Background
Wilson was signed to a multi-album solo recording contract with Sire Records in early 1987; however, Brian Wilson remains the only Brian Wilson album and related singles released by the label. The initial single released that April, "Let's Go To Heaven In My Car", was not commercially successful, but Wilson proceeded to record a full album of new material. The recording sessions, supervised by veteran producers like Russ Titelman and Lenny Waronker, were said to be contentious. Wilson's collaborators reportedly clashed with his controversial therapist, Dr. Eugene Landy. After several months, Brian Wilson was complete and ready for release. "Love And Mercy" was its lead single, but despite its commercial quality and contemporary sound, it didn't become a major hit. The song, however, hit No. 54 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1988.
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