I remember hearing the story of Bruce Johnston (Beach Boys) flying to London with a copy of Pet Sounds. He was introduced to Lennon & McCartney via Keith Moon and then proceeded to hold an album listening session of Pet Sounds with the two Beatles and a Who in his hotel room shortly before it was released.
Lennon and McCartney were impressed after first listen that they wanted to hear the album again and Bruce obliged. Just one of those cool rock & roll stories that turned out to be true.
