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  • this is incredible... you did an awesome job i loooove this song.

    ps. you uploaded this vid one day before my birthday!! ;)

  • I love it. you got it right.

  • WOWOWOWOW!!!

    Congratulations for this cover!Really well done and personal! I really appreciated it, thanks!

    I wonder who the 23 envious people are, but anyway nevermind..

    Congratulations Matthew! Hope to hear more!

  • Man, you need to put out a Christmas album!

  • @drbobmackinnon Thanks! I'd love to do that. Maybe this year, we'll see :)

  • This is one of my favourite songs from you Mathew, its superbly created. Love your talent, cheers from Lisa, Australia

  • @13ghostofperdition13 Thanks a lot! This is one of my favorites too :)

  • Oh wow. Congratulations. This must be the best cover of this song I have seen so far (and I've seen several, just saying). If I lived near you, I would gladly play the viola for anything you wanted to record :) Way to go, greetings from Colombia ;)

  • @Isomoth Aw thank you so much! This is one of my favorite songs. Had a lot of fun making this video and I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

  • This was cool

  • coconuts...uuaahhh (my four year old...lolz) but loved it any way!

  • Awsome cover Matt. I dont know if the name Pedro Aznar sounds to you but is the most talented multi-instrumentits that Argentina gave us. He was also part of the Pat Metheny Group. Pedro has a spanish translated cover of "God only knows" called "Sólo Dios sabe". I think you´re going to enjoy the cover as this is your all time favourite song. . Sorry for my english. Keep on rocking man!.

  • The best cover of one of the best songs ever written! Congrats from Europe!!!

  • @NetmanRobi Wow, thank you so much Robert! This is absolutely one of the best songs ever written... I couldn't agree more :)

  • Hey Matthew - great cover, I'm doing one of 'God Only Knows' myself. What are you using for the 'clip clop' percussion - are they coconuts and what is the specific name of this percussive instrument?

    Thanks! Much appreciated.

  • @kvnthw Hey! Thanks so much for the support. I did use hollowed out coconut shells for the "clip clop" percussion sound. Believe it or not, I actually got them when I saw a production of the musical "Spamalot". Unfortunately I don't know where you can find them, but I'm sure a google search will turn up some results. Good luck! :)

  • I sang this at a sixties revue - but this is sooooo much better than I did!

  • BRAVO.

  • not anyone can reach carl wilson's harmony. (well i can, but not so smooth as you hehehe)

    great cover by the way, i wish i could reach a pitch like that without forcing the throat but is just practice (i've been 1 year singing. by the way: brian wilson is one of my favouriteee heroess tooooo!!!

  • You have excellent taste to choose this song. Your harmonies are excellent and do the song proud. By the way, no less a songwriter than Paul McCartney says this is the greatest, best written pop song of all time, and one of HIS favorites too. So you're in good company Matthew. Great job.

  • @JohnWesleyDowney Wow, thank you SO much my friend! That really means a lot. And just being mentioned in the same sentence as Paul McCartney is a bigger honor than I can even comprehend. You rock! :)

  • Though I know nearly all of your videos and songs by heart. I'm still hypnotized -.- ... Really beautiful, my feet doesn't hurt so bad anymore just by listening to it. Marci

    ~ The Matthew Jordan Street Team ~

  • Very Nice cover...thank you for sharing..

  • Great job! you sent me a message to check you out and I'm glad I did.

  • Love This One !

  • I like it..

  • Really nice man! I'm a fan now!

  • Excellent rendition of this timely classic. i especially love the slight variations to some of the song. like the " world would go on believe me" part and the vocal solo part is also great. love it X a million. great work sir!

  • at times you added vibrato where it was not needed but overall solid.

  • another winner I hope you get a grammy for singing some of the greatest songs on earth

  • This is in my favorites! So sweet, so smooth, so great! Heavenly voice...! It's on my main screen today! :)

  • Better than original !!!

  • Hi Mathew, I missed this one and just found it. I love it, you are so incredibly talented and sing so well. bye Mathew

  • I love this one so much... It's my favorite one... Because it reminds me of my very best friend, Ger Belfort, my BIG Minino... Missed you so much dear doctor, Gerard...

  • Very good arrangement that, did a great song justice well done

  • FANTASTIC! thank you!

  • I like your rendition of this song. I have my version on Youtube as well.

  • Spot on that - I think you more than did it justice

  • You really are talented. It's not easy to pull off this song and do it with class and are still able to add your own spin to it. Excellent job! -Stacy

  • you make me happy when i feel in pain i thank for you joy lucky music heaven you go ^  ;D

  • Matt ,Beautiful ,What can I say,you always take it to a Higher Level,You are blessed with Vocals,Period!

  • who says matt leblanc never stopped being Joey

  • This is actually a very good cover. :O You stayed true to the feel and sound of the song without sounding too copycat while also throwing in a bit of your own flavor. I approve. :)

  • crazyly GOOD performance of one of the best songs ever!!!

    and I think it's almost the 10 times I listen to your version here. ;)

  • This my sir is what you call an amazing cover of an amazing song :D

    The Beach Boys are my favorite band, and this is one of their best songs.

    And you did a fantastic job covering it, i give two thumbs up lol d:

    but it's still hard to believe that Brian Wilson wrote this song in just 7 minutes!!!

  • You are very professional and sing and play with lot of feeling.

  • Nice! You did a lot of pop singer looks but otherwise, nice use of Videosong

  • Why haven't you been signed yet? Seriously dude put out an album.

  • Your voice is just so... nom! :D

    Yays X100 for you ^^ xx

  • Seriously dude why haven't you been discovered yet??????????

  • Matthew, you have done great justice to Brian Wilson's masterpiece.

  • Matt ... FYI, I've set my browser to repeatedly play this in the background. I think it's played 15+ times already. Yep, it is now THE version I'll use to compare other covers. Not only are the vocals great, but the orchestration is just right to compliment the vocals. BTW, I normally don't watch many original songs but I accidentally loaded Just Say Yes. LOVED it. Can't wait to go through all your videos when I have the time.

  • Brilliant. Even better than the original. I've always found Brian WIlson's voice to sound somewhat artificial, as if electronically modified. That made it sound cold. Your performance, however, had warmth and a sincerity that really adds to the lyrics. I too love this song and this is one of the best covers ever. I'm sending this video (or at least the link) as part of a Valentine's Day package next year. I hope you plan to release this as a recording one day.

    THUMBS UP and subscribed!

  • СЛУШАЮ МНОГО РАЗ! КРАСОТА,МОЙ ДРУГ! НАСЛАЖДЕНИЕ!

  • beautiful song , great performance . The Bach Boys would have loved that !

  • AWEsome!

  • Great cover, but you have a serious Matt LeBlanc look going on.

  • @sladreamer haha, so i'm not the only one who thought that x)

  • this is so creative! i love it!

  • @This is one of my Faves too. Great cover of it! Alex.

  • oh all i can say is ♥

  • love this song by mathew, brilliant job on this song, well done AAAAA+++++++++

  • God only knows how far will you go.

  • A song like this is daunting since it has so many little nuances and harmonies. In fact, even the simplest Beach Boys songs are actually really complicated when you pull them apart.

    That said, you hit this one out of the park... this video is awesome. You have immense talent.

  • Очень красивое пение,красивое видио.Чудесно!!! СПАСИБО! БРАВО!!!

  • @Marisha2103 do you mind me translating ? "A very beautiful song, lovely video, It's amazing, MERCI BEAUCOUP ! BRAVO !"

    I'm sorry, I didn't wait to get your answer. I just barged write in. You can ball me out if you want, but I enjoyed doing that ! Have a great day!

  • same flippy hair in every frame..sweet.

  • Great!

    Love this song - and you take it where it needs to go, Matthew!!

    Sara

  • dude, you sing very weel. congratulations

    best cover of this song!

  • Autotune?

  • @ADAMCHANCELLORGUITAR Why is it necessary to believe that someone who sings perfectly on pitch live (check out "Everytime You Go Away" or "I'm On My Way" (live at the VMA)... needs autotune to be on pitch on record, where he has the option of rerecording if the take isn't perfect? Besides Autotune doesn't play the instruments, do the vocal arrangement, edit the video, and provide the vocal technique, passion and intensity,

    This is an A+++ performance, whether autotune was involved or not.

  • @sandiegodoggy

    Geeeeeeeeeeez, it was a question!! it's obvious theres an effect.

    Just wondering which effect , because its amazing :/

  • @ADAMCHANCELLORGUITAR I can hear compression, delay, and I think a number of the bg vocals are doubled. It's certainly possible there's some autotune in there, idk. Almost all pro records have used it for the last fifteen years. Sorry, if I jumped on you, but "autotune" is becoming a standard YT insult... thrown around a lot by the haters, most of whom have no idea what it does. Didn't realize you weren't using it in that way. Apologies for the misunderstanding.

  • 1:30 FTW

  • I've noticed that this is your fifth biggest video. I love still listening to this everyday.

  • When I listened to this track for the first time, I didn't really like it. But now I have to say, I love it =) You made it really special and I agree, you sound like an angel.

    Outstanding =) Marci

  • Love this song!

  • Needless to say, this song would be quite a challenge. Only a brilliant vocalist and musician could ever do this song justice... and you do... and you make it look easy.

  • this is fantastic... great job amigo

  • My god man, this is amazing. You also got something right that I find essential to the song, the snare drum, having that in itself gets you a thumbs up. You also did a great job switching it up, different but very classy and true to the original.

  • you sing like an angel.. and you look like one too!~!

  • You rock! Keep singing. I love watching Beach Boys covers and I really enjoy the Fendertones, but you, my friend, you are amazing!

  • Great cover. Amazing:)

  • Great talent,, and super vocals,,and great interpretation,,

  • you are a fantastic player and singer

  • *****

  • Just amazing loved the way you did it all yourself.. And we got to see that.. Nice thanks!

  • cool coconut clappin' among many other cool things here

  • You nailed right on Matt,I always liked the Beach boys songs.

  • Excellent! Be blessed, from Rose!

  • brilliant rendition & brilliant video--where are your CDs? I'd buy one!

  • simplemente magnifico..!!!

  • We have been listening to your videos and you know you are SOOOOOOOOOO GOOOD!!!

  • @CDmagz and good looking!

  • You look like a Calvin Klein model (not a compliment) but your one of the only people who has sorta done this song justice. well done

  • it sounds wonderfull!

  • nicely done, no doubt!

  • Dammit! I clicked on this for just a second to see what you did with it, and had to listen to the whole thing! That was freakin' amazing! Easily the best cover of one of the greatest songs ever. And the video complimented it perfectly. All right, I have to go and share this with everyone.

  • Matthew, what can I say as a musician with over 60 years experience...you nailed it!

    The song in it self, is a difficult song to sing; you raised the bar. Brian has to smile as to what you did with his song. And, Carl, he has to be smiling down from Heaven.

    My old saying is; either you do it as good as the original artist, or better...or don't go near it. You nailed it; harmonies and all. You raised the bar. Great job son...great job!.

    Silverfoxx

  • Best "God Only Knows" cover ever, absolutely impressive.

  • Sounds excellent! ^^ . It's not very easy to make a (good) Beach Boys -cover, I believe... It shows that you've put a lot effort in making this vid. ( Btw, "I Get Around" is my favourite Beach Boys song, it's just so funny :D )

  • Can't believe how good this sounds!

  • PERFECT !! good job in this perfect cover ..cool !

  • Anyone who would dare give you a thumbs down for this song, or for any song that you have done, must be considered an innocent Alien from a distant far away planet who still have NO clue what GOOD music is all about, my comment to them would be its never to late to learn. AMAZING VOCAL PERFORMANCE, a gem amongst gems. ~marco~

  • All I can say is, WOW. Fantastic voice and harmonies...I like the liberties you took with the harmonies.

  • This is absolutely UNBELIEVABLE. You've got major, major talent. I was blown away by your harmonies, especially during the fadeout at the end. Damn, man...

  • Such a beautiful voice!! Fantastic cover :)

  • beautiful!!!

  • Awesome job.

  • Great Cover man, i feel sorry the 8 people that put thumbs down

    They sure don't no talent when the see it.. Awesome job bro

  • I am not a great lover of covers, especially covers of the genius brian wilson, but...I gotta say how impressed I am with this one, and great video too..excellent!!!

    (I wonder what Brian would think of this)

  • clapping coconuts sealed it for me.

  • Love this song,Matthew,and your version is totally awesome! You are really talented and what a very professional video!

  • This was really good. On the coda, however, you use four singers- one just for the saying "god only knows". In the original recording this was just said by the falsetto(brian) giving closure to him coming in with "what would I be withouuuuttt you, (godonlyknows)" Also, you could have done without the poppy additions-the song is beautiful as is. But much respect you are a good musician

    -asshole critic

  • i was told this is a wonderful cover.... very very true!!! BRAVOOOO

  • WONDERFUL!!!! the only thing between what I'm hearing and perfection.. is the autotune. Drop it and it would be perfect!

  • I just want to say: Thank you !

  • Very well done!

  • You Are Actually Crap Jks Lol Your Fucking Amazing

  • U were right. It's a Matt overload, lol

    But I really like ur cover + extra video touches :) <333

  • Hi Matthew,

    I love your music soooo...much<3 It sounds soooo..beautiful and I like the song, the video and may I say...You are looking...GREAT!!!!

  • I loved everything about it. You have so much talent.

  • Another great cover! :)

  • great video posted on idea girl consulting wp.. love the presentation..

  • WOW! Great job. I love this song and you did an incredible job making it your own.

  • Nice job. I love this song too.

  • Brilliant! I grew up in paradise (Brasil), so the beach was always a place where I could play and swim. The Beach Boys cassette was always near by to make an eternal soundtrack to my life down there. :) This particuar song reminds me of sitting on the beach and watching the surfers.....

  • timeless great music!!!

  • Cool video. Reminded me of those talented YouTubers: PomplaMooseMusic

  • Nice

  • "BEAUTIFUL"

  • Hey Handsome! Still love this vid soooo much! Everyone here watches it all the time! They even sing it all the time now. I catch others pulling it up to watch you and Ali. Really a wonderful performance that no one should go without seeing and listening. W*O*N*D*E*R*F*U*L !! BIG <3, hugs and air kisses from all of us.

  • AMAZING!!!!! :)

  • great video and song!

  • Geautiful song

    Thank you very much for posting !

  • Talented

  • lovely song I love God. The lyrics are wonderful ***** any many more stars

  • Very cool..

    I hope I wil be able to buy your music..

  • I love the Beach Boys and you sing this song so good, I thank you so much for your vids

  • Thanks for sending me this very nice cover :-))

  • HI, Have been away a lot and just found this now in my messages. This is terrific. I think it has to be in my top two or three of all the songs you've done so far. I REALLY like the video. It's very creative. Looking forward to more great songs. Now I'll go share this on my Facebook page. Thanks for the beautiful music!

    Sudsy

  • You have a lot of new fans out here....I am one of them I can hardly wait for your next shares.....

  • Hi Matthew-- I just went to your home page and read where you have made a cd..

    You are fantastic so I wish you super

    success...Polly

  • Like# 432...Thanks for sharing Carol...

    WOW!!! Matthew you have it all going for you.

    You should be under contract..Wishing all the

    you success in the world..Polly

  • This is BEAUTIFUL!! Ive always loved this song and you totally did it proud..... AWESOME....

  • This is really good!!

  • and He knows that this is way beyond good *****

  • it's one of my favorites songs too!

    Oh my......you are The Musician!!!

  • Hey Matt!! Love you, keep it up. Beautiful interpretation.

  • I adore this song! Your ending is just awesome! Every note you sing appears so measured and worked out - it's perfect!

  • Excellent cover of a classic 60s tune! I like it a lot, Thumbs UP!!!

  • NIIIIIIIIIICE. Love the song and you did this SO great. Congratulations man.

  • shooow very good!

  • Wow get this guy a record deal... You have real talent!

  • this is such a sweet song!

  • @666NeedleZ666 aaaaaaand.... by gayyy... you mean :happy"... yes, Satan??

    ;)

  • Thumbs up for this super video

    ♥and☺

    Have a nice weekend!

    Natasha and Georgina Booth xox

  • Awesome.. all I can say

  • Great

    ღ ♥ ღ

  • another excellent video matt! Love the way you have put together the whole video, you are truly a talented and this is an extremely polished cover, you're awesome!

  • Excellent work..Thanks to the bear for sending this to me..

    Craig.

  • Bro., I had to stop by and listen and share this. You do this song mush honor.

  • Awesome job my friend!

  • like.

  • @jannalli

    This young man is really incredible! I think we take great talent for granted these days.

  • I love this song!

  • That is incredible work dude. Are those coconuts you are playing as percussion?

    lol Holy Grail. Keep it coming, very impressive.

  • WOW great! <3

  • thanks 4 adding me as a friend, if you sub my channel i sub back, here , on twitter, blog catalog too (the idea girl) - linda randall on facebook

  • not only a wonderful you have choosen but beside you managed you bring in your style without changing its wonderful and fluently sound... and the vid! great job - all the best for your future - you really deserve it! andreas

  • @andreasliker hmm should have been "wonderful song.. " XD