For the man who practically pioneered the art of modern vocal harmony, it likely took a lot to impress Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson.
Yet, in late 1978, a huge pop hit moved the singer and songwriter so much that he "cried" when he heard it. Wilson says that listening to the Bee Gees song "Too Much Heaven" was a deeply emotional experience that left him completely overwhelmed.
In an interview with American Songwriter, published in January 2009, Wilson discussed the songs that brought tears to his eyes. He claimed that the Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb track had a real effect on him.
"When I first heard [the song] 'Too Much Heaven,' I was very moved by it, the harmonies, and I cried when I heard it. It was emotional for me," Wilson stated.
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He continued, "It’s like an evergreen; it never grows old in my head. I first heard the Bee Gees music in the ‘60s and early '70s."
"I always liked the Bee Gees very much. 'How Deep Is Your Love' is another one that I think is really great. I turn the radio up a little bit when it comes on," Wilson added.
However, it wasn't only the Bee Gees that moved the Beach Boys virtuoso. He claimed that another song that "brought tears to my eyes" was Rosemary Clooney’s version of “Come On To My House.”
"I liked her sweet, loving voice," Wilson stated. "I also liked 'Hey There' by Rosemary Clooney."
Of his remaining favorites at that time, Wilson concluded that he enjoyed the Doobie Brothers’ “What A Fool Believes.” He also cited a song by The Four Freshmen, “It’s A Blue World,” as a particular favorite, claiming it "made me cry."
"As far as putting together harmonies, they were real influential to me. I learned to make four part harmonies from them. I had to work at it, and I finally got it," he concluded.
The Bee Gees' "Too Much Heaven" was released in November, 1978. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January, 1979. It was added to the band's 15th LP, Spirits Having Flown, that February.
The trio spent weeks meticulously tracking nine separate layers of three-part harmony. This created a staggering 27 vocal tracks playing simultaneously, forming a vocal wall of sound that was deeply understood by Wilson, who greatly admired that type of production.
At its core, Brian Wilson’s reaction to the Bee Gees' record "Too Much Heaven" shows how deeply music can connect people. He didn’t just hear another hit on the radio; he recognized musicians who shared his obsession with perfect vocal harmonies, turning him into a fan moved by the simple beauty of a great song.
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