1966 The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds
Pet Sounds is the eleventh studio album by the American rock band the Beach Boys, released on May 16, 1966, by Capitol Records. It was produced, arranged, and primarily composed by Brian Wilson with guest lyricist Tony Asher. Recorded largely between January and April 1966, it furthered the orchestral sound introduced in The Beach Boys Today! (1965). Initially promoted as “the most progressive pop album ever”, Pet Sounds is recognized for its ambitious production, sophisticated harmonic structures, and coming of age themes. It is widely regarded as among the greatest and most influential albums in music history.
Tracks
1 Wouldn’t It Be Nice (Brian Wilson; Tony Asher; Mike Love) 02:33
2 You Still Believe In Me (Brian Wilson; Tony Asher) 02:36
3 That’s Not Me (Brian Wilson; Tony Asher) 02:31
4 Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) (Brian Wilson; Tony Asher) 02:58
5 I’m Waiting For The Day (Brian Wilson; Mike Love) 03:06
6 Let’s Go Away For Awhile (Brian Wilson) 02:24
7 Sloop John B (Traditional) 02:53
8 God Only Knows (Brian Wilson; Tony Asher) 02:56
9 I Know There’s An Answer (Brian Wilson; Terry Sachen; Mike Love) 03:17
10 Here Today (Brian Wilson; Tony Asher) 03:07
11 I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times (Brian Wilson; Tony Asher) 03:19
12 Pet Sounds (Brian Wilson) 02:37
13 Caroline No (Brian Wilson; Tony Asher) 03:34
Biography
The Beach Boys
| Al Jardine |
| Bruce Johnston |
| Mike Love |
| Brian Wilson |
| Carl Wilson |
| Dennis Wilson |
Musicians
1 Wouldn’t It Be Nice
| Bass | Carol Kaye |
| Drums | Hal Blaine |
| Guitar | Jerry Cole |
| Guitar | Bill Pitman |
| Mandolin | Barney Kessel |
| Mandolin | Ray Pohlman |
| Organ | Larry Knechtel |
| Piano | Al DeLory |
| Accordion | Carl Fortina |
| Accordion | Frank Marocco |
| Sax | Steve Douglas |
| Sax | Plas Johnson |
| Sax | Jay Migliori |
| Trumpet | Roy Caton |
| Bells | Frank Capp |
| Timpani | Frank Capp |
| Percussion | Frank Capp |
| Vocals | Brian Wilson |
| Vocals | Mike Love |
2 You Still Believe In Me
| Bass | Carol Kaye |
| Drums | Hal Blaine |
| Guitar | Jerry Cole |
| Guitar | Barney Kessel |
| Guitar | Billy Strange |
| Harpsichord | Al DeLory |
| Clarinet | Steve Douglas |
| Clarinet (Bass) | Jay Migliori |
| Sax | William Green |
| Sax | Jim Horn |
| Sax | Plas Johnson |
| Timpani | Julius Wechter |
| Percussion (Latin) | Julius Wechter |
| Percussion | Jerry Williams |
| Vocals | Brian Wilson |
3 That’s Not Me
| Bass | Carol Kaye |
| Drums | Dennis Wilson |
| Guitar | Carl Wilson |
| 12 String Guitar | Glen Campbell |
| Organ | Brian Wilson |
| Percussion | Frank Capp |
| Vocals | Brian Wilson |
| Vocals | Mike Love |
4 Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)
| Bass | Carol Kaye |
| Drums | Hal Blaine |
| Guitar | Glen Campbell |
| Guitar | Billy Strange |
| Organ | Al DeLory |
| Vibraphone | Frank Capp |
| Timpani | Frank Capp |
| Percussion | Steve Douglas |
| Vocals | Brian Wilson |
5 I’m Waiting For The Day
| Bass | Carol Kaye |
| Drums | Jim Gordon |
| Guitar | Ray Pohlman |
| Ukulele | Lyle Ritz |
| Organ | Larry Knechtel |
| Piano | Al DeLory |
| English Horn | Leonard Hartman |
| Flute | William Green |
| Flute | Jim Horn |
| Flute | Jay Migliori |
| Bongos | Gary Coleman |
| Timpani | Gary Coleman |
| Vocals | Brian Wilson |
6 Let’s Go Away For Awhile
| Bass | Carol Kaye |
| Drums | Hal Blaine |
| Guitar | Al Casey |
| Guitar | Barney Kessel |
| Piano | Al DeLory |
| Flute | Steve Douglas |
| Flute | Jules Jacob |
| Sax (Tenor) | Jim Horn |
| Sax (Tenor) | Jay Migliori |
| Trumpet | Roy Caton |
| Vibraphone | Julius Wechter |
| Timpani | Julius Wechter |
| Vocals | Brian Wilson |
| Vocals | Mike Love |
7 Sloop John B
| Bass | Carol Kaye |
| Drums | Hal Blaine |
| Guitar | Al Casey |
| Guitar | Jerry Cole |
| Guitar | Billy Strange |
| 12 String Guitar | Billy Strange |
| Organ | Al DeLory |
| Clarinet | Jay Migliori |
| Flute | Steve Douglas |
| Flute | Jim Horn |
| Sax (Baritone) | Jack Nimitz |
| Glockenspiel | Frank Capp |
| Tambourine | Ron Swallow |
| Vocals | Brian Wilson |
| Vocals | Mike Love |
8 God Only Knows
| Bass | Carol Kaye |
| Bass | Ray Pohlman |
| Drums | Hal Blaine |
| Organ | Larry Knechtel |
| Piano | Don Randi |
| Accordion | Carl Fortina |
| Accordion | Frank Marocco |
| Clarinet | Leonard Hartman |
| Clarinet (Bass) | Leonard Hartman |
| Flute | William Green |
| Flute | Jim Horn |
| French Horn | Alan Robinson |
| Sax (Baritone) | Jay Migliori |
| Percussion | Jim Gordon |
| Vocals | Carl Wilson |
| Vocals | Brian Wilson |
| Vocals | Bruce Johnston |
9 I Know There’s An Answer
| Bass | Ray Pohlman |
| Drums | Hal Blaine |
| Guitar | Glen Campbell |
| Guitar | Barney Kessel |
| Organ | Larry Knechtel |
| Piano | Al DeLory |
| Harmonica | Tommy Morgan |
| Sax (Baritone) | Jay Migliori |
| Sax (Tenor) | Steve Douglas |
| Sax (Tenor) | Jim Horn |
| Sax (Tenor) | Paul Horn |
| Sax (Tenor) | Bobby Klein |
| Percussion | Julius Wechter |
| Vocals | Mike Love |
| Vocals | Al Jardine |
| Vocals | Brian Wilson |
10 Here Today
| Bass | Carol Kaye |
| Drums | Nick Martinis |
| Guitar | Al Casey |
| Guitar | Mike Deasy |
| Organ | Larry Knechtel |
| Piano | Don Randi |
| Sax (Baritone) | Jay Migliori |
| Sax (Baritone) | Jack Nimitz |
| Trombone | Gail Martin |
| Trombone (Bass) | Ernie Tack |
| Tambourine | Terry Melcher |
| Percussion | Frank Capp |
| Vocals | Mike Love |
11 I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times
| Bass | Ray Pohlman |
| Drums | Hal Blaine |
| Guitar | Glen Campbell |
| Guitar | Barney Kessell |
| Harpsichord | Mike Melvoin |
| Piano | Don Randi |
| Theremin | Paul Tanner |
| Bongos | Hal Blaine |
| Timpani | Hal Blaine |
| Timpani | Frank Capp |
| Percussion (Latin ) | Frank Capp |
| Harmonica | Tommy Morgan |
| Sax (Baritone) | Jay Migliori |
| Sax (Tenor) | Steve Douglas |
| Sax (Tenor) | Plas Johnson |
| Sax (Tenor) | Bobby Klein |
| Vocals | Brian Wilson |
12 Pet Sounds
| Bass | Carol Kaye |
| Drums | Richie Frost |
| Guitar | Jerry Cole |
| Guitar | Billy Strange |
| Acoustic Guitar | Tommy Tedesco |
| Piano | Brian Wilson |
| Sax (Baritone) | Jay Migliori |
| Sax (Tenor) | William Green |
| Sax (Tenor) | Jim Horn |
| Sax (Tenor) | Plas Johnson |
| Trumpet | Roy Caton |
| Percussion | Richie Frost |
| Percussion | William Green |
| Percussion | Plas Johnson |
13 Caroline, No
| Bass | Carol Kaye |
| Drums | Hal Blaine |
| Guitar | Glen Campbell |
| Guitar | Barney Kessel |
| Ukulele | Lyle Ritz |
| Harpsichord | Al DeLory |
| Flute | William Green |
| Flute | Jim Horn |
| Flute | Plas Johnson |
| Flute | Jay Migliori |
| Sax (Tenor) | Steve Douglas |
| Vibraphone | Frank Capp |
| Vocals | Brian Wilson |
14 Hang To Your Ego
| Bass | Ray Pohlman |
| Drums | Hal Blaine |
| Guitar | Glen Campbell |
| Guitar | Barney Kessel |
| Guitar | Glen Campbell |
| Organ | Larry Knechtel |
| Piano | Al De Lory |
| Harmonica | Tommy Morgan |
| Sax (Baritone) | Jay Migliori |
| Sax (Tenor) | Steve Douglas |
| Sax (Tenor) | Jim Horn |
| Sax (Tenor) | Paul Horn |
| Sax (Tenor) | Bobby Klein |
| Percussion | Julius Wechter |
| Vocals | Mike Love |
| Vocals | Al Jardine |
| Vocals | Brian Wilson |
The Sid Sharp Strings
Cello – Joseph Saxon (Tracks 4, 6)
Cello – Justin DiTullio (Tracks 5, 6)
Cello – Jesse Erlich (Track 8)
Double Bass – Lyle Ritz (Track 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14)
Viola – Norman Botnick (Track 4)
Viola – Harry Hyams (Tracks 5, 6)
Viola – Joseph DiFiore (Track 6)
Viola – Darrel Terwilliger (Track 8)
Violin – Sid Sharp (Track 4, 5, 6, 8)
Violin – Ralph Schaeffer (Tracks 4, 5, 6)
Violin – William Kurasch (Tracks 5, 6)
Violin – Leonard Malarsky (Tracks 5, 8)
Violin – Ralph Schaeffer (Tracks 4, 5, 6)
Violin – Arnold Belnick, Tibor Zelig (Tracks 4, 6)
Violin – James Getzoff, Jerome Reisler (Track 6)
Liner Notes
Arranged By – Brian Wilson
Recorded By – Chuck Britz, Bruce Botnick, H. Bowen David, Larry Levine
Mixed By (1996) – Mark Linett
Mix Supervisor – Brian Wilson
Remastered By (2000) – Joe Gastwirt
Photography – Capitol Photo Studio, George Jerman
Mixed At Your Place Or Mine Recording Studios, Glendale, CA
Recorded At Gold Star Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA
Recorded At Columbia Studios, Hollywood, CA
Recorded At Western Recorders, Hollywood, CA
Recorded At Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA
Remastered At Oceanview Digital Mastering, LA, CA
Record Company EMI Records