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Article: Letting the sun shine through; Culture Music Richard McComb finds pop legend Brian Wilson in fine form as the inspiration behind the Beach Boys talks about his latest work and the thrill of touring.(Features)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- September 21, 2007
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Byline: Richard McComb
This can only be a dream: Brian Wilson is asking me what I think about his greatest songs. He has just listed God Only Knows, California Girls and Surfer Girl, the first song he wrote, as his three favourite compositions.
I ask him why he highlights this particular trio. He laughs at the question. It's a happy laugh, a laugh bathed in the warmth of the Californian sun.
"What is it about those?" says Brian in mock surprise.
"Well, Surfer Girl's a pretty ballad, California Girls is a great shuffle, God Only Knows is a ...