BRIAN WILSON
complete compositions, I-P

Credits are in some cases conjectural.
* Unreleased song
# Both unreleased and unavailable on bootleg.
Dates indicate probably year(s) of composistion.

Song links go to web pages where sound files of the songs can be found.

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I Do (Wilson/Landy) * 89-91
Also called "Do You Have Any Regrets."  Brian wrote a different song with the same title in the 1960s.

I'm Broke (Wilson) * 85-97
Although written during the Landy years, it wasn't recorded until Brian's 92-95 sessions with Andy Paley.

I'm My Shadow (Wilson) # 80s

I'm Tired (Wilson/Usher) # 86-87

In My Car (Wilson/Landy/Morgan) 87-89
Not to be confused with "Let's Go to Haven In My Car," this song was augmented by Carl Wilson and Al Jardine vocals on the choruses and became a "Beach Boys" track, although it is in all essentials a BW solo track.
Released officially on Still Cruisin', 1989 (Beach Boys album).

In the Nighttime (Wilson) * 85
A review

In the Wink of an Eye (Wilson/Paley) # 92-95

I Sleep Alone (Wilson/Landy/Morgan) * 89-91
This song was performed live on VH-1 by BW in the early 90s.  No studio version by the composer is known to exist, although it is rumored Phantom of the Opera star Christine Brightman recorded it.

It's Getting Rough (Wilson/Usher) # 86-87

It's Happening Again [Alternate title of "You're Still a Mystery" as re-recorded with Joe Thomas.]

It's Not Easy Being Me (Wilson/Paley) * 92-95  
A review

I've Been Through This One Before (Wilson) # 85

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Just Say No (Wilson/Usher/Landy) * 66, 86-87
Reuses a riff found in "Wind Chimes," and "Can't Wait Too Long," songs from the Smile era.

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Labor of Love (Wilson/Usher) # 86-87

Lay Down Burden (Wilson/Thomas) 96-98
Released officially on Imagination, 1998.

Let It Shine (Wilson/Lynne)
Written and produced with Jeff Lynne of the Electric Light Orchestra.
Released officially on Brian Wilson, 1988.

Let's Do It Again (Wilson/Landy) * 85-88
Reworked version of "Black Widow" with new lyrics.  Recorded for the '88 solo album, but not used.

Let's Go to Heaven in My Car (Wilson/Usher/Landy) 86-87
Released officially on the Police Academy IV Soundtrack, 1987

Let's Get Together (Wilson/Landy) * 89-91

Let's Get Tonight [Alternate title of "Let's Get Together."]

Life's Suite [Alternate title for "Child, Adult, Parent"]

Little Children (Wilson) 76-77, 88
Written in the late 70s, lyrics slightly revised in 1988.
Released officially on Brian Wilson, 1988.

The Lost Song (Wilson) # 85

Love and Mercy (Wilson/Landy) 85
A version with an extra verse was sung by BW at concert appearances promoting his solo album.
Released officially on Brian Wilson, 1988.

Love Ya (Wilson/Landy) * 89-91
Reworked version of "Sweetie" with new lyrics.

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Make a Wish (Wilson/Landy) * 89-91

Magic (Wilson/Usher) # 86-87

Magic Lanterns (Wilson/Paley) # 87-88

Magnetic Attraction (Wilson/Usher) * 86-87

Mary Anne (Wilson/Paley) * 92-95
A riff from the chorus was used as part of the bridge on "Your Imagination."

Marketplace (Wilson/Paley) * 92-95

Meet Me In My Dreams Tonight (Wilson/Paley/Dean) 87-88
A version with alternate lyrics exists.  Co-writer Andy Dean was one of Wilson's minders during the Landy period.
Released officially on Brian Wilson, 1988.

Melinda, Honey (Wilson) # 96
Recorded during the preliminary sessions for Imagination.  Possibily a revived version of "Marilyn Rovell" a.k.a. "Mary, Honey."  That song was written during the'76-'77 period for his first wife, this one for his second.

Melt Away (Wilson/Landy) 85
Released officially on Brian Wilson, 1988.

Metal Beach (Wilson/Scaffer) 89
Released officially on Coast To Coast (Paul Schaffer album), 1989.

Miracle (Stewart/Bluebell/B. Wilson/C. Wilson/W. Wilson)
Released officially on The Wilsons, 1997.

Must Be A Miracle (Wilson/Paley) * 92-95

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Night Time (Wilson/Paley/Landy/Morgan) 85-87
Released officially on Brian Wilson, 1988.

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One For the Boys (Wilson) 85-87
Andy Paley claimed a co-writing credit in an interview.
Released officially on Brian Wilson, 1988.

Our Babies Have Grown Up on Us # (Wilson/Thomas) # 96

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Pair of Troops (Wilson/Usher) # 86-87

Power of Love [Alternate title of "Save the Day."]

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