Wilson, Brian 1942-
Overview
| Works: | 407 works in 1,243 publications in 4 languages and 25,100 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Popular music Biography Rock music Autobiographies Biographical films Drama Musical films Soul music Rhythm and blues music Criticism, interpretation, etc |
| Roles: | Performer, Author, Instrumentalist, Composer, Arranger, Interviewee, Producer, Singer, Lyricist, Commentator, Dedicatee, Author of introduction, Adapter, led, Editor, Narrator, Other |
| Classifications: | ML420.W5525, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Brian Wilson
- I am Brian Wilson : a memoir by Brian Wilson( Book )
- Love & mercy by William Pohlad( Visual )
- Catch a wave : the rise, fall & redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson by Peter Ames Carlin( Book )
- Wouldn't it be nice : my own story by Brian Wilson( 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 )
- God only knows : faith, hope, love, and the Beach Boys by Jeff Sellars( )
- Good vibrations : Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys in critical perspective( )
- Brian Wilson : Songwriter-1962-1969( Visual )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music by Laura Hightower( )
- Wouldn't it be nice : Brian Wilson and the making of the Beach Boys' Pet sounds by Charles L Granata( Book )
- The words and music of Brian Wilson by Christian Matijas-Mecca( Book )
- 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 )
- Brian Wilson : a Beach Boy's tale( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson presents Smile by
Brian Wilson(
Recording
)
8 editions published in 2004 in 3 languages and held by 830 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)
8 editions published in 2004 in 3 languages and held by 830 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
)
3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 719 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
3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 719 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
)
8 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and held by 567 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An entertaining film about Leon Theremin, a Russian émigré, who pioneered the field of electronic music four decades before the rise of electronic rock music, and helped usher in technological warfare between Cold War Super Powers years before Ian Fleming created the fictional super spy James Bond. Includes rare film clips from classic Hollywood films and soundtracks
8 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and held by 567 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An entertaining film about Leon Theremin, a Russian émigré, who pioneered the field of electronic music four decades before the rise of electronic rock music, and helped usher in technological warfare between Cold War Super Powers years before Ian Fleming created the fictional super spy James Bond. Includes rare film clips from classic Hollywood films and soundtracks
Blue moo : 17 jukebox hits from way back never by
Sandra Boynton(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 443 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a collection of seventeen jukebox songs accompanied by illustrations and text
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 443 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 443 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 443 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Endless summer by
Brian Wilson(
Recording
)
15 editions published between 1974 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 440 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
15 editions published between 1974 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 440 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
20 good vibrations, the greatest hits by
Beach Boys(
Recording
)
8 editions published between 1995 and 1999 in Undetermined and English and held by 423 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
8 editions published between 1995 and 1999 in Undetermined and English and held by 423 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
Brian Wilson reimagines Gershwin by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
17 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 420 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
17 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 420 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
The SMiLE sessions by
Beach Boys(
Recording
)
12 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 406 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
12 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 406 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
That lucky old sun by
Brian Wilson(
Recording
)
23 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 387 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 387 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
Dirty computer by
Janelle Monáe(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Janelle Monae is one of the most unique artists in music today, with a sound and visuals that many compare to Prince. Her highly anticipated third full-length album was introduced with the buzzworthy singles Make Me Feel and Django Jane
5 editions published in 2018 in English and held by 377 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Janelle Monae is one of the most unique artists in music today, with a sound and visuals that many compare to Prince. Her highly anticipated third full-length album was introduced with the buzzworthy singles Make Me Feel and Django Jane
Brian Wilson by
Brian Wilson(
Recording
)
33 editions published between 1988 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
33 editions published between 1988 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 355 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Don't give up on me by
Solomon Burke(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 348 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
M. Sohn in Audio 8/02: "Was für eine Stimme! Solomon Burke, von vielen als "King Of Rock & Soul" angesehen, zieht alle Register. Er singt und fleht voller Inbrunst, lässt den Emotionen freien Lauf. Und sein raues Organ hat noch immer mächtig Power! Die elf Songs liefern ihm dafür die perfekte Vorlage, interpretiert der alte Phillie-Barde doch, unaufdringlich instrumentiert, Material erstklassiger Songwriter von Van Morrisons "Fast Train" über "Soul Searchin' (Brian Wilson) bis zu Bob Dylans "Stepchild". Toll!"
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 348 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
M. Sohn in Audio 8/02: "Was für eine Stimme! Solomon Burke, von vielen als "King Of Rock & Soul" angesehen, zieht alle Register. Er singt und fleht voller Inbrunst, lässt den Emotionen freien Lauf. Und sein raues Organ hat noch immer mächtig Power! Die elf Songs liefern ihm dafür die perfekte Vorlage, interpretiert der alte Phillie-Barde doch, unaufdringlich instrumentiert, Material erstklassiger Songwriter von Van Morrisons "Fast Train" über "Soul Searchin' (Brian Wilson) bis zu Bob Dylans "Stepchild". Toll!"
No pier pressure by
Brian Wilson(
Recording
)
13 editions published in 2015 in 3 languages and held by 333 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
13 editions published in 2015 in 3 languages and held by 333 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
A child's celebration of lullaby(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 328 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 328 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
)
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 322 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
CD 8139
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 322 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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New dawn by
Libera (Musical group)(
)
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 309 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 309 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Brian Wilson : love & mercy by
Brian Wilson(
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the key of Disney by
Brian Wilson(
Recording
)
14 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 295 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
14 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 295 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
Love & mercy by
William Pohlad(
Visual
)
10 editions published in 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Biopic sobre el músico y compositor Brian Wilson, fundador de los Beach Boys, sobre su influencia en la música, y sus problemas nerviosos que propiciaron su relación con el controvertido terapeuta Dr. Eugene Landy
10 editions published in 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Biopic sobre el músico y compositor Brian Wilson, fundador de los Beach Boys, sobre su influencia en la música, y sus problemas nerviosos que propiciaron su relación con el controvertido terapeuta Dr. Eugene Landy
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Related Identities
- Beach Boys Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Parks, Van Dyke Singer Performer Lyricist Composer
- Greenman, Ben Contributor
- Banks, Elizabeth 1974- Actor
- Ross, Atticus 1968- Performer Author Composer
- John, Elton Singer Performer Author Composer
- Pohlad, William Director
- Dano, Paul 1984- Actor
- Jardine, Al 1942- Performer Instrumentalist Composer
- Polstein, Claire Rudnick
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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 Electronic music Electronic musical instruments Electronics in espionage Entertainers Fathers and sons Humorous songs Lullabies Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Mental illness Motion picture music Motion picture music--Excerpts Musicians New Age music Parenting Parks, Van Dyke Pet sounds (Beach Boys) Popular music Psychedelic rock music Rap (Music) Rhythm and blues 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,
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Alternative Names
Brian Douglas Wilson
Brian Wilson
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 Músico, compositor y cantante estadounidense, fundador de The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson Músico integrante dos Beach Boys
Brian Wilson US-amerikanischer Musiker
Brian Wilson Wilson, Brian, 1942 -
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Wilson Brian Douglas
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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
브라이언 윌슨 미국의 음악가
ウイルソン, ブライアン
ブライアン・ウィルソン
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布赖恩·威尔逊
布赖恩·威尔逊 美國音樂家，歌手，詞曲作者和唱片製作人
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