Mike Love is the Beach Boys version of an embarrassing old uncle

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Жыл бұрын

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@randalclarke5487

11 ай бұрын

You're wrong- that's too easy... He was an essential part of their sound, just as important as Wilson on a lyric level. Love-bashing is passe', move forward amicably

@christopher9152

11 ай бұрын

@@randalclarke5487 He was essential, but he was often an insufferable, arrogant douche. And he was not the genius that Brian Wilson was, something he seemed to never realize or accept.

@kenrenee15

3 ай бұрын

Yes, the drunk, arrogant old uncle everyone hates to see coming.

@cameronmac8928

2 ай бұрын

​@@randalclarke5487it's just a damn shame he couldn't sit and think for a moment, contemplate during his 'mediation' that he WAS and IS essential, and understand that is enough. He contributed lyrics, brilliant lead vocals in the early surf songs, and was absolutely essential to the harmonic structure with his incredible bass parts... Why couldn't that just be enough. If he'd just shut the fuck up he would be universally loved. Jealousy and money grubbing was his downfall, no doubt in my mind

When the late great David Crosby had a Twitter account, I asked him what he thought of Brian. "Wonderful musician and person."

@mrsmacca126

2 ай бұрын

That’s so very nice to hear.❤❤❤❤❤

That HOF speech is such a drag. Mike just trashing all those other artists sucks man. That, and him swiping the microphone from Brian during his speech. What a jerk. Also rip Carl. Man had a voice of an angel

I love Carl as much as I love Denny and Brian. He had a quiet, grounded, beautiful warmth, charisma, and aura. That voice was so perfect! Carl is the ONLY reason Kokomo is even listenable. His vocals are so pretty and smooth! ♥️

@mrsmacca126

2 ай бұрын

No one on Earth, ever, has loved and admired CARL DEAN WILSON,more than I. RIP, rock and roll angel.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Carl Wilson is one of the most underrated singers, guitar players, and songwriters in the history of rock and roll.

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@bobbibaker4685

11 ай бұрын

He certainly was. A kind, gentle person as well.

@petestaint8312

11 ай бұрын

Carl Wilson inspired me to take up the guitar. 😎

@Mandrake591

11 ай бұрын

People love saying that. How can that be? Worldwide hits, floods of cash, and plenty of praise. What more could a musician ask for?

@jokkergar

11 ай бұрын

​@@Mandrake591 i think the word underrated is really accurated, i mean have you seen Carl ever being mentioned among the greatest singers, by bbs fans for sure but by the general audience i haven't.

The brothers kept Mike around ...that was their mistake.

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Carl was a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War.

No Wilson Brothers = NO BEACH BOYS.

Shout out to Blondie Chaplin! He's still rocking out! And so is Al Jardine! ❤❤

I love Beach Boys gossip

@paulamiles9559

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I am sooo.glad me and my cousins and sibs aren't under such scrutiny. Everyone makes a fool.out of himself at one point but Mikey did it on camera so we can make fun of it at any time.

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@rejectionisprotection4448

8 ай бұрын

Well there's plenty of it to be had.

From the very 1st time I saw them, 8/64 in Denver at the old Downtown Auditorium Arena, Carl became my very favorite member of the group. From then, to 11/97, I saw The Beach Boys 25 times. And, in those times, it was Carl who I really came to see. Sadly, I missed his him during his solo years of late '80, to early '82. I really wish I had seen him when he was " solo" . In the summer of '76, when they came to Denver & the old Mile-High Stadium, I was lucky enough to get backstage for a few minutes, & meet Carl . He was incredibly gracious, we shook hands, & he asked me my favorite BB's song -------" DWB " -------& then he had to move on. it was less then 5 minutes, & unfortunately I forgot my camera, but it was a moment I'll never forget. ----------PS : i also saw DW with Karen Lamm----Wilson. She was a blonde babe, & every guy was staring at her. I could tell, DW loved the attention the 2 of them received. ------------------MJL< 76 y/o

This channel is exactly what I need right now! If you made a video on Al Jardine I could die the next day happily 😂

Carl was the voice of reason and sanity in an otherwise erratic and egocentric band

@randalclarke5487

11 ай бұрын

Not always... do some research, he wasn't always top notch, just saying there's a certain mythos surrounding Boys

@1401minstrel

10 ай бұрын

@@randalclarke5487 Out of a 36 year career, Carl had just two years (1977 and 1978) where his performances ran from okay to iffy to a couple that were completely off the rails, due to personal and band problems, alcohol and drugs. In the other 34 years, his performances were top notch. Despite that, I believe @impalaman9707's statement is true. And I also believe he or she has done the research.

@impalaman9707

10 ай бұрын

@@1401minstrel Thank you. Carl's humility, maturity, and work ethic were consistent for most of his years. He picked up the slack when others wouldn't. And Brian also said Carl had the best ear for music besides his own, and trusted his opinions completely

Mike Love has always been the most unmitigated douche in all of modern music. I grew up with the Beach Boys and have always thought that of him.

@mrsmacca126

2 ай бұрын

I don’t even dislike him, anymore. I just feel embarrassed and sorry for him. It must be agony to look back at his behavior at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Been a BB fan since 64. Didn't care for Mike then and still don't. It was all about the Wilsons and still is.

@steveskouson9620

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget Alan. steve

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@tereasacofield6109

10 ай бұрын

Wilson brothers r the beach boys i love them

@mrsmacca126

2 ай бұрын

@@tereasacofield6109and Al Jardine❤

Van Dyke Parks was homeless when he met Brian. Brian immediately got on the phone to Murry: "He's going to need a fully furnished apartment. And you need to put him on the payroll as of today, for $500 a week--" Then he looked at Van Dyke and asked, "Would that be enough?" ❤

@filmretrospective5334

11 ай бұрын

Always good to hear your input bobbibaker

@bobbibaker4685

11 ай бұрын

Brian also told Murry Van Dyke would need a car. What a guy!

@jamieflowers1493

11 ай бұрын

Van Dyke said all he asked for was a new Volvo

Mike Love will never have my sympathy. The dude's an egomaniac. And it's probably a front due to the fact that he wasn't as talented as his cousins.

I love how you slipped in all the jabs at mike, he really is a piece of work.

@filmretrospective5334

11 ай бұрын

Its all in jest. I have nothing ole mike

@user-lj2my3vb3u

11 ай бұрын

@@filmretrospective5334 that’s fair but the ways he has continually attacked Brian who with out a doubt has mental issues is really disappointing disgusting (not cursing would have used different words if not for abiding by the language mandate which is reasonable). Adding a sentence to a finished song from Brian should not give you 50% of the royalties. That’s why I think Mike is an awful person.

@mrsmacca126

2 ай бұрын

@@user-lj2my3vb3unot to mention all 1,000 marriages. Yep- a real religious zealot.🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

My love for Brian and distaste for Mike doesn’t prevent me from acknowledging Love’s contributions vocally and on occasion lyrically as well. PS: Side notes😂

Mike is a good song writer and singer but is a pain in the neck now

Mike and Carl were awesome. They got along very well.

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Жыл бұрын

Love them

@Mncrr

Жыл бұрын

Well Carl was. Not a fan of Mike love

@johnmc3862

11 ай бұрын

Love was a complete Buffoon and still is!

@1401minstrel

10 ай бұрын

Carl and Mike had rocky periods in their relationship, particularly in the 1970s.

@mrsmacca126

2 ай бұрын

@@1401minstrelLive from Knebworth - case in point.

Ricky and Blondie were from South Africa.

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Carl had a voice from the gods (and I’m atheist)!

@filmretrospective5334

Жыл бұрын

He did

I've seen a number of your videos and your work is so interesting 🤔. Thanks for all the effort you have put into these fantastic stores.

@filmretrospective5334

10 ай бұрын

So nice of you

mike love and carl wilson legendary.

Great video! And that’s not forget the infamous Baywatch episode!

Fun fact: Mike Love's nephew is NBA star Kevin Love.

Love the side notes: damning with (not so) faint shade😅😅😅😅😅

Mike Loves numerous marriages speaks volumes about the type of person he is behind closed doors, quite different from on stage

Brilliant!!

@filmretrospective5334

11 ай бұрын

Thank you.

You forgot about Thump Wilson

@filmretrospective5334

Жыл бұрын

Love thump

@Film Retrospective Fantastic video. I love how you deliver and explore the focus of your videos. As a life long Beach Boy fan, the behind the scenes are sad to hear. I think anyone can understand the how and whys of the Wilson brothers and Mike Love's relationships. But, the clear jealously of Mike Love towards Brian is embarrassing. Yes, Mike has a point when it comes to wanting more credit for the writing of the many legendary songs. What I and so many dislike, IS HOW, he's gone about it. Mike Love is supposed to be into peace and harmony. Yet, his actions have prove otherwise. Carl Wilson deserved so much better from both the Beach Boys and the music industry. As with Dennis, he could've and SHOULD'VE become big in his own right. But, OF COURSE, if that happened Mike Love would've found more reasons to be bitter. David

@filmretrospective5334

11 ай бұрын

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Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Stop! Is that a cigarette the all-perfect mike love is smoking at 8:37??

@filmretrospective5334

Жыл бұрын

I believe it is

@neonfroot

4 ай бұрын

Everyobe smoked back then.

“Side note” 😂

I love the sidenotes about Mike Love's five marriages. LOL! Carl Wilson grew up from being a pudgy kid to a major musician and consummate professional. It's so sad that lung cancer got him so young.

Mike is an embarrassment

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@johnmc3862

11 ай бұрын

Indeed. Imagine trying to be in a band with him.

So according to this, Mike was just as mentally unstable as Brian. He just hid it better

like because of Mike's rant guy's crazy

@filmretrospective5334

Жыл бұрын

Mikes great

Mike Love's acceptance speech would have made him a good wrestling heel!

Side note: Good stuff. Crazy how disfunctional this band was

Mike Love - what can one say ?

@filmretrospective5334

11 ай бұрын

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Maybe you mean John Phillips

@filmretrospective5334

Жыл бұрын

Yeah i realised that when i watched it back. Don't know why i said john Williams.

How did the rest of the band avoid Vietnam?

@daniel.holbrook

Жыл бұрын

Bruce allegedly got out by putting on skinny jeans, makeup and pretending to be gay

@barrycuda3769

Жыл бұрын

@@daniel.holbrook That's dedication 'I'm not sure I could go that far.

@nikokaapa

Жыл бұрын

@@barrycuda3769 Hmm, dressing in drag for half a day or potentially dying or at least life-long trauma. That sure is a tough pick…

@barrycuda3769

Жыл бұрын

@@nikokaapa I think I'd have a go at being totally blind 'with a white cane and dark glasses.

@nikokaapa

Жыл бұрын

@@barrycuda3769 That takes some acting skills I think :D

Who?

Both good lads - Two of the nine heroes! 🙂

@dr.zacharysmith1207

11 ай бұрын

Hero’s 😜

Mike's perfect pitch and Carl producing for Ricky Martin ROFLMAO ok my dude we got something here lol

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@JoeBlow-fp5ng

11 ай бұрын

Mike had perfect pitch? I'd call it monotone. It worked when it worked within Brian Wilson's superb melodies but Mike's voice gets annoying quickly.

@jamieflowers1493

11 ай бұрын

I'm guessing it's not the Ricky Martin you're thinking of. It was the son of Dean Martin.

@drummer083

11 ай бұрын

Carl produced Ricci (pronounced Ritchie) Martin, son of Dean and brother of his future wife, Gina.

Carl had such a wonderful voice. too bad he was a smoker, lost an older brother because of the same reason

@figmo397

8 ай бұрын

Lost my paternal grandmother the same way. What they don't mention is how PAINFUL lung cancer is! Knowing that Carl toured while dealing with lung cancer and chemo makes me respect him as a consummate professional even more than I already did. I was lucky to get to see The Beach Boys in 1995, and they still sounded great.

As great as Brian Wilson is, without Mike's lyrics, those songs would never be as revered as they are today.

@mrsmacca126

Ай бұрын

A few songs

You’re doing the dark lord’s work ❤

@filmretrospective5334

11 ай бұрын

Me too

Even as a kid I never liked Mike love.

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What fame and money can do to people.

Greatest HOF speach ever - Jimi was spot on -

I can't dislike Mike. In his way he has as many issues as Brian.

Don’t care for their involvement with the Maharishi at all. The Beatles had a negative influence on The Beach Boys by pulling them into meditations. This ruined both groups. When the Beatles left, The Beach Boys should have also. Mike has been married five times and the Maharishi years must have destroyed his marriages. Do not like that Mike tried to sue his cousin, Brian. Family should have been able to settle matters together out of court. The lives The Beach Boys were living certainly took a major toll on the music they could have written and produced. If they had continued living regular lives, there is no telling where their genius and creativity would have taken them. Just wish things had turned out differently.

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10 ай бұрын

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@rejectionisprotection4448

8 ай бұрын

Rock n roll superstars do not live regular lives.

Lol mike is a funny dude

Mike is both overrated ( in his mind) and underrated ( to the general public.)

@filmretrospective5334

Жыл бұрын

Love mike

@cannyvalley

11 ай бұрын

This is the correct answer. He is an absolute cad, but unfortunately that overshadows his legitimate contributions, vocally and even lyrically on occasion (his rewrite of Good Vibrations for example). I’m Team Brian all the way, but some credit is due to that idiot Mike.

Big mouth love zero

Mike Love, the Donald Trump of front men.

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11 ай бұрын

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@1401minstrel

10 ай бұрын

Bingo

One of the greatest moments in rock was Mike Love flexing on and challenging all the "mop tops" during his HOF speech.

@Monkforilla

Жыл бұрын

Such a beligerant and unprecedented terrible take from the king of terrible takes , Micheal Edward There’s a reason he’s hated

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Compared to the other hand members who had thick healthy growths of hair, Mike looked like a bald headed buzzard. 😢😮

Baldness must run in Mike's family,most likely hìs father's side. 😢😮

Mike Love is a good frontman. He is the only in the group who can do that. Opinions don’t matter.

Leroy is still my favorite.

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11 ай бұрын

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I hope people who have bought Beach Boys concert tickets since the end of the 50 year reunion tour knew it wasn't really the Beach Boys from that point forward. Or maybe better said, if they didn't know, they weren't true Beach Boys fans to begin with. To me the Beach Boys ended with Carl's death. On the other hand, Brian Wilson and his great band, and with Alan Jardine and Blondie Chaplin, exemplify the glory of The Beach Boys.

@ronfowlermusic

Ай бұрын

Brian is retired now.

@mrsmacca126

Ай бұрын

@@ronfowlermusicYes. His wife is recently deceased. 🙏 LOVE and MERCY.❤

Carl “frowed” up from too many milkshakes

@catatonic6729

Жыл бұрын

I know, i cant believe he slightly mispronounced a word.

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Mike Love should have punched Elton John in the face.

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9 ай бұрын

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Eugene Landy was a real FROOT LOOP as far as I'm concerned. 😢 😮

Jesus Christ is real love,goodness,hope and the universal king !!. And yes the Biblical Jesus Christ is very much real.

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11 ай бұрын

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