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God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys & the California Myth Audiobook, by David Leaf Play Audiobook Sample

God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys & the California Myth Audiobook

God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys & the California Myth Audiobook, by David Leaf Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Alex Knox, David Leaf Publisher: Tantor Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 13.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 9.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2023 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9798765064603

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

39

Longest Chapter Length:

58:33 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

39 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

30:09 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

Originally published in 1978 as The Beach Boys and the California Myth, this groundbreaking study was both the first full-length book on the band and the first to recognize Brian Wilson as one of the most significant and influential artists of the twentieth century. Covering the turbulent family strife and internal conflicts as well as giving proper attention to the remarkable music, the book was an instant classic. An intimate look at Brian's rollercoaster of a life and career, it's told through the eyes of those who were there during Wilson's most legendary productions including Pet Sounds and Good Vibrations.

Revised and updated, God Only Knows covers the decades since the 1985 edition, including Brian's first acclaimed solo album, his startling return to live performing, the landmark Pet Sounds tour, the "All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson" (which Leaf wrote and produced), and the triumphant and miraculous Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE world premiere in London.

Filled with surprising revelations, insight and behind-the-scenes detail, this indispensable book written by renowned Brian Wilson expert David Leaf begins with an overture from Sir Paul McCartney and includes essays from Sir Barry Gibb, Brian's wife Melinda Wilson, and an introduction by Jimmy Webb.

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About Alex Knox

Alex Knox is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.