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5 unusual facts about Pet Sounds


Andy Lippincott

Ultimately, he is shown dying to the sound of the Beach Boys' song "Wouldn't It Be Nice", finally fulfilling his wish to hear the (then newly released) CD version of their album Pet Sounds.

Billy Nicholls

William Morris "Billy" Nicholls Jr (born 15 February 1949, White City, Hammersmith, London) is an English singer, songwriter, record producer and musical director, who first gained fame in the 1960s while still a teenager with his Pet Sounds-influenced album, Would You Believe, originally released on Immediate Records.

Live at the Roxy Theatre

Wilson takes the opportunity to introduce two songs: "The First Time" and "This Isn't Love" (itself a collaboration with Pet Sounds lyricist Tony Asher).

Metavari

In 2008, Metavari performed remixes and original arrangements to the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds album to a near sold out audience at Fort Wayne's Embassy Theatre.

Vocal Performances

The second track is "Sloop John B", a cover of the traditional song made famous on Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys.



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Caroline, No

The sounds that were lifted for the end of the Pet Sounds album were that of Train #58, "The Owl", speeding through at 70 mph through Edison, California.

Skindive

Eventually the band signed to Independent label AlphaMale Recordings, prepared for their follow-up album entitled Falling Down and releasing a single called Precious (which received regular air play on Pet Sounds, Today FM).