He estimated it took all of half an hour to write, but it was special enough for him to rank it with “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls,” and “Caroline, No” as his best songs. — K.G.

A ranking of the 20 greatest songs written by Brian Wilson, from 'Surfer Girl' to 'Surf's Up' to 'Love and Mercy.' ...

Some may be surprised to hear that “This Land Is Your Land” is a protest song. After all, it’s a song that many people grow up hearing and singing. At the same time, it’s one of the most ...

Over the course of this 10-minute song, the English band Maruja is by turns post-punk, industrial, orchestral, pastoral, pummeling, squalling and droning. One thing it’s not is complacent.

While the Beach Boys hit No. 1 that year with the easy-listening “Kokomo” (a song Wilson wasn’t involved with), “Love and Mercy” failed to chart. Brian Wilson, ‘ Vega-Tables ’ (2004) ...

Love & Mercy." As we celebrate the life of such an important part of rock and roll, who took the genre to new heights, here are some of his greatest songs in no particular order: 1. Good Vibrations 2.

14 essential Brian Wilson songs, from surf rock to ‘Pet Sounds’ Wilson of the Beach Boys wrote some of the 20th century’s best and most enduring pop songs. These are some of our favorites.

From "Everyday People" to "Dance to the Music," these are Sly & the Family Stone's best songs and greatest hits, a tribute to the legacy of Sly Stone.

13 of the late Brian Wilson’s finest songs to revisit Musician Brian Wilson sits for portraits at his home on Nov. 2, 2021 in Los Angeles. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) ...

“One of the greatest country songs ever written Rodney wrote. It’s called ‘Til I Gain Control Again,’ and he’s a great writer,” Nelson said. “He doesn’t write bad songs.” ...

A timeline of Sly Stone’s career in 10 essential songs Sly Stone, center, performs with Freddie Stone, left, and Larry Graham of Sly and the Family Stone in 1969.