Still I Dream of It
"Still I Dream of It" | |
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Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of The Beach Boys | |
Released | June 29, 1993 |
Recorded | 1977 |
Length | 3:26 |
Songwriter(s) | Brian Wilson |
Producer(s) | Brian Wilson |
"Still I Dream of It" is a song by American rock band the Beach Boys that was recorded in early 1977. Written by Brian Wilson, the song was written for Frank Sinatra, but was also intended for Stevie Wonder or Elton John, in case Sinatra would reject it.[1] The band recorded the song for their album Adult/Child, which was never released.
In 1993, the track was released on the box set
Reception
Music journalist Barney Hoskyns called the song's pathos "irresistible."[4]
Personnel
- Brian Wilson — vocals, piano
Covers
The song has been covered by Ed Harcourt and was released as a limited edition single, it is also found on the Elephant's Graveyard a collection of Harcourt's B-sides and rarities. Jimmy Nail, and Carice van Houten have also covered the song.
References
- YouTube
- ^ Brian Wilson I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times, MCA Records, Inc., Universal City, CA, 1995, liner notes
- ^ Brian Wilson and Don Was (1995). I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (booklet). Universal City, California.
- ^ Hoskyns, Barney (September 1, 1995). "Brian Wilson - genius of pop. It's a bit of a cliche. But what does it mean? Barney Hoskyns on all the lonely madmen... and woman". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-05-25. Retrieved 13 July 2014.