Guess I'm Dumb by Glen Campbell
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This is probably the best Brian Wilson song/production you've never heard.
Produced and co-written by Brian Wilson. I just love this song.
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Prior to Glen Campbell's career as a country maestro and the likes of "Rhinestone Cowboy" he was a member of crack L.A. sessioneers The Wrecking Crew. This found him working with the Beach Boys, including filling in for Brian Wilson on some tour engagements. When the Beach Boys turned down this Wilson/Russ Titelman composition, Brian gave it to Campbell to record. Released as a standalone single in 1965, it flopped and copies are now quite hard to find; I reckon it should have been a massive hit. Campbell's vocals soar on this fantastic examination of romantic ambiguity. Backing vocals are provided by Beach Boys protégées the Honeys, including Wilson's first wife Marilyn. Beach Boy Carl Wilson also plays guitar and provides backing vocals, along with members of the Wrecking Crew. I've been listening to this non-stop all week and give a tip of the hat to @MisterHapper whose posting of the song got me started on this kick!
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From happier times...
