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Episode 3: Pet Sounds

Bob Harris charts the rise of The Beach Boys in part 3 of 6-part series and concentrates on the album Pet Sounds. First broadcast in 1974.

As Brian Wilson tours the UK, another chance to hear a series in which Bob Harris charts the rise of The Beach Boys. In part 3 of this 6-part series, Bob concentrates on the 1966 album Pet Sounds. Brian Wilson wanted to make the greatest pop record ever and the band discuss its creation. Surprisingly, Capitol Records weren't keen on Pet Sounds or promoting it. First broadcast in 1974.

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Fri 4 Sep 202002:30
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • The Beach Boys

    God Only Knows

    • RADIO 2 - SONGS OF THE CENTURY.
    • GLOBAL.
    • RADCD-119.

  • The Rip Chords

    Trophy Machine

    • Hey Little Cobra And Other Hot Rod Hits.
    • T-Bird.
    • TBird-0012.

  • The Beach Boys

    CALIFORNIA GIRLS

    • THE Very BEST OF THE BEACH BOYS.
    • Capitol.
    • 7243 8-34472 2 0.

  • The Beach Boys

    And Your Dream Comes True

    • TODAY AND SUMMER DAYS AND SUMMER NIGHTS.
    • CAPITOL.
    • CDP-7 93694 2.

  • The Beach Boys

    BARBARA ANN

    • THE BEST OF THE BEACH BOYS.
    • CAPITOL.
    • 7243-8 34472 2 0.

  • The Beach Boys

    Sloop John B

    • FORREST GUMP THE SOUNDTRACK.
    • EPIC.
    • 476941-2.

  • The Beach Boys

    Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)

    • PET SOUNDS.
    • CAPITOL.
    • 2626625-7243.

  • The Beach Boys

    YOU STILL BELIEVE IN ME

    • Pet Sounds.
    • CAPITOL.
    • 526266-2.

  • The Beach Boys

    WOULDN'T IT BE NICE

    • SUMMER DREAMS.
    • CAPITOL.
    • CDEMTVD-51.

  • The Beach Boys

    I Know There Is An Answer

    • Pet Sounds.
    • Capitol.
    • CP21-6011.

  • The Beach Boys

    God Only Knows

    • THE PET SOUNDS SESSIONS.
    • CAPITOL.
    • 7243-8 37662 22.

  • The Beach Boys

    THAT'S NOT ME

    • PET SOUNDS.
    • CAPITOL.
    • CDP-748421-2.

  • The Beach Boys

    I JUST WASN'T MADE FOR THESE DAYS

    • CAPITOL : CDP-7484212.
    • CAPITOL.
    • CDP-7484212.

  • The Beach Boys

    God Only Knows

    • Metro.

  • The Supremes

    Where Did Our Love Go

    • Diana Ross & The Supremes - 40 Motown.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Hot Chip

    Over and Over

    • EMI.

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