Brian Wilson says he only plays Paul McCartney and Phil Spector records at home

Brian Wilson says that his main musical influences haven't changed much since the '60s. Wilson told the San Francisco Gate that he only plays select artist around the house these days, explaining that, "I only play Phil Spector's records, really. Sometimes I play Paul McCartney. But I listen to Phil Spector's. When I first heard Phil Spector's records, it opened up a door for me, a door to creativity."

Wilson said that he quickly made the move from being a fan of Spector's recording technique into becoming his chief competitor: "At first, I felt like I loved what I was doing, and then I said, 'No. I'm going to try to whip Spector. I'm going to try to beat Spector at his records.' And I kept trying."

When asked whether or not his long battle with stage fright has lessened throughout the years, Wilson said, "No. I haven't gotten over it yet. I still go through a lot of mental changes, mind changes, before every concert. But the first song we start to sing, then I'm cool by then, I'm all right. I like performing. I like to feel the love."

Wilson is in the process of recording his first new studio set since his 2004 Grammy award-winning Brian Wilson Presents Smile album. The still-untitled collection features his first collaboration with Burt Bacharach. There's been no release date set for the album.

Brian Wilson just wrapped up a couple of California dates with Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine. They are expected to announce more joint concerts in the coming months.
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