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 ...

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.

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.

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, 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 ...

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

The performance at the outdoor bayside venue came one month to the day after the funeral of Brian Wilson, the band’s tortured ...

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.