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Brian Wilson at 80: A Tracks Of My Years Special

Ken Bruce presents a special compilation edition of Tracks Of My Years celebrating the 80th birthday of a music icon Brian Wilson.

Ken Bruce presents a special compilation edition of Tracks Of My Years as we prepare to celebrate the 80th birthday of a music icon Brian Wilson.

Born on 20th June, 1942 in Inglewood, California - Brian was the eldest of, Dennis and Carl the 3 Wilson brothers, who along with their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine, went on to form one of the most loved and revered rock bands of all time. The Beach Boys.

Throughout the next hour we鈥檒l be hearing from many of my mid-morning guests who have chosen tracks by Brian and the boys who are renowned for their vocal harmonies and musical ingenuity.

We revisit Art Garfunkel, Benny Andersson, Glen Campbell and Alice Cooper amongst others, who share their stories of Brian Wilson and their reasons for choosing his music.

57 minutes

Music Played

  • The Beach Boys

    Good Vibrations (Instrumental)

    • Single.
    • Capitol Records.
    • 1.
  • The Beach Boys

    Good Vibrations

    • Smiley Smile (Stereo Version).
    • EMI.
  • The Beach Boys

    California Girls

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.
    • 6.
  • The Beach Boys

    Surfin' Safari

  • The Beach Boys

    I Get Around

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.
  • The Beach Boys

    Don't Worry Baby

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.
  • The Beach Boys

    In My Room

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.
  • The Beach Boys

    Darlin'

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 2).
    • EMI.
  • The Beach Boys

    The Warmth Of The Sun

    • Beach Boys: The Platinum Collection.
    • Capitol.
  • The Beach Boys

    Surf's Up

    • Surf's Up (Remastered).
    • Caribou Records.
    • 10.
  • The Beach Boys

    Sail On Sailor

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 2).
    • EMI.
  • The Beach Boys

    Do It Again

    • Fifty Number Ones Of The 60's (Variou.
    • Global Television.
  • The Beach Boys

    Wouldn't It Be Nice

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.
    • 3.
  • The Beach Boys

    Sloop John B

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.
  • The Beach Boys

    God Only Knows (Instrumental)

    • Pet Sounds.
    • Capitol Records.
    • 1.
  • The Beach Boys

    God Only Knows

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.
    • 4.

Broadcast

  • Sun 12 Jun 2022 03:00