"Cabinessence" (alternately spelled "Cabin Essence") is a song written by Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks for the American rock band the Beach Boys originally released on their 1969 album 20/20.
"Come to the Sunshine" is a song written and recorded by Van Dyke Parks and covered by several other artists.
Van Dyke Parks (born 1943), American composer, arranger, producer, musician, singer, and actor
"Heroes and Villains" is a song by the American rock band The Beach Boys, co-written by the group's leader Brian Wilson and lyricist Van Dyke Parks.
Moonlighting: Live at the Ash Grove is a 1998 live album by Van Dyke Parks, containing reworkings of several of his previous compositions as well as many interpretations of other musicians work.
Arranged by Van Dyke Parks, the song was the band's biggest hit, peaking at number 36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Van Dyke Parks worked on the arrangement, which was his first paid gig after moving to California.
1989: American composer and musician, Van Dyke Parks released a concept album titled, "Tokyo Rose", on the subject of American and Japanese relations.
#"Sail on Sailor" (Tandyn Almer, Ray Kennedy, Van Dyke Parks, Jack Rieley, Brian Wilson) – 3:35
Ludwig van Beethoven | Vincent van Gogh | Van Morrison | Van Halen | Gus Van Sant | Anthony van Dyck | Ellen van Dijk | Van Diemen's Land | Van | Martin Van Buren | Eddie Van Halen | Melvin Van Peebles | Jean-Claude Van Damme | Jan van Eyck | Armin van Buuren | Rosa Parks | Van Cliburn | Townes Van Zandt | Van, Turkey | Dave Van Ronk | Van Dyke Parks | Van der Graaf Generator | The Dick Van Dyke Show | Lee Van Cleef | Van Gogh | New York City Department of Parks and Recreation | Han van Meegeren | Armin Van Buuren | Van Johnson | Greg Dyke |
# "The Irish Keep Gate-crashing" – 3:05 / "A City Of Long Nights" (hidden track) – 7:02 (both songs: Strings arranged and conducted by Van Dyke Parks)
Produced by T-Bone Burnett and Mitchell Froom, the record included three songs co-written by Burnett and one by Victoria Williams, and also featured the talents of Williams, Morlix, Klein, Mike Campbell (of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers), John Hiatt, Jim Keltner, Jerry Marotta, Roger McGuinn (of The Byrds), and Van Dyke Parks, among others.
Her friendship with Van Dyke Parks not only influenced her deep commitment to music but also introduced her to The Association, who recorded her song "Windy" in 1967.
The American musician and composer Van Dyke Parks celebrated the life of Winston Simon in the song Tribute to Spree on his album Clang of the Yankee Reaper written and first recorded by Lord Kitchener.
#"Sail On, Sailor" (Brian Wilson/Van Dyke Parks/Tandyn Almer/Ray Kennedy/Jack Rieley) – 3:18