Dennis' strange voice, as if woken up fast with a big hangover, does not destroy the song at all : in the contrary it gives it a deeper shade of soul and heart. A great underrated piece of art.
Starting 1977, and no mather what their fans may say, almost every Beach Boys album is to be dismissed, as they all consist of unreleased crap from the past, plus some rare new songs, some good, but some as bad as the leftovers.
I am guessing that you literally google searched the word MONA and put the first few images into this video to fill space. AWFUL decision. I mean, i'm just freaked out man.
@BeachBoysGuy1 Well, Brian's talking about Phil Spector's music, not the man himself. Brian loved Spector's music, but was hostile towards the man, himself,since the mid-60s. When Brian met Spector, he thought Spector was psycho, and he was proven right.
@MrJeeples But really things are ok for Brian. Both Dennis and Carl are dead. Brian is touring, he has a wonderful family. Things are ok for him now, so much more than before.
I reckon ONLY Brian Wilson could create such a 'weird', out-there kind of song like this one .. but which is so damned tantalisingly captivating & catchy, all at the very same time. It's structured in a way so it could just continue on forever, if he wanted it that way. Definitely one of the high-lights off the "BBs Love You" LP.. a very under-rated album. I still play it often, to this day, & gain immense enjoyment out of Brian's amusing little 'play-arounds' & nuances that he does on this LP.
'Mona', from their 'The Beach Boys Love You' LP (Reprise 2258) includes the lyric 'Come on, listen to 'Da Doo Ron Ron' now, listen to 'Be My Baby', I know you're gonna love Phil Spector'. A demo version appears on the bootleg LP 'Brian Loves You'.
It's the late 70's; Brian is just emerging from his personal hell of the last decade. And here he is, coming up with a gem like this littel sweetie, Mona. Dig the bass lines - always a B.W. trademark. What class, what talent - a one in a billion god-given gift to humanity - our beloved Brian Wilson !!
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Actually, that's Brian singing, from what I've heard. Whoa!
I'd actually say it was more their complete lack of relevancy that doomed them to sell little. After 15 Big Ones (which does have some great stuff on it, but is really cheesy) and the weird detour of Love You, the Boyz really lost any sort of cutting edge they kept with their early 70's stuff, which I love.
Would you clarify? I know Brian has suffered tremendously, but I'm not aware of how this particular song figures in. Your comments would be appreciated. Thanks.
@ClubViking63 He mentions him in the lyric "i know your going to love phil spector " like its a big deal to listen to a phil spector record on a date [ this was before he was in jail for murder]
@ClubViking63 He mentions him in the lyric "i know your going to love phil spector " like its a big deal to listen to a phil spector record on a date [ this was before he was in jail for murder]
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GregoryJShady 1 month ago
Sorry boys but this is Brian singing in a very damaged but still good voice.
GregoryJShady 1 month ago
Dennis' strange voice, as if woken up fast with a big hangover, does not destroy the song at all : in the contrary it gives it a deeper shade of soul and heart. A great underrated piece of art.
lutinbarjot 2 months ago
great song, but sad the quality of this post is so bad. it deserves the fine sound that was produced, there is no bass here whatsoever.
alexandertarangerkin 2 months ago
Another little BW hallmark gem ... no-one but Brian could come up with a song like this one. Nice lead vocal from Denny.
colindominy 3 months ago
Marc Bolan mentioned this song in one of his final music paper columns!
buickmackane71360 6 months ago
@buickmackane71360 He was still alive then?
ClubViking63 5 months ago
My names Mona lol
cookie8576 8 months ago
@cookie8576 well, mine is too ^^
murri241 6 months ago
I'm so in love, in love, in love with this song;):)
thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, Mona...(whoever you are)
DianaAlexieva 10 months ago
why is there no harmonies in this version?
thomtropez 10 months ago
Starting 1977, and no mather what their fans may say, almost every Beach Boys album is to be dismissed, as they all consist of unreleased crap from the past, plus some rare new songs, some good, but some as bad as the leftovers.
ENACODNOM 11 months ago
Cool...love this song...great vocals by Denny...;)
blue29eyes 11 months ago
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This proves, despite all his troubles, BW wrote the most joyful rock n roll music. He really did. It's just infectious.
theunsheep 1 year ago
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This proves, despite all his troubles, BW wrote the most joyful rock n roll music. He really did. It's just infectious.
theunsheep 1 year ago
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theunsheep 1 year ago
one of my fav songs ever written, along with the night was so young.
love you is a fuking classic and is never off my ipod.
BeanDentist 1 year ago
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BeanDentist 1 year ago
This catchy little tune is a tip of the cap from Brian to Phil Spector.
TheBeachboys4ever 1 year ago
Dennis had this gruff yet gentle voice that I found endearing.
ModGirl1967 1 year ago 4
I am guessing that you literally google searched the word MONA and put the first few images into this video to fill space. AWFUL decision. I mean, i'm just freaked out man.
frighteningbolt 2 years ago 3
" I know you're gonna love Phil Spector " !!! How times have changed
BeachBoysGuy1 2 years ago
@BeachBoysGuy1 lol. very true
BigKCunningham 2 years ago
@BeachBoysGuy1 Well, Brian's talking about Phil Spector's music, not the man himself. Brian loved Spector's music, but was hostile towards the man, himself,since the mid-60s. When Brian met Spector, he thought Spector was psycho, and he was proven right.
ebailey140 1 year ago
Love Denny's vocals. The photos of Brian are fantastic. Don't you just want to give him a huge hug and tell him everything will work out ok.
MrJeeples 2 years ago 13
@MrJeeples But really things are ok for Brian. Both Dennis and Carl are dead. Brian is touring, he has a wonderful family. Things are ok for him now, so much more than before.
ClubViking63 5 months ago
I reckon ONLY Brian Wilson could create such a 'weird', out-there kind of song like this one .. but which is so damned tantalisingly captivating & catchy, all at the very same time. It's structured in a way so it could just continue on forever, if he wanted it that way. Definitely one of the high-lights off the "BBs Love You" LP.. a very under-rated album. I still play it often, to this day, & gain immense enjoyment out of Brian's amusing little 'play-arounds' & nuances that he does on this LP.
colindominy 2 years ago 7
actually thats Dennis singing lead
cjarmer46 2 years ago 3
That's correct jhp
BeachBoysGuy1 2 years ago
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smileysmile1 2 years ago
Does anyone know which songs brian does actually sing on Love You its hard to tell from this period
ThePeacepoet 2 years ago
'Mona', from their 'The Beach Boys Love You' LP (Reprise 2258) includes the lyric 'Come on, listen to 'Da Doo Ron Ron' now, listen to 'Be My Baby', I know you're gonna love Phil Spector'. A demo version appears on the bootleg LP 'Brian Loves You'.
mrearlygold 2 years ago
It IS Dennis!
GOD love the Wilson brothers!!!
jimet409 2 years ago
In the 2000 liner notes Pete Buck wrote that Brian sang it. How could he mistake Dennis' voice???
Idi0cracy 2 years ago
I love this song !!!
Beatlesrfab 2 years ago
This song really makes me feel happy!!!
mojakoby 2 years ago 2
the iguana's do a pretty good job with this one
ChocolateMilkIsTight 2 years ago
I feel sorry for those who don't get how incredibly funny and hip and soulful this song is.
mrtwang32 2 years ago 2
the beach boys LOVE YOU is the greatest album of the entire decade of the 70's bar none! ...and you can quote me on that. john
johnhrunion 3 years ago
This was Dennis singing. A great little song - Brian's ode to Phil Spector.
AllThisIsThat 3 years ago
I always like this one. Have not heard it since it was on vinyl when I was in High School. Thanks!
SZSearcher 3 years ago
It's the late 70's; Brian is just emerging from his personal hell of the last decade. And here he is, coming up with a gem like this littel sweetie, Mona. Dig the bass lines - always a B.W. trademark. What class, what talent - a one in a billion god-given gift to humanity - our beloved Brian Wilson !!
colindominy 3 years ago 3
Great compliment for this fine artist. I agree!
RonaldVaughan 3 years ago
its so true this is a very underated song but so great
chubby1994 3 years ago
Mona is my middle name, I like this song.
ReneeM6 4 years ago 2
my name's Mona, by the way! cool! nice song!
zinerox 4 years ago 3
nice to hear dennis but as far as the song goes,songs like this made sure they never sold many albums, outside the hardcore fans ,after 76
islandguy924 4 years ago
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Actually, that's Brian singing, from what I've heard. Whoa!
I'd actually say it was more their complete lack of relevancy that doomed them to sell little. After 15 Big Ones (which does have some great stuff on it, but is really cheesy) and the weird detour of Love You, the Boyz really lost any sort of cutting edge they kept with their early 70's stuff, which I love.
sonicdeath10 3 years ago
sounds more like Dennis actually
weezadam 3 years ago 15
@weezadam it is
babyimawantyou 8 months ago
I used to have this on an ep so glad you posted it
maurice1958 4 years ago
it's kinda more about his love for phil spector's music
justinplank 4 years ago
caraphyllis, Dennis is the singer, but this song is about the Brian's tremendous suffering. It is one of the brian's most personal songs...
papi35 4 years ago 3
Would you clarify? I know Brian has suffered tremendously, but I'm not aware of how this particular song figures in. Your comments would be appreciated. Thanks.
caraphyllis 4 years ago
@papi35 Who said this song is about Phil Spector....? Anyone know about that?
ClubViking63 6 months ago
@ClubViking63 He mentions him in the lyric "i know your going to love phil spector " like its a big deal to listen to a phil spector record on a date [ this was before he was in jail for murder]
spacepatrolman 6 months ago
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@ClubViking63 He mentions him in the lyric "i know your going to love phil spector " like its a big deal to listen to a phil spector record on a date [ this was before he was in jail for murder]
spacepatrolman 6 months ago
love the song, love the Beach Boys, love Dennis. Thanks 4 posting=)
riv4life618 4 years ago
Considering that Dennis is singing lead, it would have been nice if you'd included at least one image of him on the vid.
caraphyllis 4 years ago 3