Smiley Smile vs Magical Mystery Tour: Part 1 - Listen - Apples

Smiley Smile vs Magical Mystery Tour: Part 1

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We close out the psychedelic eras of both bands with this matchup from 1967, kicking things off with a deep dive into Smiley Smile. While the Beatles scramble for direction following the loss of their manager, the Beach Boys are trying to exorcise the demons of the failed Smile project.

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