On This Day: March 27 1981 Carl Wilson Released His Debut Solo Album

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On This Day: March 27 1981 Carl Wilson Released His Debut Solo Album
On this day March 27 1981 Carl Wilson released his self titled debut solo album. Known as a founding member and the lead guitarist of The Beach Boys Carl stepped into the spotlight with a collection of tracks that showcased his smooth vocals and laid back California sound.

The album reached number 185 on the Billboard charts and featured a mix of soft rock and soulful pop. While it didn’t make a huge commercial splash it gave fans a more personal look at Carl’s musical style outside of the iconic Beach Boys sound.

Fun fact: Carl Wilson co wrote all the tracks on the album and played a major role in the production making it a true solo effort in every sense.

Trivia question: What was the title of Carl Wilson’s second and final solo album released in 1983?

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