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Originally Posted by Lord Larehip
The problem with the Beach Boys is that the vast majority of the time, they are not playing on the studio tracks, it's all session musicians--Carol Kaye, Rikki Fataar, Glen Campbell, Leon Russell, Earl Palmer, Hal Blaine. Did you know that there are virtually no Beach Boys on "Sail On Sailor"? I've always liked the song but it really isn't the Beach Boys not even the singers. The Beatles, otoh, always played their own instruments although they had guest and studio musicians help out. I've always respected the DIY approach.
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I think the Beach Boys have been more revered for their songwriting, and the sound that Brian Wilson achieved working with such revered musicians. The music wouldn't have been made without his vision. But you are right, on Pet Sounds, instrumentall speaking just about no Beach Boy are behind it, except for Brian on piano or organ a couple of times and maybe one other instance.