Wilson, Brian 1942-
Overview
| Works: | 370 works in 1,127 publications in 5 languages and 24,447 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Biography Rock music Popular music Biographical films Autobiographies Drama Musical films Juvenile works Criticism, interpretation, etc Music |
| Roles: | Performer, Author, Instrumentalist, Arranger, Composer, Interviewee, Producer, Singer, Lyricist, Commentator, Adapter, Author of introduction, led, Narrator, Editor, Other |
| Classifications: | ML420.W5525, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Brian Wilson
- Love & mercy by William Pohlad( Visual )
- I am Brian Wilson : a memoir by Brian Wilson( Book )
- Wouldn't it be nice : my own story by Brian Wilson( Book )
- Catch a wave : the rise, fall & redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson by Peter Ames Carlin( Book )
- The nearest faraway place : Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys, and the Southern California experience by Timothy White( Book )
- Inside the music of Brian Wilson : the songs, sounds, and influences of the Beach Boys' founding genius by Philip Lambert( Book )
- Wouldn't it be nice : Brian Wilson and the making of the Beach Boys' Pet sounds by Charles L Granata( Book )
- Brian Wilson : Songwriter-1962-1969( Visual )
- I am Brian Wilson : a memoir by Brian Wilson( Recording )
- Brian Wilson & the Beach Boys : how deep is the ocean? : essays & conversations exploring the mysteries of their incomparable musical accomplishments by Paul Williams( Book )
- Christmas with the Beach Boys by Beach Boys( Recording )
- Smile : the story of Brian Wilson's lost masterpiece by Domenic Priore( Book )
- Brian Wilson by Kirk Curnutt( Book )
- The Beach Boys : an American band by Beach Boys (Musical group)( Visual )
- Back to the beach : a Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys reader by Kingsley Abbott( Book )
- God only knows : faith, hope, love, and the Beach Boys by Jeff Sellars( Book )
- The words and music of Brian Wilson by Christian Matijas-Mecca( Book )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music( )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music( )
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Most widely held works by
Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson presents Smile by
Brian Wilson(
Recording
)
25 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New recordings of unreleased songs recorded in 1967 by the Beach Boys 1967 album, performed by Wilson and his touring band (not the original Beach Boys)
25 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New recordings of unreleased songs recorded in 1967 by the Beach Boys 1967 album, performed by Wilson and his touring band (not the original Beach Boys)
The union by
Elton John(
Recording
)
4 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marks the culmination of a mutual musical adoration that began in the late 1960s, ahead of John's debut U.S. performance in 1970 at the Troubadour Club in Los Angeles. Includes the single If It Wasn't for Bad
4 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 743 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Marks the culmination of a mutual musical adoration that began in the late 1960s, ahead of John's debut U.S. performance in 1970 at the Troubadour Club in Los Angeles. Includes the single If It Wasn't for Bad
Theremin : an electronic odyssey(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and held by 574 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An entertaining film about Léon Thérémin, a Russian émigré who pioneered the field of electronic music 4 decades before the rise of electronic rock music, and then mysteriously vanished, not to be seen again for over 50 years. Includes rare film clips from classic Hollywood films and soundtracks
7 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and held by 574 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An entertaining film about Léon Thérémin, a Russian émigré who pioneered the field of electronic music 4 decades before the rise of electronic rock music, and then mysteriously vanished, not to be seen again for over 50 years. Includes rare film clips from classic Hollywood films and soundtracks
No pier pressure by
Brian Wilson(
Recording
)
16 editions published in 2015 in 3 languages and held by 508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of popular music's most deeply revered figures returns with his eleventh solo studio album. Joining him here are some of his former Beach Boys bandmates as well as Kacey Musgraves, fun.'s Nate Ruess, and more
16 editions published in 2015 in 3 languages and held by 508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of popular music's most deeply revered figures returns with his eleventh solo studio album. Joining him here are some of his former Beach Boys bandmates as well as Kacey Musgraves, fun.'s Nate Ruess, and more
Blue moo : 17 jukebox hits from way back never by
Sandra Boynton(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a collection of seventeen jukebox songs accompanied by illustrations and text
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a collection of seventeen jukebox songs accompanied by illustrations and text
Greatest hits by
Elton John(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 456 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Endless summer by
Brian Wilson(
Recording
)
13 editions published between 1974 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Surfin' safari -- Surfer girl -- Catch a wave -- The warmth of the sun --Surfin' USA -- Be true to your school -- Little deuce coupe -- In my room --Shut down -- Fun, fun, fun -- I get around -- The girls on the beach --Wendy -- Let him run wild -- Don't worry baby -- California girls --Girl don't tell me -- Help me, Rhonda -- You're so good to me -- All summer long -- Good vibrations
13 editions published between 1974 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Surfin' safari -- Surfer girl -- Catch a wave -- The warmth of the sun --Surfin' USA -- Be true to your school -- Little deuce coupe -- In my room --Shut down -- Fun, fun, fun -- I get around -- The girls on the beach --Wendy -- Let him run wild -- Don't worry baby -- California girls --Girl don't tell me -- Help me, Rhonda -- You're so good to me -- All summer long -- Good vibrations
Brian Wilson reimagines Gershwin by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
16 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Like Gershwin, Brian Wilson is one of the great composers of the last 100 years. On this album, Wilson has re-recorded and reimagined twelve classic songs from the Gershwin Brothers and completed two new Wilson/Gershwin compositions. The Gershwin estate gave Wilson access to rare, unfinished pieces of music by George Gershwin, with which Wilson crafted collaborative compositions unlike anything the world has seen
16 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Like Gershwin, Brian Wilson is one of the great composers of the last 100 years. On this album, Wilson has re-recorded and reimagined twelve classic songs from the Gershwin Brothers and completed two new Wilson/Gershwin compositions. The Gershwin estate gave Wilson access to rare, unfinished pieces of music by George Gershwin, with which Wilson crafted collaborative compositions unlike anything the world has seen
20 good vibrations, the greatest hits by
Beach Boys(
Recording
)
7 editions published between 1995 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Beach Boys' sound has become the sound of summer. The band's tight harmonies and beach party music created many memorable hits like I Get Around. This collection has twenty of the band's best, from Surfin' Safari to Kokomo
7 editions published between 1995 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Beach Boys' sound has become the sound of summer. The band's tight harmonies and beach party music created many memorable hits like I Get Around. This collection has twenty of the band's best, from Surfin' Safari to Kokomo
That lucky old sun by
Brian Wilson(
Recording
)
23 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A musical love letter about Southern California. Brian Wilson continues the awe-inspiring concept album journey that has evolved since the Beach Boys' 1966 classic Pet Sounds. Features a mix of songs and spoken narratives
23 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A musical love letter about Southern California. Brian Wilson continues the awe-inspiring concept album journey that has evolved since the Beach Boys' 1966 classic Pet Sounds. Features a mix of songs and spoken narratives
The SMiLE sessions by
Beach Boys(
Recording
)
11 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 412 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded between 1966 and 1967, Smile was intended to be a pop rock masterpiece as well as the follow up to the Beach Boys' acclaimed Pet Sounds album. But the master tapes were shelved, and the album was never released. Now this piece of rock history comes to life with a two-disc set that provides an in-depth overview of the recording sessions and the album itself
11 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 412 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded between 1966 and 1967, Smile was intended to be a pop rock masterpiece as well as the follow up to the Beach Boys' acclaimed Pet Sounds album. But the master tapes were shelved, and the album was never released. Now this piece of rock history comes to life with a two-disc set that provides an in-depth overview of the recording sessions and the album itself
Don't give up on me by
Solomon Burke(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Brian Wilson by
Brian Wilson(
Recording
)
31 editions published between 1988 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
31 editions published between 1988 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 366 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A child's celebration of lullaby(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of lullabies with various singers such as Lena Horn, Kathie Lee Gifford, Linda Ronstadt, Raffi, Taj Mahal and many others
2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of lullabies with various singers such as Lena Horn, Kathie Lee Gifford, Linda Ronstadt, Raffi, Taj Mahal and many others
Grammy nominees(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
CD 8139
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
CD 8139
In the key of Disney by
Brian Wilson(
Recording
)
12 editions published in 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Brian Wilson brings his inimitable style to the Disney songbook in an ambitious album which brings together two icons of the California experience - the original and founding member of the Beach Boys and Disney
12 editions published in 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Brian Wilson brings his inimitable style to the Disney songbook in an ambitious album which brings together two icons of the California experience - the original and founding member of the Beach Boys and Disney
New dawn by
Libera (Musical group)(
)
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 291 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 291 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Brian Wilson : love & mercy by
Brian Wilson(
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For our children(
Recording
)
6 editions published between 1991 and 1999 in English and held by 268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Family songs sung by today's superstars to benefit the Pediatric AIDS Research
6 editions published between 1991 and 1999 in English and held by 268 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Family songs sung by today's superstars to benefit the Pediatric AIDS Research
Curious George 2. music from and inspired by the motion picture by
Heitor Pereira(
Recording
)
6 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features the soundtrack to Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey
6 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features the soundtrack to Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey
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Related Identities
- Beach Boys Performer Instrumentalist Author Musician
- Parks, Van Dyke Singer Performer Lyricist Composer
- John, Elton Singer Performer Author Composer
- Cusack, John 1966- Actor
- Greenman, Ben
- Moverman, Oren
- Wells, John 1956-
- River Road Entertainment (Firm)
- Lerner, Michael Alan 1958-
- Jardine, Al 1942- Performer Composer
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Animals Beach Boys California California, Southern Carols, English Children's songs Choruses, Sacred (Children's voices) Choruses, Secular (Children's voices) Christmas music Composers Country music Electronic music Electronic musical instruments Electronics in espionage Fathers and sons Film soundtracks Humorous songs Lullabies Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Mental illness Motion picture music Motion picture music--Excerpts Musicians New Age music Nursery rhymes Parenting Parks, Van Dyke Pet sounds (Beach Boys) Popular music Psychedelic rock music Rock groups Rock music Rock musicians Rock music--Religious aspects Singers Smile (Beach Boys) Soul music Sound recordings--Production and direction Soviet Union Spies Surfing Surf music Theremin Thérémin, Léon, Theremin music United States Vocal music Wilson, Brian Wilson, Brian,
Alternative Names
Brian Wilson Amerikaans muzikant
Brian Wilson amerikansk musiker, sanger, låtskriver og produsent
Brian Wilson amerykański muzyk rockowy, członek The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson bassista, pianista e cantante statunitense
Brian Wilson musicien américain
Brian Wilson US-amerikanischer Musiker
Wilson, B. 1942-
Wilson, Brian Douglas
Браян Вілсон
Уилсон, Брайан
בריאן וילסון
בריאן וילסון זמר אמריקאי
براين ويلسون
برایان ویلسون خواننده-ترانهسرا، خواننده، ترانهسرا، و آهنگساز آمریکایی
بريان ويلسون
브라이언 윌슨
ウイルソン, ブライアン
ブライアン・ウィルソン
布萊恩·威爾森
布赖恩·威尔逊
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