Volume 3 of "Covered: Brian Wilson" focuses on the first decade of the new millennium, a period during which Brian Wilson experienced something of a creative renaissance after spending decades being regarded as a "lost genius". He surprised the music world by returning to the long-abandoned "Smile" project, choosing to record and release an entirely new version with the Wondermints, and then touring extensively while performing the album in its entirety. This approach was particularly noteworthy because, contrary to popular myth, the original 1960s recordings had not been destroyed by Brian during some psychotic outburst; they had remained safely stored in Capitol Records’ vaults, awaiting the archival release that would eventually arrive a few years later.
Alongside Brian’s artistic rebirth came a fresh wave of tributes from both established and younger artists. Some approached his songs with a nostalgic or traditional sensibility, while others reimagined them through a more contemporary musical lens. Together, they demonstrated the remarkable adaptability of his compositions and their ability to resonate across generations and genres.
This volume contains many memorable performances, but one stands out as especially remarkable: Joss Stone’s rendition of "God Only Knows". It earned the distinction of becoming one of only two songs represented by more than a single performance in this collection.
The cover photograph comes from another period of renewal in Brian’s life: the late 1980s, around the release of his first solo album. At the time, "Doctor" Eugene Landy had assumed extraordinary control over both Brian’s personal and professional affairs, claiming to be guiding his recovery. As later documented in books, documentaries, and feature films, the results were far more complicated than they initially appeared.
This album is 57 minutes long.
01 You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone (Michael Carpenter)
02 A Day in the Life of a Tree (Matthew Sweet)
03 Add Some Music to Your Day (Kate Campbell)
04 God Only Knows (Joss Stone)
05 Heroes and Villains (Rubinoos)
06 I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (Sixpence None the Richer)
07 Lay Down Burden (Jane Kelly Williams)
08 Love and Mercy (Randy Stonehill)
09 Surf's Up (Rick Altizer)
10 This Whole World (Dolour)
11 Wild Honey (Robin Goldwasser)
12 Your Imagination (Amilia K. Spicer)
13 Surfin' U.S.A. (Jeffrey Foskett & Jeff Beck)
14 The Warmth of the Sun (Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs)
15 Wake the World (Epicycle)
16 Surfin' Safari (Rockapella)
17 Catch a Wave (Ramouns)
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The cover image is from 1998.
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