies. Very few groups of today could even come close to sounding this great!!!

@shakespeare_hall4788

2y↑5

What do you mean very few???
I say NONE!

@windbreaker57

8y↑12

Such harmony complexity can only come from a brain that can live in parallel universes. Genius!!!

@Micko555

1y↑1

No words. Just amazing. Plus The Wondermints!!!

@stonyhil

3y↑4

Geez, so complex and incredibly beautiful 🙏♥️😎 Brian Wilson genius

@anothergirl157

8y↑66

This makes me so happy I could cry. I'll SMiLE instead ;)

@AdrianGrabe1

7y↑1

i dont get it

@briandivincenzo7415

@@AdrianGrabe1 the album this song is off of is called "SMILE" and I'm just guessing but I think she was saying she loved it so much she could cry... Yet shed rather "SMILE" get it?

@pauldaleiden2267

9y↑71

Saw "Love and & Mercy" last night. Was reminded of why the Smile album is one of my all-time favs! Thank you, Brian for sharing your talents and artistry.

@davidpatrickallen4653

8y↑14

Fantastico! Brian Wilson is up there with Bach n Beethoven! Musical magic.

@BHHartman

1y↑2

He looks so happy and that makes me so happy 🥹🥹🥹

@daveramsden911

9y↑40

Pure genius. Period

@ragingbull888

13y↑4

wilson looks so happy here, he must feel a sense of fulfillment playing the smile songs

@Hahaa99

3y↑2

Genius.
There is no other word for him.

@MontyRoyal963

4y↑7

Brian has made this a masterpiece 👏

@jeffg1524

1y↑1

Every time I hear a Brian Wilson song it brings a smile to my face. That's 62 years of smiles (my age). 😃

@juligrlee556

50w↑2

Spectacularly beautiful

@smokycatproductions

12y↑8

This is such a great performance. Brian Wilson's Smile album is a masterpiece!

@paulwinter6786

Speechless just listen to music on a different level

@fanfanackapan

2y↑5

Brian is amazing! What truly outstanding complex harmonies and compositions!

@crismarijuanavic4430

3y↑2

he is so precious. a true national treasure!

@zonkster909

2y↑2

This should have 1 billion views

@bernadette8300

4y↑6

Brian, this is like watching a play! It should be the story line of a play!💌 it's so Good.

@tomfeie2733

1y↑1

Brian was in his generation the Greatest Composer of Rock & Roll...

@chrispalin4043

7y↑33

Can you imagine trying to figure out how to play this live? Like arrange it? where would you start! I honestly bet they practiced this song for over a year before they got it right 👍

@GaryFox11000

4y↑6

Incredible song .
Love the lyrics ,
Harmonies are incredible !
Brian Wilson one of the greatest writers , & arrangers of the Rock N Roll era . 🙋‍♂️🏖

@refelo

3y↑11

So pleased we have this! Brian was so kind and generous to create this orchestrated version, and, along with the amazing “Surf’s Up”, this is a treasure for all time. Blessings on you, Mr. Wilson.

@allenjones3130

2y↑2

This live performance of Brian Wilson's magnum opus is outstanding.

@TanMann23

3y↑3

“Our Prayer” will forever give me chills.

@lelacurry-vv4it

Sadness becomes happiness then happiness becomes sadness. That’s what life is. brilliant ❤

@bigsquatchsasfoot1964

1y↑3

I saw them perform this in a small venue in the Uk , it made the hairs on back of my neck stand up at the beginning it was the most wonderful performance of any band I’ve seen ever quite magnificent as was the whole gig every note was perfect brilliant 👏👏👏

@canonkinsey3098

3y↑25

I’m literally writing a movie because of this song

@jeffclark7888

3y↑3

Writing or literally writing? Brutal.

@JackieTalbott

3y↑1

how's it going?

@vikinghex

im 79 so been a fan for some time this man walks on water for me and it's not been easy for him to give his all and he did and more bless brian a fan

@dougiemcbriar1998

3y↑2

I've said it before but I'm saying it again. Complete & utter genius. Brian Wilson you are incredible. Thank you

@1512592011

10y↑9

What a great rebirth of these songs. They deserve every credit that there is.

@charleshemphill6923

3y↑4

This entire concert is a masterpiece I wish I could have been there.

@marie-clauderecchia4531

42w↑2

The whole performance is fantastic, Brian, the Band it emanates such a joy to perform this song its very touching and very catchy at the same time The joy spreads to all those who watch this video

@clarkthesharkshow9944

3y↑4

What an album this "would have been" 1967 !!!

@gustavoluissore4611

3y↑4

Gorgeous live version.

@Casho1981

14y↑4

I just had to comment on this..I have the Smile album and thinks its great but when you see a song like this being done live it just blows my mind. Make no mistake, Brian Wilson is one of the most talented musicians\composers ever to grace this earth. There is so much to be said within this song - The tune itself - positive, catchy, melodic, complicative but at the same time simplistic. The harmonies! - Just listen throughout it and you can hear so many people singing different parts...amazing

@evanryan194

4y↑6

Gives me chills.

@kens2328

5y↑5

Thank you, Brian. You’ve been so brave for so long and have made the whole world smile. It’s great to see you finally SMiLE again.The whole world loves you.

@landlinesandpercolators8822

4y↑4

What an incredible group of musicians to go with Mr. Wilson. Love and talent are just spilling out.

@bonsaivlaamseardennen2269

4y↑2

After years and years I finally stopped searching for perfection. Peace at least

@mehcol

2y↑2

So wonderful to see Brian happy and doing his magical stuff

@suzannebrown9359

12w

I always loved this song. ❤ this is a great rendition

@tomhelmsmann8907

3y↑3

At 2:15 is the sound of a tortured soul finally being released from Hell.

@chrisspohn777

46w↑2

I saw this concert live tripping my balls off. South Florida show, 2008 i believe 😂❤😂🎉 they opened with "wendy" sang a capella with jimbe drums.. the first set was all old school beach boys songs and we were literally glowing in the dark and and sweating bullets during the intermission, then they came back and played the smile suite in its beautiful entirely 😂❤😂😂😂🎉 I still have the $60 concert shirt and $40 tour booklet...

@chrisspohn777

32w

Comment updated for accuracy...

@adrianpeters2413

14w

Great comment and experiance ....surfs up in to Holland, and never forget Carl and the passions

@anthonyizzo9142

2y↑1

I saw him in Philly. I’ve never felt like I was in the presence of total genius like that before. Profound.

@nataliarobinson9514

4y↑2

Whoever disliked this was a villain

@GaryMarshallellis

3y↑3

This is one of the most different, and amazing songs, arrangements in the history of rock and roll.... I think only good vibrations, and MacArthur's park come close to it... Most rock, pop bands never came up with anything close to this.... Thank you Brain for all the great music... Check out, good by to the class of 74.. It's my epic song... 21 songs i wrote on you tube.....

@kens2328

5y↑3

We, the world, love you, Brian. Thank you for letting us listen to your beautiful soul.

@edgorham6644

3y↑2

Loved this song for years and never would have believed it could be pulled off live. Bravo!

@DeVermeuln

4y↑2

What a wonderful live performance, just amazing

@Kaydengames44

8y↑9

it's so funny I have Pet Sounds in my car listen to it all the time. I guess I'm trying to go back to my high school days

@BrendanJSmith

3y↑1

It makes you wish Al was up on stage too.

@Grachtnakk

6y↑1

He's like a little kid enjoying life. Marvelous.

@mbera11

13y↑1

so great to see brian wilson's smile like that, looks just like how happy he looked when performing in the earliest days, only devoid of the fear and nervousness in his eyes this guy is the man one hundred percent

@darrelltiencken2194

8y↑9

Brian sounds great along with a great song and band!

@Graygent

8y↑20

With the Beach Men this was a ball of confusion. Tho a beautiful piece striving to greatness. This version is what it should be-musical theatre with full voice and instrumentation.Even more poignant knowing how Wilson crawled back from oblivion to put his dream songs on stage and perform again. A Revelation from a master of American Pop Music.

@lordemed1

3y↑1

Well said!

@moboutmen

He is such a tortured soul, it is truly wonderful to see him Smile.

@candaceheinemann4574

5y↑2

i really hope, brian. you feel the love we have for you . thank you for pet sounds and all of your music i miss carl and denny i really care for you!

@TheDearhound

7y↑7

The masters of harmony .......

@steveskouson9620

June 7 2022, in Phoenix Az. Already have four
tickets.

Brian STILL has it!

steve

@cropduster001

2y↑3

I can't even come up with words to describe how beautiful this version is. I must have listened to it well over a hundred times and I don't get tired of listening to it. I'm a little bummed the ending got clipped.

@urasam2

Royal Festival Hall 2004, I think - best concert I’ve ever been to

@oldcodyjr

7y↑2

This ranks up with the great operas. So pleasing, so complex, so many parts. Thanks, Brian!

@jrchalkart

3y↑2

BRIANS VOICE DOES NOT COMPARE TO HIS 1966 VOICE BUT HIS VOICE IN THIS PERFORMANCE MAKES THIS SONG COME ALIVE.

@D3saf1nad0

13y↑3

Brian's "SMiLE" is so nice!

@sirstrongbad

14y↑1

I searched for this video in order to share it with a friend.. and ended up watching the whole thing again because it still blows my mind.. looking at what's on stage gives you just an inkling of the scale of what Brian was trying to accomplish in the studio back in 1966-67.

@dean3434

Man. What fun, lively, rhapsody going all over the place and then returning back home. Just way toooo cool! Cannot recall if I had heard it before.

Dean
Seattle

@BillSU77

10y↑1

Amazing harmonies with the Wondermints on our prayer. The Heroes and Villains performance here is so very good, very, very cool.

@brianwalendy3735

5y↑2

He sounds great in this recording.

@mudhens4ever

1y↑2

This is beautiful. It’s perfect. The harmonies are way beyond anything I’ve heard of late. Thank you!

@elliottdworman4400

47w↑2

nothing like this in the world.

@ddownpound6

3y↑2

Once again bringing me comfort in a trying time. Thank you Brian Wilson.

@noraleebauthuesstewart1936

Thank you Brian. 🥲💗🌺

@honeybeebadger

1y↑1

This song is musical genius thanks Brian 💜

@jonpeva

2y↑2

Great song, great performance, incredible arrangements!

@candaceheinemann4574

2y↑1

Brian Wilson -- what a dude'll do - make Beautiful Music!

@38semsem

7y↑5

TOP ,REALLY TOP BRIAN

@lucianobarcelos9062

23w

So Beautiful ❤

@wawaH20

7y↑3

I love the original but this right here is perfected art! this version can not get any better! Pure Genius

@hoodedman07

48w

I always love Brian’s hand movements during performances

@moneymanpayme

12y↑2

God bless Brian Wilson. Sadly I'm only now getting into his genius and significance when it comes to the greatest musical minds of the 20th century, and I'm almost 30. Just an amazing musical mind and doesn't get his just due in my opinion in comparison to his British counterparts the Beatles. Especially since he wrote and produced all The Beach Boys songs by himself.