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Too Early to Tell - Carl Wilson

Carl Wilson
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Carl Wilson did his first solo tour in the spring of 1981, and a couple of the shows were broadcast on FM radio. This recording is from a show at the Bottom Line in New York City. It's the title track of a cd that came out recently, "Too Early To Tell". Carl later recorded the song for his second solo album, "Youngblood". That's Myrna Smith singing with Carl; John Daly and Billy Hinsche on guitars, Gerald Johnson on bass, and Alan Krigger on drums. Awesome band!

About Carl Wilson

Carl Dean Wilson (December 21, 1946 – February 6, 1998) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He was their lead guitarist, the youngest sibling of bandmates Brian and Dennis, and the group's de facto leader in the early to mid-1970s. He was also the band's musical director on stage from 1965 until his death. Influenced by the guitar playing of Chuck Berry and the Ventures, Wilson's initial role in the group was that of lead guitarist and backing singer, ...

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Added 4 May 2026



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