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Brian Wilson wrote or co-wrote many of the Beach Boys' number 1 hits, including:

  • "I Get Around" (1964)
  • "Help Me, Rhonda" (1965)
  • "Good Vibrations" (1966)
  • "Caroline, No" was not a number 1 hit but "God Only Knows" was not either, however "Good Vibrations" was
  • "Kokomo" was a number 1 hit but it was written by John Phillips, Scott McKenzie, Mike Love, and Terry Melcher.

However, the majority of the Beach Boys' number 1 hits were written by Brian Wilson, often in collaboration with other band members or lyricists like Mike Love or Tony Asher.

Brian Wilson's innovative and influential songwriting style played a huge role in the Beach Boys' success and enduring popularity.

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Did the Beach Boys have any number 1 songs after Brian Wilson left the group and stopped collaborating with them?

Yes, the Beach Boys had one number 1 song after Brian Wilson's involvement with the band decreased:

  • "Kokomo" (1988)

"Kokomo" was written by John Phillips, Scott McKenzie, Mike Love, and Terry Melcher, and was featured on the soundtrack of the film "Cocktail".

It was a commercial success and reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the Beach Boys' first number 1 hit in over 20 years.

However, it's worth noting that Brian Wilson did not contribute to the writing or recording of "Kokomo", and the song's style and sound are quite different from the Beach Boys' classic hits of the 1960s.

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What bands was John Phillips in?

John Phillips was a member of the following bands:

  • The Journeymen (a folk group)
  • The Mamas & the Papas (a popular folk rock band in the 1960s)

The Mamas & the Papas were known for their harmony-rich sound and hits like "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday", and "Dedicated to the One I Love".

John Phillips was a key songwriter and vocalist for the band, and his music had a significant influence on the folk rock genre.

He also had a successful solo career and collaborated with other artists, including writing the song "Kokomo" for the Beach Boys.

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Who were the members of The Mamas and the Papas?

The members of The Mamas & the Papas were:

  • John Phillips (vocals, guitar)
  • Michelle Phillips (vocals)
  • Denny Doherty (vocals)
  • Cass Elliot (vocals)

These four members formed the core of the band and were responsible for their distinctive harmonies and hit songs.

The band's original lineup remained together from 1965 to 1968, and they released several successful albums during that time, including "If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears" and "Deliver".

The Mamas & the Papas were known for their blend of folk, rock, and pop music, as well as their charismatic stage presence and iconic vocal harmonies.

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