“My favourite album”: Brian Wilson and his masterpiece that was an overlooked 1970s oddity
His pride and joy.
Brian Wilson
The music legend Jeff Lynne couldn’t stand working with: “It was horrible”
Music that hurts the heart.
The country singer whose voice always bothered Brian Wilson: “A strange voice”
Not his particular cup of tea.
The most beautiful song Brian Wilson ever wrote arrived in 1964: “One of the prettiest”
Reaching a musical peak.
The best rock and roll singer Brian Wilson ever heard: “A lot of energy and power”
The most soothing voice in the band.
Ronnie Wood honours Brian Wilson on new Rolling Stones album: “I was so moved that day”
It was recorded on the day of Wilson’s death.
The 1967 Beatles song that broke Brian Wilson’s spirit: “He just shook his head”
The problem with influence.