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God Only Knows - MonaLisa Twins (The Beach Boys Cover)
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Hey everybody!
while we are still spending most of our time working on new videos for songs from our album, we thought we'd squeeze in this little cover for you, one of our favorite Beach Boys songs.
"God Only Knows" was originally released 1966 on the legendary "Pet Sounds"-album.
If you like our version, feel free to share it :)
MUCH LOVE,
Mona & Lisa
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I like that they can take a song from 50 years ago and make it completely new without destroying what made it so special to begin with.
@thomasallan8113
11 ай бұрын
The orginal was a complex recording here they have simplfied it with an iota lost of the brilliance of song
my world has gotten infinitely better since i found MonaLisa Twins on you tube. i feel blessed. i am at a loss for words and i'm a retired radio dj. i made my living talking for 48 years. i'm rarely at a loss for words.
@macgraham4810
Жыл бұрын
Me too!
@patrickdeblasi5740
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@safarigirlsouthafrica1264
Жыл бұрын
❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@user-sk1re6vw9q
11 ай бұрын
🤝
As I work my way into old age, it is a constant joy that new young talent has discovered the best of the 60s and 70s, made it there own and is taking it forward. Thankyou.
I played with all the guys in The Beach Boys for decades, opened for them on a few occasions, but this is a simple cover of a complete masterpiece. In fairness, McCartney sucked on this. Brian’s voice is just something no one can cover. Several have tried and I just find it odd. But if I watched this live somewhere, I’d be thankful that generation valued it …not an easy song.
@user-sk1re6vw9q
6 ай бұрын
Справедливости ради, эту песню в БИЧ БОЙЗ исполнял не Брайен, а Карл 💯
@m2more
5 ай бұрын
Brain wrote the song for Carl to sing witch he did.
@williampyle8793
4 ай бұрын
Carl sang lead on this at Brian’s behest. Amazing song!
@stevenbailey-su3li
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful song, and these girls definitely do it justice ❤️
you both twins look so happy ,playing all this lovely music ,but the most happy one for sure is your dad
Beautiful version girls for what it's probably one of the greatest love songs ever.
@TheAtticradio
5 ай бұрын
Very true
How can so much talent be poured into two people? ❤❤
@catrionatalbot
Жыл бұрын
I think they had to be twins because there was way too much talent for one person, haha.
WOW!!! Brian wrote this for his late brother Carl.....Carl would be proud of this wonderful cover
@bobhillstrom4915
Жыл бұрын
thanks
@travisjacobus3381
Жыл бұрын
Carl sang this song. Brian wrote it with Carl’s lead vocals in mind waaaay before he passed away.
Rarely is a cover of a masterpiece also a masterpiece. This recording is an exception.
@beckiebuist803
9 ай бұрын
When they were babies, God tapped them on their heads with his magic tuning fork...I am convinced they are angels sent here to make the world a better place with their gift. We are very lucky. :)
@Kermit_T_Frog
4 ай бұрын
Not being a fan of the Beach Boys sound, I never realized how well written this song was.
Brian Wilson's writing, Pet Sounds, literally saved my life at 14. This has to be the most beautiful cover I have heard of this song ever. Thank you.
@chrisbrowne4669
3 жыл бұрын
Ditto, Brian rings loud and clear here.
Clean. that's the word. Any cover by the twins is clean. Clean voices. Clean instruments. Clean mix. Sanitized. Hübsch. Rein. Sauber. I'm not being demeaning or whatever. It's like rediscovering the classics. Completely dust-free, crystal clear, in super HD, perfectly remixed. 21st century.
@frankdillingsly3580
4 жыл бұрын
The Twins never miss s note Lisa is a Virtuoso on guitar. Her voice only gets better and better. She and Mona as well, immerse themselves into their craft respectively. Monas back-up vocals are heavenly and her rhythm and percussion skills are spot on. When you see the entire family performing as just little girls you understand the amazing foundation for the beautiful skilled performers today. Heaven sent
Ummm...........I am speechless. I have watched this at least a dozen times and have tried to think of an appropriate comment. I suffer from depression and anxiety and this is the best I have felt in weeks. Harmoniously spiritual, superbly sung and provided a light in my soul I Haven't felt in months. I'm finding it difficult to text my response through my tears, but my world is a much better place after hearing your Angelic voices. Thank you for sharing your gift and lifting my heart. Truly a blessing stumbling across your video.
@chrishewitt9721
5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you, John. That's the power of a truly great song when it's done well. Big hug to you, my friend!
@alstewart6870
5 жыл бұрын
Lord Bless u John
@TheAznative101
5 жыл бұрын
I think Brian suffered the same. "In My Room" says it all. I love this gals. When I hear them I remember how good the 60's was songs were.
@littleo353
5 жыл бұрын
The MLT has truly touched a special place in redoing the best of songs from my generation - 60's and 70's - like this one and most of the Beatles they cover
@markdaniele4539
5 жыл бұрын
Good luck to you brother John.
This is the only cover of this song that does the original justice
Brian Wilson took an absolute eternity trying to get this to sound the way he wanted.The harmonies in the BB's original are complex, but MLT's version remains true to Brian's original, despite the fact there are only two of them. Guitar work was delicately handled, loved the ukulele guitar. Once again the Twins proved to be more than equal to the challenge of really doing justice to an iconic song. Well done.
A perfect cover that honors The Beach Boys. Glad I found this.
this has literally taken my breath away...
I'm a big Beach Boys fan, and I've never heard this song done as beautifully as this! The great vocal harmony Mona and Lisa are capable of truly shine here. I think Brian Wilson would have been proud to hear his song so beautifully done.
@jimmyharris2006
2 жыл бұрын
I personally know Brian Wilson and all the Beach boys, and I guarantee he's heard this and probably loves it
How can anyone not like this? The voices are beautiful, and it's an absolute credit to the original.
@ChristomirRackov
10 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I wonder what those 15 people were thinking (if anything at all)...
@mrclubfoot100
10 жыл бұрын
Jealousy!!
@YanelArez
10 жыл бұрын
Possibly a lack of brains.
@red152mm
7 жыл бұрын
It is an awesome version!!!
@rodbuilder3657
7 жыл бұрын
Impossible to thin =k that some bonehead would listen to "rap" crap instead of this - isn't it? THIS is your - brain - THAT is your brain on drugs!!!
Do you know what really makes this song and this video? It is Papa Rudi joining his daughters in the video. What a trio! It is like Mona and Lisa are singing directly to their Dad while he keeps his steady bass line. Papa Rudi's bass line is like the constant positive influence that he has provided to the ladies during their entire lives. Thank you to all of them, including Michaela!
@Ferdybroom
Жыл бұрын
In the late 60s I had that same model Hofner bass guitar. I didn't much like it, and with its soft 'plonking' tone it certainly didn't have the presence and bite of a Fender. But I have to admit that it works really well in this 1960s cover, there was a lot of good music using that less aggressive sound
I still keep coming back to listen to this song. I'm going to refer to you as the "Mona Lisa Angels" from now on.
God only knows that I wish I had a girl like you. You two are remarkable, and drop dead gorgeous to boot. All I can say is WOW!
Now wonder God made you twins! He couldn't put that much talent into one person! I love the song, THANKS!
@rickross8917
5 жыл бұрын
Very Well Said Sir!
@wardschuler9044
3 жыл бұрын
Both Mona & Lisa were GOD blessed because they both have it but they had to work for their own success !
@steveskouson9620
3 жыл бұрын
Gregory, Carl Wilson? These girls knock it out of the park, but I am partial to Carl's rendition. Women can hit the high notes, but for a guy to do that? Carl! steve
Some heavenly vocals going on here. The bass player is pretty good too.
@martinbachmann6283
7 ай бұрын
Well? The "bass-player" is their Dad! Lucky man he is too!
@timtv2826
7 ай бұрын
@@martinbachmann6283 Yep, he plays keyboards on some of their songs too. They are all very talented.
There's something about siblings harmonizing. Just angelic.
This cover by the MonaLisa twins is absolutely fabulous! They provide a crisp and gentle cadence, a lovely creative harmony, and voices that are exquisite. The Beach Boys must be proud to hear such elegance through this remake of "God Only Knows".
@melomanstaruszek9455
10 жыл бұрын
You're 100% right!
This rendition never gets old.
Natural talent with natural beauty in MonaLisa twins is GOD's blessing to the world ...
A couple of angelic voices singing God Only Knows, I cannot express how wonderful I feel after listening to this. Just an unbelievable cover of this song, I've never heard a better version. Sometimes the right song meets the right voices and magic happens. Thank you for the spiritual experience.
A divine rendition of perhaps one of the greatest songs ever written
... stumbled across the MonaLisa Twins - I'm hooked.
@horseyhorselips3501
5 жыл бұрын
Yes just tonight I found them, they are great singer's and Looking. GOD BLESS Them.
@liner011f7
5 жыл бұрын
They are quite addictive. Watch some of their interviews...
@roadking99jokerst60
4 жыл бұрын
My life is better from me stumbling, but it often makes me late to the show.
@frankbarr1101
4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@wardschuler9044
3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are the greatest since the 60's originals ! Hope they make a fortune, they deserve it !
Ladies, I have to tell you that I just came back to hear this song again, because I have had a very tragic three weeks. I lost my best friend for over forty years. We played in a band together for many years, shared so many experiences. He was in great health and we never could have imagined he would die from a pancreatitis attack, but he did. He loved this song and many others that you two have done. In fact, he was the one that told me about you. Thanks again for not only doing this song so beautifully, but thanks for being the two, beautiful, and outstanding women that you are. It is so good to see people like yourself, performing and writing songs. You two ladies have so much class. Thanks again. It's a very sad time, but I know that we will all see each other again one day.
@scamlikelyusa
2 жыл бұрын
God bless my friend. I'm at the point right now where I know more dead people than live people. It happens to us all, of course. I encourage you to live your life to the fullest, and remember. It's the best way to keep our friends' memories alive.
Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson have to hear these two girls,their vocals are absolutely fantastic,beautiful harmonies,maybe those two legends could work together and write something new for these two girls,these two girls can carry the torch of great singing groups of the past and keep the style living for the next generation. Bob.
@frankschonig2817
3 жыл бұрын
I Comment agree more!😇🎶
one of the loveliest songs ever sung by amazing young women
This song is a masterpiece.
@christiancristof491
8 жыл бұрын
It is.
@mrartician5250
6 жыл бұрын
Indeed! Even Paul McCartney calls it the most beautiful "rock" song ever written.
@CB-xr1eg
6 жыл бұрын
I think Reflections Of My Life by The Marmalade is as good if not better. Have a listen if you don't know it.
@vidviewer100
5 жыл бұрын
@@CB-xr1eg not sure if i know it but will look it up thanks
@CB-xr1eg
5 жыл бұрын
@@vidviewer100 Listen to it by Puddles Pity Party as well.
Two musical angels. The harmony in this recording is incredible.
My God! So good! The harmonies are as ethereal as the Beach boys were!
No one comes close to covering this song as good as Mona & Lisa. Absolute perfection!
@waynej2608
4 жыл бұрын
This cover was pure magic.
Just in case nobody noticed - their talent level and musicality is off the charts. Every song they choose is transformed into something current and yet unique.
Just shows how music, regardless of which part of the world you hail from, vocals sound the same. It, like reading music.... is universal. Great version!
Listening to them is such a joy...these women are wonderful
This is the ONLY cover of this song by anybody but the Beach Boys that I can listen to. Great job, MonaLisa Twins!
@9dahai
9 жыл бұрын
Second that. Beautiful voices. Original and fresh take on this all-time classic - but it also manages to remain true to its spirit. Awesome rendition!
@dnmurphy48
5 жыл бұрын
Listen to the Fendertones, they are amazing with Beach Boys songs.
@rumbledeareyanki7706
3 жыл бұрын
try the Bioshock Infinite version
@bobareebop
3 жыл бұрын
Kayla Williams does brilliant Beach Boy covers. If you like this you'll love Kayla as well. Look her up on You Tube.
Vocal harmony is more beautiful to my ears than any instrument in the world. The Beach Boys and Beatles had this gift, and so do The MonaLisa Twins. Great job!
@MichaelHoare-bh5pg
Ай бұрын
And also ABBA, they were also very good at harmonising too which helped them with their record sales,after all they are now the second most successful band of all time after the Beatles and their comeback album Voyage was very successful.
Fantastic rendition of the greatest song in pop/rock history. I like 99.9 percent of it. I'd fix a note or two on the guitar whenever it progresses upward in the intro and during breaks. I'm a huge fan of your Beatles covers.
What commitment and talent, the twins were truly born to do this.
These girls do such a great job in covering all the old classic music.
This is not an easy song to cover but their beautiful voices make this a lovely version...greetings from the Uk
@notaylorhere
10 ай бұрын
It certainly is not. However, possible.
These young ladies do a great job on this song
These two are extremely talented and divinely gorgeous. Divinely
This is the video that brought Mona and Lisa to my attention. I was checking out some Beach Boys vids and ran across this. I fell in love with them right then.
Wow- stumbled on this -- instant fan here!
After all this time this is still incredible!! Lifelong Beach Boys fan and this is so amazing! I still listen to this version as much as theirs.
i never paid attention to the lyrics until I heard this version . Beautiful !!!!!
Whenever I hear this song, it just makes me happy. I heard the original today and, well, the MLT cover is waaay better. Nicely done ladies!
Exquisite harmony singing.
I saw the "original" Beach Boys several times [including the TAMI Show in 1964], just saw Brian Wilson in concert last year. My high school played against the Wilson brother's high school [Hawthorne High] in football and several other sports. I've been listening to them since 1962. This version is GREAT!
This could be your BEST number out of them all.
Can harmonies get any sweeter? Absolutely beautiful!
This is actually a very difficult song to sing and play; Brian Wilson at his best of songwriting; but very intricate chord progressions and key changes; He would be very impressed with You ladies, as am I....you two are just soooo good !!!
Love the original Beach Boy's version, but I enjoy this more. Might be your best harmonizing. Thank you ladies!
You took a tough song and nailed it. Your vocal harmony is beautiful.
Lisa Wagner owns this. Unbelievably good work, guys.
Simply.........priceless. I enjoy many of their renditions more than the originals.
I don't generally care for covers... but I stumbled across these ladies this afternoon and have been listening to them all day. Great voices, music, and choice of material. It's like finding a load of great oldies I somehow missed. Just amazing.
This is one of the best songs of all time. This is the best cover version. Fantastic stuff girls.
The more I listen, ....god Lisa has a beautiful (lead vocalist) voice. And, Mona is always perfect in harmonies and their voices blend so well together. Perfect duo. They remake almost and maybe some, better than the originals.
OMG. I have been listening to music for 50 years, and this is a new high.
I know what I am without someone like you, a lonely, hopelessly in love man. Social Media is bittersweet. You girls are remarkable, in every way.
Anytime you do a cover for the greatest song in the history of mankind for the greatest band of all times, you must do it in perfection. Congratulations!
What a beautiful rendition of this song!
God only knows what KZread would be without the Mona Lisa Twins.
This women are incredibly talented keep up the good work mona liza
The bass player has some serious talent! And some talented genes!
You are both so talented and beautiful. Your version of God Only Knows made me cry.
You ladles are a gift to fans of classic rock and roll harmony. Thank you so much.
After playing for over 40 years, I can't tell you how great it is to see these young women do these covers so well. Bravo.
Simply exccellent! What a great job on this song! Kudos to the MonaLisa Twins! No song has ever touched Paul McCartny's heart as deeply as The Beach Boys 1966 creation, 'God Only Knows', which appeared on the seminal Pet Sounds, and McCartney instantly fell in love with the song, which later became the defining track of The Beach Boys' career.Dec 21, 2022
You gals nailed this song! This is a complex song to cover, and you all did a masterful job. The video work is pretty awesome too!
My absolute favorite Beach Boys tune!! You both did it justice. Thank you for such beautiful vocals and music!! Brian would be sooo proud of your rendition, l bet.
@erbewayne6868
2 жыл бұрын
As would Karl.
I can only say wow.
love how this builds up - simple and yet so rich
It's great to see people from your generation playing these songs. Exposure to them from someone besides parents and grandparents is sure to keep these gems alive for another generation!
absolutely awesome. A great song. A great cover. Great singers. Great video. Wow.
Can't stop watching you two. Wow! Amazing! Next best thing to the Beatles. Good job! Stop being so cute! And, talented. You inundate my dreams. I'm 67 now. Still ride my Harley, play a little guitar... Actually learned a Beatles song that you two covered. You guys are so amazing... I spend hours, just listening to your voices. And, when you mix your voices to your photos... Wow! You two girls are awesome. Makes me feel young again. True talent. Thank you.
simply divine...
Would not want to find out what "I'd do without you" the TWINS, 60's versions of top hits …. Girls your talent is fabulous !
I didn't like the Beach boys or their music when I was a teenager, and I still don't, but these girls have made this song so much better than the original - it's magical!
Young people playing old classics,great version, love it
I asked about 5 or 6 years ago... WHEN do we get the Mona Lisa Twins to come perform in Las Vegas? I swear, these two sing darn near ALL my favorite songs from the 1960's! Who gives them these songs to play? Their Dad? Beatles and Beach Boys. And... they knock this one almost right up there with Carl Wilson, whom we all know did the best version of this EVER recorded!
Beautiful! Carl is looking down from Heaven with a smile on his face.
God only knows how much I love this song and these 2 girls, Mona and Lisa, singing it.
Time travelers? The 6os coursing through your hearts and souls. You’re inspiring a new generation of music appreciation, and your originals are as good as any of your covers. Keep the spirit, you’re making a difference for us all. Thank you.
God only knows where we'd be without you two making such lovely harmonies xx
The MonaLisa twins have done all the covers I did with my old band in the 90s and early 2000! Then the war came and now they are gone so its with sorrow in my heart and mixed emotions I listened to these very gifted girls! Rip Chris, Carl and Marc!
As Amasius Gemini said 11 month ago: What a heart touching version with breathtaking harmonies ….. unbelievable! These girls don't MAKE music, they ARE music! There's nothing more to say for me than: I love you both so much!
@2amasiusgemini2
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Meloman! And I love the girls as well!
*Chilling* harmonies 😮 I've been a diehard Beach Boys fan since before I was born, and this is the first time I've ever heard God Only Knows done correctly. 99 times out of 100, performers fuck up big time while trying to cover The Beach Boys. This was very well done.
I think I’ve gone to HEAVEN❤️ This is so BEAUTIFUL ……………..
Most musicians agree that this is the most beautiful love ballad ever written. You did a wonderful job here with sensitive vocals throughout which sounded absolutely gorgeous to my ears. Wishing you all the best for your musical future:))
I am in awe of your talent, your music lifts our spirits, enters our soul and does not want to leave ... ever.
Best cover of this I've heard, because it has the same feel as the original, and that's the only way to cover a song as perfect as God Only Knows.
Beautiful.