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of Beach Boy Brian Wilson) and long-time friend Chynna Phillips (daughter of John Phillips from the Mamas and the Papas), who were all in their late teens at the time. The trio recorded several demos which eventually caught the attention of songwriter Glen Ballard, who became their collaborator. The girls signed a contract with SBK Records in 1989 and released their self-titled debut album one year later. Powered by three #1 singles-- "Hold On," "Release Me," and "You're in Love" - as well as the hit singles "Impulsive" and "The Dream Is Still Alive," the album went multiplatinum and was nominated for four Grammys, including Best New Artist. The trio returned less than a year later with Shadows and Light, which went platinum. The album was deeply personal and adopted a more serious tone, with tracks exploring issues such as child abuse ("Where Are You") and their estrangement from their fathers ("Flesh and Blood", "All the Way From New York"). Although the album received good reviews, it failed to generate the same success as the group's debut album, and soon after the girls went their separate ways. Wilson Phillips reunited in 2004 to release California, an album of cover songs. A single, "Go Your Own Way," a song originally recorded by Fleetwood Mac, peaked at #13 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. In 2008, the trio performed two dates in California, and are currently on track to record an album of new material in 2010.