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Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys in West Los Angeles 1990 photographed by Ithaka Darin Pappas
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About the artist

Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in popular music. His work was characterized by elaborate production techniques, complex vocal harmonies, layered arrangements, and introspective songwriting. Wilson was also noted for his distinctive head voice and falsetto. His early musical influences included George Gershwin, the Four Freshmen, Phil Spector, and Burt Bacharach.

Top songs

  1. Heroes and Villains
  2. Good Vibrations
  3. Wonderful
  4. Roll Plymouth Rock
  5. Surf's Up
  6. Barnyard
  7. Cabin Essence
  8. Song for Children
  9. Vega-Tables
  10. On a Holiday
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  1. Wind Chimes
  2. Love and Mercy
  3. In Blue Hawaii
  4. Our Prayer / Gee
  5. Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
  6. Child Is Father of the Man
  7. Old Master Painter / You Are My Sunshine
  8. Our Prayer/Gee
  9. I'm in Great Shape/I Wanna Be Around/Workshop
  10. Old Master Painter/You Are My Sunshine
  11. I'm in Great Shape / I Wanna Be Around / Workshop
  12. Child Is the Father of the Man
  13. God Only Knows
  14. Love And Mercy - Remastered
  15. That Lucky Old Sun
  16. Morning Beat
  17. In My Room
  18. Surfs Up
  19. Good Kind Of Love
  20. On The Island
  21. Mexican Girl
  22. Rhapsody in Blue (Intro)
  23. Summertime
  24. The Like In I Love You
  25. Forever She'll Be My Surfer Girl
  26. Oxygen To The Brain
  27. Orange Crate Art
  28. Midnight's Another Day
  29. Going Home
  30. Can't Wait Too Long
  31. Our Prayer - Gee
  32. Wouldn't It Be Nice
  33. Heroes and Villains - Instrumental
  34. This Beautiful Day
  35. They Can't Take That Away from Me
  36. The Warmth of the Sun
  37. That Lucky Old Sun (Reprise)
  38. Melt Away
  39. Lay Down Burden
  40. Caroline, No
  41. I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'
  42. Meant for You
  43. It Ain't Necessarily So
  44. Don't Worry Baby
  45. Still I Dream of It
  46. 'S Wonderful
  47. On Christmas Day
  48. I Got Rhythm
  49. Southern California
  50. Someone to Watch Over Me
  51. Love Is Here To Stay
  52. Your Imagination
  53. Rhapsody in Blue (Reprise)
  54. This Whole World
  55. Nothing But Love
  56. I've Got a Crush on You
  57. 'Til I Die
  58. Old Master Painter - You Are My Sunshine
  59. The Right Time
  60. Narrative: Room With A View
  61. Melt Away - Remastered Version
  62. Sail Away
  63. Do It Again
  64. Heroes and Villains (instrumental)
  65. Runaway Dancer
  66. The Man With All the Toys
  67. You Still Believe In Me
  68. California Girls
  69. Saturday Night
  70. God Only Knows - BBC Music
  71. Mrs Olearys Cow
  72. Narrative: Venice Beach
  73. Whatever Happened
  74. You've Got a Friend in Me
  75. The Bare Necessities
  76. Let the Wind Blow
  77. The Last Song
  78. I Loves You, Porgy
  79. Narrative: Cinco De Mayo
  80. Little Saint Nick
  81. Our Prayer Gee
  82. Guess You Had To Be There
  83. Half Moon Bay
  84. Our Special Love
  85. Narrative: Between Pictures
  86. There's So Many - Remastered Version
  87. Walkin' the Line - Remastered Version
  88. Live Let Live
  89. One for the Boys - Remastered Version
  90. Im In Great Shape - I Wanna Be Around - Workshop

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