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Brian Wilson spent a considerable amount of time admiring television host Johnny Carson.
No hidden messages here. Brian wanted a song about the man, so he made a song about the man.
[Verse 1: Mike Love]
He sits behind his microphone
(John-ny Car-son)
He speaks in such a manly tone
(John-ny Car-son)
[Chorus: Carl Wilson and Mike Love]
Ed McMahon comes on and says "Here's Johnny"
Every night at eleven thirty he's so funny
It's nice (to) have (you) on (the) show tonight
I've seen (your) act (in) Vegas out of sight
[Verse 2: Mike Love]
When guests are boring he fills up the slack
(John-ny Car-son)
The network makes him break his back
(John-ny Car-son)
[Chorus: Carl Wilson and Mike Love]
Ed McMahon comes on and says "Here's Johnny"
Every night at eleven thirty he's so funny
Don't (you) think (he's) such (a) natural guy
The way (he's) kept (it) up (could) make you cry
[Outro: Mike Love]
Who's a man that we admire?
Johnny Carson is a real live wire
Who's a man that we admire?
Johnny Carson is a real live wire
Who's a man that we admire?
Johnny Carson is a real live wire
Who's the man that we admire?
Johnny Carson is a real live wire
Johnny Carson was written by Brian Wilson.
Johnny Carson was produced by Brian Wilson.
The Beach Boys released Johnny Carson on Mon Apr 11 1977.
One morning I was on my way to the studio and I’d been thinking about how I’d seen Johnny on TV the night before and I said to myself, “Goddamn it! There’s gotta be some song about Johnny Carson!” I mean, he’s been an idol of so many people for so many years and why not a song about Johnny Carson?!...