Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has recently released a new live album that includes a slew of notable collaborations.
According to Wilson’s press release, the new album, Brian Wilson and Friends, is a collaboration between Wilson and BMG, and the PBS TV series Soundstage. It was recorded back in 2014 at the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, NV on December 12, 2014.
Initially this performance was broadcasted throughout 2015 as part of a fundraiser for PBS, and was exclusively released as a DVD and Blu-Ray for those donating to the fundraiser. Finally, however, it has now been released to the public.
Brian Wilson and Friends includes widely celebrated guest features and longtime partners. These guests include Al Jardine, Blondie Chaplin, Ricky Fataar, Nate Ruess of Fun., Kacey Musgraves, Mark Isham, Sebu Simonian, Capital Cities, Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward of the band She & Him.
The DVD version of Brian Wilson and Friends includes twenty-two songs, and the CD version includes nineteen tracks. The full track listing for both versions is listed down below.
According to Pitchfork, the new release features exclusive songs, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.
In addition, Wilson’s press release stated that a memoir is in the works and will be released this October.
Brian Wilson and Friends DVD & Blu-Ray
01. Our Prayer
02. Heroes and Villains
03. Sloop John B
04. Dance, Dance, Dance
05. Good Vibrations
06. This Beautiful Day
07. Runaway Dancer (feat. Sebu Simonian of Capital Cities)
08. Don’t Worry Baby (feat. Sebu Simonian of Capital Cities)
09. Marcella
10. Wild Honey (feat. Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar)
11. Sail On Sailor (feat. Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar)
12. Sail Away (feat. Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar)
13. Half Moon Bay (feat. Mark Isham)
14. Don’t Talk (feat. Mark Isham)
15. Saturday Night (feat. Nate Ruess of Fun.)
16. Hold On Dear Brother (feat. Blondie Chaplin, Ricky Fataar, and Nate Ruess of Fun.)
17. Darlin’ (feat. Nate Ruess of Fun.)
18. On The Island (feat. Zooey Deschanel)
19. God Only Knows
20. The Right Time (feat. Al Jardine)
21. Wouldn’t It Be Nice (feat. Al Jardine)
22. Help Me Rhonda (feat. Al Jardine)
23. All Summer Long
24. Fun, Fun, Fun
Brian Wilson and Friends CD
01. Our Prayer
02. Heroes and Villains
03. Sloop John B
04. Dance, Dance, Dance
05. Good Vibrations
06. This Beautiful Day
07. Marcella
08. Wild Honey (feat. Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar)
09. Sail On Sailor (feat. Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar)
10. Sail Away (feat. Blondie Chaplin, Al Jardine, Ricky Fataar)
11. Half Moon Bay (feat. Mark Isham)
12. Don’t Talk (feat. Mark Isham)
13. The Right Time (feat. Al Jardine)
14. Wouldn’t It Be Nice (feat. Al Jardine)
15. Help Me Rhonda (feat. Al Jardine)
16. Fun, Fun, Fun
17. California Girls
18. California Saga
19. All Summer Long