Brian Wilson has said his new album has been inspired by his sunny outlook on life.

That Lucky Old Sun is the latest album from the legendary Beach Boy, and it touches on how his life has changed since his drug-abuse days in the 70s and the 80s.

The 66-year-old star explained he's also been working to get his health back on track, saying: "One day I stepped on the gas and got in shape physically and got my life back together."

The new album is the follow-up to 2004's Smile and his 2005 Christmas album.

But although it's his 11th solo project, he isn't planning to leave the music industry behind him just yet.

He said: It's something I have to do because I need to keep myself financially secure and I want to make people happy and I want to bring joy to people."

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