Music Crossword Clue

[markbuswell]

Wilson with a sensational Smile (5)

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Think it could be Brian, as in The Beach boys, but not sure why. Please Help!

[brachiopod]

I think you're right. 'Smile' is his solo prject that was thirty years in the making. I think it was finally debuted either last year or the year before.

[brachiopod]

*project* !!

[littleoldme]

Just to add a little bit. Begun in 1967, Smile was originally intended to be a Beach Boys album, the follow-up to the famous Pet Sounds, but due to various difficulties and setbacks never got released. Over the years, it became the stuff of legend and probably the most famous unreleased album of all time, until it finally surfaced as a Brian Wilson solo album last year.

[bobbyx]

And as well as 'Smile' the album, he's also got lovely new teeth  - If you've seen any recent pictures or Live 8 footage you'll know what I mean