Some news from the Beach Boys camp:
Al Jardine's first solo album 'Postcard From California', which was first announced three or four years ago, is finally coming out next week but unfortionately it'll be a download release only. Guest stars include all living Beach Boys members, Steve Miller, Gerry Beckley & Dewey Bunnell (America), David Crosby, Neil Young, Glen Campbell, Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Alec Baldwin.
Brian's new solo album 'Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin' will be released on August 17. It contains 14 Gershwin compositions, including two that have never been recorded by anyone before. Tracklisting: Rhapsody In Blue (Intro) / The Like In I Love You (unreleased) / Summertime / I Loves You Porgy / I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' / It Ain't Necessarily So / 'S Wonderful / They Can't Take That Away From Me / Love Is Here To Stay / I've Got A Crush On You / I Got Rhythm / Someone To Watch Over Me / Nothing But Love (unreleased) / Rhapsody In Blue (Reprise). Insiders say it's an incredibly good album. Next up will be an album of classic Disney songs.
Mike Love recently said that a reunion with Brian for the Beach Boys' 50th anniversary has been discussed. However, Brian's website released a statement saying that there are no such plans. Insiders believe there indeed will be a reunion of some sort.