Pacific Ocean Blues

Dennis Wilson

About Pacific Ocean Blues

"Pacific Ocean Blues" is a song written by Dennis Wilson and his cousin Mike Love. It was released as the ninth track on Dennis Wilson's 1977 debut solo album Pacific Ocean Blue. The track, as with the rest of the album, was credited as having been produced by Dennis Wilson and his close friend Gregg Jakobson. A backing track was reportedly recorded by late 1975 and was Dennis Wilson's only submission for The Beach Boys 1976 album 15 Big Ones, though it was turned down by the band. The completed version, although a hard rocker, features water sound effects. Dennis has been quoted as calling the song "my least favorite cut" on the album as he reportedly felt that the song sounded incomplete. more »

Year:: 1977
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Dennis Wilson

Dennis Carl Wilson (December 4, 1944 – December 28, 1983) was an American rock and roll musician best known as a founding member and the drummer of The Beach Boys. He was a member of the group from its formation until his death in 1983. Dennis was the middle brother of fellow Beach Boys members Brian Wilson and Carl Wilson, and cousin of Mike Love. more »

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Album fact "Pacific Ocean Blues" is a track from Dennis Wilson's debut solo album "Pacific Ocean Blue" released in 1977.
Song Composition The song was composed and arranged by Dennis Wilson alongside Daryl Dragon.
Genre "Pacific Ocean Blues" falls under the genre of pop rock highlighting Wilson's talent in creating soulful rock ballads.
Lyrical Themes The song, as well as the entire album, primarily focuses on themes of love and nature. This particular track is one of Wilson’s many musings on the environment and his relationship with the ocean.
Collaborators While Dennis Wilson composed the song with Dragon, his brother Carl Wilson provided the backing vocals.
Critical Reception Critics have often appreciated "Pacific Ocean Blues" and its parent album for their immersive and emotive themes.
Posthumous Recognition Since Dennis' death in 1983, both the song and the album it originates from have become more popular, receiving critical acclaim and acknowledgment for their depth and complexity.
Cover versions The Scottish alternative rock band "The Trash Can Sinatras" paid tribute to Dennis Wilson by covering "Pacific Ocean Blue" and including the track on their 2004 album "Weightlifting".
Unavailable for a Long Time The "Pacific Ocean Blue" album was out of print for more than a decade. It was not until 2008, 31 years after its initial release, that it was reissued.
Dennis Wilson's Personal Life Being a beach boy from his early years, Dennis' love for the ocean was clearly reflected in the song "Pacific Ocean Blues". However, ironically it was the ocean that took the musician’s life; he drowned in 1983.

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