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    Baroque 'n' Roll: 10 things you might not know about God Only …

    • Strange though it seems today, there was a huge worry on release that using the word "God" in the title would lead to the song being deemed blasphemous. Wilson said, "I was scared they'd ban playing it o… See more

    It Was Originally A B-Side

    The record company in the States was keen to issue God Only Knows as a single, but then decided to put it on the B-side (as the flip to Wouldn’t It Be Nice), perhaps through fea… See more

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    An Earlier Version Featured A Saxophone Solo

    The elegant vocal round in the song's central bridge passage was originally a saxophone solo which also featured at the beginning. Wilson eventually edited this out, alongsi… See more

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    Brian Wilson Isn’T The Singer on The Track

    Brian Wilson is not in fact the lead singer on God Only Knows. He originally tried singing the lead but later handed vocal duties over to his brother Carl, whose silvery teno… See more

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    God Only Knows - Wikipedia
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    Is God Only Knows a 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' song?
    Hidden on the B-side of “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “God Only Knows” soon outshone its A-side counterpart. The song’s intricate harmonies and sincere lyrics reflect a deep, contemplative kind of love. It’s considered one of the Beach Boys’ masterpieces, showcasing their musical genius and capacity for innovation.
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