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An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson was a tribute concert held at New York City's famed Radio City Music Hall on March 29, 2001 that TNT presented on July 4, 2001. [1]
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An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson was a tribute concert held at New York City's famed Radio City Music Hall on March 29, 2001 that TNT presented on July 4, 2001. [1]
Chazz Palminteri hosted the show and Cameron Crowe, Dennis Hopper, Rachel Hunter, and Sir George Martin spoke on behalf of Brian Wilson's life and musical success. The following songs are only those included on the DVD: in all a total of 34 titles were performed, including songs from Pet Sounds.
On the DVD, there's a bonus track: "Do It Again" by Brian Wilson. It was written by Mike Love and Brian Wilson.
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