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Wouldn't It Be Nice
Written by: Brian Wilson/Tony Asher
Produced by: Brian Wilson
Recording date: Music track on 22 January 1966, Vocals added on 10 March 1966 and 11 April 1966
Take Number: 21
Master Number: #55558
Time: 2:23
Lead Vocal by: Brian on the verses, Mike on the bridge
Originally appeared on: Pet Sounds
Subsequently appeared on: Made In USA; Summer Dreams; Still Cruisn'; Best of the Beach Boys; Good Vibrations (box-set)
Notes:This opener for "Pet Sounds" sets the scene for the rest of the album with great vocals, great instrumentation, great production and lyrics that contrast hope and self-doubt. The change of pace and harmonies at the end is one of the sublime moments of Brian's music.
Recorded at Gold Star studios
Dennis sings background in a special way, cupping his hands
On soundtrack of "The Big Chill."
Rob Mc Cabe's favorite Beach Boys' song
Noises:0:26 Wood hitting against another piece of wood, not on Capitol CD
2:22 Instrumental track drops out suddenly, just before vocal track at end of song
Single:
Capitol 5706
A-side with: God Only Knows
Released on: 1 August 1966
Charted on: 13 August 1966
Reached: #8
Wouldn't It Be Nice (Vocals)
Wouldn't It Be Nice (Pet Sounds Live)
Link to lyrics for this track.
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