God Only Knows - The Beach Boys

  • Used on the soundtrack album for Boogie Nights Wiki.
  • Used on the soundtrack album for Love Actually Wiki.
  • The lead vocal was sung by Carl Wilson, whose gentle voice was deemed perfect for the song's tender message.
  • Paul McCartney has frequently named this as his favorite song of all time, praising its beautiful chord structure and melody.

  • Entered the US chart on 13 August 1966 and spent 8 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 39.
  • Entered the UK chart on 28 July 1966 and spent 14 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 2.
  • Included in 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die.
  • Included in 10001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die.
  • Included in NME's Top 100 Songs Of The 1960s chart. For more details visit NME.
  • Included in Boom All Time Chart 2026 chart. For more details visit Boom Radio.