Brian Wilson

“He's like Mozart or Chopin or Beethoven or something. This music will live forever. It's going to be these melodies and these words, and it's just fantastic.There's very few writers I feel the emotional and spiritual contact with that I feel with Brian.” – Neil Young

Today in 1963, The Beach Boys released their single “Surfer Girl.” Written and sung by Brian, it was also the first Beach Boys record to have Brian officially credited as producer. Brian’s first original composition, it reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Today in 1966, The Beach Boys released their iconic single “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” backed by “God Only Knows.” Here, Brian talks about both tracks. Tell us what you think!

Watch the amazing video “Let's Go To Heaven In My Car: A Tribute To Brian Wilson [AI]” by Dae Lims: youtube.com/watch?v=nCoo4t…

"Jeff’s voice is one of the top five greatest voices I’ve ever heard, because of the way he expresses himself.” “Something There – Remembering Jeffrey Foskett” now available! Features, “Mary Honey” a previously unreleased Brian Wilson song. omnivorerecordings.com/shop/something…

Brian picks four of his favorite albums – what are yours?

Unreleased harmonies recorded for Brian’s 1988 solo debut album, Brian Wilson, released July 12, 1988. “It was my first official solo album, even though Pet Sounds came together like a solo record."

Yesterday in Los Angeles, a ceremony was held at Westwood United Methodist Church, where Brian’s family and friends gathered to honor his life. The celebration continued at The Beverly Hills Hotel -memories were shared by many – with tributes from Mike Love and Al Jardine.

"To wear a floral shirt is an experience"

Happy Birthday to the great Blondie Chaplin – Sail on Sailor!

Today in 1976, The Beach Boys released their 20th studio album, 15 Big Ones. The first LP with production credited to Brian since Pet Sounds, it became The Beach Boys’ best selling album of new material since 1965, going gold. What’s your favorite?

For you Brian ❤️ @BrianWilsonLive #beachboys #loveyou #brianwilson #dingdang

Today in 1965, The Beach Boys’ Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) album was released! Brian’s often cited it as one of his favorite albums, and here he talks about “You’re So Good To Me.” What’s your favorite?

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4th of July weekend! 🇺🇸

Today in 2002, Capitol Records released The Beach Boys compilation, Classics selected by Brian Wilson. Brian put the track list together himself that February, and included a new recording of the unreleased 1970s track, “California Feelin’” recorded with his live band.

Today in 1988, Brian released “Love and Mercy,” from his album Brian Wilson. “I would think love is a gentle thing and mercy would be more desperate, ultimately a more desperately needed thing in life. Mercy – a little break here and there for somebody who’s having trouble.”

Yesterday in 1970, The Beach Boys released “Slip On Through” from their Sunflower album.Said Brian: “It was a really dynamic song. Dennis, I was very proud of, because he really rocked and rolled on that one. Dennis did really interesting energetic things on that.”

Meet The Pet Sounds Band 🐐 (l to r): Gary Griffin, Darian Sahanaja, Jim Laspesa, Matt Jardine, Randell Kirsch, Paul Von Mertens, Bob Lizik, Rob Bonfiglio & Debbie Shair (not pictured: Mike D'Amico & Emeen Zarookian) Go to aljardine.com for all the upcoming shows! 🎶

Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys hits No. 14 on the Billboard Album Charts next week. Brian and the ‘Boys have placed 56 albums on the chart with 22 reaching the top 40. Here’s Brian talking about two of his favorites.