5 Key Facts About The Beach Boys' SMiLE Sessions
- The SMiLE Sessions were released on November 1, 2011, by Capitol/EMI Records.
- The album compiles recordings from the abandoned 1966-67 SMiLE project, which was intended to follow Pet Sounds.
- It includes the legendary “Good Vibrations” and other unfinished tracks, offering a glimpse into Brian Wilson’s original vision.
- The release features multiple takes, session highlights, and a reconstructed version of the intended album sequence.
- It won the Grammy for Best Historical Album in 2013, cementing its significance in music history.