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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS 15 | Top 100 God Only Knows The Beach Boys Until the summer of 1966 the Beach Boys were primarily known as a surf’n’hot-rod band, but ‘God Only Knows’, ‘Good Vibrations’ and the Pet Sounds album changed all that. Song facts Composer Brian Wilson/Tony Asher Genre  Pop Released 1966 Album Pet Sounds In cover versions Olivia Newton John originally recorded Brian Wilson's masterpiece for her Long Live Love LP. Listen to Olivia Newton John sing God Only Knows MORE COVER VERSIONS The Beach Boys 67% Olivia Newton John 26% Glen Campbell 2% Brian Wilson 5% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... Brian Wilson is a genius. Make no mistake about that Dominic READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Want to know more about studio wizardry and how it can help you? See our guide to production. Test your knowledge How much do you know about The Beach Boys? Try our quiz. 14One Sweet Day 16One Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Bridge Over Trouble Waters Good Vibrations DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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