Here is our staff’s list of the 20 most essential Beach Boys songs — a peerless collection of works that still only covers a wall or two in the larger museum of Brian Wilson’s life and times.

"Feel Flows" (from Surf's Up, 1971) Almost Famous (2000) uses this song twice in the film, including during the end credits, solidifying its place as a favorite among fans of the movie and the band.

There are so many iconic songs by the Beach Boys, with classics like "God Only Knows," "Good Vibrations," and "Surf's Up" being some of the best.

John Mason knew that Brian Wilson needed help – but it came at a high price. “Brian was in a weak mental state,” the ...

The Beach Boys, ‘Sloop John B’ (1966): Wilson began the sessions for “Pet Sounds,” the Beach Boys’ crowning achievement, by covering a Bahamian folk song (and summer-camp anthem).

Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for ...

Rhiannon Adsit has a really unique connection to that song, too. But she never expected that Bruce Johnston, one of The Beach ...

The moment seemed like a speed bump in the set, which was backed by the Colorado Symphony.

The Beach Boys, from left, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson and Mike Love, hold their trophies after being inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, 21 January, 1988 - AP Photo ...

The song was featured on The Beach Boys' 1970 album Sunflower. The LP subsequently made the list of Rolling Stone's 2003 list of the Greatest Albums of All Time.