Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys, released in 1966 (USA), rock.
- Artist: The Beach Boys
- Year: 1966
- Genre: Rock
- Country: USA
Overview
Brian Wilson quit touring to build pocket symphonies in the studio with session players, odd instruments and harmonies that redefined pop. God Only Knows and Wouldnt It Be Nice inspired Paul McCartney, who pointed to it as the direct spark for Sgt. Pepper.
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