re: Love & Mercy

My bother, who's 64 now, was a big Beach Boys fan. Used to sing the falsetto parts of their songs, when he wasn't singing Supremes songs. Kind of kept me from really wanting to listen to them. I'm four years younger, and was buying Allman Brothers, CCR, Zeplin, Clapton, etc.

I have heard a little bit about Brian Wilson's mental heath problems, but never knew what went on with him. After watching that, and paying attention to the little bit of music in it, I ordered Pet Sounds on Amazon.

I'll probably read more about the Wilson's, especially Brian. I have always heard about how talented he was. I look forward to listening to Pet Sounds, and learning more about how they made their music.

I'm like the OP with this being the first time I've liked a character played by Paul Dano. Giamatti's role was a really evil one. For Brian Wilson's sake, I hope his dad wasn't really as big an a-hole as Bill Camp played him. Up there with Francis Farmer's mom, in Francis (1982), when it comes to bad parenting.

Glad I caught this on The Movie Channel when I got home today.