Throughout the summer of 1966, Brian concentrated on finishing the

Throughout the summer of 1966, Brian concentrated on finishing the group’s next single, ” Good Vibrations “. It was one of the most complex pop productions ever undertaken, with sessions for the song stretching over months in four major Hollywood studios, and the most expensive single then ever recorded. Simultaneously, Wilson invited session musician and songwriter Van Dyke Parks to collaborate as lyricist for the Beach Boys’ next album project, soon titled Smile . Recording lasted from mid-1966 to mid-1967, and followed the same modular production approach as “Good Vibrations”. Concurrently, the Beach Boys’ planned to launch their own independent label, Brother Records .