Pet Sounds
"The Beach Boys Love You" (1977) saw Wilson's brief reemergence as the band's principal songwriter and singer, becoming a spiritual successor to "Pet Sounds". Upon release, Wilson stated that "Love You" was "the first time since "Pet Sounds" that I've felt this thoroughly satisfied with an album." Asked where somebody should begin with the band's discography, Wilson said, "They should listen to "Pet Sounds" first, and then listen to "The Beach Boys Love You"." In 1988, Wilson released his first solo album, "Brian Wilson", which was an attempt to recapture the sensibilities of "Pet Sounds", such that co-producer Russ Titelman touted the album as "Pet Sounds '88". It included "Baby Let Your Hair Grow Long", a sequel to "Caroline, No".