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Wilson Phillips Information
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'Wilson Phillips', an American singing group made up of Carnie Wilson,
Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips. Although their success in the early 1990's was brief, they are also famous for being the offsprings of prominent musicians; the Wilsons are the daughters of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, while Phillips' parents are John Phillips and Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas.
Early life
The Wilson sisters and Phillips were friends from childhood, growing up in southern California in the 1970's and 1980's. The three shared a love of music and songwriting, and developed their own style of vocal harmonies. Finally in 1989, they were signed to a record deal with producer Glen Ballard and SBK Records.
Chart success
Wilson Phillips released their debut album 'Wilson Phillips' in 1990. They shot to fame with their debut single, the # 1 hit Hold On. The album was a massive hit, producing three number one singles and selling 10 million copies worldwide.
They released their follow-up album 'Shadows and Light' in 1992. It was much less successful, producing no top ten singles and selling one million copies. Shortly after, the group decided to split up.
1992-2003 period
During the next decade, the group went their separate ways. Chynna Phillips released a solo album, 'Naked and Sacred' in 1995, while the Wilson sisters released a Christmas album in 1993 and an album 'The Wilsons' in 1997. Carnie also went on to host her own television talk show, while Phillips got married to actor William Baldwin. A 'Greatest Hits' album was released in 2000, although the group did not officially reunite for this release.
Reunion
Wilson Phillips reunited in 2004 to release 'California', an album of cover songs.
Discography
'Albums'
* Wilson Phillips (1990) -*US Chart position: # 2 (Billboard Hot 100)
* Shadows and Light (1992) -*US Chart position: # 4
* Greatest Hits (2000) -*US Chart position: n/a
* California (2004) -*US Chart position: # 45
'Singles'
*Hold On (1990) -*US Chart position: # 1
*Release Me (1990) -*US Chart position: # 1
*Impulsive (1990) -*US Chart position: # 4
*You're In Love (1991) -*US Chart position: # 1
*The Dream is Still Alive (1991) -*US Chart position: # 12
*You Won't See Me Cry (1992) -*US Chart position: # 20
*Give It Up (1992) -*US Chart position: # 30
Awards
*1990 Nominated for 3 Grammy Awards for Song of the Year ("Hold On"), Album of the Year ("Wilson Philips") and Best New Artist
*1990 Nominated for 2 American Music Awards for Favorite Single - Pop / Rock ("Hold On"), and Favorite New Artist - Pop / Rock.
Trivia
*On the movie Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle the main characters steal a truck from a group of misfits that bully them along the movie, they play a tape they find and the song Hold On can be heard, the so hard core pranksters happen to be group of posers.
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