SMiLE: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Brian Wilson is an oral history of one of the most important albums that almost never was. It chronicles the music's creation, near-death and triumphant rebirth, looking closely at the events of 1966-67 when the album was first written and 2003-2004, when it was finally released.
With over two dozen new interviews, including extended interviews with Brian Wilson and his long-time collaborator Van Dyke Parks, this is the story of SMiLE by those who were there, including all the members of Brian Wilson's band.
There are two Beach Boys narratives: One is about a family band and their greatest hits that have brought joy to music lovers around the globe. This is the other story.
The story of a genius revealed.
Size: 198 x 130mm (paperback)
Pages: 352
Publisher: Omnibus