Pet Sounds is the eleventh studio album by the Beach Boys.it initially met a
lukewarm critical and commercial reception, but In later years, garnered
enormous worldwide acclaim by critics and musicians alike, and is regarded
as one of the most influential pieces in the history of popular music.

The album was produced by Brian Wilson, who also wrote and composed
almost all of its music. Sessions were conducted several months after he
had quit touring with the Beach Boys in order to focus his attention on
writing and recording.

The song “ The Happy Organ” originally featured lyrics and was intended to be
sung accompanied by a piano and an organ. Cortez recorded a vocal for it but
was unhappy with the result. He spotted a Hammond B3 organ in the studio and
decided to play the song’s melody on it. He also brought in legendary studio
drummer, Gary Hammond, to provide percussion. The guitar solo is by session
musician Wild Jimmy Spruill.

Hammond B3 organ

Dave “Baby” Cortez (David Cortez Clowney) will be 77 in August.

Elvis Presley started a two week run at No.1 on the Billboard singles
chart with ‘Good Luck Charm’, his fifth No.1 of the 60’s.

“Rock Around The Clock” was recorded on the third floor of the
Pythian Temple Studios at 135 West 70th Street in New York City.

The Pythian (above) was in use as a recording studio  
for over fifteen years. Other artists who recorded there
included Buddy Holly.

Bill Haley (William John Clifton Haley)
(July 6, 1925 – February 9, 1981)

At the time, “Let It Be” had the highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100,
coming in at Number 6. It holds the number-one spot on "The Fans’
Top 10" poll included in The 100 Best Beatles Songs: An Informed
Fan’s Guide by Stephen J. Spignesi and Michael Lewis. The song
is number three in the 100 Best Beatles Songs list, only behind
"Strawberry Fields Forever" and "A Day in the Life", which is
number one.

The Beatles listening to playbacks