Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

Born: June 20, 1942
in Inglewood, California, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. After signing with Capitol Records in 1962, Wilson wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 hits for the group. He originally functioned as the band's songwriter, producer, co-lead vocalist, bassist, keyboardist, and de facto leader.

Wilson is considered a major innovator in the field of music production, the principal originator of the California Sound, one of the first music producer auteurs, and the first rock producer to use the studio as its own instrument. The unusual creative control Capitol gave him over his own records effectively set a precedent that allowed other bands and artists to act as their own producers or co-producers. He was a major influence on the retrospectively-termed "sunshine pop" and Flower Power music that proceeded.

Movies for Brian Wilson...

The Beach Boys
Title: The Beach Boys
Character: Self
Released: May 21, 2024
Type: Movie
A celebration of The Beach Boys—the legendary band that revolutionized pop music—and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.
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Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback
Title: Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 30, 2023
Type: Movie
The making of Elvis Presley's famous live TV concert and the chaotic behind the scenes. It was the most-watched television event of the year with nearly half of the audience tuned in to watch Presley perform in his iconic black leather suit.
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A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
Title: A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
Character: Self
Released: April 9, 2023
Type: Movie
A special all-star tribute concert honoring the legacy of The Beach Boys.
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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's
Title: The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: July 8, 2022
Type: Movie
With a narrative running deeper than a catchy tune and cryptic verses, “American Pie” is a musical phenomenon woven deep into the history of American culture, entertaining audiences around the world for over 50 years. This documentary tells the stories of the people who were a part of this moment from the beginning, shows the point of view of a new generation of artists who are motivated by the same values and ideas that inspired the song’s creation, and highlights cultural moments in America’s history that are as relevant now as they were in 1971, when the song was released.
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Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Title: Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Character: Self
Released: November 19, 2021
Type: Movie
Join The Beach Boy's Brian Wilson on an intimate journey through his legendary career as he reminisces with Rolling Stone editor and longtime friend, Jason Fine. Featuring a new song written and performed by Wilson and interviews with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Jonas, Linda Perry, Jim James, Gustavo Dudamel and Al Jardine.
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Streetlight Harmonies
Title: Streetlight Harmonies
Character: Self
Released: March 31, 2020
Type: Movie
Streetlight Harmonies shines a long overdue spotlight on the artists and celebrates the music that defined the musical generation of Doo-Wop. Utilizing all-new interviews along with HD restored archival footage the film will explore the history and social impact of this timeless era.
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My Music: A Classic Christmas
Title: My Music: A Classic Christmas
Character: Self - The Beach Boys (archive footage)
Released: November 16, 2019
Type: Movie
Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross host a Christmas celebration that features classic performances of popular holiday standards and traditional carols performed, throughout decades past, by an array of artists, including Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Johnny Mathis, Brenda Lee, Eddy Arnold, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Mitch Miller and the Gang, Gene Autry, Jimmy Boyd, the Supremes, Rosemary Clooney, the Lennon Sisters, Burl Ives, Mahalia Jackson, Mitzi Gaynor, Julie Andrews, the Beach Boys, the Carpenters, Jose Feliciano, the Drifters, Ronnie Spector, the Harry Simeone Chorale, and David Bowie.
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The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds
Title: The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds
Character: Self
Released: April 7, 2017
Type: Movie
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of ‘Pet Sounds,' Brian Wilson and surviving members of The Beach Boys (Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks) revisit the writing and recording of the landmark record that is consistently voted one of the top three influential albums of all time. Featuring exclusive interviews, classic archive and rare studio outtakes from the recording sessions.
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Brian Wilson at la Baloise  Session
Title: Brian Wilson at la Baloise Session
Character: Self
Released: October 31, 2016
Type: Movie
50 years after the release of the Pet Sounds album with the Beach Boys, this is Brian Wilson at la Baloise Session.
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The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971
Title: The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971
Character: Self
Released: May 13, 2016
Type: Movie
Excellent quality collection of live clips from the Beach Boys, running from the period throughout the 60’s, covering the first decade of the bands career.
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I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song
Title: I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song
Character: Self
Released: November 26, 2015
Type: Movie
I HOPE YOU DANCE: the power and spirit of song is the first full length documentary film to explore how one extraordinary song has transformed people's lives in profound, meaningful and sometimes startling ways. It is a film about hope, faith, optimism and the power of music to inspire and heal. The film highlights true stories of Love, Inspiration, Second Chances, Forgiveness and Miracles: A father who honors his daughter's memory by saving four lives through organ donation; a homeless shelter that teaches ballroom dancing, literally getting people back on their feet; a woman who miraculously recovers from a devastating spinal cord injury that should have killed her instantly; a couple who overcome the pain of their respective pasts to find love and redemption; two Nashville songwriters whose life experiences combine to create breathtaking piece of music for the ages.
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Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
Title: Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
Character: Self
Released: October 11, 2015
Type: Movie
In his Soundstage special, Brian Wilson performs hits from his illustrious award-winning career as a Beach Boy, as well as selections from his new album No Pier Pressure. Joined by friends old and new, this two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack features Brian's Soundstage special plus bonus songs and more!
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Title: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Character: Self
Released: September 8, 2015
Type: TV
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
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Love & Mercy
Title: Love & Mercy
Character: Self (Archive Footage)
Released: May 29, 2015
Type: Movie
In the late 1960s, the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson stops touring, produces "Pet Sounds" and begins to lose his grip on reality. By the 1980s, under the sway of a controlling therapist, he finds a savior in Melinda Ledbetter.
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Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982
Title: Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2014
Type: Movie
With historical performances and classic recordings reassessed by a panel of esteemed experts, this documentary film provides a fantastic insight into this often overlooked part of Brian's career.
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The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary
Title: The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary
Character: Self
Released: November 19, 2012
Type: Movie
Live release from the American Pop legends containing 21 classic Beach Boys hits performed live in Phoenix AZ on the bands 2012 - 50th anniversary worldwide tour. This live performance features the surviving members of the band (Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston) aided by additional musicians who have played with various members of the band for years.
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The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again
Title: The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again
Character: Self
Released: August 28, 2012
Type: Movie
The Beach Boys are America's most successful band. With 56 U.S. Top 100 hits, 36 Top Ten Hits, and 4 Number One singles, their impression on American pop culture is rivaled only by the band that considered them to be their sole competition, The Beatles. To mark the group’s 50th anniversary, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks gathered in 2012 for an emotional reunion to record their first album of new material in 20 years, to kick off a worldwide tour, and to reflect on their remarkable history.
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…Sings Musicals
Title: …Sings Musicals
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 15, 2012
Type: Movie
BBC archive performances from musicals, including Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack the Knife, Captain Sensible performing a classic from South Pacific and Jay Z taking on Annie.
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Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth
Title: Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth
Character: Himself
Released: January 2, 2012
Type: Movie
A Film by Andre Perkowski Made Out Of All The Other Beach Boys Films
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Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
Title: Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
Character: Self - The Beach Boys
Released: November 19, 2010
Type: Movie
Groundbreaking and ahead of its time, Pet Sounds — the 11th album by The Beach Boys — was a pioneering feat in production, sound, and songwriting…a work that continues to inspire musicians and fans to this day. The latest addition to acclaimed & award-winning Classic Albums series. gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at its creation.
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Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
Title: Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 1, 2010
Type: Movie
A documentary film in which the rich tapestry of music written and produced by this brilliant 20th century composer is investigated and reviewed.
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Brian Wilson: That Lucky Old Sun
Title: Brian Wilson: That Lucky Old Sun
Character: Self
Released: January 26, 2009
Type: Movie
Live performance from Capitol Studio A, May 2008.
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The Wrecking Crew
Title: The Wrecking Crew
Character: Self - The Beach Boys Co-Founder
Released: March 11, 2008
Type: Movie
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.
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Beach Boys: Surfin' Success
Title: Beach Boys: Surfin' Success
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2008
Type: Movie
The Beach Boys are one of he most iconic bands in history, having sold over 100 million records worldwide since their formation in the early sixties. This is their definitive story.
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Cease to Exist
Title: Cease to Exist
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: June 14, 2007
Type: Movie
Explores the music motive to the Manson murders and uncovers Charles Manson's relationship with Beach Boys' drummer Dennis Wilson and record producer Terry Melcher.
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Musicares Presents a Tribute to Brian Wilson
Title: Musicares Presents a Tribute to Brian Wilson
Character: Self
Released: February 6, 2007
Type: Movie
The renaissance of Brian Wilson continues with MusiCares: A Tribute to Brian Wilson, a 2005 concert featuring timeless tunes by the Beach Boys maestro and his various lyricists, rendered here by a variety of artists, including Wilson himself. The singer-song matches here are uniformly outstanding, as the performances tend to bring out influences that were more latent in the Beach Boys' original versions. --Sam Graham
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The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys
Title: The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: Movie
This Newly remastered documentary charts the early years of the Beach Boys. The film features rare footage including live performances captured at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1967. Much of the footage comes from the Peter Whitehead archives. Ideal for all Beach Boy fans and rock music lovers. - Amazon Prime
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Title: Legends
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 17, 2006
Type: TV
The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
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Tales of the Rat Fink
Title: Tales of the Rat Fink
Character: The Surfite (voice)
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
This is an interesting look at the Life and Times of car customizer/cartoonist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Through the use of many graphically enhanced photographs and "talking" cars, it is a loving look at the car culture in Southern California from the Early 50's to Ed's Passing in 2001.
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Live 8
Title: Live 8
Character: Self
Released: November 7, 2005
Type: Movie
On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians from across the globe - asked people not for their money, but for their voice.
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Brian Wilson Glastonbury 2005
Title: Brian Wilson Glastonbury 2005
Character: Self
Released: June 26, 2005
Type: Movie
Legendary Beach Boys frontman and songwriter brings his classic hits to Worthy Farm
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Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE
Title: Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE
Character: Self
Released: June 12, 2005
Type: Movie
An entire live performance of the work in Los Angeles.
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The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
Title: The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
Character: Self
Released: January 9, 2005
Type: Movie
The inside story of the Beach Boys from their formation in 1961 to the present day (2005).
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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
Title: Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
Character: Self
Released: October 5, 2004
Type: Movie
This film tells (using modern day interviews and archival footage and sound tapes) the story of how in 1967, while his band The Beach Boys triumphantly toured abroad, Brian Wilson was trying to push the boundaries of conventional pop music with a new follow-up to the Beach Boys' cutting-edge mega-hit, Pet Sounds. The new album was to be called "SMiLE". SMiLE pushed the envelope both musically and lyrically, and was supposed to out-do the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper record. But Brian wasn't able to sell the project to his band-mates when they returned. The project was shelved and Wilson's well-documented decline into depression, drug abuse, recluseness, and obesity had begun. Thirty-odd years later, Wilson announced that in 2004, SMiLE would be performed live in its entirety in London. This film tells the story of a damaged but healing artist bringing his greatest work to light.
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The Beach Boys - California Surfin
Title: The Beach Boys - California Surfin
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
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Brian Wilson Presents: Pet Sounds Live in London
Title: Brian Wilson Presents: Pet Sounds Live in London
Character: Self
Released: October 28, 2003
Type: Movie
Brian Wilson and his ten-piece rock & roll orchestra perform seminal 1966 album Pet Sounds at the Royal Festival Hall in London during their 2002 tour.
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Pet Stories
Title: Pet Stories
Character: Self
Released: October 20, 2003
Type: Movie
A retrospective look at the making of the 1966 Beach Boys album, "Pet Sounds".
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Title: Duck Dodgers
Character: Brian Wilson (voice)
Released: August 23, 2003
Type: TV
Duck Dodgers is an American animated television series, based on the 1953 theatrical cartoon short Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century, produced by Warner Bros.
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The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert
Title: The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert
Character: Self (uncredited)
Released: April 20, 2003
Type: Movie
Archive performance from 1964, long thought lost to posterity, this concert footage features the California boys in the days that Brian Wilson still appeared on stage with them. Includes the hits 'Little Deuce Coupe', 'Fun, Fun, Fun', 'In My Room' and 'Surfin' USA'.
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Brian Wilson: On Tour
Title: Brian Wilson: On Tour
Character: Self
Released: March 17, 2003
Type: Movie
Legendary former Beach Boy, Brian Wilson toured America and Japan with a 10 piece band. Here he is captured performing 24 live tracks, and one that has never been issued before. Also included are interviews with Pete Townshend, Sheryl Crow, Neil Young and Patti Smith, a back-stage visit from Ronnie Spector, Paul McCartney's induction of Wilson to the Songwriter's Hall of Fame and a series of interviews with the man himself filmed over a 4 year period.
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Title: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Character: Self
Released: January 26, 2003
Type: TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
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Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980
Title: Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Concert video of the Beach Boys recorded at Knebworth, England. In what would become their final U.K. performance with the original lineup, the Beach Boys perform their biggest hits.
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Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
Title: Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
Character: Self
Released: November 26, 2002
Type: Movie
In 2002, a 60-year old McCartney refocused the attention on his musicianship, staging a massive live concert in Cleveland, Ohio. The superstar, who went on to form the popular rock group Wings and had several hit records as a solo artist, performs a track list that covers all three phases of his long and prolific career, including the hits "Eleanor Rigby," "Live And Let Die," "Blackbird," "The Long And Winding Road," and "Mother Nature's Son." In addition to the 30 tunes that McCartney enthusiastically performs, seemingly immune to the ravages of time and aging, BACK IN THE U.S.A LIVE also includes candid behind-the-scenes footage of the rocker backstage and on the road.
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Title: Hack
Character: Raymond Henley
Released: September 27, 2002
Type: TV
Hack is a television series that aired on the American CBS television network from 2002 to 2004. The series centers on the fictional life of a former police officer, Polish-American Mike Olshansky, who left the force after being charged with corruption and now works as a taxi driver in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
Title: Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
Character: Self
Released: July 12, 2002
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at the tumultuous career of Jan & Dean.
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Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
Title: Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
Character: Self - Performer
Released: June 3, 2002
Type: Movie
Well known performers accompanied by 12,000 selected members of the public on the lawn of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
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An All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson
Title: An All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson
Character: Self
Released: November 5, 2001
Type: Movie
Celebrities and musicians gather in New York's Radio City Music Hall to pay tribute to Beach Boys supremo Brian Wilson. Includes Ricky Martin's version of 'California Girls', Elton John's take on 'God Only Knows', Jimmy Webb, David Crosby and Vince Hill tackling 'Surf's Up', and Mr Wilson himself performing 'Heroes and Villains'. Recorded March 29, 2001.
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The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony
Title: The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony
Character: Self
Released: March 14, 2000
Type: Movie
These archetypal Southern Californians, who transmuted their experiences growing up in suburban Hawthorne into a potent teen iconography orbiting surfing, cars, and girls, tackle the underlying personal and cultural upheavals beneath their discography. Intelligently assembled with over 40 songs dispersed throughout, ENDLESS HARMONY works not just as a rockumentary but as an important historical document of American music.
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Brian Wilson: A Beach Boy's Tale
Title: Brian Wilson: A Beach Boy's Tale
Character: Self
Released: June 20, 1999
Type: Movie
This documentary chronicles the life of one of America's foremost boys of summer, Brian Wilson, leader of The Beach Boys, who found fame in the 1960s with cheerful songs and falsetto vocals of teenage West Coast life.
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Brian Wilson’s Imagination
Title: Brian Wilson’s Imagination
Character: Self
Released: August 24, 1998
Type: Movie
This documentary includes footage from a Brian Wilson solo concert and documents the making of his 1998 album "Imagination".
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The Beach Boys and The Satan
Title: The Beach Boys and The Satan
Character: Self
Released: October 17, 1997
Type: Movie
A German documentary that explores the darker side of the Beach Boys, primarily focusing on Brian Wilson and the Pet Sounds album, with detours to the Manson Family.
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Title: Behind the Music
Character: Self
Released: August 17, 1997
Type: TV
An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.
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Title: Classic Albums
Character: Self - The Beach Boys
Released: April 14, 1997
Type: TV
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.
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The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
Title: The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
Character: Self
Released: November 23, 1996
Type: Movie
Brian Wilson and the boys of summer add a pinch of down-home twang to their classic harmonies with the help of country music's finest. In this 1996 recording session for the album "Stars and Stripes," The Beach Boys rework 12 of their songs, including "409" (with Junior Brown), "The Warmth of the Sun" (with Willie Nelson), "In My Room" (with Tammy Wynette), "Don't Worry Baby" (with Lorrie Morgan), and "I Get Around" (with Sawyer Brown).
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Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
Title: Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
Character: Self – Founder of The Beach Boys
Released: August 24, 1995
Type: Movie
After escaping Russia's communist revolution, Léon Theremin travels to New York, where he pioneers the field of electronic music with his synthesizer. But at the height of his popularity, Soviet agents kidnap and force him to develop spy technology.
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Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Title: Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Character: Self
Released: May 31, 1995
Type: Movie
I Just Wasn't Made for These Times is a documentary about the life of Brian Wilson, the musical mastermind and songwriter for the Beach Boys. The film examines the ups and downs of Wilson's life, including the early years of the Beach Boys, his years of substance abuse, and his long road to recovery. The film was directed by music producer Don Was, who also worked on the soundtrack for Backbeat, a film about the early days of the Beatles.
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Title: The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 1995
Type: Movie
The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
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The Making of Sgt. Pepper
Title: The Making of Sgt. Pepper
Character: Self
Released: June 14, 1992
Type: Movie
This was an official documentary shown on television featuring George Martin taking us through the album tracks and Paul, George and Ringo giving us their memories of the sessions. The Making Of Sgt. Pepper was transmitted in the UK on ITV on 14th June 1992 and featured separate interviews with Paul (filmed on 9th April 1992), George (12th April) and Ringo (19th April). The show also features George Martin playing some unreleased Sgt. Pepper's recordings directly off the original studio 4-track master tapes.
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Title: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Character: Self
Released: May 25, 1992
Type: TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that initially aired from May 25, 1992 to May 29, 2009, and resumed production on March 1, 2010. The fourth incarnation of the Tonight Show franchise made its debut on May 25, 1992, three days following Johnny Carson's retirement as host of the program. The program originates from NBC Studios in Burbank, California, and is broadcast Monday through Friday at 11:35 PM in the Eastern and Pacific time zones. Unlike Carson or his predecessor Jack Paar, Leno only once utilized a guest host, preferring to host the series by himself. On April 26, 1999, the show began broadcasting in 1080i HDTV, becoming the first American nightly talk show to be shot in high definition. The show is shot in 16:9 aspect ratio. The series, which followed the same basic format as that of his predecessors, ran until May 29, 2009, after which Leno was succeeded by Conan O'Brien. NBC signed Leno to a new deal for a nightly talk show in the 10:00 pm ET timeslot. The primetime series, titled The Jay Leno Show, debuted on September 14, 2009, following a similar format to the Leno incarnation of Tonight.
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Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Title: Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Character: Self - Guest
Released: October 1, 1991
Type: Movie
This film celebrates the long and successful collaboration of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, including a compilation of Elton John performances and in-depth interviews with both men.
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Title: Full House
Character: Self - The Beach Boys
Released: September 22, 1987
Type: TV
After the death of his wife, Danny enlists his best friend and his brother-in-law to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle.
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The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
Title: The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
Character: Self
Released: March 13, 1987
Type: Movie
Enjoy the Beach Boys in a 90 minute concert celebrating their 25 year anniversary with guest artists like Glen Campbell, Ray Charles, The Everly Brothers, Jeffery Osborne, Belinda Carlisle and Three Dog Night. The concert was recorded in December 1986 on the sunny Waikiki beach in Hawaii.
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The Return of Bruno
Title: The Return of Bruno
Character: Brian Wilson
Released: February 7, 1987
Type: Movie
A "documentary" about the major influence that a '60s rock singer named Bruno has had on rock music, as attested to by such rock legends as Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson and the Bee Gees, among others.
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The Beach Boys: An American Band
Title: The Beach Boys: An American Band
Character: Self
Released: November 22, 1985
Type: Movie
A biography of the American rock band The Beach Boys, with interviews, concert footage and clips from movies and television shows they appeared in.
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Live Aid
Title: Live Aid
Character: Self
Released: July 13, 1985
Type: Movie
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"
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Title: Champs-Elysées
Character: Self - The Beach Boys
Released: January 16, 1982
Type: TV
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The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special
Title: The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1981
Type: Movie
A celebration of The Beach Boys' musical career.
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The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert
Title: The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert
Character: Self
Released: July 4, 1980
Type: Movie
The Beach Boys perform live on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., July 4th, 1980. Originally aired on HBO.
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The Beach Boys - Live at Knebworth
Title: The Beach Boys - Live at Knebworth
Character: Self
Released: January 2, 1980
Type: Movie
Recorded while promoting the album Keepin' the Summer Alive, Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 was first issued in the UK in 2002 and the following year in the US, both through the band's Brother Records imprint with independent distribution. A 2-disc variant of the album also exists, released in Germany, though it features the same material as the single-disc version. The album included an impromptu version of "Happy Birthday" sung by the band and audience for Brian, whose birthday was one day prior to the concert.
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Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys
Title: Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1980
Type: Movie
A look at the making of The Beach Boys' 24th studio album, "Keepin' the Summer Alive".
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Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Title: Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Character: Self
Released: July 25, 1979
Type: Movie
A documentary on the pop music and culture of the 1960's, featuring film and video clips of 60's-era performers.
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Title: The Kennedy Center Honors
Character: Self
Released: December 28, 1978
Type: TV
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
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The Beach Boys: It's OK
Title: The Beach Boys: It's OK
Character: Self - Beach Boys member
Released: November 22, 1976
Type: Movie
A live performance from the Beach Boys, featuring their best known songs, including 'Help Me Rhonda' and 'Good Vibrations'.
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The Beach Boys: Good Vibrations Tour
Title: The Beach Boys: Good Vibrations Tour
Character: Self - Beach Boys member
Released: August 5, 1976
Type: Movie
Originally aired as an television special, this concert film includes interview segments, comedy sketches, and concert footage from Brian Wilson's 1976 return to the concert stage.
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The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969
Title: The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969
Character: Self
Released: June 16, 1969
Type: Movie
The Beach Boys live at the L’Olympia Bruno Coquatrix in Paris, France during their “20/20” tour on June 16, 1969.
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Title: The Dick Cavett Show
Character: Self - Guest
Released: June 6, 1968
Type: TV
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.
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Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
Title: Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
Character: Self
Released: April 25, 1967
Type: Movie
Documentary on the "Rock Revolution".
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Title: Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
Character: Self
Released: April 25, 1967
Type: TV
In this CBS News report, Leonard Bernstein examines creativity in pop music of the mid 1960s. This is probably one of the first examples of pop music being examined as a "serious" art form.
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Title: Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Character: Self
Released: January 25, 1966
Type: TV
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The Jack Benny Hour
Title: The Jack Benny Hour
Character: Self (uncredited)
Released: November 3, 1965
Type: Movie
The Beach Boys appear in a skit with Benny and Hope as surfers. Jack trys to weasel Disneyland tickets from Walt Disney. Also, a skit with Benny, Hope and Sommer in a takeoff on Italian movies. This was Benny's first special after the demise of his regular series. Benny obviously trys to appeal to the younger viewers by booking the very popular Beach Boys.
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The Monkey's Uncle
Title: The Monkey's Uncle
Character: Self - The Beach Boys
Released: August 18, 1965
Type: Movie
College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimately raising havoc on the campus.
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How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
Title: How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
Character: Beach Boy
Released: July 14, 1965
Type: Movie
When he's stationed in Tahiti, a sailor hires a witch doctor to keep an eye on his girlfriend.
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The Girls on the Beach
Title: The Girls on the Beach
Character: Self
Released: May 12, 1965
Type: Movie
The girls of Alpha Beta need to raise $10,000 in two weeks to save the sorority house. Among their schemes to raise the funds are a beauty contest, a newspaper puzzle, and a baking contest. But when three guys hit the beach with love on their minds, bragging that they know the Beatles, the girls plan a concert with the Fab Four as the main attraction.
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The T.A.M.I. Show
Title: The T.A.M.I. Show
Character: Self - The Beach Boys
Released: December 29, 1964
Type: Movie
Hailed by one music reviewer as "the grooviest, wildest, slickest hit ever to pound the screen," "The T.A.M.I. Show" is an unrelenting rock spectacular starring some of the greatest pop performers of the 60s. These top recording idols – representing the musical moods of London, Liverpool, Hollywood and Detroit – packed the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with 2,600 screaming fans and virtually brought down the house. This is the cinematic record of that electrifying event.
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Title: The Ed Sullivan Show
Character: Self
Released: June 20, 1948
Type: TV
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
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Title: The Ed Sullivan Show
Character: Self - Member of the Beach Boys
Released: June 20, 1948
Type: TV
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.