By Michael Shannon

If you came of age in the sixties, a kid like me, you knew this, Brian Wilson was a genius. He spoke to us. He came to your room and spoke to you personally. He wrote this song, surely one of the greatest pieces in our musical history. It still touches the heart.

At the very end, it says, “For the love of music.” This whole production is to show how artists from around the world and all different genres can connect to a single song. ‘God Only Knows’ is one of the greatest pieces in musical history,

I submit this for your consideration, to all, to all those you love and who love you in return.

In order of appearance: Martin James, Pharrell Williams, Emeli Sande, Elton John, Lorde, Chris Martin, Brian Wilson, Florence Welch, Kylie Minogue, Stevie Wonder, Eliza Carthy, Nicola Benedetti, Jools Holland, Brian May, Jake Bugg, Katie Derham, Lauren Laverne, Gareth Malone, Alison Balsom, One Direction, Zane Lowe, Jaz Dhami, Paloma Faith, Chrissie Hynde, Jamie Cullum, Baaba Maal, Danielle de Niese, Dave Grohl, Sam Smith.

Brian Wilsons family has petitioned to have him committed to hospice care.. Dementia has taken him and he can never return. This song is his gift and his legacy.

Michael Shannon is a writer, surfer, teacher and unabashedly sentimental.