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Wouldn't It Be Nice: Brian Wilson and the Making of the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds (Revised)
Wouldn't It Be Nice: Brian Wilson and the Making of the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds (Revised) | Charles L Granata
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When he first started working onPet Sounds, Brian Wilson said that he was going to write "the greatest rock album ever made." That album, released in 1966, fifty years ago, changed the face of popular music. From conception and composition to arrangement and production, Pet Soundswas the work of one extraordinary man. Turning his back on the protest songs and folk rock of his contemporaries and even on the bright surf sound of his own creation, Brian Wilson reached deep within himself to make music that struck an emotional chord and touched people's souls. Embracing the rapidly advancing recording technology of the time, he expertly created an original studio sound that would inspire generations of listeners and musicians. Featuring a detailed track-by-track analysis of the songs and extensive interviews with key personalities, Wouldn't It Be Nice reveals the influences--musical, personal, and professional--that together created this groundbreaking album. Now revised to include new information and recent developments, this is the definitive book on one of the greatest albums ever made."
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The husband is not much of a reader, but every year I get him a book about whichever musician he is currently into. And, as a musician he can be pretty picky. This is the only on with literally a lyrical title. #musicalmay

Suet624 Saw Brian last year with a full band behind him. It was so good. 😁 7y
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