Brian Wilson gets help from friends

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson has completed his first studio album in 6 years with an all-star cast including his old friend and rival Paul McCartney.

The Wilson/McCartney goes way back to the 60s when each artist inspired the other to create their ultimate musical works. Wilson created Pet Sounds after hearing The Beatles Revolver. McCartney came up with Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band after hearing Pet Sounds.

McCartney and Wilson have remained close friends. McCartney attended one of the Smile shows in London. "He loved the show and had his band come the following evening" says Brian's wife Melinda in a post at brianwilson.com. "Paul is always very supportive to Brian. He always has wonderful, positive things to say".

The new Wilson album will be called 'Getting In Over My Head'. Other friends featured on the album include Eric Clapton, Elton John and Van Dyke Parks. A touching moment from the record is expected to be a duet 'Soul Seachin' with his late brother Carl.

Wilson is also expected to finally release the Smile album this year. Smile was originally meant to be the follow-up to Pet Sounds in 1968 but Wilson scrapped it to date had never been completed. The final tracklisting only surfaced for the first time on February 20 when Wilson performed the piece in it's entirety in London.

Brian Wilson has announced more show in England in July and then will take the Smile tour to the USA.

'Getting In Over My Head' will be released in June.
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