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The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

This edition of the series celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of Brian Wilson's masterpiece, The Beach Boys' album Pet Sounds. Wilson and the surviving members of The Beach Boys - Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks - guide us through the writing and recording of the landmark album that is consistently voted one of the top three most influential albums of all time.

Featuring exclusive interviews, classic archive and rare studio outtakes from the recording sessions, the film tells the story of the creation of the record that cemented The Beach Boys' reputation as a leading force to rival The Beatles, and Brian Wilson as a songwriting genius. Show less

Contributors

Production Company:
Eagle Rock Film Productions
Participant:
Brian Wilson
Participant:
David Marks
Participant:
Mike Love
Participant:
Bruce Johnston
Participant:
Al Jardine
Participant:
David Wild
Participant:
Keith Altham
Participant:
Lucy O'Brien
Participant:
Karl Engemann
Participant:
Helen Shapiro
Participant:
Hal Blaine
Participant:
Don Randi
Participant:
Mark Linett
Participant:
Tony Asher
Participant:
Bruce Botnick

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