On Instagram, Billie Joe has shared a cover of 'I Get Around' by the Beach Boys in honour of Brian Wilson after his death. The cover was apparently recorded a while back, probably as part of the 'No Fun Mondays' series.




What do you think? Discuss the song with other fans on the Green Day Community forum.
WhiteTim 2 days ago
Gdfan2007 wrote:
Leaves a bad taste in my mouth because I vividly remember him calling Brian “fucking nuts” on social media accompanied with an unflattering photo. Maybe around when the trilogy came out. Same time when He attacked the Gangnam style guy. I hate when people try and act like they loved people after they die…
People can be fans of someone and not like an act  plus it’s not like Billie wrote out a statement acting like they were friends or anything 
jengd 2 days ago
I thought it was an accepted fact that Brian Wilson was “fucking nuts”, maybe not always expressed that way though ?.  I like Billie’s cover but was never a Beach Boys fan, I like this better as it feels more organic to me.  Didn’t like their silky smooth type of sound.
Hermione 2 days ago
Gdfan2007 wrote:
Leaves a bad taste in my mouth because I vividly remember him calling Brian “fucking nuts” on social media accompanied with an unflattering photo. Maybe around when the trilogy came out. Same time when He attacked the Gangnam style guy. I hate when people try and act like they loved people after they die…
Are you sure it was about him and the context was definitely seriously insulting him? Pretty sure he's always respected the Beach Boys. Would it have been on GD's twitter? I can't remember for sure what social media he was posting on at that time but if it was twitter should be able to find it. If it was Instagram probably not as his posts were deleted a few years ago But also because he criticised someone doesn't mean he didn't love their music, it's clear he'd be a Beach Boys fan and influenced by them. Plus he recorded this cover several years ago so it isn't "trying to act like he loved people after they died" either way. Edit: Psy thing was on his Instagram so if he said it was probably there. I'm trying to check the old GD Instagram thread but it takes forever to load Edit again: oh the link to the pre-2014 thread doesn't work so maybe it no longer exists . That thread would be the best bet to find it
Gonzalo17 2 days ago
BEST Billie covers were never released
That Dude 2 days ago
A music video could be cool.   Could we get a proper solo albums of originals from Billie one day?      And it's totally normal to have a variety of opinions on one person.   When I was watching the Coverups perform with a member of Van Halen, my mind instantly went to how Billie basically only loves one album by them and think the rest are kind of garbage.  But there they were, sharing the stage together and having a blast.   So what if you're crazy or some of your music sucks?  I'm nuts and my music sucks, but people are always wanting to hang out with me, lol.     
Follow GDA
Active Forum Topics
Visit the Green Day Community
June 2025
View All Events
Popular News
View the GDA news archive