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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)




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