SN10|Ep521 - David Leaf | Author, Director, Producer, Brian Wilson’s Friend, The Beach Boys

*This special episode is dedicated to two "Girls Next Door" - Christine McVie and Robin Kaplin My Very Special Guest Today is David Leaf - Here to talk about his book and his friendship with The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson. About “God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys & the California Myth” Originally published in 1978 as The Beach Boys and the California Myth, this groundbreaking study was both the first full-length book on the band and the first to recognize Brian Wilson as one of the most significant and influential artists of the 20th century. Covering the turbulent family strife and internal conflicts as well as giving proper attention to the remarkable music, the book was an instant classic. An intimate look at Brian’s rollercoaster of a life and career, it’s told through the eyes of those who were there during Wilson’s most legendary productions including Pet Sounds and Good Vibrations. Revised and updated, God Only Knows covers the decades since the 1985 edition, including Brian’s first acclaimed solo album, his startling return to live performing, the landmark Pet Sounds tour, the All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson (which David Leaf wrote and produced), and the triumphant and miraculous Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE world premiere in London. Filled with surprising revelations, insight, and behind-the-scenes detail, this indispensable book written by renowned Brian Wilson expert David Leaf also features forewords by the Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb and Melinda Wilson and Paul McCartney. Trusted by Icons. He is a consummate storyteller. Whether it’s a screenplay, documentary, television special, book, producing or hosting an event, storytelling is at the heart of David Leaf’s gift. Whatever the subject, he presents it in an engaging, entertaining, and meaningful way so the audience is transported on a journey they’ll never forget. “The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.”——Michelangelo David Leaf - Go to www.leafprod.com for more! David Leaf’s Social Media - JH Reads Facebook: facebook.com/david.leaf.712 Website: leafprod.com David’s publisher tells us the only place to order the book right now is at this link. https://amzn.to/3zNkbbp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices