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    Hang On To Your Ego (Sessions)

    Written by: Brian Wilson
    Produced by: Brian Wilson
    Recording date: February 1966?
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    Time: 6:40
    Lead Vocal by: No vocals
    Originally appeared on: Good Vibrations (box set)
    Subsequently appeared on:

    Notes:
      Sessions for the song that eventually became "I Know There's An Answer" from Pet Sounds. Brian is in a fun mood, praising the record "How To Speak Hip" and calling the song "Let Go Of Your Libido."

      The track is quite revelatory, especially of the horn parts in the song.

    I Know There's An Answer-Pet Sounds
    I Know There's An Answer-Pet Sounds Live
    Hang On To Your Ego- alternate take on box set
    Hang On To Your Ego -version of Pet Sounds 1990 reissue



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