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Episode 2: On the Crest of a Wave

Bob Harris charts the rise of the Beach Boys. The band are successful, but Brian is feeling the strain of touring.

As Brian Wilson tours the UK another chance to hear a 1974 series in which Bob Harris charts the rise of The Beach Boys in this second of a six-part series. Exclusive interviews from the band and those involved in their career. In part 2 the band are starting to find more success, but Brian Wilson becomes increasingly reluctant to tour. We discover how this affected the band, and we hear about their first trip to the UK.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 3 Sep 2020 02:30

Music Played

  • The Beach Boys

    God Only Knows

    • RADIO 2 - SONGS OF THE CENTURY.
    • GLOBAL.
    • RADCD-119.
  • The Beach Boys

    BE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL

    • MADE IN USA.
    • CAPITOL.
    • CDP-7463242.
  • The Beach Boys

    FUN FUN FUN

    • GOOD VIBRATIONS.
    • CAPITOL.
    • CDP-7812952.
  • The Beach Boys

    In My Room

    • Sunday Morning Songs.
    • Virgin Records Ltd.
    • VTDCD-787.
  • The Beach Boys

    I Get Around

    • The Beach Boys.
    • EMI.
    • 746728--2.
  • Jan & Dean

    SURF CITY

    • IT'S A SIXTIES PARTY.
    • COLUMBIA.
    • SONTYTV-32CD.
  • Jan & Dean

    DRAG CITY

    • THE SURF BOX.
    • SEQUEL.
    • NXTCD-249.
  • Jan & Dean

    DEAD MAN'S CURVE

    • THE BEST OF JAN & DEAN.
    • LIBERTY.
    • CDP-7927722.
  • Jan & Dean

    The Little Old Lady From Pasadena

    • The 60's.
    • Toshiba-EMI Ltd.
    • TOCP--67713-14.
  • Jan & Dean

    Sidewalk Surfin'

    • Ride The Wild Surf.
    • BGO Records.
    • BGOCD-636.
  • The Beach Boys

    WHEN I GROW UP (TO BE A MAN)

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.
    • 834472 2.
  • The Beach Boys

    DANCE DANCE DANCE

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.
    • 834472 2.
  • The Beach Boys

    THE WARMTH OF THE SUN

    • THE BEACH BOYS CLASSICS SELECTED BY BRIAN WILSON.
    • CAPITOL RECORDS.
    • 540 087-2.
  • The Beach Boys

    I M Bugged At My Ol Man

    • TODAY & SUMMER DAYS AND SUMMER NIGHTS.
    • CAPITOL.
    • CDP-793694 2.
  • The Beach Boys

    HELP ME RHONDA

    • PARTY - STACK-O-TRACKS.
    • CAPITOL.
    • CDP 793698-2.
  • The Beach Boys

    God Only Knows

    • Metro.
  • Bonobo

    Kerala

    • Migration.
    • Ninja Tune.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 14 Aug 2010 03:00
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  • Tue 17 May 2016 01:00
  • Wed 29 Mar 2017 01:00
  • Sun 1 Apr 2018 04:00
  • Thu 1 Nov 2018 01:00
  • Thu 3 Sep 2020 02:30