Format Details: Jewel Case
Format Details: Single Sleeve Vinyl Album
Release Date: 29 June 2015
Label: Ace Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 029667072328
Release Date: 29 April 2016
Label: Ace Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 029667004411
Description
Interpretations of six "Pet Sounds"� compositions are among the highlights of this celebration of Brian Wilson's songwriting genius. It's hard to believe 12 years have passed since "Pet Projects: The Brian Wilson Productions"�, one of the first releases in our much-admired Producers series. Not before time, Wilson now joins such greats as Randy Newman, Laura Nyro, Goffin & King, Dan Penn, Bacharach & David, Jackie DeShannon and Serge Gainsbourg in our high-profile Songwriters series. The record industry mindset of the early 60s was to maximise output from any successful group, and Wilson often worked with co-writers in order to meet the demand for Beach Boys product. His earliest writing partners were Gary Usher and Mike Love, both of whom provided a streetwise confidence that to some extent eluded him. The songs he wrote with Usher, Love and others such as Roger Christian and Jan Berry extolled the hedonistic joys of Californian teenage life with such verve that it was taken up all over the world. He wrote mainly for the Beach Boys but also for others and for the teen film industry, providing summer lifestyle numbers for a seemingly insatiable market, but once he stopped performing live with the Beach Boys in late 1964, his songwriting moved into deeper, richer, more adult themes. While he invariably wrote the music, it's often assumed his co-writers provided the lyrics, but it was never as clear-cut as that. A case in point is his work with Tony Asher for "Pet Sounds"�, which arose from intimate chats about the personal relationship issues that underpin the album. Here we offer fine examples from all these stages and beyond, illustrating Wilson's greatness as both a collaborative and individual songwriter. The collection opens with 'Do You Have Any Regrets?' by Darian Sahanaja of the Wondermints, a rare composition from Wilson's unissued "Sweet Insanity"� album of the early 90s. While Wilson's version was a rather frantic latin-styled piece, Sahanaja's recording is a homage to the 1965-era Beach Boys. Along with collectable tracks by Johnny Wells, Basil Swift, the Castells, Joey & the Continentals, Keith Green and Peggy March, Sahanaja's luxuriant cover makes its legit CD debut here. Other highlights include superb interpretations of songs from "Pet Sounds"� by Kirsty MacColl, Carmen McRae, Nick DeCaro, Betty Everett, Bobby Vee and Louis Philippe. Those who own a copy of MacColl's harmony-drenched 'You Still Believe In Me' single might have noticed a message etched into the run-off groove: God Bless Brian, a sentiment seconded by all lovers of great music. Kingsley Abbott, Mick Patrick and Harvey Williams
Description
Interpretations of six "Pet Sounds"� compositions are among the highlights of this celebration of Brian Wilson's songwriting genius. Pressed on 180g white vinyl with fully illustrated inner bag. "Here Today! The Songs Of Brian Wilson"� was Ace Records' top-selling release of 2015. To celebrate, we're releasing this gorgeously packaged vinyl edition featuring a dozen of the best tracks from the CD. The record industry mindset of the early 60s was to maximise output from any successful group, and Brian Wilson often worked with co-writers in order to meet the demand for Beach Boys product. His earliest writing partners were Gary Usher and Mike Love, both of whom provided a streetwise confidence that to some extent eluded him. The songs he wrote with Usher, Love and others such as Roger Christian and Jan Berry extolled the hedonistic joys of Californian teenage life with such verve that it was taken up all over the world. He wrote mainly for the Beach Boys but also for others and for the teen film industry, providing summer lifestyle numbers for a seemingly insatiable market, but once he stopped performing live with the Beach Boys in late 1964, his songwriting moved into deeper, richer, more adult themes. The album opens with Darian Sahanaja of the Wondermints' recording of 'Do You Have Any Regrets?', a rare composition from Wilson's unissued "Sweet Insanity"� album of the early 90s. While Wilson's version was a rather frantic latin-styled piece, Sahanaja's is a homage to the 1965-era Beach Boys. "I thought the song itself - melody, chords and lyrics - was classic mid-60s Brian,"� says Sahanaja. "I imagined what it might have sounded like if it were on "Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)"�. So that's what I went for, really just a fun exercise. My friends Bob Hanes and Lee Dempsey had pressed up a parody 45 called 'Landy You Need Me', and when they heard my track they immediately wanted to issue it as a follow-up."� Sahanaja went on to become one of the chief architects in the rejuvenation ofWilson's career, taking particular responsibility for assisting him in reconstructing the "Smile"� recordings. Other highlights include recordings of songs from "Pet Sounds"� by Kirsty MacColl, Carmen McRae, Nick DeCaro, Betty Everett, Bobby Vee and Louis Philippe, which prove Wilson's compositions easily lend themselves to interpretation by artists from all genres of music. Those who own a copy of MacColl's harmony-drenched 'You Still Believe In Me' single might have noticed "God Bless Brian"� etched into the run-off groove - a sentiment echoed by all lovers of great music. Kingsley Abbott, Mick Patrick & Harvey Williams
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Richard Thompson
Little Richard
Elmore James
B.B. King
B.B. King
Young Jessie
Wynonie Harris
Willie Hightower
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
