As far as vocals and instrumentally, this is nowhere near the original. Then again, I think that Pet Sounds as a whole is practically unmatched from that
perspective.
If people like this version, that is fine. I would recommend listening to the Beach Boys' version if you haven't!
The cover is totally amazing. Switchfoot came up with a version that even sounds like Switchfoot, and Jon sounds really amazing while hitting the high notes. This band is insane, and we see what an awesome singer Jon is. His voice does very well here. I love them <333
It's crazy, I am not a fan of Switchfoot, but I love a bunch of songs, and as life goes normally I always crush into a song of theirs, and I always love it!
its alright to say this is good, but don't compare it to the beach boys. no one can touch that final minute of harmonizing that brian wilson put together.
It's definitely good, and definitely originally by the Beach Boys...supposedly, Paul McCartney of the Beatles said it was his favorite song of all time
Thats ridiculous! Your completely wrong and ignorant. It makes me very angry to hear your say that Drew and Romey Belong on the back they do not. Their as much of a part of the band as Jon and time and don;t forget Chad now they all together are Switchfoot this best band in existance! Without one it wouldnt be the same and their all equally special and perfect. If your a fan of switchfoot and u say romey and drew should be in the back then ur only a fan of Jon and Tim not switchfoot :) ok
i know wat u mean. haha idk wat its called either but i seriously agree. at first i thought that it was before drew and romey were in the band, but i knew it was after it because of their hair. both of them were just in the dark, i didnt even notice them, drew was on only sometimes, but romey was never shown except at the end.... :(
I COMPLETELY agree with both statements :-D Jon needs to get his hair back to this! It was perfect! :-D And I just LOVE the brother dynamic between the Foreman brothers. They're awesome, both as musicians and people.
This is an AMAZING cover. But how could we expect anything less from Switchfoot?? I would love to hear Tim's voice on it's own. He should do the lead vocals on one of the their songs sometime, just for something different (not that I don't LOVE Jon and his voice, I just think it would be cool!) <3 <3
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A Beautifully & Artistically done representation by this very talented Band . . .(from someone who occasionally worked in the Beach Boys horn section).
I can't imagine that the point for Switchfoot was ever to be "better" than the Beach Boys. The point was probably just to sing a great song and give a nod to a great band.
k, you can talk about their own version of god only knows.....but sorry.....this is just bad!!!!! first of all the original can t be reached. but there are a lot much better cover-versions.....this is just.....aaahhhhh!!!!! sorry
Do you know if I can download it (for free) from the website you mentioned? I mean I went there and could listen to it, but couldn't download it. I don't have an IPod, so i can't use the iTunes you know...
Anyone heard Jamie Cullum's version of this song? I love that one.
khensonmd 2 months ago
I don't know why, but I like this version much better than the original one.
arizsiraf22 2 months ago in playlist Switchfoot
More cowbell!
DylanFreak263 2 months ago
Amaaaaaaaaazing :) Switchfoot is awesome to say the very least
cathymonster4 3 months ago
Wow, I saw the link and I was about to start screaming at my screen, but i'm not.
Jmanheroboy16 4 months ago
They did a pretty good job on this song! :)
IpCrackle 5 months ago 2
Yeah obviously the Beach Boys were the best but this is an AWESOME cover... gotta love Jon. Has such a great voice. Love this version. =)
DallasWinston116 6 months ago 4
As far as vocals and instrumentally, this is nowhere near the original. Then again, I think that Pet Sounds as a whole is practically unmatched from that
perspective.
If people like this version, that is fine. I would recommend listening to the Beach Boys' version if you haven't!
fadeaway2112 6 months ago
how have I never seen this video before?! love! love! love!
StarMesa 7 months ago
this is the best version of that song so far. i love them they are so amazing :-)
kojiismyrat01 7 months ago
19 people aren't 13
ironman276 9 months ago
sweeeeeet performance! and that little Tim is adorableeee!!:)
PrettyTiaF 9 months ago
I know you can't beat the original but switchfoot did a fantastic job with this song.
limetang 10 months ago
OMG i listen to this SO MUCH....uuuuggggh <3 the beach boys, switchfoot, and the foreman brothers!!! These are a few of my favorite things... :D
ChrisMarie93 10 months ago
this is good and all but there no beach boys...
gunrad95 11 months ago
Amaaaaaazing! I never get tired listening to this! :)
marielalou08 11 months ago 2
@marielalou08 of course not. the best part of covers is to hear a good band's interpretation of other good music. we can appreciate them both ^^
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marielalou08 9 months ago
@chiisuchi1102 yeaaah. i agree. this is one of the song covers i love and mostly 'cause, it's switchfoot's! they did a really great job. :)
marielalou08 9 months ago
@TheLucidArts Well, I think 18 people are entitled to their own opinions
VyTeg 11 months ago
@VyTeg i think 18 people are deaf:P
takanuvathegreat 11 months ago
@takanuvathegreat We could go with that too. I honestly don't know how someone could dislike this song.
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WariAyap 11 months ago
E x c e l l e n t !
dickiekaplan 1 year ago
solo Dios sabe! je
Fl0rakDi 1 year ago
best band ever!!! and they're awesome live especially when jon gives you a high five!!!
TheNatedog24 1 year ago
his voice sounded much better back then.
Dman761 1 year ago
The cover is totally amazing. Switchfoot came up with a version that even sounds like Switchfoot, and Jon sounds really amazing while hitting the high notes. This band is insane, and we see what an awesome singer Jon is. His voice does very well here. I love them <333
butterflypiano 1 year ago
lol why does it say stripped on the right bottom corner XD
eddycocotechno 1 year ago
The blond one is Jon right? :/
mariaiomorfh 1 year ago
@mariaiomorfh yupp :)
AdamantPodcast 1 year ago
My gosh how beautiful! <3
mariaiomorfh 1 year ago
God only knows what I'd be without you...
=)
Yve052291 1 year ago
Wow XD
AExpression 1 year ago 3
I like this version better than The Beach Boys', but it's definitely no where close to how Mandy Moore did. I'm in love with her version =]
ABTMommy 1 year ago
love it
evilscientistgirl 1 year ago
Nice great rendition. I like how it sounds more alternative and distorted.
dudehere1981 1 year ago 2
q hermosos
MrMarielapl 1 year ago
Haha, they kind of remind me of the Beatles! I don't know why though...
Nice song too!!!
melvincoleguitar07 1 year ago
@CaelahBethyBear I think you're biased because you love Jon =) Which is perfectly fine 'cuz I do too.
3Blue3Moon3 1 year ago
WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD THIS!
XxForTheKillerIsMexX 1 year ago
what can i say about such a beautiful song? it's just perfect...the guitars, the voices, their look and everything make this song incredibly awesome!
sthcute 1 year ago 2
I like it
Its really cool
DeRicky91 1 year ago
Omg!! My fav Beachboys song performed by my fav band. It can't get much better than that!
misscurlicue 1 year ago
Love it... it's got something... I don't know what, but it makes it amazing.
fillysunray 1 year ago 5
this is really cool i like it!
ashlklnd2424 1 year ago
Holy crap this is cool!
cjlv 2 years ago
This video is so cute! <3
Does anyone know what album this is on?
foodog14 2 years ago
its not on any of their albums, Switchfoot is covering "God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys. The original is on the album "Pet Sounds"
UnsoundStar 1 year ago
response to old comment is old but, why the hell would you want crappy youtube quality audio as your permanent music files?
fledgehog 2 years ago
Tim's voice compliments Jon's so well :O
This is one of those songs were you can actually hear Tim's voice really well....
Is this on a CD of theirs? Or is it a single?
64thYume 2 years ago
@64thYume nevermind... it's a cover of Beach Boys or something like that right?
64thYume 2 years ago
It's crazy, I am not a fan of Switchfoot, but I love a bunch of songs, and as life goes normally I always crush into a song of theirs, and I always love it!
szapoly 2 years ago 2
SUCH A GREAT SONG. AWESOME!!!
TheresevonBrunsvick 2 years ago
I love this
friendofthefoot 2 years ago 2
it makes me relax....
i really love the duet of jon and tim..
i feel like im flyin' ^_^
switchfoot2093 2 years ago 2
love it
switchfoot2093 2 years ago
omgsh. i love those two singing together. I LOVE SWITCHFOOT
salamisandwhich101 2 years ago
This is very, very good! My mom loves the beachboys and I love switchfoot haha My mom is the one who found this! Thank you mum!
RosesandConcrete4 2 years ago
aaah! made my night!!! :D love it!
ChrisMarie93 2 years ago
i love this song and singing by switchffot even more
aijolie 2 years ago 4
Aw.... so beautiful this song!
I loved it with Beach Boys...
Switchfoot singing it was awesome too! <3
melansuika 2 years ago 2
que lindaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa cancion, what a very pretty cover
titipe2 2 years ago
WHat good would living do me ?? GOD ONLY KNOWS WHAT I'D BE WITHOUT YOUU
SWITCHFOOT = AWESOME LIFE
JON = TIM singing together = perfection :D i love them so <3
twiotterluv 2 years ago 4
oh my gosh ik! you can actually hear Tim this time and they sound SO GOOD together!! :D
ChrisMarie93 2 years ago
;D i know eh. Life's pretty epic with Switchfoot around ;D
twiotterluv 2 years ago
This song is so well done!
SuperCanuckFan 2 years ago 5
this is better than beach boys!!!
Switchfoot ftw!!!!
Gig294 2 years ago 2
its alright to say this is good, but don't compare it to the beach boys. no one can touch that final minute of harmonizing that brian wilson put together.
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ikillhippies 2 years ago
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
jeez...
ColossusOfRhodes 2 years ago
It's definitely good, and definitely originally by the Beach Boys...supposedly, Paul McCartney of the Beatles said it was his favorite song of all time
reverist 2 years ago
God only knows =)
thelizardboy 2 years ago
this was originally sung by the Beach Boys if I remember correctly, but this version is pretty good :)
Wingchance 2 years ago
k.m...love you!
vhernie27tube 2 years ago
anyone know how to get a recording of this?
wickirshim 2 years ago
check the soundtrack from "A Walk To Remember"
MistaThrill 2 years ago
Get the "Free YouTube to MP3 Converter". Works great.
tosaha33 2 years ago
if you're using windows vista, you should have a sound recording program in the program files > accessories
Danelleya 2 years ago
esta muy bien...!
davichfranco 2 years ago
It mi song favorite
God, bless us, brothers and sisters.
zieljulia 2 years ago
i love this band!
chinabby18 2 years ago
Jon's voice is so unique and good.
jdcaliff 2 years ago 5
Yeah, when I heard one of their new songs on the radio, I knew right away it was Switchfoot.
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Drew and Romey are in the back because thats where they belong. Jon and tim should be in the front.
TheAcconoclast 2 years ago
What's that supposed to mean? All the band members are equally important, and not to mention awesome...
TissueShoe 2 years ago 2
Thats ridiculous! Your completely wrong and ignorant. It makes me very angry to hear your say that Drew and Romey Belong on the back they do not. Their as much of a part of the band as Jon and time and don;t forget Chad now they all together are Switchfoot this best band in existance! Without one it wouldnt be the same and their all equally special and perfect. If your a fan of switchfoot and u say romey and drew should be in the back then ur only a fan of Jon and Tim not switchfoot :) ok
twiotterluv 2 years ago 39
*applaudes*
well said.
(:
piercingsouls 2 years ago 6
right on! right on!!!
ShaggyBoi07 2 years ago 2
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XIIXVI 1 year ago
@twiotterluv
I dont know u but Amen 2 that!
trinilovessf 1 year ago
1:10 --> lalalala... I love it!!!!!
looktoyou12 2 years ago 13
this sounds like a christmas song :)
bob2149 2 years ago
great song and also a great version of it....
johci 2 years ago
sounds real awesome :)
they dont show drew or romey much.... :(
they're part of the band to ya know.
GrlSk8r4Christ 2 years ago
i know. they should get more screen time or whatever you guys call that :(
djangomagee222 2 years ago
i know wat u mean. haha idk wat its called either but i seriously agree. at first i thought that it was before drew and romey were in the band, but i knew it was after it because of their hair. both of them were just in the dark, i didnt even notice them, drew was on only sometimes, but romey was never shown except at the end.... :(
GrlSk8r4Christ 2 years ago
YAY Beach boiys + Switchfoot!
neadst 2 years ago
i love this song
whiteangel09 2 years ago 3
Tim and Jon's vocies sound spectacular together just lovely :) and Jon looks incredibly handsome might i add XD
twiotterluv 2 years ago 7
I COMPLETELY agree with both statements :-D Jon needs to get his hair back to this! It was perfect! :-D And I just LOVE the brother dynamic between the Foreman brothers. They're awesome, both as musicians and people.
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Audreyblondie54 2 years ago
This is an AMAZING cover. But how could we expect anything less from Switchfoot?? I would love to hear Tim's voice on it's own. He should do the lead vocals on one of the their songs sometime, just for something different (not that I don't LOVE Jon and his voice, I just think it would be cool!) <3 <3
Danidance14 2 years ago 39
that would be pretty intrestin if tim sang a song or two
GrlSk8r4Christ 2 years ago
TIM I <3 U
liiii12 3 years ago 4
i love this cover ^.^ jons so cute
switchfootgirl820 3 years ago 7
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This cover blows. Mandy Moore/Michael Stipe did a much better version. This is crap.
stereolabb 3 years ago
You serious, this is ten times better.
sensfanvone 2 years ago
very song
makilto 3 years ago
I liked how they took it and made it their own and stayed faithful to the original.
highflyer68 3 years ago 8
I love the way they do the beginning. Actually, I like the entire song. Incredible cover I could listen to all day.
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faasprabbit 3 years ago
really really good cover, I just heard the original and Switchfoot's better.
josemo1 3 years ago
its a good cover, but not better than the original
ricklebalpickle 3 years ago
i respectfully disagree
flamewolf26 3 years ago
better than the beach boys version? really? wow...
weezerbh 3 years ago
this is probably their best cover/performance if ever heard!
flamewolf26 3 years ago 2
A Beautifully & Artistically done representation by this very talented Band . . .(from someone who occasionally worked in the Beach Boys horn section).
legendariesss 3 years ago 3
Really great I loved it ♥ ♥ ♥
Tara00001 3 years ago 2
LOVE IT! Awesome cover of an AWESOME original! Go Switchfoot! You're making me love the Beach Boys all the more. ;) ♥♥♥
XenaWoman12 3 years ago 2
Decent cover of a grand original.
pnutbutrncrackers 3 years ago 4
I've always loved this song! great cover!
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OMG this is my new favorite song haha i hear Timmy! ♥
Cacie333 3 years ago 4
whats jon foremans shirt mean?
fiercekrypton 3 years ago
lovely.♥.
lafilledebeatles3 3 years ago
love it! switchfoot is the best!
sumliee 3 years ago
Beautiful.
disappearingboy44 3 years ago
dude what album is this on? did they write this song?
sumwutkunfusd 3 years ago
It's a cover, original by the beach boys. One of the best pop songs in the world!
Stapler78 3 years ago
Oh man, you got to come out from under your rock. You don't know of Brian Wilson? The legendary Beach Boys?
LordFancourt 3 years ago 3
This is AMAZING, i'm not one for covers but I can admit that this was executed perfectly.
ErikVaughnDillinger 3 years ago
love this song. mandy moore sings great but switchfoot is just amaaazing
lisannekaal 3 years ago 2
I love him!!!
anaventana 3 years ago
wow! they're really to the point of taking all genre's of song... cool!
fullmetalhanski 3 years ago 2
Really? thats too bad.
MarquisInSpadez 3 years ago
I want them to play this at my wedding haha LIVE
mrsseacrestX 3 years ago 2
Kudos to Switchfoot. A nice cover of a great song...and yes I agree, it shows a nod to not just the song, but to The Beach Boys as well.
snidelywhiplash67 3 years ago 6
i really love this song! it's unique...kinda children song and tune...hahaha! but it's cool!
143ilovecoffee 3 years ago
I can't imagine that the point for Switchfoot was ever to be "better" than the Beach Boys. The point was probably just to sing a great song and give a nod to a great band.
Noncontrarian 3 years ago
This is good, you guys! well, i guess people all have their own preferences. heh
xNothingisCoolx24 3 years ago
this made my day :)
JoyMac 3 years ago
Stone me if you will, but I actually prefer this version over the beach boys. It sounds more heart felt.
charleneb2000 3 years ago 4
k, you can talk about their own version of god only knows.....but sorry.....this is just bad!!!!! first of all the original can t be reached. but there are a lot much better cover-versions.....this is just.....aaahhhhh!!!!! sorry
californiantbird 3 years ago
Nowhere near The Beach Boys. I don't think the song was meant to be whiny either.
Falkon090 3 years ago
cant touch the beach boys, wow not even close
skinnyd93 3 years ago
flippen awsome song
DCbeast93 3 years ago
what's sick? the beach boys
what's even sicker? switchfoot playing the beach boys
owengorkon1 3 years ago
Well said!
switchfooter203 3 years ago
thanks man! =]
owengorkon1 3 years ago
Its all good. =D
switchfooter203 3 years ago
whats sick? your opinion on music
epiphoneLPlovr 3 years ago
are you mocking me? or do you just not understand my use of the word "sick"
owengorkon1 3 years ago 3
yeah...i think epiphone needs to catch up on his lingo.
Turner5159 3 years ago 2
This STILL kills me everytime I listen to it.
<3
xdreamingoutloud 3 years ago 2
this is my abosloutly favorite band ever, and this song is amazing with them :]
thanks for this videos !
saruhjuliia 3 years ago 2
i love it when switchfoot sings
it. they sound soooo great.
rebekahfaith 3 years ago 5
Tim is such a good singer DArn it!
DQMWLover 3 years ago 4
Thats Jon.
Dumpsterdiva92 3 years ago
dont u mean jon?
gibsonlover12 3 years ago
Dude, that's wrong to say, It's totally Jon!
Ha Timmy, how I love timmy! They sounds so great in this song.
yeeyuh1619 3 years ago 2
omg this is the best cover i've ever heard of this song
davidtrayMX2 3 years ago 3
woooooh switchfoot.
hotterthenyou21 3 years ago 7
FYI guys. this is the best arrangement of the song. =p
arum 3 years ago 2
agreed :)
rainbowmania 3 years ago
you have the best videos on youtube!
arum 3 years ago
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who does Switchfoot think they are to cover this song?
BendoGecko 3 years ago
what's wrong with it?
TennisPlayer1413 3 years ago 5
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the original is one of the best songs ever recorded. this is Switchfoot... Switchfoot+best song ever=slaughter.
BendoGecko 3 years ago
This is one of my favorite beach boys songs, i am so glad they sing it!! :)
wickirshim 3 years ago
this is like a cute couple luvvy dubby song
sounds like somethin that would be in a musical
ha anyways - i still LOVE it
soothuglifesmile 3 years ago 2
Tim actually has a really good voice too!
salamisandwhich101 3 years ago 10
SAME QUESTION!
ortobis 3 years ago
DOES ANYONE HAVE MP3 of this? it's lovely!
afcpires 3 years ago 2
yes. search it on project playlist
switchfoot- god only knows
-JF
jayphae015 3 years ago
Do you know if I can download it (for free) from the website you mentioned? I mean I went there and could listen to it, but couldn't download it. I don't have an IPod, so i can't use the iTunes you know...
chiorina 3 years ago
i tried to google and found it searching w/ these words.."god only knows switchfoot free" so i hope that helps?
xXgreyheartwarriorXx 3 years ago
Yes, I found it! Thank you so much for your info!
chiorina 3 years ago
Hey where did you find the song God only knows by Switchfoot? ( for free ) hahah Please tell me.
jackieisthebest1 3 years ago
If you tell me your email address, I can send the mp3 file to you.
chiorina 3 years ago
this song was originally by beach boys, not switchfoot. you'll have a harder time downloading the song if you keep searching for it as switchfoot
pidgeyhome 3 years ago