An in-depth look at the recordings of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys, beginning with the golden years 1965-1966, plus a special look at Dennis Wilson's late '70s solo work. 

Click the buttons to the left to view the complete notes (including musician credits & recording details) for the various singles, albums, and outtakes.  Thanks to Mark Linett, Alan Boyd, Josh Hoisington, Jon Stebbins, Ian Rusten, and Andrew G. Doe for providing various recording dates and other historical details.   

This unofficial fan website is the sole creation of Craig Slowinski.  You may contact me at:    craig@beachboysarchives.com Comments and corrections are welcomed.  LAST UPDATED:  Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Visit the official website of Endless Summer Quarterly, the world's premier Beach Boys fanzine:  www.esquarterly.com    

OUT NOW:

"Summer Love Songs" CD, featuring new stereo mixes of "Don't Worry Baby", "Why Do Fools Fall In Love", "Hushabye", "I'm So Young", "Good To My Baby", "Time To Get Alone", and Dennis Wilson's "Fallin' In Love" (aka "Lady") (the first two from newly-recovered multi-track masters, including a never-before heard Spectoresque Leon Russell-played piano introduction to "Why Do Fools Fall In Love") !!

OUT NOW:  That Lucky Old Sun feature-length DVD, including behind-the-scenes "making of the album" footage and a complete live performance of the album from the Capitol Tower's legendary Studio A. 

BRIAN WILSON'S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GOSPEL: 

That Lucky Old Sun, Brian's triumphant return to Capitol Records, is available now in multiple formats:  CD, deluxe CD/DVD, limited edition vinyl, and iTunes digital download!  

DENNIS GETS HIS DUE...  Dennis Wilson - Pacific Ocean Blue Legacy Edition (the masterpiece Pacific Ocean Blue w/bonus tracks, plus the unfinished but brilliant Bambu album), on Caribou/Sony Legacy CDs and Caribou/Sundazed vinyl, VOTED BEST REISSUE OF 2008 BY ROLLING STONE, MOJO, UNCUT and others, and THIRD BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR overall by TIME OUT NEW YORK, is now in stores & available for order or online download.  Click the links to the left for indepth analyses of Dennis' solo albums.

OUT NOW:  U.S. Singles Collection Box on Capitol Records!

OUT NOW...the Summer and Fall issues of Endless Summer Quarterly, the world's premier Beach Boys fanzine.  This summer's issue is a special tribute to Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue and Bambu, featuring many exclusive interviews with Dennis' friends, family, and coworkers.   The fall edition focuses on Brian's new masterpiece That Lucky Old Sun.  Visit www.esquarterly.com  to order an issue today!

OUT NOW:  THE NEW CAPITOL COMPILATION THE WARMTH OF THE SUN, FEATURING NEW STEREO REMIXES OF "ALL SUMMER LONG", "YOU'RE SO GOOD TO ME", "THEN I KISSED HER", "PLEASE LET ME WONDER", "LET HIM RUN WILD", AND "WENDY", PLUS THE RECENT STEREO REMIX OF "KISS ME, BABY" AND MANY COOL PHOTOS. 

OUT NOW:  JON STEBBINS' NEW LONG-AWAITED AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF DAVID MARKS, "THE LOST BEACH BOY".

COMING SOON TO THIS WEBSITE:  ESSAYS ON THE PARTY! ALBUM AND "THE LITTLE GIRL I ONCE KNEW" SINGLE

NOTE:  these essays sometimes contain verbatim quotes from session tapes that include use of vulgarity, "locker-room humor", or "adult topics".  The use of these quotes is meant purely to convey the authentic spirit of these session tapes, which is most often one of good-natured jocularity.  Apologies in advance to anyone who may be offended, but consider yourself warned! 

LEGAL DISCLAIMER: although much of the content of this website deals with descriptions of bootlegged tapes, the owner of this webste in no way condones the sale of such bootlegs, nor does he engage in such profiteering.  All of the bootlegs described within are believed to be "out-of-print" at this time, and have been readily available for trade on the collectors' circuit for a number of years.  The intention here is to provide a description, in words, of the material contained within these tapes for those unable to hear them, as a strictly historical research service.  It is assumed that all visitors to this website own or intend to purchase the legitimately-released recordings decribed here.  It is the intention of this website to promote these legitimate releases by fostering a deeper understanding of the work put into their creation.    

The entire contents of this website, including the documents within the links, is copyrighted (c) 2005-2008 by Craig Slowinski.  No reproduction of any kind is allowed without the express written consent of Craig Slowinski.  Brief quotes (one or two lines) are OK, provided acknowledgement is given to the source.