Brian Wilson & Pet Sounds
20 June - 50 minsHosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to the late musical genius Brian Wilson, who died at age 82. They’ll discuss Wilson’s transcendent music, including doing a deep dive on his masterpiece, Pet Sounds.
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Featured Songs:
The Beach Boys, "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times," Pet Sounds, Capitol, 1966
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967...
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