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California Dreaming: You Know I’ve Found A Way

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Andrew Hickey

After the minor success of My World Fell Down, Gary Usher wanted to repeat the formula, and recorded a song titled Hotel Indiscreet which had much the same feel. Hotel Indiscreet featured another musique concrete section, much like that of … Continue reading →

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California Dreaming: My World Fell Down

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Andrew Hickey

Gary Usher was looking for a creative outlet. Since the surf and hot-rod fad had died down, Usher had been working as a staff producer for Columbia Records, where he had worked on Simon & Garfunkel’s Bookends (uncredited), had produced … Continue reading →

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While waiting for Smile, some contemporary albums on Spotify

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Andrew Hickey

My Smile Sessions box set is in the post right now. It should be arriving tomorrow. If, like me, you are getting incredibly excited for this box set’s release tomorrow, here’s a dozen or so albums from 1966 through 1968 … Continue reading →

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