Brian Wilson - On Tour 1999-2007

After the triumph of Brian Wilson’s legendary Roxy Theatre shows in 2000, he and his stellar band took that magic around the globe — and this collection captures the rare gems along the way. From Carnegie Hall and Chicago to London’s Royal Festival Hall and UCLA’s Royce Hall, these performances showcase Wilson at his most inspired, reimagining classics and unveiling deep cuts with warmth and precision. Spanning 1999 to 2007, this live set bridges eras — a rare chance to experience Brian’s golden creative run beyond The Roxy.

Tracklist & Highlights (Where and When Recorded)

Side A

1. This Could Be The Night (3:16)

(Chicago, 3-10-1999)

A rare Brian Wilson live recording of the Harry Nilsson–penned song. Wilson previously recorded a studio version for the album For the Love of Harry

2. Our Prayer / Gee / Heroes & Villains (7:12)

(Los Angeles, CA, CenterStaging Burbank, 9-26-04 )

A sweeping mini-suite tracing Brian Wilson’s most ambitious modular ideas SMILE, Brian’s 2004 masterpiece— moving from sacred harmony into doo-wop roots and culminating in the kaleidoscopic heart of Smile.

3. Melt Away (2:36)

(Los Angeles, CA, UCLA Royce Hall, 10-16-03)

A tender standout from Brian Wilson’s first solo album, delivered with intimacy and emotional clarity in this live setting.

4. The Night Was So Young (2:16)

(Los Angeles, CA, UCLA Royce Hall, 10-6-02)

A confessional highlight from The Beach Boys’ Love You album, celebrated for its vulnerable lyric and soaring, bittersweet chorus.

5. Desert Drive (3:36)

(London, UK, Royal Festival Hall, 1-30-02)

A 1990s-era Brian Wilson composition written with longtime collaborator Andy Paley, an important chapter of Wilson’s songwriting.

6. Busy Doin’ Nothin’ (3:25)

(Los Angeles, CA, UCLA Royce Hall, 10-6-02)

A deceptively playful favorite from The Beach Boys’ Friends album. Its bossa-tinged rhythm and stream-of-consciousness lyric transform into a joyful, communal live moment.

Side B

1. Drive In (2:15)

(Los Angeles, CA, CenterStaging Burbank, CA 9-26-04)

A Brian Wilson car-culture classic that reconnects the live set to The Beach Boys’ roots in teenage Americana.

2. Marcella (4:16)

(Los Angeles, CA, UCLA Royce Hall, 10-16-03)

A hard-edged rocker from The Beach Boys Carl and the Passions album that stands out for its muscular groove and aggressive vocal delivery

3. Good Timin’ (2:36)

(New York, NY, Carnegie Hall, 10-13-04)

A feel-good anthem from The Beach Boys’ L.A. Light Album, highlighted by classic harmonies and its optimistic late-’70s sheen.

4. Forever (3:20)

(New York, NY, Carnegie Hall, 10-12-04)

Dennis Wilson’s enduring love song, reinterpreted live with reverence by Brian and the band.

5. Meant For You (:32)

(Los Angeles, CA, UCLA Royce Hall, 10-6-02)

A brief, fragile interlude from Friends that adds intimacy and texture to the live set.

6. Friends (3:25)

(Los Angeles, CA, UCLA Royce Hall, 10-6-02)

The title track from the Friends album, marked by its warm simplicity and message of connection that resonates powerfully in a live setting.

7. Johnny B. Goode (3:07)

(Los Angeles, CA, Wiltern Theater, 11-1-06)

One of Brian Wilson’s longtime favorites — Brian and the band “rock out” on this high-energy Chuck Berry cover that harks back to his foundational rock and roll influences.

8. She’s Leaving Home (3:56)

(London, UK, Royal Festival Hall, 9-14-07)

A Beatles classic that underscores Brian Wilson’s lifelong admiration for Lennon-McCartney’s narrative songwriting.