1976: Brian previews his latest compositions for the band at Brother Recording Studio in Santa Monica. Here’s a sample of “I’ll Bet He’s Nice.” | Brian Wilson

This week in 1976, The Beach Boys released their “It’s OK” single, and it became their highest-charting original single since 1968’s “Do It Again.” Brian re-recorded the song for the 2022 soundtrack of the “Long Promised Road” documentary. | Brian Wilson

Today in 1966, The Beach Boys released "Good Vibrations." Characterized by its complex soundscapes, episodic structure and subversions of pop music formula, it was the most expensive single ever recorded. "Good Vibrations" later became widely acclaimed as one of the finest and most important works of popular music. | Brian Wilson