5 Facts About The Beach Boys' 'Sunflower' Album

Released in August 1970 The album came out on Reprise Records, marking a shift from their earlier label.

A commercial disappointment Despite strong songwriting, Sunflower sold poorly, peaking at number 151 on the Billboard charts.

Features diverse songwriting All six band members contributed songs, including Brian Wilson’s “This Whole World” and Dennis Wilson’s “Forever.”

Produced by the band The Beach Boys handled production themselves, with help from engineer Stephen Desper.

Later gained cult status Critics now regard Sunflower as one of the band’s best late-1960s/early-1970s albums, though it was overlooked at release.