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Here in 2007, that shitty Barenaked Ladies song about "lying in bed like Brian Wilson did" just couldn't sound more dated. See, Wilson's bedridden days are far, far behind him, and ever since the 2004 release of SMiLE, dude's done nothing but get around, get around-- you get the idea. Now, according to Wilson's official website, the man is poised to premiere some brand new material this fall.

Wilson and his ten-piece band return to London's Royal Festival Hall (where he kicked off his SMiLE tour) this September for the inaugural performance of "That Lucky Old Sun (A Narrative)", a brand new, Southbank Centre-commissioned Wilson composition that the man describes as "consist[ing] of four 'rounds', with interspersed spoken word."

He'll play six dates-- September 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, and 16 (guess 13 is unlucky)-- and in addition to the new work, Wilson promises "a number of his classic compositions that he has never performed live as well as at least one song in honour of a very important anniversary," according to his website. Perchance pertaining to Smiley Smile? Tickets are on sale now.

Oh, and watch your head on the way out, or you just might get smacked by a Brian Wilson tribute DVD that someone's lovingly defenestrated. MusiCares Presents: A Tribute to Brian Wilson hit the streets (and heads) this week and collects performances from a 2005 Grammy-affiliated gala, at which Wilson was named "MusiCares 2005 Person of the Year" for being totally rad and awesome. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Backstreet Boys, and more attempt Wilson classics, while Barenaked Ladies play, yes, that song. Redeemingly, money was raised for good causes, and Wilson steps in at the end to show 'em all how it's done.

Brian Wilson Live:

09-10 London, England - Royal Festival Hall
09-11 London, England - Royal Festival Hall
09-12 London, England - Royal Festival Hall
09-14 London, England - Royal Festival Hall
09-15 London, England - Royal Festival Hall
09-16 London, England - Royal Festival Hall