Listen to Brian’s complete 1987 demo for “I Feel This Love” in Brian’s timeline at brianwilson.com/1980s. | Brian Wilson

2002: Brian and band perform “Do It Again.” | Brian Wilson

Today in 1988, Brian released his first solo album, the eponymous Brian Wilson. Said Rolling Stone: “Brian Wilson is a stunning reminder of what pop’s been missing all these years. It is also the best Beach Boys long player since 1970’s Sunflower, although Wilson is the only Beach Boy on it. The songs are full of sunshine choirboy harmonies and sing-along hooks, while the rich, expansive arrangements echo the orchestral radiance of Wilson’s spiritual mentor, Phil Spector.” Featured here is an ea