3AM Eternal: The Survivors “Pamela Jean” (1964)

The Survivors was one of Brian Wilson’s first solo outings, and was a collaborative effort between him and friend Bob Norberg. Their sole single, “Pamela Jean,” is a straight-up homage to Dion, as well as a wonderful early take on Phil Spector’s Wall Of Sound. It’s the sound of Brian Wilson’s songwriting and arrangements becoming increasingly complex and intricate.

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