Heroes and Villains

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To some an unfinished masterpiece, to others just a masterpiece, the Beach Boys' “Heroes and Villains” was to be the centerpiece of the abandoned Smile album. Consumed by the prospect of overtopping the success of “Good Vibrations” and besting the Beatles, Brian Wilson dragged the band through a grueling 20 session recording process. Wilson’s chosen lyricist, the famed Van Dyke Parks, was not popular with the other members of the band. During one studio session, Mike Love reportedly berated Parks for his cryptic lyrics, while Brian Wilson cowered in the booth. Written by Wilso… read more
To some an unfinished masterpiece, to others just a masterpiece, the Beach Boys' “Heroes and Villains” was to be the centerpiece of the abandon… read more
To some an unfinished masterpiece, to others just a masterpiece, the Beach Boys' “Heroes and Villains” was to be the centerpiece of the abandoned Smile album. Consumed by the prosp… read more

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The Beach Boys were an American rock band formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The original lineup included brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine. Known for their vocal harmonies and lyrics often centered on youth culture, the band drew influence from older pop vocal groups, 1950s rock and roll, and rhythm and blues. Under Brian Wilson's leadership, their music sometimes incorporated elements of classical and jazz, as well as experimental recording techniques. Initially managed by the Wilsons' father, Murry Wilson… read more
The Beach Boys were an American rock band formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The original lineup included brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their f… read more
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