David Leaf
Smile : the Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson
- ISBN 13:
- 9781915841315
- author:
- David Leaf
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- Omnibus Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 352
- Genre:
- History & Criticism Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Brian Wilson's SMiLE: A Groundbreaking Album and its Legacy The story of SMiLE, the legendary album by the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, is a fascinating one. This book, written by Beach Boys authority David Leaf, tells the full story of the album's creation, its legendary status, and its eventual release. With over two dozen new interviews and generous excerpts from Brian Wilson's 2004 interviews with collaborator Van Dyke Parks, the book provides a unique insight into the making of SMiLE. The book also features fan memories of seeing Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE and what it meant to them, as well as a foreword by Melinda Wilson and an anthology of essays from SMiLE historians, devotees, and music professors. This comprehensive account promises to be the definitive word on the subject of SMiLE and its enduring impact on popular music. With its unique blend of behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, and insights, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the history of the Beach Boys and the making of one of the most groundbreaking albums in popular music.
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