In the early 1970s, he was a close friend and collaborator of Brian Wilson, co-writing the Beach Boys' singles "Marcella" (1972) and "Sail On, Sailor" (1973).
During the early 1970s, he was a close associate and collaborator with Brian Wilson, contributing to the Beach Boys' releases of "Marcella" in 1972 and "Sail On, Sailor" in 1973.