I'd always kinda assumed that Brian's Back was written in 1976. I can't remember why i think that... does anyone have the Endless Harmony CD liner notes to hand? It might say in there.
My EH is in absentia (with a friend who is obsessed with the various CalGirls stereo remixes on the market). BUT...
AGD book say:
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written during the promo campaign that preceded 15 Big Ones
- EH version is the original recording intended for First Love ('78)
- Other versions kickin' 'round include one with an orchestral intro
- And the band had a stab at it during LA
And there's a Mike Love Not War whale song version out there on YouTube - Christian's vocals are beautiful.
Personally, I think it's a thinly veiled prophecy about Brian's health concerns earlier this year.
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