Bruce Johnston

Bruce Johnston

Bruce Arthur Johnston (born Benjamin Baldwin; June 27, 1942) is an American singer, musician and songwriter who is a member of the Beach Boys. He also collaborated on many records with Terry Melcher (his bandmate in Bruce & Terry, the Rip Chords, and California Music) and composed the 1975 Barry Manilow hit, "I Write the Songs". Born in Illinois, Johnston grew up in Los Angeles and studied classical piano in his early years. While in high school, he arranged and played on his first hit record, Sandy Nelson's "Teen Beat" (1959), and also worked with musicians such as Kim Fowley and Phil Spector. One of Johnston's first gigs was as a member of the surf band the Gamblers before becoming a staff producer at Columbia Records. In 1965, Johnston joined the Beach Boys for live performances, initially filling in for the group's co-founder Brian Wilson. Johnston's first appearance on the band's records was as a vocalist on "California Girls" (1965). He later contributed original material to the group's albums, including "The Nearest Faraway Place" on 20/20 (1969), "Tears in the Morning" and "Deirdre" on Sunflower (1970), and "Disney Girls (1957)" on Surf's Up (1971). Johnston left the Beach Boys in 1972 and subsequently embarked on a solo career. During this time, Johnston recorded one solo album, Going Public (1977), his latest to date. In late 1978, he rejoined the Beach Boys to co-produce the group's L.A. (Light Album) (1979). Since then, he has continued to tour as a member of the band. Born in Peoria, Illinois in 1942, he was adopted as child by William and Irene Johnston of Chicago and grew up in the wealthy Los Angeles neighborhoods of Brentwood and Bel-Air. His adoptive family is of Irish descent, with his grandparents hailing from Markethill, County Armagh. His adoptive father was president of the Owl Rexall Drug Company in Los Angeles after moving from Walgreens in Chicago. Johnston attended the private Bel Air Town and Country School (later renamed John Thomas Dye School) and the University of California, Los Angeles. He also studied classical piano in his early years, training at Interlochen Arts Camp as a youth. In high school, Johnston switched to contemporary music. He performed in a few "beginning" bands during this time and then moved on to working with young musicians such as Sandy Nelson, Kim Fowley, and Phil Spector. Soon, Johnston began backing people such as Ritchie Valens, the Everly Brothers, and Eddie Cochran. In 1959, while still in high school, Johnston arranged and played on his first hit record, "Teen Beat" by Sandy Nelson. The single reached the Billboard Top Ten. The same year, Johnston made his first single under his own name, "Take This Pearl" on Arwin Records (a record label owned by Doris Day) as part of the Bruce & Jerry duo (Jerry Cooper was a high school friend of Bruce's). The teenage Hot Rod film entitled "Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow" (1959), features the song "I Promise You" by Johnston and Judy Harriet. In 1960, Johnston started his record production career at Del-Fi Records, producing five singles and an album – Love You So – by Ron Holden (many of the album's eleven tracks were written or co-written by Johnston). ... Source: Article "Bruce Johnston" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Title: Bruce Johnston
  • Popularity: 0.555
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1942-06-27
  • Place of Birth: Peoria, Illinois, USA
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  • Also Known As: The Beach Boys
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Bruce Johnston Movies

  • 2004
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    The Beach Boys - California Surfin

    The Beach Boys - California Surfin

    1 2004 HD

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  • 1978
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    Deadman's Curve

    Deadman's Curve

    5.9 1978 HD

    Things were cool. Chicks were pretty. Waves were groovy. Cars had muscle. Jan and Dean rode their wave to the top of the pop charts. Then, in 1966,...

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  • 1978
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    Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

    Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

    4.4 1978 HD

    A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-time machinations of the music biz. Now, they must...

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  • 2023
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    A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys

    A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys

    7.9 2023 HD

    A special all-star tribute concert honoring the legacy of The Beach Boys.

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  • 1985
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    The Beach Boys: An American Band

    The Beach Boys: An American Band

    8 1985 HD

    A biography of the American rock band The Beach Boys, with interviews, concert footage and clips from movies and television shows they appeared in.

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  • 2008
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    The Wrecking Crew

    The Wrecking Crew

    7.2 2008 HD

    A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such...

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  • 2002
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    Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys

    Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys

    1 2002 HD

    An in-depth look at the tumultuous career of Jan & Dean.

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  • 2007
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    Cease to Exist

    Cease to Exist

    1 2007 HD

    Explores the music motive to the Manson murders and uncovers Charles Manson's relationship with Beach Boys' drummer Dennis Wilson and record producer...

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  • 2014
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    Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982

    Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982

    9 2014 HD

    With historical performances and classic recordings reassessed by a panel of esteemed experts, this documentary film provides a fantastic insight...

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  • 2010
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    Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

    Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

    1 2010 HD

    A documentary film in which the rich tapestry of music written and produced by this brilliant 20th century composer is investigated and reviewed.

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  • 1987
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    The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

    The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

    1 1987 HD

    Enjoy the Beach Boys in a 90 minute concert celebrating their 25 year anniversary with guest artists like Glen Campbell, Ray Charles, The Everly...

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  • 1996
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    The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds

    The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds

    2 1996 HD

    Brian Wilson and the boys of summer add a pinch of down-home twang to their classic harmonies with the help of country music's finest. In this 1996...

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  • 1998
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    Brian Wilson’s Imagination

    Brian Wilson’s Imagination

    1 1998 HD

    This documentary includes footage from a Brian Wilson solo concert and documents the making of his 1998 album "Imagination".

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  • 2024
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    The Beach Boys

    The Beach Boys

    6.6 2024 HD

    A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California...

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  • 1969
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    The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969

    The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969

    1 1969 HD

    The Beach Boys live at the L’Olympia Bruno Coquatrix in Paris, France during their “20/20” tour on June 16, 1969.

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  • 1981
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    The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special

    The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special

    1 1981 HD

    A celebration of The Beach Boys' musical career.

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  • 1980
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    Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys

    Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys

    1 1980 HD

    A look at the making of The Beach Boys' 24th studio album, "Keepin' the Summer Alive".

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  • 2012
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    The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again

    The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again

    8 2012 HD

    The Beach Boys are America's most successful band. With 56 U.S. Top 100 hits, 36 Top Ten Hits, and 4 Number One singles, their impression on American...

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  • 2012
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    Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth

    Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth

    1 2012 HD

    A Film by Andre Perkowski Made Out Of All The Other Beach Boys Films

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  • 2014
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    The Seeds: Pushin' Too Hard

    The Seeds: Pushin' Too Hard

    1 2014 HD

    Documentary about seminal garage-rock band, The Seeds, that uses vintage footage, rare photos, memorabilia and audio, plus fresh interviews with band...

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  • 2017
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    The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds

    The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds

    7.6 2017 HD

    Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of ‘Pet Sounds,' Brian Wilson and surviving members of The Beach Boys (Mike Love, Al Jardine,...

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  • 1980
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    The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert

    The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert

    1 1980 HD

    The Beach Boys perform live on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., July 4th, 1980. Originally aired on HBO.

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  • 2012
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    The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary

    The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary

    8 2012 HD

    Live release from the American Pop legends containing 21 classic Beach Boys hits performed live in Phoenix AZ on the bands 2012 - 50th anniversary...

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  • 2010
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    Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

    Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

    6.4 2010 HD

    Groundbreaking and ahead of its time, Pet Sounds — the 11th album by The Beach Boys — was a pioneering feat in production, sound, and...

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  • 1976
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    The Beach Boys: It's OK

    The Beach Boys: It's OK

    8 1976 HD

    A live performance from the Beach Boys, featuring their best known songs, including 'Help Me Rhonda' and 'Good Vibrations'.

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  • 2016
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    The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971

    The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971

    1 2016 HD

    Excellent quality collection of live clips from the Beach Boys, running from the period throughout the 60’s, covering the first decade of the...

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  • 2005
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    The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice

    The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice

    1 2005 HD

    The inside story of the Beach Boys from their formation in 1961 to the present day (2005).

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  • 1993
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    The Beach Boys Today

    The Beach Boys Today

    1 1993 HD

    A road film with the Carl Wilson-led touring Beach Boys, filmed in 1992-93 and including in depth interviews with all band members.

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  • 2000
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    The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony

    The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony

    6.8 2000 HD

    These archetypal Southern Californians, who transmuted their experiences growing up in suburban Hawthorne into a potent teen iconography orbiting...

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  • 1980
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    The Beach Boys - Live at Knebworth

    The Beach Boys - Live at Knebworth

    8 1980 HD

    Recorded while promoting the album Keepin' the Summer Alive, Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 was first issued in the UK in 2002 and the...

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  • 1987
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    Disorderlies

    Disorderlies

    4.9 1987 HD

    As not-quite-orderlies who're downright Disorderlies, rap-music favorites The Fat Boys rule. Playing the freewheeling caretakers of the frail...

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  • 2024
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    Bad Vibrations

    Bad Vibrations

    10 2024 HD

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  • 1987
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    Full House

    Full House

    7.5 1987 HD

    After the death of his wife, Danny enlists his best friend and his brother-in-law to help raise his three daughters, D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle.

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  • 1948
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    The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

    6.5 1948 HD

    The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by...

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  • 1982
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    T. J. Hooker

    T. J. Hooker

    6.3 1982 HD

    Sergeant Thomas Jefferson Hooker is a tough-as-nails veteran police officer with the LCPD who turns his back on a gold badge and goes back to...

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  • 2006
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    Legends

    Legends

    5 2006 HD

    The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.

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  • 1997
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    Classic Albums

    Classic Albums

    7.7 1997 HD

    A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a...

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  • 1968
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    The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

    6.6 1968 HD

    The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.

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  • 1982
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    Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

    6.2 1982 HD

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  • 1991
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    Home Improvement

    Home Improvement

    7.4 1991 HD

    The daily trials and tribulations of handyman Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three boys with help from his loyal co-host, domineering wife, and...

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