Recorded in 1972 and released in 1973 this song is the third and final one of the California Saga series of songs on the Holland album by the Beach Boys.
Composed by Al Jardine, the otherwise missing in action Brian Wilson barely contributed to the Holland production. One day Brian Wilson showed-up at the studio, asked for a microphone and began singing I'm on my way to sunny Californ-i-a. After which he abruptly walked out.
Stranger yet, at the invitation of Al Jardine, ex-band member, Bruce Johnston secretly recorded background vocals for California Saga. His contribution is uncredited.
I had the vinyl LP and always considered this album one of the groups best works - almost as good as Pet Sounds.
Turn-up the volume for: California Saga (On My Way to Sunny Californ-i-a).....
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