Good Vibrations Hit On This Day
. The album didn't sell especially well but the commercial benefits of Wilson's studio methods would come with a song that Wilson worked on during the Pet Sounds sessions. "Good Vibrations" didn't make it on to the record, but would set new standards in pop studio production when released as a single. It debuted on the charts on this day in 1966. The track was produced over 17 recording sessions at various studios, racking up over 90 hours of tape and costing in excess of $50,000. The distinctive electro-theremin that gave the song its eerie, whirring sound cost the band $15,000. Wilson revolutionized the recording process for this track, recording takes over and over and then editing the choice sections into the final mix. Wilson would take the same technique to his next project, Smile. The song would be Wilson's last #1 hit before LSD, depression and business issues turned him inwards and away from the music scene. Today the song is regarded as a pop classic and a revolutionary track in the evolution of recorded music. - more on this story Gibson.com is an official news provider for the Day in Rock. Preview and Purchase Beach Boys CDs |
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