I've never really been a Beach Boys fan. Worse than hating them, I'm indifferent toward their music, except for one song. "God Only Knows".

I've always felt that song was possibly one of the best love songs ever written. It's simple declaration that without the one you love, your fate would be up in the air, is so concise, so brilliantly sublime. And then there's the symphonic music that adds a level of emotion. At 2 minutes and 24 seconds it is pure pop confection.

Not to mention the visuals are stunning.

This BBC version only confirms my thoughts, as an all-star cast led by Stevie Wonder and Elton John take it to a new level, bringing along modern artists like Pharrell Williams and Lorde for the journey. Well played, BBC, well played.

What do you think is the best love song of all time?

Here's some additional behind the scenes video.

And here's my previous favorite version, an interestingly slowed down version by Neil Diamond.

 

 

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