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    God Only Knows

    Written by: Brian Wilson/Tony Asher
    Produced by: Brian Wilson
    Recording date: track: March 9, 1966; vocal: March 10 and April 11, 1966
    Take Number: 20
    Master Number: 55849
    Time: 2:50
    Lead Vocal by: Carl with Brian and Bruce on the ending
    Originally appeared on: Pet Sounds
    Subsequently appeared on: Made In The U.S.A.; Good Vibrations

    Notes:
      This is the definitive version of the song.
      Reached the top 5 on the charts in England.
      Paul McCartney has said this is the greatest song ever written.
      Carl's lead vocal is absolutely stunning.

    Single:

    Capitol 5706
    B-side with: Wouldn't It Be Nice
    Released on: August 1, 1966
    Charted on: August 13, 1966
    Reached: 39
    God Only Knows-Tracking Session
    Live at the Roxy version
    Pet Sounds Live version



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