| July 2008
Eternal Beach Boy Dennis Wilson's much sought-after 1977 solo album, which Mojo Magazine has heralded as a "buried treasure", returns to circulation on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, and the 25th anniversary of Wilson's untimely death in 1983 at the age of 39.
In 1977, Dennis Wilson’s Pacific Ocean Blue became the first solo LP to be released by a member of the legendary Beach Boys. Dennis, the band’s surfer, drummer and free spirit, emerged from the shadow of his older brother, pop genius Brian Wilson, and shocked the industry with a sound and style unlike any other. Over thirty years later Pacific Ocean Blue remains arguably the greatest solo work by a Wilson.
“In all those years since Pacific Ocean Blue became a rare gem, I have been eager to make it more widely available,” says James William Guercio, producer and owner of Caribou Records, who served then and now as executive producer. “The music that caught the ear of critics and fans in 1977 has fallen from popular consciousness in the last two decades, and it has long been due this incredible treatment. The devotion that the Legacy Recordings crew has shown to both the official album and the huge number of unreleased tracks is a testament to the strength of Dennis’ musical genius.”
This Deluxe Triple LP contains the newly mastered version of the original album plus two additional LPs containing Dennis Wilson’s finest unreleased solo work, including songs intended for his follow-up LP Bambu.
Dozens of musicians and singers collaborated on the Pacific Ocean Blue and Bambu sessions, which took place at numerous studios around Los Angeles, Seattle, and Miami. Original all-star collaborators include Beach Boys Carl Wilson, Bruce Johnston, Billy Hinsche and Ricky Fataar; background vocalists include Karen Lamm-Wilson, Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of America, Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean, and more!
Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters adds a newly-recorded vocal to the previously unreleased "Holy Man".
"Everything that I am or will ever be is in the music. If you want to know me, just listen." - Dennis Wilson
Features:
• Deluxe 3LP
• Blue Vinyl
• Triple-gatefold sleeve
• Newly mastered version of the original album
• Two additional LPs containing Dennis Wilson’s finest unreleased solo work
Selections:
1. River Song
2. What's Wrong
3. Moonshine
4. Friday Night
5. Dreamer
6. Thoughts of You
7. Time
8. You and I
9. Pacific Ocean Blues
10. Farewell My Friend
11. Rainbows
12. End of The Show
13. Tug Of Love
14. Only With You
15. Holy Man [instrumental]
16. Mexico
Bambu (The Caribou Sessions)
1. Under The Moonlight
2. It's Not Too Late
3. School Girl
4. Love Remember Me
5. Love Surrounds Me
6. Wild Situation
7. Common
8. Are You Real
9. He's A Bum
10. Cocktails
11. I Love You
12. Constant Companion
13. Time For Bed
14. Album Tag Song
15. All Alone
16. Piano Variation on Thoughts Of You
17. Holy Man (Taylor Hawkins Version) | 
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