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of The Beach Boys , while Phillips's 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. In 1989, producer Glen Ballard and SBK Records signed the trio to a record deal.


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 married 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 . A single, 'Go Your Own Way,' a remake of the original by Fleetwood Mac, peaked at #13 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.


DISCOGRAPHY


Albums

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  • ''Shadows and Light'' (1992)
    US Chart position: # 4

  • ''Greatest Hits'' (2000)
    US Chart position: n/a

  • ''California'' (2004)
    US Chart position: # 35



Singles



AWARDS & NOMINATIONS



TRIVIA


  • In the movie Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle the main characters steal a truck from a group of misfits that bully them throughout the movie. They find a tape in the bullies' car and the song "Hold On" can be heard (indicating that the hard-core pranksters happen to be group of sissies).

  • The band's name obviously derives from their respective last names "Wilson" and "Phillips."



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