So the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) have released another classic song sung by famous people. For those of you who don’t know, it’s a kind of advertising gimmick but also pretty cool because they make a video and get lots of bands / singers to all sing a line of the song or play an instrument (whatever their niche) and then they play it before TV programmes and such. Supposed to be uplifting or whatever.
This year they chose God Only Knows by the Beach Boys.
Here’s the video –
Now I love The Beach Boys but even I find God Only Knows a bit twee and SO over played. It starts off pretty cool with Pharrell Williams but I must say it left me feeling rather underwhelmed.
Especially when compared to their original 1997 video (almost twenty years ago!) cover of Lou Reed’s Perfect Day. Better song – ignoring the irony that it was about heroin addiction of course – and better singers. David Bowie and Huey Morgan? Sold!
Here’s the video –
The very best thing about both of these videos is picking out the people you recognise.
I think Elton John is the only person in both videos but perhaps you may spot someone I didn’t!
Enjoy 🙂
emmakwall (explains it all) 
As much as I like The Beach Boys I prefer the 1997 version.
“Something Good…Yeah !”
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Me too 🙂 and I love that line!!! 🙂
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It’s kind of tough to pick just one. They’re like musical candy 🙂
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Being a Beach Boys fan I have to admit I did enjoy this, in particular picking out the individual artists, and the special effects. But I’m really glad you posted the 1997 version because you’re right. That was loads better 🙂
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That’s what I love doing Kim picking out the artists! I think there are more classic singers in the 1997 version.
I love the Beach Boys too! Whats your favourite song? 🙂
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I Get Around, and Surfin’ USA. Their vocal harmonies are amazing!
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Love those choices!! I love their boppy songs the most 🙂 though i do really love Don’t Worry Baby. Fun Fun Fun is my favourite 🙂
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Evan Dando’s bizarre moment in the “Perfect Day” video is one of my all-time favorite oddities. Love it! About to watch the new one you posted.
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Tom Jones makes me laugh too the way he growls his song line! It’s great when your favourites pop up! I love watching it 🙂 I don’t like the new one as much but still fun!
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I’m watching it again-yes look at Tom Jones up on that platform, ridiculous! Very funny=)
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