Pop Culture
Who sang the hit song “Hey Jude” in the 1960s? — Pop Culture Trivia
Did you know that the iconic 1960s song “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys was one of the most expensive and complex singles produced at the time?
While most pop songs of the era were recorded in a single studio session, “Good Vibrations” was pieced together from multiple recording sessions over several months.
Brian Wilson, the band’s mastermind, employed an innovative technique called “modular recording,” where different sections of the song were recorded separately and then spliced together to create the final track.
The result was a sonic masterpiece that featured unconventional instruments like the theremin and cellos, pushing the boundaries of what pop music could be. This ambitious approach led to production costs exceeding $50,000—unheard of for a single at that time.
Ultimately, “Good Vibrations” became a massive hit, reaching the top of the charts and solidifying The Beach Boys’ reputation as pioneers in the music world.
How did you do on the quiz? Share your results and thoughts in the comments below!
Don
June 24, 2024 at 1:00 am
JONI MITCHELL IS NOT A BRITISH SINGER…. SHE IS CANADIAN
carri
June 24, 2024 at 2:47 pm
Question 10 I did answer the
Beatles. I got ‘the wrong answer it was the Beatles! hum