In 2002, two music superstars, Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys and Paul McCartney from The Beatles, sang a song together called “God Only Knows.” They performed it at a special event in Los Angeles to help raise money for a good cause. This was a big deal because Paul has said many times that “God Only Knows” is his favorite song ever—he even called it the best song ever written!
The song comes from The Beach Boys’ album “Pet Sounds,” which came out in 1966. Brian wrote it, and it’s super special because it has beautiful sounds and a unique style that lots of people love. When they practiced for the show, Paul got so emotional singing with Brian that he started to cry, showing how much the moment meant to him.
That night, when they sang together, it was like magic. The song’s pretty music and deep feelings have made it famous, and even other singers and writers say it’s one of the best. The 2002 duet showed how much Brian and Paul admire each other and reminded everyone why “God Only Knows” is a treasure that people will always love.
