You and I (Dennis Wilson song)
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"You and I" is a song written by Dennis Wilson
, his former wife Karen Lamm-Wilson and close friend Gregg Jakobson
. It was released as the eighth track on Dennis Wilson's 1977 debut solo album Pacific Ocean Blue
. The song was released as a single in the United States with the B-side being "Friday Night
". In Europe however, "River Song
" was chosen as the A-side and "Farewell My Friend
" as the B-side. The single, just as the single in Europe did, failed to chart. The track, as with the rest of the album, was credited as being produced by Dennis Wilson and his close friend Gregg Jakobson
. Dennis Wilson sings the lead vocal on this and every other track on the album.
According to Dennis the song "is about Karen and myself, that's it."
Dennis Wilson
Dennis Carl Wilson was an American rock and roll musician best known as a founding member and the drummer of The Beach Boys. He was a member of the group from its formation until his death in 1983...
, his former wife Karen Lamm-Wilson and close friend Gregg Jakobson
Gregg Jakobson
Gregg Jakobson was an acquaintance of Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys. Together they wrote "Baby Blue" along with Karen Lamm, "Celebrate the News", "Forever" and "San Miguel" for The Beach Boys...
. It was released as the eighth track on Dennis Wilson's 1977 debut solo album Pacific Ocean Blue
Pacific Ocean Blue
Pacific Ocean Blue is Dennis Wilson's only solo album, released in 1977. After several attempts, starting in 1970, to release his own project, some of which made it to the finished album, Wilson recorded the bulk of Pacific Ocean Blue in the months spanning the fall of 1976 to the following spring...
. The song was released as a single in the United States with the B-side being "Friday Night
Friday Night
"Friday Night" is a song written by Dennis Wilson and Gregg Jakobson. It was released as the fourth track on Dennis Wilson's 1977 solo album Pacific Ocean Blue.-Performers:*Earle Mankey - guitars*Ed Tuleja - slide guitar...
". In Europe however, "River Song
River Song (Dennis Wilson song)
"River Song" is a song written by Dennis Wilson and his younger brother Carl Wilson. It served as the opening track for Dennis Wilson's 1977 debut solo album Pacific Ocean Blue. The song was released as a single in Europe with the B-side being "Farewell My Friend". The single however, failed to chart...
" was chosen as the A-side and "Farewell My Friend
Farewell My Friend
"Farewell My Friend" is a song written by Dennis Wilson. It was released as the tenth track for his 1977 solo album Pacific Ocean Blue. The song was released as a single in Europe as the B-side of the "River Song" single. The single however, failed to chart. The track, as with the rest of the...
" as the B-side. The single, just as the single in Europe did, failed to chart. The track, as with the rest of the album, was credited as being produced by Dennis Wilson and his close friend Gregg Jakobson
Gregg Jakobson
Gregg Jakobson was an acquaintance of Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys. Together they wrote "Baby Blue" along with Karen Lamm, "Celebrate the News", "Forever" and "San Miguel" for The Beach Boys...
. Dennis Wilson sings the lead vocal on this and every other track on the album.
According to Dennis the song "is about Karen and myself, that's it."