God Only Knows
God Only Knows The Beach Boys
Cover: Dominique
Female Vocals
God Only Knows The Beach Boys Cover: Dominique
By Robert Etoll Productions
With a timeless classic like this Beach Boys hit, the possibilities for a cover are endless. Co-produced with Redah Haddioui, we chose to approach it with just piano and a live string quartet, keeping it simple, subtle and ambient. When it came time to select a vocalist, Dominique was our first choice, and she delivered an extraordinary performance. With a catchphrase title like this, any commercial agency would be eager to consider this female rendition for their clients.
Bernard K Garceau III shot and edited our video, creating a stunning black-and-white aesthetic.
Reimagined Covers
Cover of "God Only Knows" (The Beach Boys) for TV & Film | Robert Etoll Productions
"God Only Knows" starts off with those unmistakable harmonious melodies from The Beach Boys' 1966 classic. We have reimagined the track as a soulful female voice rendition, featuring the amazing talents of a female vocalist singing the male cover song innovation, with Dominique. The original is characterized by its multiple vocal harmonies that articulate all the polished seriousness of 1960s pop music. Our female cover of this male song is all the emotional articulation of a simple, subtle and ambient arrangement for piano and live string quartet that is infinitely applicable for today's sync projects that requires a timeless quality.
The Beach Boys: The Way Back Story to "God Only Knows,
The Beach Boys, included the brother's Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. They became one of the most significant bands of the popular music world, with the Beach Boys, known for their rich vocal harmonies, elaborate arrangements, and Brian Wilson's innovative production.
"God Only Knows"–1966
Written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher for Pet Sounds, "God Only Knows" represented a peak in Wilson's creativity. It featured Carl Wilson singing lead vocal, French horn, accordion, and the signature vocal harmonies of the group.
Chart Performance & Legacy
While "God Only Knows" peaked at #39 on the Billboard Hot 100, it is considered one of the greatest songs ever written; Paul McCartney has even declared it his favorite song. In pop history, "God Only Knows" is landmark and remains a frequently selected song for cinematic female led covers.
"God Only Knows"–The perfect cover for modern media
Robert Etoll Productions' reimagined version was co-produced with, and features the rich vocal stylings of, Redah Haddioui, with Dominique on vocals. Paired with a piano and live string quartet (all playing live together). The stripped-down and intimate treatment allows the musical genius offered by Wilson, but lends itself to a fresh emotional context, ideal for romantic settings, dramatic storytelling, and high-end ad campaigns. The song is rights cleared, sync ready, and produced to industry leading standards.
Film, TV & Digital Content
Ideal for romantic moments in film, relationship driven TV dramas, and deeply emotional streaming content, our cover delivers classic recognition with contemporary intimacy.
Dominique's performance paired with over 25 years of Robert Etoll Productions' expertise delivers a premium song.
Contact Robert Etoll Productions at, covers@robertetollproductions.com Bring the instant recognition of “God Only Knows” to your next media project.