Brian Wilson's absence was markedly felt at The Beach Boys concert, particularly as it was their first since his death. Mike Love remarked on Wilson's lasting presence in their music. The concert featured iconic songs with Wilson's influence, such as "Surfer Girl" and "Good Vibrations," underlining his stature as a composer. A video tribute was shown, but controversially featured Love's song "Brian's Back," which overshadowed Wilson's legacy as Love took significant focus during this tribute.
"We miss him every night," Love told the audience. "But he's in our music, that's for sure."
Each of those remarkable numbers - from the landmark love ballad 'Surfer Girl' to the untouchable pop music mastery of 'Good Vibrations' - served to underscore why Wilson deserves to be ranked among the most remarkable composers, from any genre, of the 20th century.
Yet, it wasn't set to a recording by Wilson, but rather one by Love - 'Brian's Back' - which is a schmaltzy throwaway originally intended for an unreleased solo project.
It seemed like Love got nearly as much screen time in this Brian Wilson tribute as Wilson himself.
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