EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 15 MIN
The Wrecking Crew vs. Your Favorite Band
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Think you know who played on The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' or The Byrds' 'Mr. Tambourine Man'? Think again. Meet the small army of anonymous studio musicians who secretly created the sound of the '60s while the 'artists' stood in the vocal booth—and why this shadow system produced some of the most perfect pop music ever recorded. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Think you know who played on The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' or The Byrds' 'Mr. Tambourine Man'? Think again. Meet the small army of anonymous studio musicians who secretly created the sound of the '60s while the 'artists' stood in the vocal booth—and why this shadow system produced some of the most perfect pop music ever recorded.
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