This is a fantastic version of this great song, and Willie`s voice just fits it to a tee. A great song made better? by Willie`s almost soulful voice. A true joining that does justice to the new and old versions. One of the best lyrical stories that they ever told.
Between this, Vince Gill's version, and Tammy Wynette's awesome cover of "In My Room," it shows the power of a great song -- it can be adapted to other genres and sound fantastic. I say this as someone who's not a big C&W fan either.
Willie's treatment of this Beach Boys gem is lovely. I was stunned to learn from Brian's liner notes (in his 2002 collection of his Beach Boys favorites)that this gorgeous song was written the night OF (not before) President John F. Kennedy's assassination. How terribly poignant. "It won't ever die" (unlike our beloved president slain by a murderous conspiracy).
Listen to Brian Wilson at 5:10 telling why he has tears in his eyes listening to the playback of this heartbreaking song. One of the best songs ever written about the loss of a loved one.
This is a fantastic version of this great song, and Willie`s voice just fits it to a tee. A great song made better? by Willie`s almost soulful voice. A true joining that does justice to the new and old versions. One of the best lyrical stories that they ever told.
HANVIDGE 1 month ago
When matt jardine carries the highnotes on the melody,the hairs on my neck stand.
This is a beautiful version of the original classic.Willie Nelson was class too!
LONDON - UK
001silky 5 months ago
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001silky 5 months ago
This is great American music at it's best !
basusri1120 5 months ago
just beautiful..........
sirhcdnahcir 7 months ago
Between this, Vince Gill's version, and Tammy Wynette's awesome cover of "In My Room," it shows the power of a great song -- it can be adapted to other genres and sound fantastic. I say this as someone who's not a big C&W fan either.
2010katjusha 7 months ago
gonna see them augest 5th been a while
Shepardswatch 7 months ago
I am so glad I bought this cd when it came out.
THB79 8 months ago
I got tickets to see the guys in August!!! Can't wait.
joethebumbler 8 months ago
lol. mike, always the ass
kentatm 1 year ago
A combination that produces a final result that is poiniant and gives goose bumps
Billy5ive 1 year ago
@Billy5ive ,completely agree with your comments.
matt jardine is awsome here too.
stephen5122 1 year ago
Willie is so humbled, look at his shaking hands; he did a great job. Seen Willie live in LA and he was fantastic-a legend!
UberSchweinHund 1 year ago
Willie's treatment of this Beach Boys gem is lovely. I was stunned to learn from Brian's liner notes (in his 2002 collection of his Beach Boys favorites)that this gorgeous song was written the night OF (not before) President John F. Kennedy's assassination. How terribly poignant. "It won't ever die" (unlike our beloved president slain by a murderous conspiracy).
jstraw4 1 year ago 2
Listen to Brian Wilson at 5:10 telling why he has tears in his eyes listening to the playback of this heartbreaking song. One of the best songs ever written about the loss of a loved one.
hoytchristmas 1 year ago
Hahaha I love how Willie Nelson basically said Yeaaaaaaaaa I'm going to do it my own way to Mike Love----Love is a tool.
UltraMegaVisual 1 year ago 2
the gods
rolascruz 1 year ago
Awesome video. Only Mike would try to correct Willie Nelson's phrasing.
monkeytree5 1 year ago
So goooooooood
YTaddict3 2 years ago 3
I'm SO glad the Beach Boys got back together for that. I love it SO much :)
wilsondylanmccartney 2 years ago
The sound on this is WAY low. I have to turn EVERYTHING off in my house to even be able to hear this.
wilsondylanmccartney 2 years ago
I'd love to audition for Brian.
reneecalling 2 years ago
Great song.
Thanks Brian From Chile. Carlos
306344 2 years ago