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The Beach Boys in popular culture

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The Beach Boys in popular culture

These is a list of tributes and cultural references to the American rock band the Beach Boys and its individual members.

Contents

Albums

  • 1994: The Psychedelic Years – Palinckx – contains tracks entitled "Phase Ten/Thirteen (Brian Wilson)" and "Phase Twelve (Fire/Rebuilding After the Fire)".
  • 1994 Teenage Symphonies to God – Velvet Crush – cover art based on Smile.
  • 2000: Pocket Symphonies for Lonesome Subway Cars – Casiotone for the Painfully Alone – named from "Good Vibrations".
  • 2001: Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse – Of Montreal – partially based on Smile.
  • 2007: Pocket Symphony – Air – named from "Good Vibrations".

    • Tribute albums

  • 1990: Smiles, Vibes & Harmony: A Tribute to Brian Wilson
  • 1993: David Garland – I Guess I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
  • 2000: Caroline Now! The Songs of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys
  • 2000: Gary Usher – Add Some Music To Your Day (A 1970 Symphonic Tribute To Brian Wilson)
  • 2002: Making God Smile: An Artists' Tribute to the Songs of Beach Boy Brian Wilson
  • 2004: Cameron Michael Parkes – A Tribute to Brian Wilson

    • Books

  • Glimpses (1992) – fictional novel by Lewis Shiner; contains a chapter in which the protagonist travels back in time to November 1966 and helps Brian complete Smile.

    • Concerts

  • 2001: An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson – held at the Radio City Music Hall.
  • Performances and appearances by: Elton John, Billy Joel, Chazz Palminteri host, David Crosby, Dennis Hopper, Paul Simon, Carly Simon, The Go-Go's, Cameron Crowe, George Martin, Vince Gill, Brian's daughters Carnie & Wendy Wilson along with Chynna Phillips (Wilson Phillips), Jimmy Webb, Darius Rucker, Matthew Sweet, Ann and Nancy Wilson of (Heart), The Boys Choir of Harlem, and others.
  • 2005: Musicares: A Tribute to Brian Wilson – during which he was named MusiCares Person of the Year.
  • Performers: Jeff Beck, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Earth Wind & Fire, Barenaked Ladies, Backstreet Boys, Jamie Cullum, Michael McDonald, Billy Preston, Richie Sambora, and others.

    • Film

  • 1996: Grace of My Heart – features Jay Phillips, a fictional character based on Brian.
  • 2004: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story – features Dewey Cox, a fictional character partially based on Brian.
  • 2015: Love & Mercy – biopic of Brian featuring all other Beach Boys.

    • Musicians

  • Cabinessence – indie group named after "Cabinessence".
  • Darlin' – French rock band named after "Darlin'".

    • Songs

  • 1968: "Back in the U.S.S.R.", The Beatles – homages the Beach Boys.
  • 1975: "Mr. Wilson", John Cale – written about Brian.
  • 1982: "D.W. Suite", Lindsey Buckingham – written in memory of Dennis.
  • 1992: "Brian Wilson", Barenaked Ladies – inspired by Brian.
  • 1993: "Brian Wilson Said", Tears for Fears – written about Brian.
  • 1996: "World’s End Humming ~Reprise (In Hawaii)", Cornelius — spiritual sequel to "Little Pad".
  • 1996: "Universal Frequencies", His Name Is Alive – based on "Good Vibrations".
  • 1998: "Push It", Garbage – quotes "Don't Worry Baby".
  • 1998: "Swim", Madonna – samples "Feel Flows".
  • 2001: "The Love Songs of B. Douglas Wilson". Splitsville – titled after Brian.
  • 2002: "Wilson", Sketch Show – based on Brian.
  • 2004: "College", Animal Collective – satirizes the Beach Boys.
  • 2005: "Brian Wilson Says SMiLE! (a.k.a. Beard of Defiance)", Bomb the Music Industry! – titled after Brian.
  • 2007: "Brian Wilson", The Queers – titled after Brian.
  • 2010: "You Still Believe In Me?", Bomb the Music Industry! – titled after "You Still Believe in Me".
  • 2016: "Crazy=Genius", Panic! at the Disco – mentions Brian, Dennis, and Mike Love .

    • Places

  • Beach Boys Historic Landmark – monument located at the former site of the Wilson family home in Hawthorne, California.
  • Pet Sounds Studio – recording studio once located in Lexington, Kentucky.

    • Video games

  • BioShock Infinite (2013) – features a performance of "God Only Knows".
  • EarthBound (1994) – an area's background music contains a sample of "Deirdre".

    • References

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