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* "I Get Around", "All Summer Long", and "Wendy" constitute a glorious trifecta of uptempo Beach Boys rock at its finest.

* "I Get Around", "All Summer Long", and "Wendy" constitutes a glorious trifecta of uptempo Beach Boys rock at its finest.

* "I Get Around", "All Summer Long", and "Little Honda" constitutes a glorious trifecta of uptempo Beach Boys rock at its finest, all on the first side.

* "I Get Around", "All Summer Long", and "Wendy" constitutes a glorious trifecta of uptempo Beach Boys rock at its finest.

* "I Can Hear Music" is a cover of a comparatively obscure Spector production for The Ronettes that the Boys take to entirely on another level, to the point of CoveredUp. Flawlessly emulating the Wall of Sound while staying true to that Beach Boys sound, this shows Carl at his best with an unforgettable vocal performance.

* The second side features an unofficial "suite" of some of Brian's most powerful and honest songs (all self-composed), namely "The Night Was So Young", "I'll Bet He's Nice", and "Let's Put Our Hearts Together" (the inclusion of "I Want to Pick You Up" sometimes being the case), with brotherly vocal tag-teaming throughout (and the latter being a duet with Brian's then-wife Marilyn), and some of the most heart-wrenching usage of a Moog synthesizer ever.

* "Don't Worry Baby", with one of the greatest chord modulations in pop history. The lyrics may be about cars, but you know, it could really be about any situation in which the one you love tells you they believe in you and what you are. For what it's worth, one of [[Music/TheWho Keith Moon]]'s favourite songs.

* "California Girls" has one of the most memorable intros in pop history, with palpable classical influences... sweeping and majestic. Truly encapsulates the spirit of "endless summer" that The Beach Boys embody. Brian has described it as one of his favourites.

* "Don't Worry Baby", with one of the greatest chord modulations in pop history. The lyrics may be about cars, but you know, it could really be about any situation in which the one you love tells you they believe in you and what you are. For what it's worth, one of [[Music/TheWho Keith Moon]]'s favorite songs.

* "California Girls" has one of the most memorable intros in pop history, with palpable classical influences... sweeping and majestic. Truly encapsulates the spirit of "endless summer" that The Beach Boys embody. Brian has described it as one of his favorites.

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs penned by Dennis Wilson, with a haunting coda added. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want to Do" (Sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys' heaviest songs, and "Never Learn Not to Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* This is the Beach Boys album where Dennis really shines the most. "Slip On Through" is often considered to be the greatest album opener the Beach Boys did, "It's About Time" (Sung by Carl) is a well-made memorable rocker, "Got to Know the Woman" is fun but weak, and "Forever" has gone on to becoming Dennis's signature song.

* Brian and Carl`s "Good Timin`" is also considered to be a major highlight from this album. Short and simple (also dating back to 1974), it has some terrific vocals on it, in particular Carl`s.
* To many, Al`s "Lady Lynda" is considered to be among his greatest songs with the Beach Boys. The introduction was taken from "Jesu, Joy Of Man`s Desiring" and the rest of the song is very pleasant late-70`s pop.

* "Little Girl (You're My Miss America)" is another great song from this album, and the first Beach Boys song sung by Dennis Wilson.

* The underrated "We'll Run Away" deserves a mention as well.

* "Little Bird" is one of Dennis' first shows of songwriting prowess, and boy does he make an impact! Soulful, existential, and catchy are the key terms here. Parts of the song show clear inspiration from ''Smile''-era compositions.

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs Dennis Wilson wrote, with a haunting coda added. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want to Do" (sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys' heaviest songs, and "Never Learn Not to Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* This is the Beach Boys album where Dennis really shines the most. "Slip On Through" is often considered to be the greatest album opener the Beach Boys did, "It's About Time" (sung by Carl) is a well-made memorable rocker, "Got to Know the Woman" is fun but weak, and "Forever" has gone on to becoming Dennis's signature song.

* "Wouldn't It Be Nice To (Live Again)" is another song that languished in the vaults for decades for various reasons, mostly political. Intended to be the original closer of the first side of ''Surf's Up''; when it was vetoed, Dennis refused to release it altogether. A pure and simple (and with Dennis' death, utterly heartbreaking) song of pure passion, it's on par with Brian's work, and arguably Dennis' greatest piece of work as a songwriter.

* "Keep An Eye On Summer" is another notable mention, even if it's overshadowed by the other two ballads off this album.

* "Little Saint Nick" has become more or less a Christmas staple, with a fun TechnologyPorn lyric that boasts about Jolly Ol' Saint Nick's sleigh, all in inimitable Beach Boys ListSong format. "Santa's Beard" should count as a lost Christmas classic as well.
* "We Three Kings of Orient Are" is one of the out-and-out best examples of Beach Boys harmonies, and that's saying a lot! All of those boys together have such vocal power that instrumentation is merely icing on the cake for them.

* "Wild Honey" and "Here Comes The Night" are both brilliant rock songs off this album, with the former being quite psychedelic as well.

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs Dennis Wilson wrote, with a haunting coda added. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want To Do" (sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys' heaviest songs, and "Never Learn Not To Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* This is the Beach Boys album where Dennis really shines the most. "Slip On Through" is often considered to be the greatest album opener the Beach Boys did, "It's About Time" (sung by Carl) is a well-made memorable rocker, "Got To Know The Woman" is fun but weak, and "Forever" has gone on to becoming Dennis's signature song.

* "You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone" is a great rocker that starts off this album, with excellent co-vocals from Carl and Blondie.

* "Wouldn't It Be Nice (To Live Again)" is another song that languished in the vaults for decades for various reasons, mostly political. Intended to be the original closer of the first side of ''Surf's Up''; when it was vetoed, Dennis refused to release it altogether. A pure and simple (and with Dennis' death, utterly heartbreaking) song of pure passion, it's on par with Brian's work, and arguably Dennis' greatest piece of work as a songwriter.

* "Little Bird" is one of Dennis' first shows of songwriting prowess, though it has been all but officially confirmed the song is largely the work of Brian. Soulful, existential, and catchy are the key terms here. Parts of the song show clear inspiration from ''Smile''-era compositions.

* "Be With Me" is a song Dennis Wilson wrote. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want To Do" (sung by Mike) is described as one of the Beach Boys' heaviest songs, and "Never Learn Not To Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* This is the Beach Boys album where Dennis really shines the most. "Slip On Through" is often considered to be the greatest album opener the Beach Boys did, "It's About Time" (sung by Carl) is a well-made memorable rocker, "Got To Know The Woman" is fun but weak, and "Forever" has gone on to becoming Dennis's signature song.

* "Love Surrounds Me" and "Baby Blue" are generally regarded to be the main highlights off this album, and would be the last songs Dennis contributes to the Beach Boys. Both are lost classics, with the latter in particular praised for the shared vocals with Carl and Dennis. Dennis also sings on the Carl composition "Angel Come Home".

* "Wouldn't It Be Nice (To Live Again)" is another song that languished in the vaults for decades for various reasons, mostly political. Intended to be the original closer of the first side of ''Surf's Up''; when it was vetoed, Dennis refused to release it altogether. A pure and simple (and with Dennis' death, utterly heartbreaking) song of pure passion, it's on par with Brian's work, and arguably Dennis' greatest piece of work as a songwriter.

* "Little Girl (You're My Miss America)" is another great song from this album, and the first Beach Boys song sung by Dennis Wilson.

* "In My Room". Brian's Four Freshmen inspiration is palpable here. Shades of ''Pet Sounds'', three years before the fact. The RealitySubtext doesn't make this any less of a TearJerker at all, though the lyrics are as universal and relatable as you can get; everybody needs a place to be alone sometimes.

* "I Get Around", "All Summer Long", and "Wendy" constitutes a glorious trifecta of uptempo Beach Boys rock at its finest.
* The underrated "We'll Run Away" deserves a mention as well.

* "Let Him Run Wild" is an oft overlooked gem. It is a favourite for many fans, and for good reason.

* Really, the entire album. Described as one of the greatest pop albums of all time, this is Brian's first serious attempt at making a cohesive album, bordering on ConceptAlbum.

* "Little Bird" is one of Dennis' first shows of songwriting prowess, and boy does he make an impact! Soulful, existential, and catchy are the key terms here. Parts of the song show clear inspiration from ''Smile''-era compositions.

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs Dennis Wilson wrote, with a haunting coda added. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want To Do" (sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys' heaviest songs, and "Never Learn Not To Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* "In My Room". Just... "In My Room". Brian's Four Freshmen inspiration is palpable here. Shades of ''Pet Sounds'', three years before the fact. The RealitySubtext doesn't make this any less of a TearJerker at all, though the lyrics are as universal and relatable as you can get; everybody needs a place to be alone sometimes.

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs Dennis Wilson wrote, with a haunting coda added. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want To Do" (Sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys heaviest songs, and "Never Learn Not To Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* This is the Beach Boys album where Dennis really shines the most. "Slip On Through" is often considered to be the greatest album opener the Beach Boys did, "It's About Time" (Sung by Carl) is a well-made memorable rocker, "Got To Know The Woman" is fun but weak, and "Forever" has gone on to becoming Dennis's signature song.

* "Little Girl (You're My Miss America)" is another great song from this album, and the first Beach Boys song sung by Dennis Wilson who couldn't be trusted to sing anything more than a cover due to his alcoholistic ways.

* "Little Bird" is one of Dennis' first shows of songwriting prowess, however it has been said many time Brian wrote and arranged the majority of the track. Soulful, existential, and catchy are the key terms here. Parts of the song show clear inspiration from ''Smile''-era compositions.

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs Dennis Wilson wrote, though it is not very good. His other song worth mentioning is "All I Want To Do" (sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys heaviest - and weakest - songs, and "Never Learn Not To Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* This is the Beach Boys album where Al Jardine really shines the most.
* "Slip On Through" is occasionally considered to be a good Beach Boys album opener (along with "Wouldn't It Be Nice"), "It's About Time" (sung by Carl) is a sloppy and not-very-memorable rocker with great music and poor lyrics, "Got To Know The Woman" is boring and weak, and "Forever" has gone on to becoming Dennis's signature song.

* "My Diane" is occasionally considered to be the best song off this album, and has vocals from Dennis (though the song was written by Brian).

* "Love Surrounds Me" and "Baby Blue" are occasionally regarded as the best tracks after "Good Timin," and they would be the last songs Dennis contributes to the Beach Boys. Both are Dennis compositions, with the latter praised for the shared vocals with Carl and Dennis. Dennis also (poorly) sings on the Carl composition "Angel Come Home".

* "Wouldn't It Be Nice (To Live Again)" is another song that languished in the vaults for decades for various reasons, mostly political. Intended by Dennis to be the original closer of the first side of ''Surf's Up'', that plan was rejected, leaving Dennis to refuse to release it altogether. A pure and simple (and with Dennis' death, utterly heartbreaking) song of pure passion, it is arguably Dennis' greatest piece of work as a songwriter.

* "Little Girl (You're My Miss America)" is another great song from this album, and the first Beach Boys song sung by Dennis Wilson.

* "Little Bird" is one of Dennis' first shows of songwriting prowess, and boy does he make an impact! Soulful, existential, and catchy are the key terms here. Parts of the song show clear inspiration from ''Smile''-era compositions, perhaps due to Brian's involvement in the production of the track.

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs Dennis Wilson wrote, with a haunting coda added. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want To Do" (sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys heaviest - and weakest - songs, and "Never Learn Not To Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* This is the Beach Boys album where Dennis really shines the most. "Slip On Through" is often considered to be one of the greatest Beach Boys album opener (along with "Wouldn't It Be Nice"), "It's About Time" (sung by Carl) is a well-made memorable rocker with great music and poor lyrics, "Got To Know The Woman" is fun but weak, and "Forever" has gone on to becoming Dennis's signature song.

* "My Diane" is universally considered to be the best song off this album, and has emotional vocals from Dennis (though the song was written by Brian).

* "Love Surrounds Me" and "Baby Blue" are usually regarded as the best tracks after "Good Timin," and they would be the last songs Dennis contributes to the Beach Boys. Both are classic Dennis compositions, with the latter in particular praised for the shared vocals with Carl and Dennis. Dennis also sings on the Carl composition "Angel Come Home".

-->''What good is the dawn / that grows into day? / The sunset at night / or living this way? / For I have the warmth of the sun / within me at night...''

-->''Will I dig the same things / that turned me on as a kid? / Will I look back and say / that I wish I hadn't done what I did? Will I joke around / and still dig those sounds / when I grow up to be a man?''

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs Dennis Wilson wrote, with a haunting coda added. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want To Do" (Sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys heaviest - and weakest - songs, and "Never Learn Not To Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* ..."Add Some Music to Your Day", a universal statement about music and its omnipresence in life, with all the Boys (bar Dennis) being given at least one verse. Halfway through, the song modulates into what could easily be another entirely, and it's pure magic. Equally touching and funny ("ice cream carts!") it's definitely one of their most relatable songs.

* "'Til I Die" is a fan favourite, and is known to be one of Brian's best songs from the 70's.

* "Little Bird" is one of Dennis' first shows of songwriting prowess, and boy does he make an impact! Soulful, existential, and catchy are the key terms here. Parts of the song show clear inspiration from ''Smile''-era compositions.

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs Dennis Wilson wrote, with a haunting coda added. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want To Do" (Sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys heaviest songs, and "Never Learn Not To Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* This is the Beach Boys album where Dennis really shines the most. "Slip On Through" is often considered to be the greatest album opener the Beach Boys did, "It's About Time" (Sung by Carl) is a well-made memorable rocker, "Got To Know The Woman" is fun but weak, and "Forever" has gone on to becoming Dennis's signature song.

* "Love Surrounds Me" and "Baby Blue" are the biggest highlights off this album, and would be the last songs Dennis contributes to the Beach Boys. Both are lost classics, with the latter in particular praised for the shared vocals with Carl and Dennis. Dennis also sings on the Carl composition "Angel Come Home".

* "Wouldn't It Be Nice (To Live Again)" is another song that languished in the vaults for decades for various reasons, mostly political. Intended to be the original closer of the first side of ''Surf's Up''; when it was vetoed, Dennis refused to release it altogether. A pure and simple (and with Dennis' death, utterly heartbreaking) song of pure passion, it's on par with Brian's work, and arguably Dennis' greatest piece of work as a songwriter.

* "Little Bird" is one of Dennis' first shows of songwriting prowess, and boy does he ever make an impact. Soulful, existential, and catchy as all get-out are the key terms here. Parts of the song show clear inspiration from ''Smile''-era compositions

* "Wouldn't It Be Nice (To Live Again)" is another song that languished in the vaults for decades for various reasons, mostly political. When Dennis made it clear he would like this to be the album closer, he was rebuffed with "Surf's Up". This led him to can the song, preventing it from release. A pure and simple (and with Dennis' death, utterly heartbreaking) song of pure passion, it's on par with some of Brian's work, and arguably Dennis' greatest piece of work as a songwriter.

* "Little Bird" is one of Dennis' first shows of songwriting prowess, and boy does he ever make an impact. Soulful, existential, and catchy as all get-out are the key terms here. Parts of the song show clear inspiration from ''Smile''-era compositions. It has been noted that this is mainly a Brain production, but left himself off the credits to give Dennis and Stephen Kalinich greater songwriting royalties.

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs Dennis Wilson wrote, with a haunting coda added. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want To Do" (Sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys heaviest - and worst - songs, and "Never Learn Not To Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* This is the album where Dennis really shines the most. "Slip On Through" is often considered to be one of the best album openers the Beach Boys did (the greatest usually being cited as "Wouldn't It Be Nice"), "It's About Time" (Sung by Carl) is a well-made memorable rocker with rotten lyrics, "Got To Know The Woman" is fun but weak, and "Forever" has gone on to becoming Dennis's signature song.

* "Love Surrounds Me" and "Baby Blue" are notable songs from this album - thanks to the other songs being so weak, and would be the last songs Dennis contributes to the Beach Boys. Both are highlights, with the latter in particular praised for the shared vocals with Carl and Dennis. Dennis also sings on the Carl composition "Angel Come Home".

* "Little Bird" is one of Dennis' first shows of songwriting prowess, and boy does he ever make an impact. Soulful, existential, and catchy as all get-out are the key terms here. Parts of the song show clear inspiration from ''Smile''-era compositions.

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs Dennis Wilson wrote, with a haunting coda added. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want To Do" (Sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys heaviest songs, and "Never Learn Not To Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* This is the album where Dennis really shines the most. "Slip On Through" is often considered to be the greatest album opener the Beach Boys did, "It's About Time" (Sung by Carl) is a well-made memorable rocker, "Got To Know The Woman" is fun but weak, and "Forever" has gone on to becoming Dennis's signature song.

* "Love Surrounds Me" and "Baby Blue" are the biggest highlights off this album, and would be the last songs Dennis contributes to the Beach Boys. Both are lost classics, with the latter in particular praised for the shared vocals with Carl and Dennis. Dennis also sings on the Carl composition "Angel Come Home".

* "Wouldn't It Be Nice (To Live Again)" is another song that languished in the vaults for decades for various reasons, mostly political. Intended to be the original closer of the first side of ''Surf's Up''; when it was vetoed, Dennis refused to release it altogether. A pure and simple (and with Dennis' death, utterly heartbreaking) song of pure passion, it's on par with Brian's work, and arguably Dennis' greatest piece of work as a songwriter.

* "Little Bird" is one of Dennis' first songs to show up an album. Soulful, existential, and catchy as all get-out are the key terms here, thanks to brother Brian's production. Parts of the song show clear inspiration from ''Smile''-era compositions.

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs Dennis Wilson wrote, with a haunting coda added. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want To Do" (Sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys heaviest - and worst - songs, and "Never Learn Not To Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* This is the album where Dennis really shines the most. "Slip On Through" is often considered to be a very good album opener, "It's About Time" (Sung by Carl) is a well-made memorable rocker, but is marred with horrendously terrible music, "Got To Know The Woman" is fun but weak, and "Forever" has gone on to becoming Dennis's signature song.

* "Love Surrounds Me" and "Baby Blue" are the biggest highlights off this album (thanks to the other songs being so terrible), and would be the last songs Dennis contributes to the Beach Boys. Both are lost classics, with the latter in particular praised for the shared vocals with Carl and Dennis. Dennis also sings on the Carl composition "Angel Come Home".

* "Wouldn't It Be Nice (To Live Again)" is another song that languished in the vaults for decades for various reasons, mostly political. Wanted by Dennis to be ''Surf's Up'' closer, he was rebuffed by the stronger "Surf's Up". A pure and simple (and with Dennis' death, utterly heartbreaking) song of pure passion, it's on par with some of Brian's work, and arguably Dennis' greatest piece of work as a songwriter.

* "Little Bird" is one of Dennis' first shows of songwriting prowess, and boy does he ever make an impact. Soulful, existential, and catchy as all get-out are the key terms here. Parts of the song show clear inspiration from ''Smile''-era compositions.

* "Be With Me" is one of the most beautiful (and creepy) songs Dennis Wilson wrote, with a haunting coda added. His other songs are worth mentioning as "All I Want To Do" (Sung by Mike) is consistently described as one of the Beach Boys heaviest songs, and "Never Learn Not To Love" is notorious for being mainly written by the infamous Charles Manson.

* This is the album where Dennis really shines the most. "Slip On Through" is often considered to be the greatest album opener the Beach Boys did, "It's About Time" (Sung by Carl) is a well-made memorable rocker, "Got To Know The Woman" is fun but weak, and "Forever" has gone on to becoming Dennis's signature song.

* "Love Surrounds Me" and "Baby Blue" are the biggest highlights off this album, and would be the last songs Dennis contributes to the Beach Boys. Both are lost classics, with the latter in particular praised for the shared vocals with Carl and Dennis. Dennis also sings on the Carl composition "Angel Come Home".

* "Wouldn't It Be Nice (To Live Again)" is another song that languished in the vaults for decades for various reasons, mostly political. Intended to be the original closer of the first side of ''Surf's Up''; when it was vetoed, Dennis refused to release it altogether. A pure and simple (and with Dennis' death, utterly heartbreaking) song of pure passion, it's on par with Brian's work, and arguably Dennis' greatest piece of work as a songwriter.

* "Long Promised Road" is one of Carl's greatest compositions, very much displaying a sense of identity disparate from Brian's work. Empowering, self-affirming lyrics about overcoming the trials of a life's past, present, and future.

* "Wouldn't It Be Nice (To Live Again)" is another song that languished in the vaults for decades for various reasons, mostly political. Intended to be the original closer of the first side of ''Surf's Up''; when it was vetoed, Dennis was just so hurt he refused to release it altogether. A pure and simple (and with Dennis' death, utterly heartbreaking) song of pure passion, it's on par with Brian's work, and arguably Dennis' greatest piece of work as a songwriter.

* "Don't Worry Baby", with one of the greatest chord modulations in pop history. The lyrics may be about cars, but you know, it could really be about any situation in which the one you love tells you they believe in you and what you are. For what it's worth, one of [[Music/TheWho Keith Moon]]'s favorite songs.

* "I Get Around", "All Summer Long", and "Little Honda" constitutes a glorious trifecta of uptempo Beach Boys rock at its finest, all on the first side.

* "Little Saint Nick" has become more or less a Christmas staple, with a fun TechnologyPorn lyric that boasts about Jolly Ol' Saint Nick's sleigh, all in inimitable Beach Boys ListSong format.

* Really, the entire album might qualify, being regarded as the first consistently great release of theirs. The first side is mostly uptempo (with special mention to be given to classics like "Dance, Dance, Dance" and "Do You Wanna Dance?"), and the second side is pure Brian Wilson melancholy both in melody, lyrics, and instrumentation. If one was to pin down exactly when The Beach Boys "grew up", it would be this album... which, fittingly, also contains the poignant and self-aware "When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)".

* "You're So Good to Me" is an oft overlooked gem. Heavily percussive and featuring Brian with an atypical rock delivery, it seems more in line with their '70s work than anything else. Awesome and unexpected vocal hooks at every turn.

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* "Wouldn't It Be Nice (To Live Again" is another song that languished in the vaults for decades for various reasons, mostly political. Intended to be the original closer of the first side of ''Surf's Up''; when it was vetoed, Dennis was just so hurt he refused to release it altogether. A pure and simple (and with Dennis' death, utterly heartbreaking) song of pure passion, it's on par with Brian's work, and arguably Dennis' greatest piece of work as a songwriter.