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3:58 | | Performers |
Brian Wilson (Produced By), Jeff Lynne (Produced By), Bill/William Bot(t)rell (Recorded By), Bill/William Bot(t)rell (Mixed By), Brian Wilson (Piano), Brian Wilson (Organ), Brian Wilson (Keyboards), Brian Wilson (Emulator), Brian Wilson (Vibes), Brian Wilson (Bells), Brian Wilson (Chimes), Brian Wilson (Glockenspiel), Brian Wilson (Percussion), Brian Wilson (Sound Effects), Brian Wilson (Lead Voices), Brian Wilson (Background Voices), Brian Wilson (Vocal Arrangements), Andy Paley (Electric Guitars), Andy Paley (Acoustic Guitars), Andy Paley (Bass), Andy Paley (Drums), Andy Paley (Percussion), Andy Paley (Keyboards), Andy Paley (Harmonica), Andy Paley (Additional Background Voices), Michael Bernard (Computers), Michael Bernard (Synthesizer Programming), Michael Bernard (Drums), Michael Bernard (Keyboards), Michael Bernard (Percussion), Michael Andreas (Flutes), Michael Andreas (Saxophones), The Baystate Bluegrass Band (Mandolin), The Baystate Bluegrass Band (Banjo), The Baystate Bluegrass Band (Bass), The Baystate Bluegrass Band (Steel-String Acoustic Guitar), Stuart Blumberg (Trumpet), Jeff(rey) (S.) Bova (Keyboards), Jim(my) Bralower (Shaker), Lance Buller (Trumpet), Robbie Condor (Additional Keyboards), Andy/Andrew Dean (Keyboards), Andy/Andrew Dean (Vibes), Andy/Andrew Dean (Percussion), Andy/Andrew Dean (Jingle Bells), Elliot Easton (Guitar), Todd Herreman (Fairlight), Tris Imboden (Drums), Tris Imboden (Hi-Hat), Tris Imboden (Cymbals), Hymen Katz (Flute), Hymen Katz (Piccolo), Harry Kim (Trumpet), Kevin S. Lesley/Leslie (Footsteps), Steve Lindsey (Additional Keyboards), Jeff Lynne (Keyboards), Jeff Lynne (Bass), Jeff Lynne (Six-String Bass), Jeff Lynne (Guitar), Jay Migliori (Baritone Saxophone), Frank Morocco (Accordion), Rob Mounsey (EMU Tympani), Rob Mounsey (Piano), Rob Mounsey (Synth Guitar), Rob Mounsey (Emulator Cello), Dean Parks (Guitar), Bob Riley (Drum Machine), Philippe Saisse (Keyboards), Tony Selvage/Salvage (Violin), Tony Selvage/Salvage (Saw), Carol Steele (Percussion), Larry (Lawrence Lowell) William(s) (Horn), Larry (Lawrence Lowell) William(s) (Saxophone Solo), Larry (Lawrence Lowell) William(s) (Additional Keyboards), Jeff(rey) (S.) Bova (Programming), Jim(my) Bralower (Drum Programming), Robbie Condor (Synthesizer Programming), Andy/Andrew Dean (Synthesizer Programming), Robbie Kilgore (Keyboard Programming), Steve Lindsey (Synthesizer Programming), Philippe Saisse (Synthesizer Programming), Larry (Lawrence Lowell) William(s) (Synthesizer Programming) | | Comments | Recorded & Mixed at Larabee & Smoketree Ranch. | | Appears On | |
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(C) 1988 Beach Bum Music (BMI), SBK April Music (ASCAP) Brian remembers that Jeff Lynne had most of this song written before they met, and that Brian's main compositional contribution was writing the "Let It Shine" vocal round that opens the track. For the a cappella opening section (repeated near the end of the song), Brian stacked excellent harmonies. The cut also features what is perhaps his sweetest lead vocal on the album. Brian was concerned that the track was too sterile at first, but as he and Lynne worked in the studio, he began to like the song more. Recently Brian noted, "Jeff brought out the goodness in me. And vice versa." Indeed. A flawless performance.
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