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PublisherChicago Review Press, Incorporated
ISBN-101613738374
ISBN-139781613738375
eBay Product ID (ePID)228699643
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Book TitleWouldn't It Be Nice : Brian Wilson and the Making of the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicDiscography & Buyer's Guides, History & Criticism, Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Rock, Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorCharles L. Granata
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight12.3 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-028042
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"A behind-the-scenes glimpse you won't find anywhere else, including some background on what made Brian Wilson the mad genius he was." -- Contra Costa Times, "Granata's book is a simple masterpiece that does justice to the album--dissecting clearly all the complex factors involved while capturing Wilson's amazing inner strength, as well as his turmoil." -- Q magazine, "Chuck Granata has the exquisite wisdom to understand that the real wonder of Brian Wilson is not to be found within the headline-grabbing antics, the legendary lawsuits, or even the classic functionality of either his private or public families, but simply in his music." --Tony Asher, Pet Sounds cowriter, "Chuck Granata has the exquisite wisdom to understand that the real wonder of Brian Wilson is not to be found within the headline-grabbing antics, the legendary lawsuits, or even the classic functionality of either his private or public families, but simply in his music." --Tony Asher, Pet Sounds cowriter , "I consider Pet Sounds to be one of the greatest pop LPs to ever be released. It encompasses everything that's ever knocked me out and rolled it all into one. Brian Wilson is, without a doubt, a pop genius." --Eric Clapton, "As a musician who was there at the creation, I can assure you that this is the book to read if you want to understand Brian Wilson and the making of Pet Sounds . Chuck Granata has deftly painted this monumental story with the respect, passion and vibrancy of his subject's greatest music." --Carol Kaye, Pet Sounds bassist, " Wouldn't It Be Nice is intelligently researched and beautifully written." --Bruce Johnston, former member of The Beach Boys, "Intelligently researched and beautifully written. This books reminds me how remarkably fortunate I am that Brian, Mike, Carl, Dennis, and Al shared with me the opportunity to be part of the greatest recorded achievements in pop music history." --Bruce Johnston, former member of The Beach Boys
Dewey Decimal782.421660922
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisWhen he first started working on Pet 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 Sounds was the work of one extraordinary man. Turning his back on the protes, When he first started working on Pet 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 Sounds was 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., When he first started working on Pet 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 Sounds was 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, this unique book 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.
LC Classification NumberML420.W5525G73 2016
