DENNIS WILSON

DENNIS WILSON - PACIFIC OCEAN BLUE

NEW ONE-HOUR RADIO SPECIAL READY FOR JUNE 2008 BROADCASTS

In 1977 Dennis Wilson’s Pacific Ocean Blue became the first solo LP to be released by a member of the legendary Beach Boys. Dennis, the band’s surfer, drummer and free spirit, emerged from the shadow of his older brother, pop genius Brian Wilson, and shocked everyone with a sound and style unlike any other. More than 30 years later, it stands as one of the 1970s great cult-classic albums and a crucial puzzle-piece in the Wilson family's long musical history.

Throughout this one-hour special, Dennis Wilson's friends and family recall how he developed his musical voice - one that was full of surprises, but also one that reflected Wilson's dark, moody life. While acclaim grew for both his Beach Boys contributions and his solo material, Wilson's creative output was sadly stifled by his hard and fast lifestyle. His plans to follow Pacific Ocean Blue with an even grander album, Bambu, were left unfinished at the time of his drowning death in 1983, but many songs from those last sessions were filled with a hopefulness that belied his tragic decline.

Interview subjects include Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson's first wife, Carole Bloom, former Beach Boys manager Jim Guercio, Pacific Ocean Blue co-producer Gregg Jakobson, and engineer Jon Hanlon, Bambu collaborator Carli Munoz, and journalist Anthony DeCurtis. We also hear from Dennis Wilson, himself, courtesy of a rare radio visit at the time Pacific Ocean Blue was released. Many tracks from that album, as well as the long lost Bambu sessions are heard throughout this one-hour program hosted by noted rock historian and Smithereens drummer Dennis Diken.

Producer: Joyride Media (Paul Chuffo and Joshua Jackson)
Host: Dennis Diken
Broadcast Window: Begins June 2008
Length: One-hour program with breaks for local spots
Terms: Available for all USA radio broadcasters at no cost, no built-in barter spots
Contacts: Andy Cahn, 212-833-6279, andy.cahn@sonybmg.com
Eric Molk, 212-833-5389, eric.molk@sonybmg.com

Dennis Wilson - Pacific Ocean Blue (Legacy Edition) 2-CD set in stores June 17.
More details online at pacificoceanblue.net. Here's a clip from the original "River Song" recording sessions.



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TIMINGS AND CUES

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59:00 Version:

1. Full Program (59:00)

0:00 - 20:00 Segment 1
In: "I just feel it's all in the heart and expressing yourself, and sharing that with other people..."
Out: "I'm Dennis Diken, and you're listening to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue."

20:00 - 21:00 Break 1 with music bed
21:00 - 41:00 Segment 2
In: "Welcome back to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue. I'm Dennis Diken."
Out: "I'm Dennis Diken, and you're listening to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue."

41:00 - 42:00 Break 2 with music bed
42:00 -- 59:00 Segment 3
In: "Welcome back to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue. I'm Dennis Diken."
Out: "I'm Dennis Diken, and thanks for listening."

2. Promo Spot (0:30)

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54:00 version

1. Billboard (1:00)
In: "I just feel it's all in the heart and expressing yourself, and sharing that with other people..."
Out: "I'm Dennis Diken, and welcome to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue."

2. Segment 1 (17:00)
In: "Welcome back to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue. I'm Dennis Diken."
Out: "I'm Dennis Diken, and you're listening to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue."

3. Break 1 with music bed (1:00)
4. Segment 2 (18:00)
In: "Welcome back to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue. I'm Dennis Diken."
Out: "I'm Dennis Diken, and you're listening to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue."

5. Break 2 with music bed (1:00)
6. Segment 3 (16:00)
In: "Welcome back to Dennis Wilson: Pacific Ocean Blue. I'm Dennis Diken."
Out: "I'm Dennis Diken, and thanks for listening."

7. Promo Spot (0:30)