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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paul McCartney reveals his 3 favorite albums — not by The Beatles
When it's time to put on a record, Paul McCartney is a big fan of the classics. The former Beatle revealed his top three albums in a recent installment of his segment 'You Know The Answer,' in which McCartney responds to one question from a fan. The answers are then posted on his website. For the June 25 installment, a fan asked the legendary musician, 'Are there any albums that take you back to certain periods in your life? And does performing your own music evoke similar memories?' McCartney responded with, 'Yeah, definitely. My favourite albums by other people tend to be: Music from Big Pink by The Band, Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys, and Harvest by Neil Young. They are the three classics that I love to listen to, and they all remind me of certain times in my life.' The 83-year-old went on to say that when he performs his own songs, 'they often bring back memories of recording them. That can often entail memories of John and George in the studio — sweet memories!" Fans looking to ask McCartney a question can submit theirs via the Paul McCartney Official Fan Group on Facebook, or by tagging @paulmccartney on social media. Popular 2000s pop-punk band could play show in your backyard: Here's how Pop star unveils God-approved alternate version of controversial album cover Iconic '80s singer cancels show last minute as travel-weary band 'can barely see' Rock band backs out of legendary metal group's farewell concert Country music star 'doing much better' after having stroke on stage Read the original article on MassLive.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Cause of death revealed for Beach Boys' frontman
Brian Wilson, the legendary musician and co-founder of The Beach Boys, died on June 11 at the age of 82. His primary cause of death was respiratory arrest, with contributing factors including sepsis, cystitis, and associated health issues like a neurodegenerative disorder and chronic kidney disease. Wilson had been placed under a court conservatorship last year due to a major neurocognitive disorder. His children confirmed his passing via his official X account, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the music community. Revered for his innovative arrangements and songwriting, Wilson was a driving force behind The Beach Boys ' success and created iconic works like the album Pet Sounds.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Was The Beach Boys' 1966 the Greatest Year for an American Band in Pop History?
Last week (June 11), the brilliant writer, producer, composer and singer Brian Wilson died at age 82. Wilson leaves behind a singular catalog of pop and rock music, which is of course headlined by his work in the '60s and '70s with The Beach Boys, alongside his brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine. The Beach Boys cruised to pop stardom from 1963 to 1965 with a string of smash hits about surfing, cars and girls that grew increasingly complex as Brian rapidly developed as a songwriter and studio wizard. In 1966, all the group's artistic ambitions were realized, with perhaps both the Boys' most beloved album and most beloved single — though it all came at a tremendous cost to Wilson, and to the band's long-term future. On this week's Vintage Pop Stardom episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard executive digital director, west coast Katie Atkinson, to talk about the greatest year by the ultimate west coast pop band. We talk about everything that led up to the Beach Boys' singular legacy year in 1966 — which ultimately resulted in the LP masterwork Pet Sounds and the unanimously acclaimed pop smash 'Good Vibrations' — as well as why the group was ultimately unable to reach those commercial or artistic heights again. More from Billboard Young Singer Wins Over 'AGT' Judges With Ed Sheeran Cover Ozzy Osbourne's DNA Will Be Sold in Limited Edition Liquid Death Cans Kneecap Launch London Billboard Takeover Ahead of 'Witch-Hunt' Court Appearance And of course, along the way, we ask all the big questions about the Beach Boys' greatest (and in many ways last) year in the sun: Why did Brian Wilson enlist an ad man he barely knew as his primary collaborator on Pet Sounds (and why did that guy end up hating working with him so much)? Is 'Sloop John B.' secretly the album's perfect thematic centerpiece? Is 'Good Vibrations' really more head than it is heart? Would 1966 Brian have dealt with f–kboy or industry plant allegations in 2025? And of course: Is this the greatest year in pop music that any American band has ever had? Check it out above — along with a YouTube playlist of some of the most important moments from The Beach Boys' 1966, all of which are discussed in the podcast — and subscribe to the Greatest Pop Stars podcast on Apple Music or Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts) for weekly discussions every Thursday about all things related to pop stardom! And as we say in every one of these GPS podcast posts — if you have the time and money to spare, please consider donating to any of these causes in the fight for trans rights: Transgender Law Center Trans Lifeline Gender-Affirming Care Fundraising on GoFundMe Also, please consider giving your local congresspeople a call in support of trans rights, with contact information you can find on of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary '60s Band Hits Highest Chart Rank in Nearly 60 Years
Legendary '60s Band Hits Highest Chart Rank in Nearly 60 Years originally appeared on Parade. Nearly six decades after the release of one of their most iconic albums, The Beach Boys are back on the charts. Following the death of founding member Brian Wilson on June 11, the legendary band's music catalog saw a massive 184% surge in U.S. equivalent album units for the week ending June 12 — climbing to 31,000 units, according to Billboard. Their classic 1966 album Pet Sounds reentered the Billboard 200 at its highest ranking in nearly 60 years. But that wasn't the only album gaining traction. Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys, released in 2003, jumped from No. 180 to No. 52 on the same chart. The renewed interest in their music comes in the wake of Wilson's passing. While his official cause of death has not been disclosed, reports noted that the 81-year-old struggled with dementia in his later years. The Beach Boys, formed in 1961, originally consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis and CarlWilson, their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine. Together, they became one of the most influential bands in music history, pioneering the surf rock genre. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Jardine reflected on his final visit with Wilson. He and his wife, Mary Ann, stopped by the producer's home in Southern California while en route to Carmel. 'The first thing he did is he looked at me, right in my eyes. He said, 'You started the band,'' Jardine recalled. 'I said, 'Okay, well Brian, thank you, but you had a little bit to do with it too.'' Though Wilson's involvement with the group changed over the years, he and Jardine remained close. In recent times, Jardine would visit every few months to stay connected. 'The band would get together and sing for him. He wouldn't participate, but the idea was to keep him involved,' Jardine said. 'It was really cool. He was having difficulties, but he seemed to be recovering. So [his death] has been quite a shock.' Legendary '60s Band Hits Highest Chart Rank in Nearly 60 Years first appeared on Parade on Jun 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Forbes
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Beach Boys's Most Celebrated Album Debuts On Multiple Billboard Charts
After Brian Wilson's death, Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys returns to Billboard's charts, debuting on ... More the Top Album Sales and Top Rock & Alternative Albums charts. Portrait of members of American Rock and Roll group the Beach Boys as they pose on a beach, Los Angeles, California, July 1967. Pictured are, from left, Carl Wilson (1946 - 1998), Alan Jardine, Brian Wilson (1942 - 2025), Mike Love, and Dennis Wilson (1944 – 1983). (Photo by Michael) When Rolling Stone re-ranked its famous 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2021, Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys placed at No. 2. It came in behind only What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, which vaulted to the top spot. Following the news that Pet Sounds mastermind and Beach Boys member Brian Wilson had passed, which was shared online in mid-June, Pet Sounds became a bestseller in America once again. Decades after its initial release, the title manages to debut on several Billboard rankings as Americans revisited the collection in huge numbers. Pet Sounds Appears on Multiple Billboard Charts Pet Sounds currently appears on a trio of Billboard tallies in America. As it returns to one list, the set also debuts on two others — rankings that didn't exist back in the mid-1960s when Pet Sounds was new. The title opens highest on the Top Album Sales chart, kicking off its time on that roster at No. 23. Luminate reports that the Beach Boys' classic sold just under 3,700 copies in the past tracking period – a significant increase from the previous week. At the same time, the title finally arrives on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums ranking. That roster lists the most consumed efforts in those genres in America, blending both pure purchases and streaming activity. Pet Sounds enters at No. 32 this week. The Beach Boys Debut in a New Low Point The Beach Boys score just a third career win on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, with Pet Sounds now standing out as the band's lowest-peaking success. The beloved act has previously landed one top 10, as Merry Christmas from the Beach Boys reached No. 10 at the end of 2020. The Warmth of the Sun debuted and stalled at No. 13 nearly 20 years ago. The Beach Boys Fare Better With Sales The Beach Boys have performed significantly better on the Top Album Sales chart, where Pet Sounds becomes the band's seventeenth placement. Several of those titles have cracked the top 10, while others rose into positions that no longer exist, as the tally has featured just 50 spaces for several years now. Pet Sounds Reappears on the Billboard 200 The Beach Boys manage to bring Pet Sounds back to the Billboard 200 for the first time in a while, as the title reenters at No. 136. Looking at total consumption, Pet Sounds shifted a little less than 10,700 equivalent units, with plays of the album's many hits on Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms aiding in its ascent. The masterpiece once climbed as high as No. 10 and has now spent 48 weeks somewhere on the ranking of the most consumed albums in America across more than 50 years.
