The Beach Boys - Forever 'Re-Imagined'

Written by Dennis Wilson and Gregg Jakobson in 1970, the original version of this song appeared on the Beach Boys' Reprise release 'Sunflower'.

Original Version (1970) - Produced by the Beach Boys

This Version (2010) - Produced by Troy Cross
w/ New Instrumentation by Troy Cross

Category:

Music

Tags:

• beach boys
• dennis wilson
• forever
• brian wilson
• carl wilson
• mike love
• al jardine
• bruce johnston
• remixed
• gregg jakobson
• sunflower rock music music

[emcleod2192]

Does anyone know where 2:27 was? I met Dennis when he looked like that. It makes me sad to think how his life ended. How I wish I had met him earlier.......I do know though, that he was quite the lady's man. R.I.P. Dennis......you are not forgotten you fun loving man!

[producedbytroycross]

@emcleod2192 That video footage is from the Knebworth Concert that was held on June 21, 1980 (The actual song that he is singing is 'You Are So Beautiful'...). Dennis was truly an awesome talent... you are so lucky to have had the opportunity to meet him :) .

[denniswilsonfan]

@producedbytroycross actually he is singing surfer girl, when he sings You are so beautiful it is just him and bruce on stage

[producedbytroycross]

@denniswilsonfan you are right... at 2:27 of this video he's singing 'Surfer Girl' and at 2:59 that's when he's singing 'You Are So Beautiful'... thanks for the correction. I used so much different footage, you occasionally forget what came from where. Hope you enjoyed it :)

[producedbytroycross]

Thanks for all the nice comments everyone. My only wish though is that for some reason, when I loaded up the video, it never loaded in HQ like I wanted. To hear the music at a higher bitrate is just amazing... :)

[wutangforever34]

this is fantastic. where did you get these video clips from?? theyre a nice refreshing change from pictures

[producedbytroycross]

@wutangforever34 : I had the Knebworth Live performance video for the end shots of him onstage beside Mike Love and then got most of the rest from 2 documentaries - 'The Beach Boys - Endless Harmony' and 'The Beach Boys - An American Band'. Thanks for the great comments, glad you enjoyed the video :)

[blue29eyes]

Beautiful...Denny had a beautiful gift of writing such beautiful, soulful songs...a true man of soul...thanks for sharing.

[musicisinmysoul]

I think Dennis would be honored. Thank you.

[tucano1843]

I was ready to hate this - anyone trying to alter a perfect Denny track, but I don't.

You've kept the track's beauty. Truly great work. It's gorgeous.

Thank you

[OhCol1]

The last frame with Dennis hugging his two brothers says more about him, Brian and Carl than words can. Love this video, thanks.

[Chentedrums]

very good 

[SRFilmsUK]

Brilliant.



[riv4life618]

That was beautiful, just like the man himself. He would have been beside himself with joy if he saw this, I'm sure. Thanks for sharing this with us

[Wolfsky9]

Beautifully done. What a voice Dennis had, & ohhhh, those angelic harmonies. Only The Beach Boys!! Wolfsky9

[maddie1268]

this is great i love this dennis was amazing love you forever dennis xxx

[Wolfsky9]

@emcleod2192 Sir, that particular shot was taken as DW sang " Surfer Girl" , standing next to Mike Love & Carl. It was perhaps the last time we saw him sober, vibrant. & involved with the vocals. Sadly, the camera didn't catch him enough, as he stood on the far Stage-Right, after coming off the drums. He looked his best in the early 70's, IMHO. Wolfsky9