The Beach Boys -
Cover photo: George Jerman / Liner photos: Dave Jampel
Sessionography researched & compiled by Craig Slowinski
NOTE: The following track credits and recording information have been newly compiled following painstaking research, including examination of the session tapes, studio track sheets, musician union contracts and record company files, plus previously published interviews and exclusive new conversations with many of the participants. Wherever possible, harmony & backing vocalists are listed in order from highest part to lowest part. Horn and woodwind credits were assigned mostly by comparing aural evidence from the session tapes to the union contracts and the players' known expertise. It is our belief that the information presented here is as close to being 100% accurate as is possible.
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Side One. WOULDN'T IT BE NICE
Written: Music - Brian Wilson / Words - Tony Asher, title by Brian Wilson / Additional lyrics - Mike Love Arranged: Brian Wilson Lead vocals: Brian Wilson (w/falsetto) Bridge & outro lead vocals: Mike Love Backing & Harmony vocals: Brian Wilson (falsetto, bass in bridge & outro), Bruce Johnston (falsetto), Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, Dennis Wilson (bass, w/hands cupped) 12-string electric lead mando-guitar: Barney Kessel 12-string electric lead guitar: Jerry Cole Archtop acoustic rhythm guitar: Bill Pitman Electric bass guitar: Carol Kaye 6-string electric bass guitar: Ray Pohlman Upright bass: Lyle Ritz Acoustic grand piano: Al de Lory Tack upright piano: Larry Knechtel Drums: Hal Blaine Jingle stick, Tympanies & Glockenspiel: Frank Capp Accordions: Carl Fortina and Frank Marocco Trumpet: Roy Caton Tenor saxophones: Steve Douglas and Plas Johnson Baritone saxophone: Jay Migliori AFM contractor: Steve Douglas / AFM session leader: Hal Blaine PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 55558
Master is Take 21 Recorded on 1/2" 3-track analog tape, followed by reduction-mix transfer to second-generation 1/2" 4-track analog tape for original vocals, followed by reduction-mix transfer to 1" 8-track analog tape for final vocals Track recorded at Gold Star Recorders Studio A, Hollywood, CA, Saturday January 22, 1966, 7:00pm-11:30pm Engineer: Larry Levine Original vocals recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, on or before Wednesday February 16, 1966, and Thursday March 3, 1966 Engineer: Chuck Britz Final vocals recorded at Columbia Studio A, Hollywood, CA, Thursday March 10, 1966; on or before Tuesday March 22, 1966; Monday April 11, 1966; and shortly thereafter Engineer: Ralph Valentin, 2nd engineer: Don T. YOU STILL BELIEVE IN ME
Written: Music - Brian Wilson / Words - Tony Asher Arranged: Brian Wilson Lead vocals: Brian Wilson (w/falsetto) Intro vocals: Brian Wilson (falsetto) (and possibly Marilyn Wilson) Pre-fade bass vocal solo: Mike Love Chorus harmony & tag choral vocals: Brian Wilson (falsetto), Bruce Johnston, Carl Wilson, Al Jardine, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love (bass) Intro
Acoustic grand pianos (prepared w/bobby pins & paper clips): Brian Wilson (hammers & strings w/arco bow) and Tony Asher (keys & foot pedals) Main body 12-string electric lead mando-guitar: Barney Kessel
12-string electric lead guitar: Glen Campbell Electric bass guitar: Carol Kaye Upright bass: Lyle Ritz Harpsichord: Al de Lory Acoustic grand piano: Steve Douglas Finger cymbals & Bicycle horn: Hal Blaine Tympanies & Bicycle bell: Julius Wechter Clarinets: Jim Horn and Plas Johnson Contra-clarinet: Bill Green Bass clarinet: Jay Migliori Overdub (to double the following parts)
12-string electric lead mando-guitar: Barney Kessel 12-string electric lead guitar: Glen Campbell Harpsichord: Al de Lory Acoustic grand piano: Steve Douglas AFM contractor: Chuck Britz / AFM session leader: Steve Douglas
PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 55314 (original title: MY CHILDHOOD - listed as "Untitled" on AFM contract)
Master is edit of intro & main body Take 23 Recorded on 1/2" 4-track analog tape, followed by reduction-mix transfer to second-generation 1/2" 4-track analog tape (dubdown 2A) for vocals (intro vocals possibly recorded on 1" 8-track analog tape, followed by reduction-mix transfer to 1/2" 4-track analog tape) Track & overdub recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Thursday October 14, 1965, 2:00pm-5:00pm Engineer: Chuck Britz Intro vocals possibly recorded at Columbia Studio A, Hollywood, CA, circa mid January 1966 Engineer: unknown (possibly Ralph Valentin or Jerry Hochman, 2nd engineer: Don T.) Intro piano track & overdub for doubling recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, probably Monday January 24, 1966, 2:00pm-5:00pm Engineer: Chuck Britz Main body vocals recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, on or before Wednesday February 16, 1966 Engineer: unknown (probably either Chuck Britz, H. Bowen David, Jim Lockert or Phil Kaye) Partial lead vocal revision probably recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA sometime thereafter Engineer: unknown (probably either Chuck Britz, H. Bowen David, Jim Lockert or Phil Kaye) Lead vocal double added simultaneously during mono mixdown
THAT'S NOT ME
Written: Music - Brian Wilson with Tony Asher / Words - Tony Asher with Brian Wilson Arranged: Brian Wilson Lead vocals: Mike Love Secondary lead vocals: Brian Wilson (w/falsetto) Backing vocals: Brian Wilson, Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Mike Love Basic Track Hammond B-3 organ: Brian Wilson Electric lead guitar: Carl Wilson Drums: Dennis Wilson Tambourines: Terry Melcher (slapping) and Steve Korthof (shaking) 1st Overdub 12-string electric lead guitar: Carl Wilson Electric bass guitar: Brian Wilson 2nd Overdub 12-string electric lead guitar (double): Carl Wilson 6-string electric bass guitar (w/tic-tac effect): Brian Wilson AFM session leader: Chuck Britz
3rd Overdub Temple blocks or some other wooden percussion instrument: Hal Blaine PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 55591 Master is Take 15 Recorded on 1/2" 4-track analog tape, followed by reduction-mix transfer to second-generation 1/2" 4-track analog tape (dubdown 1A) for vocals Track produced with assistance from Bruce Johnston, and recorded - along with initial overdubs - at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Tuesday February 15, 1966, 2:00pm-5:00pm Engineer: Chuck Britz Percussion overdub & vocals recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, shortly thereafter Engineer: unknown (probably either Chuck Britz, H. Bowen David, Jim Lockert or Phil Kaye) DON'T TALK (PUT YOUR HEAD ON MY SHOULDER)
Written: Music - Brian Wilson / Words - Tony Asher with Brian Wilson Arranged: Brian Wilson Solo vocals: Brian Wilson (w/falsetto) Basic Track
Hammond B-3 organ: Al de Lory Acoustic grand piano: Steve Douglas 12-string electric lead guitar (w/tremolo effect): Billy Strange 12-string electric rhythm guitar: Glen Campbell Electric bass guitar (w/tic-tac effect): Carol Kaye Upright bass: Lyle Ritz (arco in bridge) Vibraphone & Tympani: Frank Capp Ride cymbals: Hal Blaine AFM contractor: Chuck Britz / AFM session leader: Steve Douglas Overdub Violins: Sid Sharp (leader), Arnold Belnick, Ralph Schaeffer, Tibor Zelig Viola: Norman Botnick Cello: Joseph Saxon no contractor listed / AFM session leader: Sid Sharp PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 55597
Master is Take 2 ? Recorded on 1/2" 4-track analog tape, followed by reduction-mix transfer to second-generation 1/2" 4-track analog tape (dubdown 1A) for vocals and string overdub Track & vocals recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Friday February 11, 1966, 9:00am-12:45pm Engineer: Chuck Britz String overdub recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Sunday April 3, 1966, 10:00am- 1:00pm Engineer: H. Bowen David I'M WAITING FOR THE DAY
Written: Music - Brian Wilson / Words - Brian Wilson and Mike Love Arranged: Brian Wilson Lead vocals: Brian Wilson (w/falsetto) Bass vocals: Brian Wilson & Mike Love Backing vocals: Brian Wilson (falsetto), Mike Love Basic Track Hammond B-3 organ: Larry Knechtel
Tack upright piano (w/strings taped): Al de Lory 12-string electric rhythm/lead guitar: Carol Kaye Electric bass guitar (w/tic-tac effect): Ray Pohlman Upright bass: Lyle Ritz Drums: Jim Gordon Tympani & Bongos: Gary Coleman English horn: Leonard Hartman Flutes: Jay Migliori, Bill Green, Jim Horn no contractor listed / AFM session leader: Lyle Ritz Overdub Upright bass (arco): Lyle Ritz Violins: Sid Sharp (leader), William Kurasch, Leonard Malarsky, Ralph Schaeffer Viola: Harry Hyams Cello: Justin DiTullio no contractor listed / AFM session leader: Lyle Ritz PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 55865 (listed as "Untitled Ballad" on AFM contracts)
Master is edit of Take 14 and pickup piece (after "Arco B") Recorded on 1/2" 4-track analog tape, followed by reduction-mix transfer to 1" 8-track analog tape for vocals Track recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Sunday March 6, 1966, 2:00pm-5:00pm Engineer: H. Bowen David String overdub recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Sunday March 6, 1966, 5:00pm-8:00pm Engineer: H. Bowen David Vocals recorded at Columbia Studio A, Hollywood, CA, Thursday March 10, 1966, and possibly Friday March 11 or Saturday March 12, 1966 Engineer: Ralph Valentin, 2nd engineer: Don T. LET'S GO AWAY FOR AWHILE
Written: Music - Brian Wilson Arranged: Brian Wilson Instrumental Basic Track
Archtop acoustic rhythm guitar: Barney Kessel 12-string electric bottleneck slide guitar: Al Casey Electric bass guitar: Carol Kaye Upright bass: Lyle Ritz Acoustic grand piano: Al de Lory Vibraphone & Tympanies: Julius Wechter Drums & Temple blocks: Hal Blaine Trumpet: Roy Caton Alto saxophone: Jim Horn Tenor saxophones: Steve Douglas and Plas Johnson Baritone saxophone: Jay Migliori AFM contractor: Chuck Britz / AFM session leader: Steve Douglas Overdub Alto flute and/or Clarinet: Steve Douglas Oboe: Jules Jacob Violins (pizzicato in outro): Sid Sharp (leader), Arnold Belnick, James Getzoff, William Kurasch, Leonard Malarsky, Jerome Reisler, Ralph Schaeffer, Tibor Zelig Violas: Joseph DiFiore and Harry Hyams Cellos: Joseph Saxon and Justin DiTullio AFM contractor: Sid Sharp / AFM session leader: Steve Douglas PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 55557 (original title: THE OLD MAN AND THE BABY - listed as "Untitled Ballad" on AFM contracts)
Master is Take 18 Recorded on 1/2" 4-track analog tape Basic track recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Tuesday January 18, 1966, 9:30am-12:30pm Engineer: Chuck Britz Woodwind and string overdub recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Wednesday January 19, 1966, 3:00pm-6:00pm Engineer: Chuck Britz SLOOP JOHN B.
Written: Words/Music - traditional, adapted by Carl Sandberg from Alfred George Wathall as THE JOHN B. SAILS; Alan Lomax and Mary Elizabeth Barnicle as HISTE UP THE JOHN B. SAILS; Lee Hays as I WANNA GO HOME (WRECK OF THE JOHN B.); Jimmy Rodgers as THE WRECK OF THE JOHN B.; newly adapted by Al Jardine, revised and expanded by Brian Wilson Arranged: Brian Wilson Lead vocals: Brian Wilson (1st, 2nd & 4th verses), Mike Love (3rd verse) 2nd verse harmony vocal: Al Jardine Harmony & Backing vocals: Brian Wilson (falsetto), Bruce Johnston (falsetto), Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love (bass) Basic Track
12-string electric lead guitars: Billy Strange and Jerry Cole
Archtop acoustic rhythm guitar: Al Casey Electric bass guitar: Carol Kaye Upright bass: Lyle Ritz Tack upright piano: Al de Lory Drums: Hal Blaine Glockenspiel: Frank Capp Temple blocks: Steve Douglas Tambourine: Tony (last name unknown) Flutes: Jay Migliori and Jim Horn Bass saxophone: Jack Nimitz AFM contractor: Hal Blaine / AFM session leader: Steve Douglas 1st Overdub 12-string electric lead guitar: Billy Strange 2nd Overdub 12-string electric lead guitar (one third interval higher): Billy Strange no contractor listed / AFM session leader: Chuck Britz PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 53999
Master is Take 14 Recorded on 1/2" 3-track analog tape, followed by reduction-mix transfer (w/simultaneous overdub) to second-generation 1/2" 4-track analog tape (dubdown 5A) for overdub & vocals, followed by reduction-mix transfer to third-generation 1/2" 4-track analog tape (dubdown 1B) for additional vocals Track recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Monday July 12, 1965, 12:00am-3:00am Engineer: Chuck Britz Guitar overdubs recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Wednesday December 22, 1965, 12:30pm-1:30pm Engineer: Chuck Britz Vocals recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, later on Wednesday December 22, 1965, and probably Wednesday December 29, 1965 Engineer: Chuck Britz, 2nd engineer: Winston Wong NOTE: despite the session date of 12/29 appearing on the AFM guitar overdub contract, the first guitar overdub was clearly done simultaneously with dubdown A, as evidenced by the multiple takes made during the process (takes 1A-5A), and the date of 12/22 is inscribed on the tape box track sheet from that session (sessionman Billy Strange later recalled that his second guitar overdub was done immediately after the first, on the same day). Vocals were also added on that date, and probably on 12/29 (onto dubdown 1B) as well - so it would seem that the AFM contract for the 12/22 guitar overdub session wasn't drawn up until the 12/29 vocal session, and the then-current date was simply used. Side Two.
GOD ONLY KNOWS
Written: Music - Brian Wilson / Words - Tony Asher with Brian Wilson Arranged: Brian Wilson Lead vocals: Carl Wilson Bridge vocals: Bruce Johnston (falsetto), Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson (bass) Tag vocal round: Brian Wilson / Bruce Johnston / Brian Wilson (w/falsetto) Tack upright piano (w/strings taped): Don Randi Harpsichord: Larry Knechtel 12-string electric rhythm guitars: Carl Wilson and Carol Kaye Electric bass guitar (w/tic-tac effect): Ray Pohlman Upright bass: Lyle Ritz Sleighbells & Drums: Hal Blaine Plastic orange juice cups w/sticks: Jim Gordon Tambourine: Terry Melcher Accordions: Carl Fortina and Frank Marocco French horn: Alan Robinson Alto flutes & Flutes: Jim Horn and Bill Green Clarinet: Jay Migliori Bass clarinet & Clarinet: Leonard Hartman Violins: Sid Sharp (leader) and Leonard Malarsky Viola: Darrel Terwilliger Cello: Jesse Erlich AFM contractor: Jay Migliori / AFM session leader: Hal Blaine
PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 55849
Master is edit of Take 20 & tag pickup piece Recorded on 1/2" 4-track analog tape, followed by reduction-mix transfer to 1" 8-track analog tape for vocals Track recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Thursday March 10, 1966, 12:30am-4:15am Engineer: Chuck Britz Vocals recorded at Columbia Studio A, Hollywood CA, Thursday March 10, 1966 and Monday April 11, 1966 Engineer: Ralph Valentin, 2nd engineer: Don T. ? I KNOW THERE'S AN ANSWER
Written: Music - Brian Wilson / Words - Brian Wilson and Terry Sachen, revised & retitled by Mike Love Arranged: Brian Wilson Lead vocals: Mike Love (verse opening line), Al Jardine (verse), Brian Wilson (chorus) Backing vocals: Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Carl Wison, Mike Love (bass) Basic Track
Hammond B-3 organ: Larry Knechtel Tack upright piano: Al de Lory 12-string electric lead mando-guitar: Barney Kessel 12-string electric lead guitar: Glen Campbell Electric bass guitar: Ray Pohlman Upright bass: Lyle Ritz Tambourines: Hal Blaine Tympani: Julius Wechter Bass harmonica (including solo): Tommy Morgan Alto flutes: Paul Horn and Jim Horn Clarinets: Steve Douglas and Bobby Klein Bass clarinet: Jay Migliori Overdub
Banjo (solo & tag): Glen Campbell AFM contractor: Chuck Britz / AFM session leader: Steve Douglas
Final Overdub (as drop-in on vocal track)
Harmonium or non-descript electric organ: Brian Wilson PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 55596 (original title: HANG ON TO YOUR EGO - rendered as "LET GO OF YOUR EGO" on AFM contract)
Master is Take 12 Recorded on 1/2" 4-track analog tape, followed by reduction-mix transfer to second-generation 1/2" 4-track analog tape (dubdown 4A) for vocals & final overdub Basic track & overdub recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Wednesday February 9, 1966, 9:00am-1:00pm Engineer: Chuck Britz Vocals produced with assistance from Bruce Johnston, and recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, on or around Thursday March 3, 1966 Engineer: unknown (probably Chuck Britz, H. Bowen David, Jim Lockert or Phil Kaye) Chorus vocal and final overdub probably recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Sunday April 17, 1966 Engineer: probably H. Bowen David (or possibly Jim Lockert or Phil Kaye) HERE TODAY
Written: Music - Brian Wilson / Words - Tony Asher with Brian Wilson, title by Brian Wilson Arranged: Brian Wilson Lead vocals: Mike Love Backing vocals: Brian Wilson (falsetto), Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Mike Love Hammond B-3 organ: Larry Knechtel Tack upright piano: Don Randi 12-string electric rhythm guitar: Al Casey 12-string acoustic rhythm guitar: Mike Deasy Electric bass guitar (w/tic-tac effect) (including solos): Ray Pohlman Upright bass: Lyle Ritz Drums: Nick Martinis Tambourine on snare drum: Frank Capp Baritone saxophones: Jay Migliori and Jack Nimitz Bass trombones: Gail Martin and Ernie Tack AFM contractor: Jay Migliori / AFM session leader: Ray Pohlman
PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 55680 (original title: PET SOUNDS)
Master is edit of Takes 11 & 20 Recorded on 1/2" 4-track analog tape, followed by reduction-mix transfer to 1" 8-track analog tape for vocals Track recorded at Sunset Sound Recorders Studio A, Hollywood, CA, Thursday March 10 or Friday March 11, 1966, 7:00pm-10:30pm (NOTE: the AFM contract lists the session date as March 11, but the tape box track sheet is dated March 10) Engineer: Bruce Botnick Vocals recorded at Columbia Studio A, Hollywood, CA, Wednesday March 23, 1966 and Friday March 25, 1966 Engineer: Jerry Hochman ?, 2nd engineer: Don T. ? I JUST WASN'T MADE FOR THESE TIMES
Written: Music - Brian Wilson with Tony Asher / Words - Tony Asher with Brian Wilson, title by Brian Wilson Arranged: Brian Wilson / Spanish-language lyrics provided by Bruce Johnston Lead vocals: Brian Wilson Chorus response vocals: Brian Wilson / Brian Wilson (falsetto) Backing vocals: Brian Wilson, Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love Backing vocal cameos: Dennis Wilson
Spanish-language backing vocals: Brian Wilson, Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love
12-string electric lead/rhythm mando-guitar: Barney Kessel 12-string acoustic rhythm guitar: Glen Campbell Electric bass guitar (w/tic-tac effect): Ray Pohlman Upright bass: Chuck Berghofer Tack upright piano (honky-tonk tuning): Don Randi Harpsichord: Mike Melvoin
Drums & Tympanies: Hal Blaine Temple blocks & Cups w/sticks: Frank Capp Electro-Theremin: Paul Tanner Bass harmonica: Tommy Morgan Piccolo: Plas Johnson Clarinets: Steve Douglas and Bobby Klein Bass clarinet: Jay Migliori AFM contractor: Diane Rovell / AFM session leader: Steve Douglas PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 55598 (rendered as "I JUST WASN'T MADE FOR THESE THINGS" on AFM contract)
Master is Take 6 Recorded on 1/2" 3-track analog tape, followed by reduction-mix transfer to 1" 8-track analog tape for vocals Track recorded at Gold Star Recorders Studio A, Hollywood, CA, Monday February 14, 1966, 7:30pm-11:30pm Engineer: Larry Levine Vocals recorded at Columbia Studio A, Hollywood, CA, Thursday March 10, 1966 and Wednesday April 13, 1966 Engineer: Ralph Valentin, 2nd engineer: Don T. ? PET SOUNDS
Written: Music - Brian Wilson Arranged: Brian Wilson Instrumental Basic Track (onto Track 1) Electric lead guitar: Jerry Cole Archtop acoustic rhythm guitar: Tommy Tedesco Bongos & Coca-Cola cans w/sticks: Richie Frost Tambourine and Güiro: Plas Johnson and Bill Green Rhythm conducted by: Billy Strange Overdub 1 (onto Track 4) Electric bass guitar: Carol Kaye Upright bass: Lyle Ritz Overdub 1 (onto Track 3) Electric/Acoustic rhythm guitar (w/Leslie effect): Billy Strange Acoustic grand piano: Brian Wilson Drums: Richie Frost Trumpet: Roy Caton Alto saxophone: Bill Green Tenor saxophone: Plas Johnson Baritone saxophone: Jay Migliori Bass saxophone: Jim Horn Overdub 2 (doubled horns - onto Track 2) Trumpet: Roy Caton Alto saxophone: Bill Green Tenor saxophone: Plas Johnson Baritone saxophone: Jay Migliori Bass saxophone: Jim Horn Second-Generation Overdub 1 (onto dubdown 1A, Track 4) Bongos (w/Leslie effect): Richie Frost Second-Generation Overdub 2 (onto dubdown 1A, Track 3) Electric lead guitar (w/Leslie effect): Billy Strange Second-Generation Overdub 3 (doubled lead guitar - onto dubdown 1A, Track 2) Electric lead guitar (w/Leslie effect): Billy Strange AFM contractor: Chuck Britz / AFM session leader: Billy Strange
PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 55848 (original title: RUN JAMES RUN, original master # 55389)
Master is Take 3 Recorded on 1/2" 4-track analog tape, followed by reduction-mix transfer to second-generation 1/2" 4-track analog tape (dubdown 1A) for additional overdubs Basic track & overdubs recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Wednesday November 17, 1965, 2:00pm-6:00pm Engineer: Chuck Britz CAROLINE, NO
Written: Music - Brian Wilson with Tony Asher / Words - Tony Asher with Brian Wilson Arranged: Brian Wilson Solo vocals: Brian Wilson (w/falsetto) Basic Track Harpsichord: Al de Lory Vibraphone: Frank Capp 12-string electric lead guitar: Glen Campbell 12-string electric rhythm guitar: Carol Kaye Archtop acoustic rhythm guitar: Barney Kessel Upright bass: Lyle Ritz Woodblock on Tambourine: Steve Douglas Sparklett's water jug w/mallet: Hal Blaine Flute (or Tenor flute) & Bass flute: Bill Green Bass flute: Jay Migliori
Alto or Tenor flutes (or possibly Recorders): Jim Horn and Plas Johnson Overdub Harpsichord (lute stop): Al de Lory 6-string electric bass guitar (w/tic-tac effect): Carol Kaye Drums (in vamp): Hal Blaine Alto or Tenor saxophone: Steve Douglas AFM contractor: Chuck Britz / AFM session leader: Steve Douglas
Tag (album version only) Barking: Banana and Louie Dog handlers: Dennis Wilson, Scott Wilson, and Marilyn Wilson Locomotive sound effects borrowed from the LP Mr. D's Machine (Mobile Fidelity Records MF-11, 1963) PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON
Master # 55536 (rendered as "Caroline, No!" on AFM contract)
Master is Take 17 Recorded on 1/2" 4-track analog tape Basic track, overdub & vocal recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Monday January 31, 1966, 2:00pm-6:00pm Engineer: Chuck Britz Vocal double added simultaneously during mono mixdown (which was subsequently sped-up), on or before Wednesday February 9, 1966 Engineer: Chuck Britz
LP tag recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Tuesday March 22, 1966 Engineer: Chuck Britz CD Bonus Tracks
TROMBONE DIXIE
Written: Music - Brian Wilson Arranged: Brian Wilson Instrumental Finger cymbals: Jerry Cole Electric rhythm guitar: Jerry Cole
12-string electric lead guitars: Billy Strange and Barney Kessel Electric bass guitar (w/tic-tac effect): Carol Kaye
Upright bass: Lyle Ritz Tack upright piano (honky-tonk tuning, w/strings taped): Don Randi Drums: Hal Blaine Castanets, Vibraphone & Tambourine: Julius Wechter Sleighbells & Tambourine: Ron Swallow Tympanies: Jerry Williams Trombone: James Henderson Bass trombone: Lew McCreary Trumpet: Roy Caton Alto saxophone: Steve Douglas Bass saxophone: Jay Migliori AFM contractor: Hal Blaine / AFM session leader: Steve Douglas
PRODUCED BY BRIAN WILSON No master # assigned (listed as "Untitled" on AFM contract)
Master is Take 11 Recorded on 1/2" 4-track analog tape Track recorded at Western Recorders Studio 3, Hollywood, CA, Monday November 1, 1965, 7:00pm-11:30pm Engineer: Chuck Britz
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