Wonderful
Brian Wilson
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She belongs there left with her liberty Never known as a non-believer She laughs and stays in the won-won-won-wonderful She knew how to gather the forest when God reached softly and moved her body One golden locket Quite young and loving her mother and father Farther down the path was a mystery Through the recess the chalk and numbers A boy bumped into the won-won-won-wonderful All fall down and lost in the mystery Lost it all to a non-believer And all that's left is a girl Who's loved by her mother and father She'll return in love with the mystery Never known as a non-believer She'll sigh and thank God for won-won-won-wonderful
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Written by: Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
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12 facts about this song
Album's Transformation"Wonderful" is a song by The Beach Boys from their unfinished album "Smile" which was eventually transformed into the album "Smiley Smile" due to a series of unfortunate events.
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Engagement of Brian WilsonBrian Wilson, an original member of The Beach Boys, is the primary songwriter and producer of "Wonderful". His intricate and experimental composition style is evident in this song.
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Song's BackgroundOriginally written by Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks, "Wonderful" was one of the key pieces in the Smile album that was meant to reveal the childlike innocence of American culture.
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Usage of Harpsichord"Wonderful" stands out from other beach boys songs for its use of a harpsichord, while most of their songs focus on the use of electro-theremin, glockenspiel, and hammond organ as few key instruments.
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Involvement of Van Dyke ParksVan Dyke Parks, an American musician, songwriter, arranger, and record producer, co-wrote the song with Brian Wilson, making "Wonderful" a stunning masterpiece.
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Theme and ConceptsThe song is imbued with complex poetic and music elements which depict innocence, loss, and wisdom. It uses the metaphor of a young girl's journey through puberty as a way to explore these themes.
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Song's RepurposingEven though "Wonderful" wasn't officially released until 1993, Brian Wilson repurposed part of its melody for the song "Cabinessence".
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Release HistoryThe song was finally released as part of the Beach Boys album "The Smile Sessions" in 2011, almost 45 years after its initial conception.
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The Solo Version of Brian WilsonIn 2004, Brian Wilson released a solo version of the song on his album "Brian Wilson Presents Smile," which received critical acclaim.
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The Esoteric LyricsThe lyrics of "Wonderful" are poetic and esoteric, creating a hauntingly beautiful narrative about the growth and loss of innocence.
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ReceptionDespite taking years to be officially released, it has been praised by critics for its harmonious singing and innovative musical ideas.
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Unique CompositionThe song's complex musical arrangement and harmony, significant of Brian Wilson's musical genius, makes the "Wonderful" truly unique when compared to standard pop songs of that era.
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