Paul McCartney’s Favorite Song of All Time Was Recorded 60 Years Ago Today

On March 9, 1966, the Beach Boys began recording their infamous single "God Only Knows" as the opener to the second side of their critically acclaimed album Pet Sounds.

The song was an immediate hit upon release, with many influential artists praising the simple songwriting and effective musicianship. Paul McCartney of the Beatles has frequently called it the best song ever written.

'God Only Knows' Marked A New Era for The Beach Boys

One of the countless reasons that Pet Sounds...