That's Not Me

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"That's Not Me" is a song by the American pop band The Beach Boys, taken from their classic 1966 album Pet Sounds. It is the third track on the album. The song was composed and produced by Brian Wilson with the lyrics by Tony Asher. The lead vocal was sung by Brian Wilson and Mike Love.

Brian stated "This showcased Mike Love's voice. Listen for the twelve-string guitar right after the lyric "I'm a little bit scared 'cause I haven't been home in a long time."

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Written by: Brian Wilson/Tony Asher
Album: Pet Sounds
Time: 2 min 27 sec
Produced by: Brian Wilson
Basic track: recorded February 15, 1966 at Western Recorders, Hollywood, California. Engineered by Chuck Britz.
Additional Instrumentation: recorded February-March 1966 at Western Recorders, Hollywood, California
Vocal track: recorded February-March 1966 at Western Recorders, Hollywood, California.

Performers:

Mike Love: Lead Vocals
Brian Wilson: Lead Vocals on the choruses, Organ
Dennis Wilson: Drums
Carl Wilson: Guitar
Terry Melcher: Tambourine

Overdub session:

Lyle Ritz: String Bass
Carol Kaye: Electric Bass
Glen Campbell: 12-String Electric Guitar
Frank Capp: Percussion
Carl Wilson: Guitar

[edit] See also

Pet Sounds Track Listing
Wouldn't It Be Nice \| You Still Believe In Me \| That's Not Me \| Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) \| I'm Waiting For The Day Let's Go Away For Awhile \| Sloop John B \| God Only Knows \| I Know There's An Answer \| Here Today I Just Wasn't Made For These Times \| Pet Sounds \| Caroline No