American Songwriter

On This Day in 1966, The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Released His First Solo Single, a Sad Ballad Possibly Inspired by an Old Flame

Brian Wilson came to fame as the principal songwriter, co-lead singer, and creative mastermind of The Beach Boys. Later in ...

60 Years Later, Brian Wilson’s Most Emotional ‘Pet Sounds’ Song Revealed His ‘Feminine Side’

Brian Wilson wrote one of his most romantic songs, "Caroline, No," a tune he admitted showed off his "feminine side." ...