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4 unusual facts about Brian Wilson


Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

Currently, it is sold as a double feature, paired with the 1985 The Beach Boys: An American Band documentary.

Getting It in the Street

The track "Cruise To Harlem" was co-written by former (founding) Beach Boys member, Brian Wilson, and America (band) member, Gerry Beckley.

Lewis Shiner

Several of his novels have rock music as a theme or main focus, especially the musicians of the late 1960s; for example, Shiner's 1993 novel Glimpses considers the great never-recorded albums of The Doors, Brian Wilson, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix.

The Beach Boys: An American Band

Currently, it is sold as a double feature, paired with the I Just Wasn't Made for These Times documentary.


Augusta GreenJackets

Besides Wakefield and Youkilis, other Major League Baseball players that performed at Lake Olmstead Stadium include Moisés Alou, Emmanuel Burriss, Carlos García, Brian Horwitz, Jason Kendall, Orlando Merced, Hanley Ramírez, Brandon Moss, Luis Mendoza, Pablo Sandoval, Eugenio Vélez Brian Wilson, Madison Bumgarner and Tony Womack.

Beach Boys Historic Landmark

The Beach Boys Historic Landmark commemorates the site of the childhood home of Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys.

Bill Wells

Wells' style of experimental jazz takes influences from Brian Wilson, Burt Bacharach, Gil Evans, and Charles Mingus.

Cabinessence

"Cabinessence" (alternately spelled "Cabin Essence") is a song written by Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks for the American rock band the Beach Boys originally released on their 1969 album 20/20.

Caitlin Crosby

She worked with producer Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and co-writers which include Brian Wilson, William Fitzsimmons, and Plain White T's.

Cameron Michael Parkes

As a record producer, Parkes is best known for the 2004 release of the critically acclaimed "A Tribute To Brian Wilson" (Varèse Sarabande / Universal Music).

Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!

The soundtrack features the hit "California Sun" performed by Brian Wilson as well as all new songs by Carbon Leaf, a special title track recorded by 429 Records' artist Jackie Greene, and an original score by Heitor Pereira.

Fred Weller

He has also appeared in several well-received films, such as Stonewall, The Business of Strangers, The Shape of Things, and the 2000 drama/miniseries The Beach Boys: An American Family portraying the character Brian Wilson.

Heroes and Villains

"Heroes and Villains" is a song by the American rock band The Beach Boys, co-written by the group's leader Brian Wilson and lyricist Van Dyke Parks.

Jules Siegel

His articles about Brian Wilson, Bob Dylan, Thomas Pynchon and other prominent Americans were primary (and often unique) sources of information based on his personal acquaintance and extensive direct interviews with the subjects.

Love Is the Way

Produced by Eddi herself and recorded in a matter of days with her band in Glasgow, the record includes songs written with her longtime writing partner Boo Hewerdine, her life partner John Douglas (The Trashcan Sinatras), songs from Irish songwriters Declan O'Rourke and Jack Maher, Edinburgh-based Sandy Wright, an Eddi/Fleetwood Mac mashup and a rare Brian Wilson composition.

National Academy of Songwriters

In December 1985, the National Academy of Songwriters started their annual "Salute To The American Songwriter" concerts which over the years featured performances by artists such as Carole King, Jackson Browne, Stevie Wonder, Los Lobos, Willie Dixon, Atlantic Starr, Stephen Stills, Michael Bolton, Melissa Manchester, Stephen Bishop, Brian Wilson, Kim Carnes, Michael McDonald, and many others.

Rob Mounsey

In 1976, he moved to New York to become a noted studio musician, arranger and producer for a wide range of well-known artists, including Rihanna, Aaron Neville, Michael Franks, Carly Simon, Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Steely Dan, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Chaka Khan, Eric Clapton, Madonna, Diana Ross, Donald Fagen, Brian Wilson, Aztec Camera and countless others.

Rock Spectacle

This was the album that finally broke the American market for BNL, with the live version of "Brian Wilson" and a release of "The Old Apartment" from Born on a Pirate Ship featuring this live version becoming hits, and Rock Spectacle selling over a million copies there alone.

Rogério Duprat

Duprat's arrangements received much praise over the years, and he became known as the "George Martin of Tropicalia" and the "Brian Wilson of Brazil".

The Impressions

Their 1965 hit song "People Get Ready" has also been chosen as one of the Top 10 Best Songs Of All Time by a panel of 20 top industry songwriters and producers, including Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Hal David, and others, as reported to Britain's Mojo music magazine.

The Sound Factory

The Sound Factory has been used by many top music artists including Linda Ronstadt (who recorded most of her career-defining hits there), Ringo Starr, Dolly Parton, Oingo Boingo, Brian Wilson, The Jackson 5, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Keziah Jones, LostProphets, Jinx Titanic, and The Vines.

Tyler Hinman

Hinman, along with fellow puzzlemaker Jeremy Horwitz, received national attention when they fulfilled a wish of San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson by including his name in a puzzle for the Times.

Undrugged

#"Sail on Sailor" (Tandyn Almer, Ray Kennedy, Van Dyke Parks, Jack Rieley, Brian Wilson) – 3:35


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Breakfast with the Beatles

Ringo Starr, Pete Best and Spencer Davis along with Beach Boys Brian Wilson and Mike Love also frequently called into the Tampa Bay's WYUU U92 92.5 fm 1988 to 1999 show with Dr. Chuck Stevens as the host.

Caroline, No

It was released as a solo Brian Wilson single in March 1966 in advance of the album's release.

This was done at the suggestion of Brian Wilson's father Murry.

Classics Selected by Brian Wilson

#"Sail On, Sailor" (Brian Wilson/Van Dyke Parks/Tandyn Almer/Ray Kennedy/Jack Rieley) – 3:18

Honkin' Down the Highway

A remake of this song is included on Jardine's album A Postcard from California, with Brian Wilson making a guest appearance.

Kiss Me, Baby

Arranged by Brian Wilson, the instrumental track most likely was recorded on December 16, 1964, with Chuck Britz engineering.

Love and Mercy

The song was originally credited to both Brian Wilson and his controversial therapist Eugene Landy.

Malini Olivo

She then engaged in post-doctoral research in medical biophotonics in the laboratory of Professor Brian Wilson, University of Toronto and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, in Toronto, Canada.

Rocky Pamplin

Pamplin also co-wrote the song "It's Like Heaven" with Brian Wilson and Diane Rovell for American Spring, but it would later appear on the Shaun Cassidy album Under Wraps.

Pamplin was, along with Stan Love, a former NBA player and younger brother to Beach Boy Mike Love, hired as a body guard for singer Brian Wilson.

She Knows Me Too Well

The song was recorded over two sessions at Western Recorders Studio in 1964, both engineered by Chuck Britz and produced by Brian Wilson.

Surfer Girl

"In My Room" was perhaps Brian Wilson's first personal song, a reflection on having a place to go to feel a sense of security and safety from the stress of one's life.

Terry Jacks

In 2011 Terry's old friend Al Jardine of The Beach Boys Released a new version of Terry's song Don't Fight The Sea recorded along with fellow Beach Boys Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Bruce Johnston and the late Carl Wilson, who sang part of the lead vocal.

You're So Good to Me

On the 2001 release An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson, Wilson Phillips sang a cover version and mentioned the love that Wendy and Carnie have for their father, and for Chynna Phillips.