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Brian Wilson

They Write the Songs Series 3
Episode 10 of 9

Barry Manilow on the songwriting genius, Brian Wilson. After defining a generation with The Beach Boys' surfin' songs, Wilson becomes a groundbreaking rock and pop musician.

Barry Manilow discusses the songwriting genius Brian Wilson. After defining a generation with his songs of surf, sun, sand and hot rods, Wilson developed into an innovative and influential rock and pop musician. In this episode Barry discusses his meteoric rise, his battle with depression and drugs and his enduring musical legacy.

57 minutes

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Sun 24 Nov 2019 21:00
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Music Played

  • Barry Manilow

    I Write the Songs

    • Manilow Greatest Hits - Platinum Coll.
    • Arista.

  • The Beach Boys

    California Girls

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

  • The Hi‐Lo’s

    I Thought About You

    • 50 Vocal Memories.

  • The Beach Boys

    Surfin'

    • Summer Hits.
    • EMI Records Limited.
    • 6.

  • The Beach Boys

    Surfin' Safari

  • The Beach Boys

    Surfin' USA

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

  • The Four Freshmen

    Its A Blue World

    • 50's Vocal Groups.
    • 4.

  • The Beach Boys

    In My Room

    • 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

    Fun Fun Fun

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

  • The Beach Boys

    I Get Around

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

  • The Beach Boys

    Help Me, Rhonda

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.
    • 17.

  • The Beach Boys

    Wouldn't It Be Nice

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

  • The Beach Boys

    God Only Knows

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

  • The Beach Boys

    Our Prayer

    • Good Vibrations: 30 Years Of The Beach Boys CD2.
    • EMI Records Limited.
    • 18.

  • The Beach Boys

    Good Vibrations

    • Smiley Smile (Stereo Version).
    • EMI.

  • The Beach Boys

    Darlin'

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

  • The Beach Boys

    Sail On Sailor

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

  • Brian Wilson

    The Last Song

Broadcast

  • Sun 24 Nov 2019 21:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2