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Wilson Phillips first appeared in 1990 flaunting a harmony-rich sound that helped send three singles from their first album -- "Hold On," "Release Me," and "You're in Love" -- to the top of the Billboard charts. Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson, and Chynna Phillips comprised the vocal trio, whose sudden success was matched by an equally impressive pedigree. The two Wilson sisters had grown up in California with their father, Beach Boy bandleader Brian Wilson, and often made appearances on his albums throughout their childhood. Chynna's parents, meanwhile, were John and Michelle Phillips (of seminal folk-rock band the Mamas & the Papas). Despite growing up alongside such icons, the girls first pursued separate careers in acting and modeling, only turning to music when Chynna (having been influenced by Band Aid and Farm Aid) suggested they make a charity record with other children of famous musicians. The project fell through, but it also brought the three girls together again, forming Wilson Phillips in the process.

From the outset, Wilson Phillips used their connections to partner with important figures in the music business, including producer Richard Perry (who guided the singers through their early years together) and songwriter Glen Ballard (who co-wrote most of their hits). Given their talent and networking skills, the girls signed a contract with SBK Records in 1989 and released their self-titled debut album one year later. Wilson Phillips' mix of adult contemporary ballads and midtempo pop/rock drew some criticism for its supposedly syrupy content, but the album became a Grammy-nominated smash regardless. Three tracks were number one singles; two others, "Impulsive" and "The Dream Is Still Alive," peaked at numbers four and 12, respectively.

Unfortunately, Wilson Phillips' time in the spotlight was short-lived. Their sophomore album, 1992's Shadows & Light, went platinum but quickly faded from the charts, failing to produce any Top Ten hits. Perhaps sensing an inevitable decline, Chynna Phillips announced plans for a solo career, and Wilson Phillips broke up the following year. The members pursued various interests throughout the following decade; Phillips issued her solo debut, Naked and Sacred, in 1995; the Wilson sisters partnered with their father on several projects; and Carnie hosted her own talk show.

In 2003, the musicians reunited to record California, a summery covers album that found Wilson Phillips putting their own stamp on songs by the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac. The record was released in May 2004 to a modest American reception, yet it fared surprisingly well in New Zealand, where the trio's cover of "Go Your Own Way" topped the adult contemporary charts. Wilson Phillips reunited again in 2008 for a pair of live performances in California. A holiday-themed album, Christmas in Harmony, featuring production from longtime friend Glen Ballard, followed in 2010. To celebrate their 20th anniversary as a recording act, Wilson Phillips finally fully acknowledged its legacy by putting out Dedicated, an album devoted entirely to songs made famous by the Beach Boys and the Mamas & the Papas in 2012. ~ Andrew Leahey & Steve Leggett, Rovi

Total plays

273.4 million
Updated on 2024-06-08

Country

United States

Social media links

Monthly listeners

1,323,206

Followers

628,639

Top Cities

  1. Australia
    33,265 listeners
  2. United Kingdom
    30,507 listeners
  3. Australia
    27,277 listeners
  4. Australia
    24,954 listeners
  5. Ireland
    Dublin
    17,702 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Hold On
Hold On
185,320,677 4:27 1990-05-08
Release Me
Release Me
19,411,664 4:56 1990-05-08
Hold On
Hold On
18,915,543 3:41 2017-09-22
You're In Love
You're In Love
15,294,778 4:52 1990-05-08
Impulsive
Impulsive
3,536,692 4:34 1990-05-08
Daniel
Daniel
3,122,403 4:03 2000-05-23
California Dreamin'
California Dreamin'
2,337,498 2:49 2012-03-30
A Reason To Believe
A Reason To Believe
1,910,978 4:05 1990-05-08
You Won't See Me Cry
You Won't See Me Cry
1,664,389 3:54 1992-01-01
Hold On
Hold On
1,619,511 4:05 2010-01-01
Hold On (Re-Recorded) [Remastered]
Hold On (Re-Recorded) [Remastered]
1,619,511 4:05 2012-01-17
The Dream Is Still Alive
The Dream Is Still Alive
1,273,982 4:09 1990-05-08
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
1,222,565 3:09 2010-10-12
Next To You (Someday I'll Be)
Next To You (Someday I'll Be)
1,213,050 4:59 1990-05-08
Don't Worry Baby
Don't Worry Baby
1,098,310 3:32 2012-03-30
Silent Night
Silent Night
855,140 3:03 1992-10-20
Over And Over
Over And Over
824,719 4:39 1990-05-08
Eyes Like Twins
Eyes Like Twins
791,504 5:03 1990-05-08
You're In Love - Single/Radio Edit
You're In Love - Single/Radio Edit
757,155 4:08 2000-05-23
Ooh You're Gold
Ooh You're Gold
621,818 4:18 1990-05-08
Release Me - Radio Edit
Release Me - Radio Edit
596,216 3:51 2000-05-23
Wouldn't It Be Nice
Wouldn't It Be Nice
527,167 2:45 2012-03-30
Hold On (Today)
Hold On (Today)
515,015 4:26 2020-01-03
Good Vibrations
Good Vibrations
427,657 3:46 2012-03-30
Hotel California - Live In Japan
Hotel California - Live In Japan
370,831 8:52 2000-05-23
Monday Monday
Monday Monday
370,040 4:18 2012-03-30
Flesh And Blood - Single Edit
Flesh And Blood - Single Edit
368,094 4:04 2000-05-23
God Only Knows
God Only Knows
341,607 3:50 2012-03-30
This Doesn't Have To Be Love
This Doesn't Have To Be Love
336,861 4:41 1992-01-01
Warm Lovin' Christmastime
Warm Lovin' Christmastime
335,516 3:25 2010-10-12
I Can Hear Music
I Can Hear Music
306,975 3:07 2012-03-30
Impulsive - Single Edit
Impulsive - Single Edit
304,044 3:57 2000-05-23
Dedicated to the One I Love
Dedicated to the One I Love
299,001 3:07 2012-03-30
Go Your Own Way
Go Your Own Way
279,397 3:40 2018-02-23
Christmastime
Christmastime
259,072 2:40 2010-10-12
Give It Up
Give It Up
243,830 4:51 1992-01-01
When A Child Is Born
When A Child Is Born
232,241 2:50 2010-10-12
All The Way From New York
All The Way From New York
229,155 3:38 1992-01-01
Boyfriends
Boyfriends
208,801 2:55 2022-11-25
A Conversation With Wilson Phillips
A Conversation With Wilson Phillips
203,882 1:33 2000-05-23
Don't Take Me Down
Don't Take Me Down
192,195 4:44 1992-01-01
The Dream Is Still Alive - AC Remix
The Dream Is Still Alive - AC Remix
191,333 4:10 2000-05-23
Silent Night
Silent Night
176,160 3:02 2010-10-12
Do It Again
Do It Again
173,991 2:51 2012-03-30
Twelve-Thirty
Twelve-Thirty
162,821 3:37 2012-03-30
It's Only Life
It's Only Life
161,629 5:25 1992-01-01
Fun, Fun, Fun
Fun, Fun, Fun
160,628 2:27 2012-03-30
Give It Up - New Extended Radio 7"
Give It Up - New Extended Radio 7"
155,144 4:00 2000-05-23
Alone
Alone
155,041 5:17 1992-01-01
Hold On - Live In Japan
Hold On - Live In Japan
142,980 4:45 2000-05-23
Flesh And Blood
Flesh And Blood
139,985 5:35 1992-01-01
Got A Feelin'
Got A Feelin'
132,624 3:33 2012-03-30
Goodbye Carmen
Goodbye Carmen
132,501 5:18 1992-01-01
Where Are You?
Where Are You?
128,439 5:24 1992-01-01
Little Drummer Boy
Little Drummer Boy
128,071 3:12 2010-10-12
Sleigh Ride
Sleigh Ride
127,812 2:57 2010-10-12
I Hear You (Prelude)
I Hear You (Prelude)
123,364 0:53 1992-01-01
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
105,460 2:46 2010-10-12
Our Prayer
Our Prayer
101,486 1:23 2010-10-12
Silver Bells
Silver Bells
94,467 3:14 2010-10-12
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
81,805 2:56 2010-10-12
The Christmas Song
The Christmas Song
81,281 3:22 2010-10-12
I Hear You (Reprise)
I Hear You (Reprise)
75,517 2:06 1992-01-01
Fueled For Houston
Fueled For Houston
73,325 4:15 1992-01-01
Joy
Joy
72,279 3:38 2010-10-12
Fun, Fun, Fun (A Cappella)
Fun, Fun, Fun (A Cappella)
< 1000 2:09 2012-05-02
Monday Monday (A Cappella)
Monday Monday (A Cappella)
< 1000 4:10 2012-05-02
Don't Worry Baby (A Cappella)
Don't Worry Baby (A Cappella)
< 1000 3:11 2012-05-02
Hold On (Live)
Hold On (Live)
< 1000 4:23 2012-05-02

New releases

Boyfriends
Boyfriends
2022-11-25
[WP RECORDS]
Hold On (Today)
Hold On (Today)
2020-01-03
[Wilson Phillips]
Dedicated
Dedicated
2012-05-02
[RCA/Sony Masterworks]
Dedicated
Dedicated
2012-03-30
[RCA/Sony Masterworks]
Christmas In Harmony
Christmas In Harmony
2010-10-12
[Masterworks]
Hold On (Re-Recorded / Remastered)
Hold On (Re-Recorded / Remastered)
2010-10-01
[Cleopatra Records]
Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits
2000-05-23
[CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)]
Shadows And Light
Shadows And Light
1992-01-01
[SBK]
Wilson Phillips
Wilson Phillips
1990-05-08
[SBK/EMI RECORDS]