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Gettin' in Over My Head
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0081227647124
Label: Rhino / Wea
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Rhino / Wea
Release Date: June 22, 2004
Studio: Rhino / Wea
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Editorial Review:
The creative genius behind The Beach Boys' phenomenal hit recordings and the landmark album Pet Sounds, Brian Wilson is widely considered the greatest American-born popular music composer of the rock 'n' roll era. On this, his third solo release, the legendary artist returns to stellar melodic form with a disc's worth of original compositions and unforgettable performances. Superstar cuts include "City Blues," boasting lead guitar from Eric Clapton, "How Can We Still Be Dancing," spotlighting Elton's vocals and boogie-woogie piano, and "A Friend Like You," written by Wilson for McCartney, and featuring guest vocals by Sir Paul himself! Also features several Brian Wilson/Andy Paley songwriting collaborations from the '90s, including the title track and "Soul Searchin'," a moving duet with Brian and his late brother and fellow Beach Boy, Carl Wilson. Featuring artwork by Peter Blake, best known for creating the cover for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, and booklet includes complete lyrics and in-depth liner notes by Wilson historian, David Leaf.
Japanese pressing of The Beach Boys singer/songwriter's third solo studio album features exclusive limited edition 'box' packaging. Rhino. 2004.
Having miraculously survived decades of personal and creative turmoil, Brian Wilson re-emerged in the '90s to reclaim his incomparable pop music legacy with joyous tours that celebrated both the music that made him a star and Pet Sounds, the album that forever secured his legend. Utilizing the remarkable, dedicated band of musicians who backed him on those shows, Wilson re-entered the studio to once again pick up the promising, yet ever fitful recording career that last yielded '96's vocally gorgeous, if production cloistered Imagination. It's that renewed dedication to organic musicianship, coupled with a robust slate of Wilson songs new and old that will thoroughly delight admirers of the Beach Boys mastermind.
Three of Wilson's '60s/'70s contemporary superstar/admirers contribute performances: Elton John's forceful take on "How Can We Still Be Dancing" evokes the rollicking, youthful prime of both legends; Paul McCartney's guitar and vocals are considerably more subdued on the typically wistful "A Friend Like You"; Eric Clapton's searing guitar nearly overwhelms the chunky rhythms of "In the City." There's also a touching reunion with the disembodied voice of late brother Carl as Brian completes the latter's unfinished mid-'90s track "Soul Searchin'," but the real star here is Wilson's enduring muse. He variously evokes the spirit of Spector past and his old band on "You've Touched Me" and "Desert Drive," respectively, then reunites with Smile/Orange Crate Art collaborator Van Dyke Parks on the rustic, fiddle-adorned skewed romance of "The Waltz." The lovely, timeless title track effortlessly dispels any whiff of nostalgia, securing its place as one of Wilson's best contemporary ballads and delivering on this album's most rewarding promise: Brian is indeed back, and gloriously so. --Jerry McCulley
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - YOU THE MAN BRIAN....WELCOME BACK BRIAN....A NICE RECORDING............
Beautiful recording by Brian Wilson. Some may consider it boring and slow, but I dont. Brian may still be getting his recording knack back and hopefully he will be doing more recordings to enhace his skills. Brians duets with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Carl Wilson,and Eric Clapton are simply splendid vocally. "Soul Searchin" with brother Carl Wilson is my favorite on this cd. "A Friend Like You" with McCartney is a nice classy duet both vocally and harmonically. "Rainbow Eyes" a nice Psychedelic ... Read More
Rating: - It Grows On You
Listening to today's Brian Wilson is a surprising and uplifting experience. While the voice tremors a little, and sometime reaches for those notes, his musical sense is still exciting, warm and inventive. I find his work inspiring today becuase he actually survived the last 30 years, versus many of his peers who are now gone, tragically, taking their genius with them. This album has some great cuts on it, and while a first listen may leave you wondering, a second and third listen builds a ... Read More
Rating:  - Tepid at best.
I am a Brian Wilson Fan. Been a Beach Boys fan forever. I thought the "All Star Tribute to Brian Wilson" was out of this world - espesh the Billy Joel segment. This CD however is rather monotonous. It is difficult to listen to. I haven't listened to it all the way thru yet. Too boring. This CD is for Die Hard Brian Wilson Fans Only!!
Rating: - lookingforward&back...allsmiles...nofrowns...
great cd. fav songs Getting in Over My Head, and practically everything from Make a Wish onwards. The guest stars do a great job at what they do best ie E. John does his melodic rockpop cabaret piano thang; Clapton rocks and Wilson LETS him; McCartney brings his poppy se'f and doesnt overshadow Brian but complements him in the best sense of the word. A great sense of friendship is felt in each piece...
The album as awhole does so much by incorporating alot of the BB 40+ years of harmony ... Read More
Rating: - A credit to Brian
This album is a great listen for all Brian Wilson fans. It just makes you proud of being a fan of his and must make him proud having songs on it collaborating with the likes of Elton John, Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney. And especially with his late brother, Carl. Gettin In Over My Head has all the ballads and pop songs that we love about Brian. A fantastic listen.
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