200 SONGS WITH THE BEST LYRICS. This post: #33: GOD ONLY KNOWS. Continues: tomorrow.

CAFFE` LATTE` PRESENTS

200 SONGS

WITH THE

BEST LYRICS

of all-time.

#33

GOD ONLY KNOWS

“…God only knows

what I’d be

without you...”

Some songs achieve greatness through simplicity. There are no clever songwriting tricks or flairs to "God Only Knows". It is a no-nonsense love song. This is the key to its enduring quality.

Brian Wilson and Tony Asher co-wrote the lyrics. The beautiful song was included on The Beach Boys' 1966 classic album 'Pet Sounds'. It later served as the B-side for the hit single "Wouldn't It Be Nice". 

Whose heart would not melt hearing the chorus: "God only knows what I'd be without you"? Basic and straight to the point, it delivers a timeless point. 

At the time of its release, some radio stations refused to play the track because it mentioned God in its title. In the decades since, the classic gem has been recognized as one of the finest examples of popular music.

As new songs are covered on this blog, a definitive version will be added to a spotify playlist. Find it and the other Caffé Latté playlists at:

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