I'm Waiting for the Day
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"I'm Waiting for the Day" is a song by the American pop band The Beach Boys, taken from their 1966 album Pet Sounds. It is the fifth track on the album. The song was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love with Brian also the producer of the song. The lead vocal was sung by Brian Wilson. The Pet Sounds Sessions compilation included an alternate take featuring Mike on lead vocals. However Brian, frustrated with his band members' performance, dismissed their parts and sang all the vocals himself.
[edit] Details
- Written by: Brian Wilson/Mike Love
- Album: Pet Sounds
- Time: 3 min 3 sec
- Produced by: Brian Wilson
- Instrumental track: recorded March 6, 1966 at Western Recorders, Hollywood, California. Engineered by H. Bowen David
- String overdub: recorded March 6, 1966 at Western Recorders, Hollywood, California. Engineered by H. Bowen David
- Vocal track: recorded March, 1966 at Columbia Studios, Hollywood, California. Engineered by Ralph Balantin.
[edit] Musicians
- Gary Coleman - timpani, bongos
- Al de Lory - piano
- Justin DiTullio - cello
- Bill Green - flute
- Jim Gordon - drums
- Leonard Hartman - English horn
- Jim Horn - flute
- Harry Hyams - viola
- Carol Kaye - bass
- Larry Knechtel - organ
- William Kurasch - violin
- Leonard Malarsky - violin
- Jay Migliori - flute
- Ray Pohlman - guitar
- Lyle Ritz - ukulele, upright bass
- Ralph Schaffer - violin
- Sid Sharp - violin
- Brian Wilson - lead vocals
[edit] See also
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