So basically I found this iceberg on the subreddit, (credit to u/WillingAntelope0, who made the iceberg) and he said a friend of his would make a YouTube series explaining every entry, but after checking his channel, he only did like 2 tiers before stopping. so I will try and use my knowledge and resources to explain every entry for those who haven't seen it at all.

Tier 1: Common Knowledge

Surfin USA: >!1963 single released on the album that has its name, became major commercial success, but got tangled up in a lawsuit involving Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen".!<

Good Vibrations: >!Don't really need to explain. its Good fucking Vibrations, the boys' 3rd number 1 hit.!<

Wouldn't It Be Nice: >!Opening track on the legendary "Pet Sounds", most streamed song on Spotify for The Beach Boys.!<

I Get Around: >!Opening track on "All Summer Long", The first number 1 hit for The Beach Boys.!<

Fun, Fun, Fun: >!Opening track on "Shut Down Vol. 2", very iconic song for the Boys.!<

Surfing and Cars: >!The First thing that comes to mind when people think of The Beach Boys, a major theme in their early songs.!<

Surfin Safari: >!First ever released album by The Beach Boys in 1962, including their first major commercial success, the title track "Surfin Safari".!<

The "California" Sound: >!It basically explains itself, beautiful harmonies, mixed with surfing and hot rod songs, as well as youthful romantic songs.!<

Kokomo: >!Controversial, final number 1 hit for The Beach Boys, released in 1988, written by Mike Love and John Philips, with no Brian Wilson contribution, part of the reason why it's controversial. It has became one of the most well known songs they put out, some think of them whe they hear it.!<

Little Saint Nick: >!Opening track off of the 1964 "Christmas Album", a well known Christmas classic, musically inspired by the 1963 song "Little Deuce Coupe".!<

Mike Love: >!Lead singer and Frontman of the Beach Boys, the only member who was with them for the entire duration of the bands history, well hated by fans for being egotistical.!<

Brian Wilson: >!Do I really need to evaluate? Brian Wilson.!<

Carl Wilson: >!Brother of Brian and Dennis Wilson, lead Guitarist of the Band until his death in 1998, most known for his voice like an angel, most specifically on the 1966 "God Only Knows".!<

Dennis Wilson: >!Middle ​Brother of Carl and Dennis, the drummer of the band until his death in 1983 after drowning. Known for writing and singing "Forever" on the 1970 album "Sunflower".!<

Tier 2: Causal Fan

Pet Sounds: >!Widely considered as one of the greatest album of all time, proving Brian Wilson's Genius.!<

Smile Sessions: >!2011 album that released unreleased material from the 1967 album that collapsed after Brian Wilson's struggle with mental illness, tensions within the​ band, and pressure from fans and bandmates.!<

Mike Love Hate: >!Mike Love is by-far the most hated Beach Boy, mainly because of his self centered ego, his supposed ruthlessness towards Brian in the studio, and just people not liking his work.!<

David Marks: >!Original rhythm guitarist for the band, joining at age 13 to fill in for Al Jardine. He left the band in 1963, only rejoining for the 2012 50th anniversary reunion.!<

Murry Wilson: >!Extremely Abusive father of the Wilson Brothers. He was the band manager until 1965 when Brian Wilson kicked him out.!<

Al Jardine: >!Rhythm Guitarist of the band. He was replaced briefly by David Marks as he supposedly went to band school. Jardine is most well known for his lead vocals on "Help Me Rhonda". Jardine left the band after Carl Wilson's death in 1998 and has not rejoined, as he's toured with his own band.!<

Brian Wilson Deaf In One Ear: >!It's been confirmed that Brian is partially deaf in one ear, though the reason why has been speculated over the years, the main theory being from Murry's abusive beatings, while one Brian brought up is that a neighborhood kid hit Brian with a pipe. Though Brian doesnt have the greatest memory, so we'll never know for sure.!<

Love and Mercy (2014): >!A Biopic starring Paul Dano showing Brian Wilson's struggle with mental illness in 1966 while creating Pet Sounds, as well as his abuse by 24/7 therapist Eugene Landy in the 1980s.!<

The Beach Boys Today!: >!1965 Album which is a fan favorite, including beautiful tracks such as "Please Let Me Wonder" showcasing the beginning of Brian's true genius and ability to write incredibly beautiful romantic songs.!<

Competition with the Beatles: >!Brian Wilson has stated that the 1965 Beatles Album "Rubber Soul" was a major album for "Pet Sounds". "Pet Sounds" then deeply influenced The Beatles to make "Sgt. Pepper's. Lonely Hearts Club Band" In 1967.!<

Bruce Johnston: >!Keyboardist/Bassist who joined the band in 1965 as a live replacement for Brian after Brian's mental breakdown in 1964. He ended up becoming a major part of the band, writing huge hits such as "Disney Girls (1957)" and "Deirdre" Bruce left the band in 1972, but rejoined in 1978, and has still remained a part of the band to this day.!<

Dennis And Bruce were the only surfers in the group: >!Pretty self explanatory.!<

Paul McCartney's Favorite Song: >!McCartney has stated his favorite song is God Only Knows, off of the Pet Sounds album, stating its one of the only songs that reduces him to tears, and that he wishes he wrote it.!<

Wall Of Sound: >!Production technique used by Phil Spector to write his songs, which deeply inspired Brian Wilson to write his songs in the 1960s.!<

California Dreamin': >!1986 cover song of The Mama's and The Papa's 1965 song, California Dreamin'.!<

Endless Summer: >!1974 compliation album released by the Boys, which was a commercial success that the Boys needed, as they were struggling financially at the time.!<

Spirit Of America: >!Similar to Endless Summer, this was a 1975 compliation album that would also do numbers for the Boys, as they were struggling financially at the time, (as stated before).!<

Sounds Of Summer: >!2003 compliation album that was arguably the most successful out of all complation records they released.!<

Brian's Nervous Breakdown On An Airplane: >!In 1964, the boys were flying to Houston for a tour, when Brian buried his head in a pillow and began screaming and sobbing over his current relationship, and just life. The next few tours were canceled, citing an "Illness" in the band. this would be the start of a 12 year touring hiatus Brian had, in which he decided he wanted to focus on producing and writing songs for the band.!<

The Abandonment of SMiLE: >!As stated previously,​ the albums creation was abandoned after Brian Wilson's struggle with mental illness, tensions within the​ band, and pressure from fans and bandmates.!<

Capital Records: >!The record company that released all of the Boys material until 1969 (expect Smiley Smile in 1967). They were widely hated within the community, with fans citing them being "too demanding" for Brian Wilson. They did release Still Crusin' in 1989, and the Band's final album, the 50 year anniversary album "That's Why God Made The Radio".!<

2012 Reunion: >!The band united one final time to release "That's Why God Made The Radio", with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks all contributing to make this album. They also all went on tour for the year, before Brian, Al and David all left to continue touring solo.!<

Brian's Drug Use: >!Brian first took LSD, after getting access to it from Loren Daro. he didn't use it frequently, but used it to help construct Pet Sounds, and parts of SMiLE, (mainly Good Vibrations) In the 70s, Brian was a heavy Crack cocaine user, nearly killing himself with how often he used it. Eventually, Eugene Landy was called in to make him healthier and stop using drugs.!<

Tier 3: Dedicated Fan

r/thebeachboys**:** >!The subreddit we're literally in right now.!<

The Beach Boys Love You: >!1977 album with the first album all written by Brian ontributions in nearly a decade. This shows the off the new Synth-pop, punk era, with many classics, such as "Ding Dang", "The Night Was So Young" and many more.!<

Van Dyke Parks: >!Lyricist and composer for the Band, mainly for the creation of SMiLE, where he famously stormed out of the studio in a fight with Mike Love over the lyrics of "Cabinessence". He had minor contributions to the band, such as in 1973, for "Sail On Sailor", off of "Holland", and "Kokomo", in 1988.!<

"Brian Wilson Is A Genius": >!A phrase uttered by many to show their appreciation for Brian Wilson, but more deep down in lore, it was started as a phrase by press officer Derek Taylor, which seemingly is a major compliment, it gave Brian a lot of pressure while creating SMiLE, and is believe to be part of the reason why Brian abandoned SMiLE.!<

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Acceptance Speech: >!In 1988, The Beach Boys were inducted to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. While giving the speech, Mike Love took over and went on an 8 minute rant on another bands, most well known being him calling Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones "Chicken-shit" for not performing with the. Part of the reason why people don't like him to this day.!<

Be My Baby: >!1963 song released by The Ronnetes, written by Phill Spector, who Brian Wilson absolutely admired, (to say that is an understatement). Brian was obsessed with the song. He listened to it on repeat for hours everyday, even in his 80s he did if I'm remembering correctly.!<

Eugene Landy: >!From 1975-1976; 1982-1989, Brian Wilson was put under the 24 Hour therapy of Eugene Landy, a "therapist" who had extremely controversial practices, and would torture Brian, making him run for miles, wouldn't allow him to talk to outside people. It just goes down a whole rabbit hole.!<

Glen Campbell: >!After Brian's mental breakdown in 1964, the boys hired Glen Campbell to play bass and do Brian's falsetto parts on songs. He would be replaced in 1965 by Bruce Johnston, but Glen still played as a session musican for The Beach Boys on Pet Sounds in 1966. After that, Glen pursued a country solo career which was actually pretty successful.!<

Blondie Chaplin: >!In the early 1970s, Carl has heard a group from South Africa called the flames. Because Dennis had injured his hand, Bruce Johnston left the band, and Brian had little contribution at the time, Carl gave the roles to 2 young South African men, one of them being Blondie. Blondie was a guitarist, and had major contributions on the albums Carl and The Passions, and Holland, where Blondie sung lead on his most famous song, "Sail On, Sailor". He left the band after that, but he still recently toured with Brian Wilson and his band.!<

Ricky Fataar: >!The other young man who joined the band was Ricky Fataar, drummer and singer-songwriter who could replace Dennis. Ricky wrote and sung "Here She Comes", a groovy standout on Carl and The Passions. He left along with Blondie, when Dennis had recovered from his hand injury. Ricky never pursued a solo career, but performed on many solo albums for people, including Dennis' Pacific Ocean Blue.!<

"Brian's Back": >!A formerly unreleased 1978 song, intended for the L.A. Light Album, and Mike's unreleased solo album, First Love. The song was meant as a response, for the Band's "Brian Is Back" campaign, with Mike pushing the idea that Brian was never gone, and was always still there and in the studio.!<

Teenage Symphony To God: >!Brian had referred to SMiLE as his teenage symphony to god. It's because of the whole atmosphere and sound of it, and how complex and ground breaking it was.!<

Brian's Auditory Hallucinations: >!After first using LSD in around 1965, Brian had voices in his head that constantly threatened him, saying they'd kill him, make fun of him, and one of them was also his abusive father. Which must've been hell, when you rarely see your abusive father he criticizes you harshly on work, but also all the time on your head.!<

Mariana Del Rey: >!In 1983, Dennis Wilson drunkingly jumped into the Mariana Del Rey, in an attempt to find his wife's belongings, he never resurfaced, and was later found dead at the bottom of the Mariana Del Rey.!<

Full House Apperance: >!In 1988, the boys made an appearance on the sitcom "Full House", they brought the whole family to a concert they had, in which they performed Barbara Ann, and the newly released Kokomo. If you know anything about The Beach Boys, you know that they currently perform with John Stamos, who was actually and actor on the show "Full House". Another part of lore is that Brian stated he was never on "Full House", but we could clearly see he was.​!<

Hang On To Your Ego: >!During the 1966 Pet Sounds sessions, Brian made a song called "Hang On To Your Ego". It was supposed to be on the Pet Sounds album, but Mike Love didn't like the word "Ego", so instead the band redid the song as "I Know There's an Answer" which was put on the album. Hang On To Your Ego is still available to listen on Spotify and other platforms.!<

The Elememts: Fire: >!A song from 1967 that was meant to be on SMiLE. The first tapes were destroyed (more on that in True Deep Cuts), but the second version was made using the Wrecking Crew. It was meant as a project where they would cover every element. Videos of the sessions are available on YouTube. The actual song was released in 2011 in the SMiLE boxes.!<

​Brian Spent Two Years In Bed: >!In case it wasn't clear, Brian didn't actually spend 2 years in bed. That would be disgusting. Instead, were looking at a time period starting around​ SMiLE's collapse in 1967 until around 1975, when Brian would do nothing but rot in bed all day. He would go downstairs occasionally to work and help the rest of the band recorded for albums. He would be able to hear everything from his bed, so when he heard something wrong, he would go down to help them.​ The more unhealthy parts is that he would consume entire full size cakes in bed, he spent weeks in his bedroom not doing anything, not using the bathroom, and began a major addiction to drugs.!<

Mt. Vernon and Fairway: >!At the end of the 1973 album Holland, the boys added a bonus record of a fairytale narrated by Jack Rieley. It's about a Pied Piper that lives inside of a glowing transitor radio owned by a wealthy family.!<

Hawthorne, Ca: >!(I'm not sure if this is referring to the town or the 2001 collection album, so I'll just explain both). The boys were born in the town of Hawthorne, California, in which they've referenced many area around this. In 2001, they released a compliation album of recording sessions of songs as well.!<

Charles Manson: >!I don't think much background is needed. It's Charles Fucking Manson. He wrote Never Learn Not To Love You on 20/20.!<

"Don't Fuck With The Formula": >!A Phrase supposedly said by Mike Love during the Pet Sounds sessions, referring to sticking with the same theme of California Sound, surfing, cars, all of that. Mike has denied these claims, stating "The Beach Boys Don't Have A Formula".!<

Trombone Dixie:​ >!A leftover instrumental songs off of Pet Sounds. It's over 2 minutes long and consists of Trombones and other blaring instruments and percussion.!<

"Over and Over, The crows cry uncover, the cornfield": >!Lyrics written by composer Van Dyke Parks on the song "Cabinessence", in which he stated he had no idea what the lyrics meant. Mike Love however, didn't ​appreciate the lyrics because he didnt like the connection to drug culture. This started a feud between Love and Parks, which caused Parks to storm out of the studio.!<

John Stamos: >!Actor and star of "Full House", which he showed how avid he was for music and his drumming talent. After the boys appeared on the show, John Stamos became a drummer for the band, where he drummed on the music video for "Kokomo", and is now a part time drummer with the touring band.!<

Jack Rieley: >!Band manager for the Boys, after they found him while promoted the newly released "Sunflower" album in 1970. Rieley claimed when was a Peabody award winning journalist for NBC news, which, he wasnt, but they still believed him and he became the band manager. ​Rieley co-wrote many songs for the band, even singing lead vocals on "A Day In The Life Off A Tree" off the "Surf's Up" album in 1971. The band realized he appeared to be living with a young male assistant, they didnt know if it was sexual or not, but either way they still fired him and he seemingly disappeared from the public eye afterwards, dying in 2015.!<

The Wrecking Crew: >!Highly skilled Los Angeles session musicans who recorded for the band Brian realized they would be a perfect fit for the complex, orchestrative style he wanted in songs, such as "Good Vibrations" and other songs off of SMiLE and Pet Sounds. This group consisted off arguably the greatest drummer off all time, Hal Blaine, and highly talented Bassist Carol Kaye.!<

Brother Records: >!The record label used by the boys first to release the 1967 album "Smiley Smile", then for Sunflower in 1970, up until "M.I.U Album" in 1978, and finally for "Summer In Paradise" in 1992.!<

Phil Spector Hated Brian Wilson: >!Spector probably didnt "hate" Brian per say, but Spector did call out Brian Wilson, for example, he called Good Vibrations an "edit record" and has called Brian crazy, and "a little demented".!<

Brian's breakdown after hearing "A Day In The Life": >!Not sure if the person that made the iceberg meant "Strawberry Fields Forever" because I can't find anything on Brian having a breakdown after hearing it, so I'll just do Strawberey Fields. In 1967, when Strawberry Fields Forever was released and Brian listened to it in the car, he pulled to the side of the road and started sobbing. ​He started saying "They Got There First" meaning they did what he wanted to do with SMiLE, a major turning point in the creation of SMiLE.!<

Mike Love in India: >!In 1968, Mike traveled to India to learn about TM with the Maharishi, where the rest of the Beatles were. Mike claimed he helped Paul write "Back In The U.S.S.R." This would have been a turning point in The Beach Boys history, as Mike Love would do TM all the time, even having his own place on the travel plane for meditation. He would write many songs about it as well.!<

​Tony Asher: >!Songwriter who co-wrote and contributed to numerous songs on Pet Sounds. Tony had some controversies, calling his time with the band as an "embarrassing experience". He had also called Brian a "genius musician but an amateur human being", but he later said that he didn't mean it and that it didn't come out the way he wanted it to. One other thing he did was criticize the title of the album, feeling trivialized with what they'd previously accomplished.!<

Terry Melcher: >!Terry was originally a member of the duo with Bruce Johnston "Bruce & Terry". Throughout the years, Terry evolved into a producer, producing albums for "The Byrds". Terry played tambourine on Pet Sounds. He was eventually introduced to Charles Manson through Dennis. Manson tried auditioning to sign with Terry, but Terry declined. Terry and Dennis both tried to remove their association with Manson, and Terry moved out of his home. That same home was later the target of a mass killing planned by Manson, which involved in the death of pregnant actor Sharon Tate. Melcher was later associated with the band in the 80s, winning a Golden Globe for co-writing "Kokomo". Finally, he produced "Summer In Paradise" in 1992. He later died in 2004.!<

Dick Dale: >!Dick Dale pioneered the genre of Surf Rock, a theme which was adapted by the boys. They even covered 2 of his songs, "Misirlou" and "Let's Go Trippin", which was put on their "Surfin U.S.A." album in 1963. The Beach Boys honored him after his death in 2019.!<

Long Promised Road (2021): >!This was a 2021 documentary interview with Brian, being interviewed by Jason Fine. They drove around for the documentary, and the most famous part being Brian seemingly forgetting that Jack Rieley had died in 2015. Rumors state this could be that his PR team hid it from him, but it could also be early signs of dementia.!<

Pacific Ocean Blue: >!A 1977 solo album released by Dennis. Considered one of the greatest solo albums of the time and one of the greatest piece of work made by a member of The Beach Boys.!<

"Carol, I Know": >!Misheard lyric, Tony Asher wanted the song to be "Carol, I know" which was misheard by Brian as "Caroline, No". Which is what the sing actually turned out to be.!<

"Wheeeeeen": >!The First part of "Be True To Your School" which is heavily memed on the subreddit.!<

Surf City: >!Song written by Brian in 1962. At a party, Brian met Jan Berry and Dean Torrence, they both wanted to use Brian's "Surfin USA" as a single for themselves, but instead Brian gave them "Surf City" another song he was working on. Under Jan & Dean, "Surf City" reached Number 1 on the charts, which heavily angered Murry, (honestly, what doesn't?) to where he called Jan & Dean pirates. Jan Berry showed up to a session with The Beach Boys dressed as a pirate.!<

Back In The U.S.S.R: >!Opening track for The Beatles "White Album" in 1968. One line in the song, "Well, the Ukraine girls really knock me out" is based off of a line from The Beach Boys "California Girls" in 1965, "And the southern girls with the way they talk, they knock me out when I'm down there". As mentioned earlier, Mike said he helped Paul McCartney right "Back In The U.S.S.R", while in India, likely that part.!<

Endless Harmony: >!A 1980 song off of "Keepin' The Summer Alive" written by Bruce Johnston. In 1998, The Beach Boys made a soundtrack called "Endless Harmony" consisting of previously unreleased tracks, demos, and live performances. They also released a documentary the same year called "Endless Harmony" which consists of interviews with the members, and stories of how the band evolved over time.!<

Here, There, And Everywhere: >!This was a 1966 song by The Beatles off of their album "Revolver", in which the harmonies The Beach Boys on Pet Sounds deeply inspired Paul McCartney and how the harmonies were used on the song. I mainly noticed the Oohs at the beginning of the song to be similar to those on Pet Sounds to be similar to those on Pet Sounds, such as Sloop John B.!<

The Four Freshman: >!They were a barbershop like quartet that had outstanding harmonies that deeply inspired Brian on how to use harmonies in the band. The boys even covered some of their songs, such as, "Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring", and "Graduation Day".!<

Apple Bottom Jeans: >!In a 2003 song, Flo-Rida used the lyrics "Apple Bottom Jeans" to describe some kind of pants or something. Later on, someone online used these lyrics to make a full on cover of "I Get Around", but using lyrics that referenced "Apple Bottom Jeans".!<

Murry's Abuse: >!Previously Covered.!<

Gettin' Hungry Single: >!When it was released as a single, the title was "Gettin' Hungry by Brian Wilson and Mike Love". Weird.!<

Melinda Ledbetter: >!Met Brian at a car dealership in the 80s, Landy dragged Brian out though. She hung out a lot with Brian a lot, coming over to his house, to Landys disapproval.​ She evantually helped him escape from Landy, and they evantually got married in the 90s, where she took care of Brian until her death in 2024.!<

The Little Girl I Once Know: >!1965 single released as an outtake of "Beach Boys Party!". This showed Brian's future potential, previewing their more experimental stuff such as "Pet Sounds" and "Good Vibrations". Famously, John Lennon called "The Little Girl I Once Knew", "The Greatest Record I've heard in weeks".!<

Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford: >!First wife of Brian Wilson, member of the Honeys. Divorced in 1977 with Brian after Brian's unhealthy life and drug abuse.!<

Brian's Fire Helmet: >!While constructing "The Elements: Fire", Brian had everyone wear a fire helmet to set the whole mood of the song. After the session of the song, and building nearby burned down. Brian was convinced thought it was somehow his fault that the whole thing happened. This has became a symbol in Beach Boys history.!<

Grammy Salute 2023: >!This was on honor of the bands history, with many celebrities joining to honor them.!<

Tier 4: Superfan

r/beachboyscirclejerk: >!Subreddit related to The Beach Boys dealing with sarcasm and low effort posts and jokes.!<

Smiley Smile Message Board: >!Old timey message board used to this day to discuss Beach Boys stuff, kind of like reddit.!<

The Radiant Radish: >!A convience store that Brian opened, and was in business from 1969-1971. Brian would often walk over to the store, and opened it when he felt like it. It was usually at night, when he would manage the cash register. It filed for bankruptcy in 1971.!<

The Pendletons: >!Original name of the band, named after the Pendletons style clothes in California.!<

Adult/Child: >!Unreleased 1977 album Brian began recording, but the rest of the band though of it as too creepy, and other was never released. Parts of it were released on the M.I.U. ​Album.!<

Dennis Having Sex With A Groupie On "All I Want To Do": >!Throughout the song, soundeffects play of Dennis having sex with multiple girls.!<

Happy Birthday, Four Freshman: >!This was a cover of a song The Four Freshman themselves did, the boys released it on their 2001 compliation album "Hawthorne, Ca".!<

Lei'd In Hawaii: >!This was a live album project the boys had in Hawaii, which ultimately failed due to poor performance from being on LSD a lot. It was eventually released on the 2017 "Sunshine Tomorrow 2" Box set.!<

Dumb Angel: >!As mentioned early, Brian considered SMiLE to be his teenage symphony to god. Part of that is that the original title of SMiLE was "Dumb Angel".!<

Teeter Totter Love: >!This was an unreleased song off of SMiLE, written by photographer Jason Dailey. It's about falling in love, but after a few sessions, the song was abandoned. The song was not released to the public until 2011.!<

Heroes and Villians - Full Version: >!Not sure if I've got this info right or explaining this right but the final edit of Heroes & Villians was not liked by the rest of the band. There was many sections that were left out of the song which was not liked on the final edit.!<

Group Therapy: >!Original version of 15 Big Ones, with many demos and outtakes included on the album bootleg. Many of what was included on the bootlegs are now Love You outtakes.​!<

Landocked: >!Original 1970 version of the "Surf's Up" album, including with many Sunflower and Surf's Up outtakes, now available on the "Feel Flows" box set.!<

Paul McCartney on Vega-Tables: >!According to a 2016 Paul McCartney Q&A: "I just went round to the studio because they invited me. I just thought it would be fun to sit there and watch them record, 'cause I’m a big fan. And so I was there, and then it was, I think, Brian who came over and said, "Oh Paul, got a favor to ask: would you mind recording something?" I thought, "Oh, no! But great, I could do that!" Oh God, I'm gonna be singing on a Beach Boys record or something, you know! I got a bit kind of intimidated and thought, "Okay, here goes nothing". And they said, "Well, what we want you to do is go in there and just munch!" … Well, I can do that! So, if you hear somebody munching celery, that’s me!"!<

Beach Boys Good Morning America 1980: >!In late 1980, Brian, Carl, Dennis, Al and Mike all agreed to make an appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America". It was very awkward, especially with the time period in the bands history. The most infamous parts were involving Dennis Wilson. When the reporter asked him questions, Carl would have to answer for him, because he was so wasted and hungover. Brian seemed pretty nervous and quiet as well. It was a very strange time period in the bands history.!<

Run, James, Run: >!This was the original title on Pet Sounds title track. It was slightly different than what actually made the album, with more of a Surf Rock feeling, and empty Coca-Cola cans being used as well.!<

Guess I'm Dumb: >!1965 single written by Brian that was suppose to be on "The Beach Boys Today!" the rest of the band didn't want the song on the album expect Carl. So Brian just gave it to Glen Campbell who made it an A-Side single, but it failed to chart.!<

The Tarmac Incident: >!A major 1977 fight that nearly caused the band to break up. Basically Brian, Al, Mike, and his 2 brothers were flying on a private jet back to LA from a concert. Carl and Dennis were in a prop plane. When both planes landed, a major fight ensued on the Tarmac. Dennis fought with Mike, Stan, and Steve Love. Then, Al and Carl exited their respective planes and all hell broke loose. People nearby were expecting a fist fight, which never happened. There's a whole rabbithole to go down, but Mike played it off as stress from previous tours. That's a testament to how close the band got to breaking up with so much tension.!<

American Spring: >!Pop duo from the 1970s consisting of Brian's then wife Marilyn and her sister Diane Rovell. Some songs were produced by Brian.!<

Lagoon: >!Amusement park in Utah where the boys performed numerous times. I believe this was also the inspiration for "Salt Lake City" off of the "Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)" album.!<

Kenny and The Cadets: >!A spin-off like group of The Beach Boys, consisting off Brian (using the pseudonym Kenny for some reason) Carl, Al, and their mother, Audrey. Dennis and Mike were not present for the one session they had. During the session, they released a single. "Barbie" being the A-Side, "What Is a Young Girl Made Of?" being the B-Side!<

Screaming in "Be With Me": >!At around 2:51 in "Be With Me" off of "20/20", the song is fading out, they're still singing, but at around that time, you hear a very weird scream that blends in perfectly with the song fading out. It's very weird and we don't know the backstory behind it.!<

In My Childhood: >!Early version of You Still Believe In Me. While the boys were still in the "Remember The Zoo" Phase of "Pet Sounds", they made a song called "In My Childhood". It didn't make the album, but a new version named "You Still Believe In Me" was put on the album and sounds extremely similar to "In My Childhood".!<

Brian Meeting John Lennon: >!Brian has denied meeting Lennon, but these are likely from lapses in his memory. In 1974, Alice Cooper introduced Brian to John Lennon backstage at the Grammys. Brian was very ill at the time, so it was awkward but Lennon went along with it. There are other incidents, such as a possible meeting between Lennon and Brian at a party in 1967.!<

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Murry's Glass Eye: >!Another form of Murry's Abuse was psychological. Murry lost his eye while working at a tire shop he worked at. When the boys acted up, he would take out his glass eye and made the kids stare directly into his empty socket. Very messed up.!<

​Shortenin' Bread: >!A traditional folk song that Brian was absolutely obsessed with. He made a 12 minute version that was supposed to go on "Adult/Child", instesd, a 3 minute version was put on "L.A. Light Album". Brian's obsession with the song is heavily memed within The Beach Boy community.!<

Al on "Decker: Unclassified": >!In 2016, Jardine made a guest appearance on the show, where he played the Chief Science Advisor to the President, where he would eventually be shot and killed by an agent.!<

Rivers Cuomo Inspiration: >!Rivers has called The Beach Boys as one of his greatest inspirations, calling Pet Sounds "perfect" and a great inspiration. Him and weezer have used the boys harmonies as inspiration as well.!<

Merry Christmas From The Beach Boys: >!This was an unreleased Christmas Album the boys planned to release in 1978, it was supposed to be similar to the 1964 Christmas Album.!<

The Full Elements SMiLE: >!As mentioned previously, Brian wanted to make every element as a song on SMiLE. Fire: The only one that had a recording. It is a chaotic, orchestral instrumental piece inspired by the Great Chicago Fire. Water: Supposed to be a sound collage, bootlegs were released by Brian on his 2004 album. This evantually became "Cool, Cool, Water" Air: Supposed to be an instrumental Piano piece. ​ Earth: Vega-Tables" (Vegetables) was, for a period, intended to be the Earth segment, featuring themes of health and nature, but Brian later decided to keep it distinct from the main "Elements" suite.!<

SMiLE Was Orginally Supposed To Be A Comedy/Sketch Album: >!I can't find anything that specifically says that, but there was some humor involved with sound effects used that could be labeled as "comedy".!<

Monterey Pop Festival: >!The boys skipped the festival in 1967 for many reasons. One being Carl had just dodged the draft and didnt want to be arrested on stage. Another was that they didn't want to seem "Square" or "uncool" compared to the other performers at the festival.!<

Brian Wilson on SNL: >!In season 2 of SNL in 1976, Brian Wilson came onto SNL and performed 3 songs. "Back Home", "Love Is A Woman" and "Good Vibrations". It was a sign Wilson was returning to the real music world after the 8 year hiatus he had.!<

The Paley Sessions: >!Throughout the late 80s and 90s, Brian Wilson partnered with Andy Paley in an attempt to make an album. They recorded numerous songs that are out there today. Carl Wilson and Mike Love both were involved in the sessions, but they didnt work out, with Carl storming out at one time. Conflicts grew with the owner of River North Records Joe Thomas, who pressured Brian to cancel the album in favor of a partnership with River North. The sessions are scheduled to be released sometime in the nearer future.!<

The Fart In Busy Doin' Nothing: >!At around 0:54, if you listen with the right side of your headphones, you can hear a noise, which sounds like someone making a fart noise with there mouth, or someone just ripped ass in the studio. We'll never know.!<

​Paul McCartney on Friends Artwork: >!At the left side of the album cover on "Friends", there's a figure that looks very similar to Paul McCartney of The Beatles. Whether it's actually him, we'll probably never know. But with all o​f the easter eggs on the album cover, there's a pretty good chance its him.!<

The True Meaning Of "I Wanna Pick You Up": >!The true meaning is of a man who wants to pick up his wife and treat her like a baby. As Brian Wilson said: "The song is descriptive of a man who considers this chick a baby. [...] she's too big to pick up, of course. But he wants to; he wants to pretend she's small like a baby: He really wants to pick her up!". !<

Barenaked Ladies - Brian Wilson: >!In 1992, a Canadian Rock Band named "Barenaked Ladies" made a song named and written after Brian. It reached 68 on the billboard 100, and Brian himself covered it in 2000. Brian did say he was a bit embarrassed by the song though.!<

Kokomo Spanish Version: >!The boys made a version of Kokomo that was in Spanish, in which they were really singing in spanish. Nut the most interesting part is that Brian sung backing vocals in the song.!<

Thump Wilson: >!Someone on r/beachboyscirclejerk posted a picture of Brian and said it was his long lost brother Thump. It spread like wildfire and is now a well known meme in The Beach Boys Community.!<

Sherry She Needs Me: >!This was one of the collaborations Brian had with Russ Titleman in 1965 (The other was Guess I'm Dumb), where they recorded 2 instrumental takes of the song under the name "Sandy She Needs Me". Brian ended up recording vocals for the song in 1976 during the "Love You" sessions. Interestingly Mike Love renamed the song to "Tricia" and wanted it to be on his first solo album, "First Love" which ended up collapsing and was never released. It was finally released in 1998 on Brian's "Imagination​" album under the name "Say That She Needs Me". In 2013, the original was released on "Made In California".!<

Steve Korthoff: Cousin of the Wilson Brothers. >!He was a US Navy member, and he helped Brian run "The Radiant Radish". He's most known to Beach Boys fans for his name drop in "Be Here in The Morning". The lyrics go "No calls from Korthoff, Parks Or Grillo". He was a bodyguard for Brian in the 1970s, until he was fired while Brian was under the care of Eugene Landy in 1982. Korthoff died in 2007.!<

The Beach Boys: An American Family: >!This was a miniseries from 2000 that ran on ABC, that documented the life of the Boys, from their growth and peak in the 60s, to the brother years of the 70s. Brian was critical of the show, though. Stating that they got a lot of things wrong and they gave too much coverage on Charles Manson.!<

The Beach Boys Were Not Allowed Back At The San Diego Zoo: >!While taking the picture for the cover of "Pet Sounds", they boys were doing shit like dropping carrots on tigers head, pushing an atenolopes head through the metal bars, and just mishandling of the animals. To this day, they are not allowed back to the Zoo. ​!<

Brian's Stained Window Glass: >!At Brian's home in Bel Air, Brian used to have a window with stained glass that had the Wild Honey logo on it. It's become iconic and a stable in Beach Boys history.!<

Tune X: >!This was an unfinished outtake from the SMiLE Sessions, that was an untitled ​instrumental written by Carl Wilson surprisingly. It's a baroque pop influenced tune that's short and sweet.!<

Bruce & Terry: >!Bruce and Terry was a rock duo from the 1960s, consisting of Bruce Johnston and Terry Melcher, who both had close association to the Beach Boys, as we know Bruce would join The Beach Boys. They were similar in genre, both developing the California Sound, and surf rock.!<

Bambu: >!This was an unfinished solo album Dennis made intended as a follow up to his major success "Pacific Ocean Blue", but when Dennis couldn't finish due to financial problems, Dennis' personal problems, and much more. The Bambu sessions were released in 2017.!<

Dennis and Christie McVie: >!From 1979-1982, Dennis Wilson was in a relationship with Christie McVie of Fleetwood Mac. They collaborated on each other's songs. At one point, they got engaged, but never married. Christie sings backing vocals on Dennis' "Love Surronds Me" They broke up in 1982, because of Dennis' drug and alcohol abuse. Christie wrote "Hold Me" and "Only Over You" about Dennis, which both appeared on the 1982 Fleetwood Mac's album, "Mirage".​!<

End Of The Trial: >!​The End Of The Trial is a sculpture in Wapun, Wisconsin that is the sculpture on the artwork of the "Surf's Up" album. It features a Native American man slumping over a tired horse at the edge of the Pacfic Ocean. !<

What A Fool Believes: >!During the Long Promised Road interview in 2021, Brian was asked what scared him. He said "What A Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers. Apparently the musical complexion has always terrified him.!<

Maharishi International University: >!In 1977, The Beach Boys recorded M.I.U. Album at Maharishi International University in Fairfield, Iowa. This was an interest of Mike, and place where he could practice Transcendental Meditation.!<

Keep It Clean With Al Jardine: >!This is a meme in The Beach Boys Community involving Al, who, in the 1970s, wore a shirt saying that line. It involves his approach towards nature and keeping wildlife safe.!<

Jack Rieley's death was hidden from Brian: >!This a rumor that I mentioned earlier while talking about Long Promised Road (2021). Basically, interviewer Jason Fine brought up Jack Rieley's death, and Brian seemed in shock, like he never knew he died. Rumors speculated that Brian's PR hid it from Brian, despite Brian's social media account posting about it. Now, I'm sure they told him, but Brian just forgot. Again, we don't know how long Brian had dementia, and its very likely Brian just forgot from a early signs of dementia.!<

!I'll post Part 2 here soon.!<