SMiLE - The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Brian Wilson
David Leaf
For almost 40 years, from its genesis in 1967 to its eventual live unveiling at London’s Royal Festival Hall in 2004, the album SMiLE has been written into music mythology.
SMiLE: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Brian Wilson documents the history of the album, drawing on interviews with collaborator Van Dyke Parks, Brian’s band (especially Darian Sahanaja), close friends, family, and many others who were part of its story.
In this book Beach Boys aficionado David Leaf, presents the seminal account of the real story behind SMiLE and, in an audiobook exclusive, reflects on Brian Wilson’s life and genius in the aftermath of his passing.
Duration - 16h 5m.
Author - David Leaf.
Narrator - Nick Landrum.
Published Date - Friday, 24 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Description:
For almost 40 years, from its genesis in 1967 to its eventual live unveiling at London’s Royal Festival Hall in 2004, the album SMiLE has been written into music mythology. SMiLE: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Brian Wilson documents the history of the album, drawing on interviews with collaborator Van Dyke Parks, Brian’s band (especially Darian Sahanaja), close friends, family, and many others who were part of its story. In this book Beach Boys aficionado David Leaf, presents the seminal account of the real story behind SMiLE and, in an audiobook exclusive, reflects on Brian Wilson’s life and genius in the aftermath of his passing. Duration - 16h 5m. Author - David Leaf. Narrator - Nick Landrum. Published Date - Friday, 24 January 2025.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
The Curtain Rises
Duration:00:01:07
(Re) Introducing Brian Wilson
Duration:00:14:36
SMiLE_in a Nutshell
Duration:00:10:09
Foreword by Melinda Wilson
Duration:00:05:31
Leaf by Howie Edelson
Duration:00:04:40
Author’s Note_The Reason I Had to Write This Book
Duration:00:16:04
A Child Is Born
Duration:00:10:58
In His Room
Duration:00:08:01
God Only Knows
Duration:01:11:44
Dumb Angel
Duration:01:43:30
Don't F--- With the Formula
Duration:01:02:58
Can't Wait Too Long
Duration:01:13:37
Raising the Titanic_a
Duration:01:28:35
Raising the Titanic_b
Duration:00:51:23
Dreams Do Come True
Duration:01:40:02
I WAS THERE_My Fellow Brianistas Look Back
Duration:00:24:41
The Critics Chime In
Duration:00:08:45
The Album And The Documentary
Duration:00:42:41
SMiLE on Tour
Duration:00:15:42