Brian Quote by David Essex

All of the artists did such a beautiful job I can’t thank them enough. I’m just honored that 'God Only Knows' was chosen. 'God…

— Brian Wilson

I had it calcified inside me that that was the ultimate state of composing. Being Brian Wilson. Being simultaneously a genius and sort of…

— Oneohtrix Point Never

Having Brian Wilson sing on my album was an unforgettable experience.

— Belinda Carlisle

I don't like to say, Oh, this is my favorite record because there was a moment that that record made me feel a certain…

— Russell Simmons

I can't judge myself by 'God Only Knows.' No one writes songs as good as that.

— Lindsey Buckingham

Finding out that Ray Charles sang country songs but it sounded as soulful as any rhythm and blues record that kind of opened up…

— Michael Kiwanuka

Ross Raisin is amazing. He wrote 'God's Own Country,' which was splendid. 'Waterline' is even better. A beautifully realised nightmarish vision of a man's…

— Tim Key

My favorite record was the one I produced with Clark Kent.

— Damon Dash

Songwriting is my gift from God

— Smokey Robinson

My favorite recordings are the ones that feel like there were no middlemen in the creation. That's the biggest problem with most films and…

— M. Ward

I think the greatest records we've ever heard, from Zeppelin to Purple to Sabbath to The Who, were all recorded in the studio live.

— Glenn Hughes

Being inducted into the songwriting hall of fame by Clive Davis, that was pretty memorable.

— Diane Warren