The Pet Sounds Sessions

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Annotation

FIXME: Before merging the mono and stereo mixes with other recordings in the db, can someone confirm these aren't actually new mixes? Unless my ears are deceiving me, the quality on this release is outstanding.

Annotation last modified on 2014-05-07 14:12 UTC.

Tracklist

▶ CD 1: The Stereo Mix / Sessions – Part 1
▶ CD 2: Sessions – Part 2
▶ CD 3: Stack‐o‐vocals / Alternate Versions
▼ CD 4: The Original Mono Mix, Remastered
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1Wouldn’t It Be Nice (mono mix)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recording of:
Wouldn’t It Be Nice
lyricist:
Tony Asher (US lyricist, worked on Pet Sounds), Mike Love (Beach Boys) and Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Irving Music (BMI), ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
2:25
2You Still Believe in Me (mono mix)
engineer:
Chuck Britz (on 1965-10-14)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
bass clarinet:
Jay Migliori (on 1965-10-14)
bicycle bell and timpani:
Julius Wechter (on 1965-10-14)
clarinet:
Bill Green (woodwind) (on 1965-10-14), Jim Horn (saxophonist, hornist, flutist and oboist) (on 1965-10-14) and Plas Johnson (on 1965-10-14)
double bass:
Lyle Ritz (on 1965-10-14)
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (U.S. Studio drummer and percussionist) (on 1965-10-14)
electric bass guitar:
Carol Kaye (on 1965-10-14)
guitar:
Glen Campbell (US country singer, guitarist & actor) (on 1965-10-14) and Barney Kessel (on 1965-10-14)
harpsichord:
Al De Lory (from 1965-10-14 until 1966-01-24)
piano:
Steve Douglas (American saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist) (from 1965-10-14 until 1966-01-24)
lead vocals:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder) (from 1966-01 until 1966-02)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1965-10-14, on 1966-01-24, from 1966-01 until 1966-02)
recording of:
You Still Believe in Me (from 1965-10-14 until 1966-02)
writer:
Tony Asher (US lyricist, worked on Pet Sounds) and Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
2.752:35
3That’s Not Me (mono mix)
engineer:
Chuck Britz (on 1966-02-15)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
12 string guitar [12-string Electric Guitar]:
Carl Wilson (Beach Boys)
drums (drum set):
Dennis Wilson (Beach Boys) (on 1966-02-15)
electric bass guitar:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
guitar:
Carl Wilson (Beach Boys) (on 1966-02-15)
organ:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder) (on 1966-02-15)
percussion:
Hal Blaine (U.S. Studio drummer and percussionist)
lead vocals:
Mike Love (Beach Boys) (from 1966-02 until 1966-03) and Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder) (from 1966-02 until 1966-03)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-02-15, from 1966-02 until 1966-03)
recording of:
That’s Not Me (from 1966-02-15 until 1966-03)
lyricist:
Tony Asher (US lyricist, worked on Pet Sounds)
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
3.652:30
4Don’t Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder) (mono mix)
engineer:
Chuck Britz (on 1966-02-11) and H. Bowen David (on 1966-04-03)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
cello:
Joseph Saxon (on 1966-04-03)
double bass:
Lyle Ritz (on 1966-02-11)
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (U.S. Studio drummer and percussionist) (on 1966-02-11)
electric bass guitar:
Carol Kaye (on 1966-02-11)
guitar:
Glen Campbell (US country singer, guitarist & actor) (on 1966-02-11) and Billy Strange (on 1966-02-11)
organ:
Al De Lory (on 1966-02-11)
piano:
Steve Douglas (American saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist) (on 1966-02-11)
timpani and vibraphone:
Frank Capp (on 1966-02-11)
viola:
Norman Botnick (on 1966-04-03)
violin:
Arnold Belnick (on 1966-04-03), Ralph Schaeffer (on 1966-04-03), Sid Sharp (on 1966-04-03) and Tibor Zelig (on 1966-04-03)
lead vocals:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder) (on 1966-02-11)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-02-11, on 1966-04-03)
recording of:
Don’t Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder) (from 1966-02-11 until 1966-04-03)
lyricist:
Tony Asher (US lyricist, worked on Pet Sounds)
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
2.652:54
5I’m Waiting for the Day (mono mix)
engineer:
Ralph Valentin (in 1966-03) and H. Bowen David (on 1966-03-06)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
bongos and timpani:
Gary Coleman (US percussionist) (on 1966-03-06)
cello:
Justin Ditullio (on 1966-03-06)
cor anglais [english horn]:
Leonard Hartman (on 1966-03-06)
double bass:
Lyle Ritz (on 1966-03-06)
drums (drum set):
Jim Gordon (US drummer with Derek and the Dominos) (on 1966-03-06)
electric bass guitar:
Ray Pohlman (on 1966-03-06)
flute:
Bill Green (woodwind) (on 1966-03-06), Jim Horn (saxophonist, hornist, flutist and oboist) (on 1966-03-06) and Jay Migliori (on 1966-03-06)
guitar:
Carol Kaye (on 1966-03-06)
organ:
Larry Knechtel (on 1966-03-06)
tack piano:
Al De Lory (on 1966-03-06)
viola:
Harry Hyams (on 1966-03-06)
violin:
William Kurasch (on 1966-03-06), Leonard Malarsky (on 1966-03-06), Ralph Schaeffer (on 1966-03-06) and Sid Sharp (on 1966-03-06)
lead vocals:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder) (in 1966-03)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios (Hollywood, 1961-1972) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1966-03) and Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-03-06)
recording of:
I’m Waiting for the Day (in 1966-03)
lyricist:
Mike Love (Beach Boys)
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
3.653:06
6Let’s Go Away for a While (mono mix)
engineer:
Chuck Britz (on 1966-01-18)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
alto saxophone:
Jim Horn (saxophonist, hornist, flutist and oboist) (on 1966-01-18)
baritone saxophone:
Jay Migliori (on 1966-01-18)
cello:
Justin Ditullio (on 1966-01-19) and Joseph Saxon (on 1966-01-19)
double bass:
Lyle Ritz (on 1966-01-18)
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (U.S. Studio drummer and percussionist) (on 1966-01-18)
electric bass guitar:
Carol Kaye (on 1966-01-18)
flute:
Steve Douglas (American saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist) (on 1966-01-19) and Jules Jacob (US jazz woodwind player) (on 1966-01-19)
guitar:
Al Casey (US rock & roll/rockabilly/surf guitarist/session musician) (on 1966-01-18) and Barney Kessel (on 1966-01-18)
piano:
Al De Lory (on 1966-01-18)
tenor saxophone:
Steve Douglas (American saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist) (on 1966-01-18) and Plas Johnson (on 1966-01-18)
timpani and vibraphone:
Julius Wechter (on 1966-01-18)
trumpet:
Roy Caton (on 1966-01-18)
viola:
Joseph DiFiore (on 1966-01-19) and Harry Hyams (on 1966-01-19)
violin:
Arnold Belnick (on 1966-01-19), James Getzoff (American concertmaster and violinist) (on 1966-01-19), William Kurasch (on 1966-01-19), Leonard Malarsky (on 1966-01-19), Jerome Reisler (on 1966-01-19), Ralph Schaeffer (on 1966-01-19), Sid Sharp (on 1966-01-19) and Tibor Zelig (on 1966-01-19)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-01-18, on 1966-01-19)
recording of:
Let’s Go Away for Awhile (from 1966-01-18 until 1966-01-19)
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
Sea of Tunes Publishing Co. (work publisher, NOT the bootleg label)
32:21
7Sloop John B (mono mix)
engineer:
Chuck Britz (on 1965-07-12)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
12 string guitar [12-string electric guitar]:
Billy Strange (on 1965-12-29)
bass saxophone:
Jack Nimitz (American saxophonist and clarinet player) (on 1965-07-12)
double bass:
Lyle Ritz (on 1965-07-12)
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (U.S. Studio drummer and percussionist) (on 1965-07-12)
electric bass guitar:
Carol Kaye (on 1965-07-12)
flute:
Jim Horn (saxophonist, hornist, flutist and oboist) (on 1965-07-12) and Jay Migliori (on 1965-07-12)
glockenspiel:
Frank Capp (on 1965-07-12)
guitar:
Al Casey (US rock & roll/rockabilly/surf guitarist/session musician) (on 1965-07-12), Jerry Cole (on 1965-07-12) and Billy Strange (on 1965-07-12)
tack piano:
Al De Lory (on 1965-07-12)
temple blocks:
Steve Douglas (American saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist) (on 1965-07-12)
lead vocals:
Mike Love (Beach Boys) (from 1965-12-22 until 1965-12-29) and Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder) (from 1965-12-22 until 1965-12-29)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1965-07-12, on 1965-12-22, on 1965-12-29)
recording of:
Sloop John B (from 1965-07-12 until 1965-12-29)
lyricist and composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd. and New Executive Music
version of:
The John B. Sails
3.93:00
8God Only Knows (mono mix)
engineer:
Chuck Britz (on 1966-03-10) and Ralph Valentin (from 1966-03 until 1966-04)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
accordion:
Carl Fortina (on 1966-03-10) and Frank Marocco (on 1966-03-10)
bass clarinet:
Leonard Hartman (on 1966-03-10)
bell and drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (U.S. Studio drummer and percussionist) (on 1966-03-10)
cello:
Jesse Erlich (on 1966-03-10)
clarinet:
Leonard Hartman (on 1966-03-10) and Jay Migliori (on 1966-03-10)
double bass:
Lyle Ritz (on 1966-03-10)
electric bass guitar:
Ray Pohlman (on 1966-03-10)
flute:
Bill Green (woodwind) (on 1966-03-10) and Jim Horn (saxophonist, hornist, flutist and oboist) (on 1966-03-10)
French horn:
Alan Robinson (on 1966-03-10)
guitar:
Carol Kaye (on 1966-03-10)
harpsichord:
Larry Knechtel (on 1966-03-10)
percussion:
Jim Gordon (US drummer with Derek and the Dominos) (on 1966-03-10)
tack piano:
Don Randi (on 1966-03-10)
tambourine:
Terry Melcher (on 1966-03-10)
viola:
Darrel Terwilliger (on 1966-03-10)
violin:
Leonard Malarsky (on 1966-03-10) and Sid Sharp (on 1966-03-10)
lead vocals:
Carl Wilson (Beach Boys) (from 1966-03 until 1966-04)
vocals:
Bruce Johnston (US singer‐songwriter, member of The Beach Boys) (from 1966-03 until 1966-04) and Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder) (from 1966-03 until 1966-04)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-03-10) and Columbia Studios (Hollywood, 1961-1972) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1966-03 until 1966-04)
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 11), Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (2022-1-15) (number: 17) and Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 25)
recording of:
God Only Knows (from 1966-03 until 1966-04)
lyricist:
Tony Asher (US lyricist, worked on Pet Sounds)
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
Irving Music (BMI), Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Sea of Tunes Publishing Co. (work publisher, NOT the bootleg label), Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division and Yamaha Music EH(CM)
4.32:53
9I Know There’s an Answer (mono mix)
engineer:
Chuck Britz (on 1966-02-09)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
banjo:
Glen Campbell (US country singer, guitarist & actor) (on 1966-02-09)
bass clarinet:
Jay Migliori (on 1966-02-09)
bass harmonica:
Tommy Morgan (Harmonica player) (on 1966-02-09)
clarinet:
Steve Douglas (American saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist) (on 1966-02-09) and Bobby Klein (on 1966-02-09)
double bass:
Lyle Ritz (on 1966-02-09)
electric bass guitar:
Ray Pohlman (on 1966-02-09)
flute:
Jim Horn (saxophonist, hornist, flutist and oboist) (on 1966-02-09) and Paul Horn (on 1966-02-09)
guitar:
Glen Campbell (US country singer, guitarist & actor) (on 1966-02-09) and Barney Kessel (on 1966-02-09)
organ:
Larry Knechtel (on 1966-02-09)
tack piano:
Al De Lory (on 1966-02-09)
tambourine:
Julius Wechter (on 1966-02-09)
timpani:
Hal Blaine (U.S. Studio drummer and percussionist) (on 1966-02-09)
lead vocals:
Al Jardine (from 1966-02 until 1966-04) and Mike Love (Beach Boys) (from 1966-02 until 1966-04)
vocals:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder) (from 1966-02 until 1966-04)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-02-09, from 1966-02 until 1966-04)
recording of:
I Know There’s an Answer (from 1966-02 until 1966-04)
lyricist:
Mike Love (Beach Boys) and Terry Sachen
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
version of:
Hang On to Your Ego
3.53:11
10Here Today (mono mix)
engineer:
Ralph Valentin (in 1966-03) and Bruce Botnick (on 1966-03-11)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
baritone saxophone:
Jay Migliori (on 1966-03-11) and Jack Nimitz (American saxophonist and clarinet player) (on 1966-03-11)
bass trombone:
Gail Martin (on 1966-03-11) and Ernie Tack (on 1966-03-11)
double bass:
Lyle Ritz (on 1966-03-11)
drums (drum set):
Nick Martinis (on 1966-03-11)
electric bass guitar:
Ray Pohlman (on 1966-03-11)
guitar:
Al Casey (US rock & roll/rockabilly/surf guitarist/session musician) (on 1966-03-11) and Mike Deasy (on 1966-03-11)
organ:
Larry Knechtel (on 1966-03-11)
tack piano:
Don Randi (on 1966-03-11)
tambourine:
Frank Capp (on 1966-03-11)
lead vocals:
Mike Love (Beach Boys) (in 1966-03)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios (Hollywood, 1961-1972) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1966-03) and Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-03-11)
recording of:
Here Today (in 1966-03)
lyricist:
Tony Asher (US lyricist, worked on Pet Sounds)
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
3.52:54
11I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times (mono mix)
engineer:
Larry Levine (on 1966-02-14) and Ralph Valentin (from 1966-03 until 1966-04)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
bass clarinet:
Jay Migliori (on 1966-02-14)
bass harmonica:
Tommy Morgan (Harmonica player) (on 1966-02-14)
clarinet:
Steve Douglas (American saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist) (on 1966-02-14) and Bobby Klein (on 1966-02-14)
double bass:
Chuck Berghofer (Jazz bassist) (on 1966-02-14)
drums (drum set) and timpani:
Hal Blaine (U.S. Studio drummer and percussionist) (on 1966-02-14)
electric bass guitar:
Ray Pohlman (on 1966-02-14)
guitar:
Glen Campbell (US country singer, guitarist & actor) (on 1966-02-14) and Barney Kessel (on 1966-02-14)
harpsichord:
Mike Melvoin (on 1966-02-14)
percussion [cups] and temple blocks:
Frank Capp (on 1966-02-14)
piccolo:
Plas Johnson (on 1966-02-14)
tack piano:
Don Randi (on 1966-02-14)
theremin [electro-theremin]:
Paul Tanner (on 1966-02-14)
lead vocals:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder) (from 1966-03 until 1966-04)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recorded at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-02-14) and Columbia Studios (Hollywood, 1961-1972) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1966-03 until 1966-04)
recording of:
I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times (from 1966-02-14 until 1966-04)
lyricist:
Tony Asher (US lyricist, worked on Pet Sounds)
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
43:15
12Pet Sounds (mono mix)
engineer:
Chuck Britz (on 1965-11-17)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
acoustic guitar:
Tommy Tedesco (guitar) (on 1965-11-17)
alto saxophone:
Bill Green (woodwind) (on 1965-11-17)
baritone saxophone:
Jay Migliori (on 1965-11-17)
double bass:
Lyle Ritz (on 1965-11-17)
electric bass guitar:
Carol Kaye (on 1965-11-17)
electric guitar:
Jerry Cole (on 1965-11-17) and Billy Strange (on 1965-11-17)
percussion:
Bill Green (woodwind) (on 1965-11-17), Plas Johnson (on 1965-11-17) and Ritchie Frost (on 1965-11-17)
piano:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder) (on 1965-11-17)
tenor saxophone:
Plas Johnson (on 1965-11-17)
trumpet:
Roy Caton (on 1965-11-17)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1965-11-17)
recording of:
Pet Sounds (on 1965-11-17)
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
2.652:23
13Caroline, No (mono mix)
engineer:
Chuck Britz (on 1966-01-31)
producer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
alto saxophone and tambourine:
Steve Douglas (American saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist) (on 1966-01-31)
double bass:
Lyle Ritz (on 1966-01-31)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Hal Blaine (U.S. Studio drummer and percussionist) (on 1966-01-31)
electric bass guitar [Dano bass]:
Carol Kaye (on 1966-01-31)
flute:
Bill Green (woodwind) (on 1966-01-31), Jim Horn (saxophonist, hornist, flutist and oboist) (on 1966-01-31), Plas Johnson (on 1966-01-31) and Jay Migliori (on 1966-01-31)
guitar:
Glen Campbell (US country singer, guitarist & actor) (on 1966-01-31), Carol Kaye (on 1966-01-31) and Barney Kessel (on 1966-01-31)
harpsichord:
Al De Lory (on 1966-01-31)
vibraphone:
Frank Capp (on 1966-01-31)
lead vocals:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder) (on 1966-01-31)
arranger:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1966-01-31)
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 211)
recording of:
Caroline, No (on 1966-01-31)
lyricist:
Tony Asher (US lyricist, worked on Pet Sounds)
composer:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co‐founder)
publisher:
Irving Music, Inc. and Sea of Tunes Publishing Co. (work publisher, NOT the bootleg label)
32:52

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printed in:United States
manufactured by:Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1996)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/1916351 [info]
ASIN:US: B000002U4U [info]