Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, best known as the leader and chief songwriter of the group The Beach Boys. On stage, Wilson provided many of the lead vocals, and often harmonized with the group in falsetto. Early during his on-stage career, Wilson primarily played bass guitar on stage, but gradually transitioned to playing piano/keyboards. Besides being the primary composer in The Beach Boys, he also functioned as the band's main producer and arranger.
"I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" is Wilson’s second solo release. This album was the soundtrack to Don Was's documentary of the same title, which consisted of new versions of several Beach Boys and solo songs.
In 2008, Rolling Stone magazine published a list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time", and ranked Wilson number 52.
Tracklist:
(All tracks composed by Brian Wilson; except where indicated)
1. "Meant for You" (Wilson, Mike Love) – 0:50
2. "This Whole World" – 1:55
3. "Caroline, No" (Wilson, Tony Asher) – 2:39
4. "Let the Wind Blow" (Wilson, Mike Love) – 2:44
5. "Love And Mercy" – 3:13
6. "Do It Again" (Wilson, Mike Love) – 2:44 (Features daughters Carnie and Wendy Wilson on backing vocals)
7. "The Warmth of the Sun" (Wilson, Mike Love) – 3:48
8. "Wonderful" (Wilson, Van Dyke Parks) – 2:14
9. "Still I Dream of It" – 3:35 (1976 home demo)
10. "Melt Away" – 2:58
11. "'Til I Die" – 2:47
Personnel:
• Brian Wilson - vocals, piano
• Mark Goldenberg, Waddy Wachtel - guitar
• James "Hutch" Hutchinson - bass
• Benmont Tench - piano, organ
• Jim Keltner - drums
• David McMurray - saxophone, flute
• Andrew Gold, Donald Ray Mitchell, Sir Harry Bowens, Jeff Pescetto, Kip Lennon, Sweet Pea Atkinson - background vocals