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Beach Boys to finally release Smile

Brian Wilson sanctions release of The Smile Sessions, the successor to Pet Sounds abandoned in 1967Forty-four years late, the Beach Boys are releasing Smile. Sessions from the legendary unfinished record, abandoned due to clashes within the group and their leader Brian Wilson's deteriorating mental health, will be issued later this year. "It's coming out," promised EMI spokesman Bill Gagnon. "Everybody is on board."Back in 1966, Smile was planned as the Beach Boys' follow-up to Pet Sounds. Coast...

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14:34 on March 13 2011

The Beach Boys' lost album 'Smile' set for release 'this year'

NME — Brian Wilson 'thrilled' that original recordings will finally get official release more info

The Beach Boys Brian Wilson

10:17 on March 14 2011

Beach Boys to finally release Smile

Guardian Music — Brian Wilson sanctions release of The Smile Sessions, the successor to Pet Sounds abandoned in 1967Forty-four years late, the Beach Boys are releasing Smile. Sessions fro... more info

The Beach Boys Brian Wilson The Beatles

13:04 on March 14 2011

Why I frown upon the Beach Boys releasing Smile

Guardian Music — Brian Wilson's unfinished opus is the greatest record almost made. It should be left incomplete, leaving us to imagine an album that would have made Sgt Pepper sound 'meh... more info

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17:06 on March 12 2011