Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)

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"Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher for the American rock band The Beach Boys. It is the fourth track on the album Pet Sounds. The song was demoed as a wordless chorale. The song is one of three tracks on Pet Sounds where Brian is the only Beach Boy performing. On the line "Listen to my heart...beat", Brian stated: "I felt very deeply about that line. One of the sweetest songs I ever sang. I have to say I'm proud of it. The innocence of youth in my voice, of being young and childlike. I think that's what people liked." 


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2002
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I can hear so much in your sighs
And I can see so much in your eyes
There are words we both could say
But don't talk, put your head on my shoulder

Come close, close your eyes and be still
Don't talk, take my hand and let me hear your heart beat
Being here with you feels so right
We could live forever tonight
Lets not think about tomorrow
And don't talk put your head on my shoulder

Come close, close your eyes and be still
Don't talk, take my hand and listen to my heart beat
Listen, listen, listen.

Don't talk, put your head on my shoulder
Come close, close your eyes and be still
Don't talk, put your head on my shoulder
Come close, close your eyes and be still

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Brian Wilson

Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, best known as the leader and chief songwriter of the group The Beach Boys. On stage, Wilson provided many of the lead vocals, and often harmonized with the group in falsetto. Early during his on-stage career, Wilson primarily played bass guitar on stage, but gradually transitioned to primarily playing piano/keyboards. Besides being the primary composer in The Beach Boys, he also functioned as the band's main producer and arranger. After signing with Capitol Records in mid-1962, Wilson wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 hits including "Surfin' Safari", "Surfin' USA", "Shut Down", "Little Deuce Coupe", "Be True to Your School", "In My Room", "Fun, Fun, Fun", "I Get Around", "Dance Danc… more »

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Written by: BRIAN WILSON, TONY ASHER

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher. It is one of the tracks from The Beach Boys' influential album "Pet Sounds", released in 1966.
Creator Origin
Brian Wilson, the primary songwriter for this track, is one of the founding members of The Beach Boys, an iconic American rock band formed in Hawthorne, California in 1961.
Musical Style
The song features Brian Wilson's distinctive harmonic vocal arrangements, combining his love for intricate vocal harmonies with his growing interest in more mature, emotive lyrics.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" centers around a romantic setting where no words are needed, carrying the theme of pure emotional connection and understanding.
Instrumental Arrangement
The song's unique instrumental arrangements incorporate orchestral elements, a departure from The Beach Boys' traditional surf rock sound. It features a mix of traditional rock instruments with orchestral percussion, strings, and brass.
Unique Track
“Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" is the only song on "Pet Sounds" where no Beach Boy other than Brian Wilson is heard.
Inspirational Album
"Pet Sounds", the album on which "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" is featured, is considered as one of the greatest albums in pop music history. It greatly influenced countless popular music artists, including The Beatles.
No Commercial Success
Despite the acclaim "Pet Sounds" received, "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" did not receive any significant commercial success as a single, likely due to its more experimental and complex musical style.
Use in Pop Culture
The song has been covered by several artists, including Anne Sofie von Otter and Elvis Costello on their collaborative album, "For the Stars”, and used in movies like "Love & Mercy".
Emotional Impact
The song is fondly remembered for its sincere expression of vulnerability and desire for intimate understanding, making it a standout track in their discography for its emotional depth.
Favorable Reception
Despite its lack of commercial success, "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" is often praised by critics and fans for its sophisticated songwriting and emotional resonance, generating a reputation as a beloved deep cut from "Pet Sounds".

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