Ahhh,no.While I love the Beach Boys and the harmonies,the writing of Brian Wilson and Vandyke Parks,their singing style was VERY barbershop quartet stuff.There's lots of quartets around that use the same harmony structure as the Beach Boys did.As far as musicanship goes,the Beatles played their own instruments,and Brian Wilson used The Wrecking Crew on most BB recordings.There is photographic,and written ,documented evidence of that in the form of signed contracts,and studio log books.Listem to Abbey Road "Because" ,as an example of excellent Beatle Harmonies.The Beatles harmonies are also,taught at Berkley and Julliard and are case studies in harmony structure.You can say the Beach Boys are the best all you want,but that dosen't make it so.It's mearly your.....opinion....and opinions(though some are more informed than others) are neither right or wrong,they just are.As far as overall,catchier,and more appealing music.....really?The Beatles are STILL selling records,and everything Beatles is golden.You can say,that's because McCartney and Ringo still tour,but ....so do the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson,in some form or other.Take alook at overall record sales and name recognition,and the Beach Boys don't even come close to the Beatles.It just is what it is.But,they were fans of Brian Wilson writing and harmonies.And why not?Some of the best stuff ever written....period.Steve B
The BBs played on their records just as much as the Beatles/ all the early BBs albums have their playing, Pet Sounds was their only record they hardly played on... just cuz the BBs gave the wrecking crew their due credit and the Beatles hardly credited their session guitarists and drummers doesnt mean they werent utilized. Also never ignore how George Martin did the most for the Beatles then any of their members, except for Paul, he was the Beatles creative force like Brian was.
