
Episode 142: “God Only Knows” by the Beach Boys
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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We Come Ono by Brian Wilson
Brian wilson was able to create music by himself but wasn't confident about his ability as a lyricist. He wanted some one who could write lyrics as crafted as his music, but which would express the ideas he was trying to convey. And for whatever reason, he didn't want to work with mike love, who had co written the majority of his recent songs,. or with any of his other collaborators.
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