Reading Smile History, Myth and American Identity in Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks' Long-Lost Album |
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| Author:
| Carter, Dale |
| Series title: | Routledge Studies in Popular Music Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-367-62287-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2023 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $48.95 |
Book Description:
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First conceived in 1966 but only completed in 2004, Brian Wilson Presents Smile has been called "the best-known unreleased album in pop music history" and "an American Sergeant Pepper." Reading Smile offers a close analysis of the recording in its social, cultural and historical contexts.
First conceived in 1966 but only completed in 2004, Brian Wilson Presents Smile has been called "the best-known unreleased album in pop music history" and "an American Sergeant Pepper." Reading Smile offers a close analysis of the recording in its social, cultural and historical contexts.