What is the best version of God Only Knows?

Who does the best version of “God Only Knows”? Accepting that the true answer is probably “Beach Boys, Beach Boys, Beach Boys,” this is a song oft covered and rarely, if ever, bettered, such is its beauty and ubiquity, as reliant on the arrangement as the melody, the lyrics as the singer.

Who called God only knows the perfect pop song?

(He explicitly wanted a clean Beach Boys sound during the sessions.) McCartney’s admiration for Pet Sounds hasn’t waned over the years. In the ’90s, he called “God Only Knows” his favorite song, and legions of music fans consider it the perfect pop track.

Who wrote the song God only knows what I’d be without you?

Brian Wilson
Tony Asher
God Only Knows/Lyricists

Is God only knows a good wedding song?

God Only Knows is a wonderful song that holds a lot of meaning – perfect for a couple’s first dance! This beautiful song was voted 25th in Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, and was chosen by Pitchfork Media as the greatest song of the 1960s.

Is God Only Knows a sad song?

The ’60s were not ready for something so sad and introspective. And in God Only Knows a deep loneliness prevails, an existential sensation, a song that was not aligned with the sexual revolution and the easing of social taboos of the times.

What vocal range is God Only Knows?

Title:	God Only Knows
By:	The Beach Boys
Instruments:	Piano Voice, range: E4-A5 Guitar
Scorings:	Piano/Vocal/Guitar
Original Published Key:	A Major

Who is Paul McCartney’s favorite band?

The former Beatle announced Radiohead, The Zutons, The Killers and The Wombats as his favourite bands of the moment, while Echo & The Bunnymen get a mention for their Liverpudlian connection.