Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Tim Smolens analyzes the unique chord progression and songwriting secrets of "You Still Believe in me," off the Beach Boys PET SOUNDS album. Learn what goes into the elevated chords and songwriting of one of Brian Wilson's most innocent songs. Also of note; the world-class studio musicians, production innovation, unique instrumentation, and lyrics.

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