The Beach Boys - 'Til I Die
Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys wrote this song while depressed and contemplating life and death gazing at the ocean. Its mood is indescribable and is one of the most uniquely emotional songs I've ever heard. Put on a good pair of headphones or turn every distraction off and crank your hi-fi.
This was released late in 1971 and late in Brian Wilson's period of genius songwriting. It appeared on the album Surf's Up just before another brilliant song of his, the song "Surf's Up."
By the way, the cover art for Surf's Up is a painting of a modern sculpture masterpiece, The End of the Trail by James Earle Fraser
Wikipedia's article for 'Til I Die is one of the more interesting wiki articles for any song.
No doubt one of the greatest American songwriters. Such a strange strong. Never heard it before. He has always been an original, highly unique writer, many of his songs changed rock history. Thanks for sharing.
Great comment and thank you! I'm glad you found it.
I saw Brian at his Pet Sounds 50th anniversary tour in Minneapolis last October. Not only one of the greatest musical geniuses ever, but a man with a kind heart.
I'm jealous. I don't think I knew about it. How was he, after all this time?
He was great! I think the years took their toll on him considering everything he's been through. The band was flawless and just to be able to see Brian was magical :D
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing :) I recently started a series called A Song A Day where I post some of the music I love, every day. If you have the time, do check it out, you might like some of the stuff I've shared.
Thanks for bringing more music to steemit :) Upvoted!
Love it
I'm reading this in a 70's DJ's soft voice.
Me too. Big fan.
Wow, a very powerful song with such emotion. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting. I just have always loved the Beach Boys.
And i'm...lying in bed just like brian wilson did...
Nice post. I think Brian Wilson has written some of the most sophisticated pop-rock music out there. My appreciation for him grows the more I listen and learn about music.