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Sylvie Simmons

Sylvie Simmons is a British music journalist, based in California, U.S., named as a "principal player" in Paul Gorman's book on the history of the rock music press In Their Own Write (Sanctuary Publishing, 2001). A widely regarded writer and rock historian since the late 1970s, she is one of the few women to be included among the predominantly male rock elite. Simmons is the author of a number of …

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The Beach Boys: Nashville SoundsThe Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds · 1996
The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
6.01996
MovieMusicDocumentary
Brian Wilson and the boys of summer add a pinch of down-home twang to their classic harmonies with the help of country music's finest. In this 1996 recording session for the album "Stars and Stripes," The Beach Boys rework 12 of their songs, including "409" (with Junior Brown), "The Warmth of the Sun" (with Willie Nelson), "In My Room" (with Tammy Wynette), "Don't Worry Baby" (with Lorrie Morgan), and "I Get Around" (with Sawyer Brown).
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SmileBeautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile · 2004
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
7.02004
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Through modern day interviews, archival footage and vintage audio tapes, this documentary tells the story of the legendary and unfinished 1967 Beach Boys album SMiLE, intended to be the follow-up to their landmark album Pet Sounds, as well as Brian Wilson's ultimate decision to revisit the material 36 years later.
Classic Albums: Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big ChairClassic Albums: Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big Chair · 2020
Classic Albums: Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big Chair
7.52020
MovieMusicDocumentary
A documentary that explores the creation of the seminal, second album by Tears for Fears. Songs from the Big Chair took the gothic synth-pop foundations of the band and combined them with arena-ready anthems, leading to critical acclaim and three international hit singles, Mothers Talk, Shout and Everybody Wants to Rule the World.
Classic AlbumsClassic Albums · 1997
Classic Albums
7.71997
SeriesDocumentary
A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.

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