'In My Room' and Linda

[rick]

The Meaning Behind “In My Room” by The Beach Boys and Why It’s a Major Inspiration for Other Artists


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Linda Ronstadt said this in the 2015 book Becoming The Beach Boys, 1961-1963,

“What a heartrending song. When you think about it, I won’t be afraid. A place where I’ll be safe. They were really deep, profound emotions that came out of a lot of pain. There was nothing shallow about it.”

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[eddiejinnj]

I always thought Linda's version is superb. eddiejinfl

[MokyWI]

“In My Room” and “God Only Knows” are my two favorites by the Beach Boys.

[eddiejinnj]

I concur, Moky!!! Superb harmonies especially in the latter. eddiejinfl

[PoP80]

Brandi Carlile did a great version of In My Room on The Beach Boys special last year, and of course Linda's is wonderful, too.

[eddiejinnj]

I didn't know there was a special. thanks, Pop, for letting me know. eddiejinfl

[PoP80]

Hey Eddie--Here are some vids from The Beach Boys special if you want to check it out. LeeAnn Rimes' "Caroline No" is killer! Unfortunately, some of them are unavailable now.

www.covermesongs.com/2023/02/beach-boys-covers-brandi-carlile-john-legend-beck-mumford-weezer.html

[musedeva]

I love that web site!!!

just about all the artists...or rather who ever runs the site...do a "linda treatment" on the songs! i.e. they MAKE IT their OWN!!

[MokyWI]

I watched Love & Mercy a few days ago. It’s a movie about Brian Wilson and his wife who just died last week. My ex is cousins with Elizabeth Banks who plays Dennis’s wife in the movie. That’s how I heard about the movie. It was ok. It could have been better.