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I Went To Sleep
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A song with quite a few layers of vocals. A simple dreamy relaxing tune. This has been a favourite of mine ever since I first heard it on my elder brother's Beach Boys 20/20 album (it was of course a vinyl LP)
dreamy relaxed harmony vocals
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Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Rhythm & Blues and beyond.
Major Snagg is the invented name of the 'band' that perform all my own musical creations. (songs and instrumentals). I play guitars, bass, rudimentary keyboards, harmonica, and sing. Melody has always been important to me... lyrics and guitar solos have to say or communicate something. I create musical worlds that I hope that you dear listener, will also want to explore and live in for a few moments...or longer if you feel that way inclined.
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Cover Songs
Charts
Peak #34
Peak in subgenre #4
Author
Brian Wilson
Rights
original song writer
Uploaded
April 06, 2023
Track Files
MP3
MP3 9.8 MB • 320 kbps • 4:18
Lossless
WAV 43.3 MB
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Samples
Yes, contains samples or splices
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
I've been meaning to have a go at this lovely song for a long time. I enjoyed layering all the vocals. I'm no match for The Beach Boys but I enjoyed singing it all the same. Just for added interest and to give it an 'out-doors' feel, I've added some lawn-mower and birdsong effects. Close your eyes, sit back and drift away.
Lyrics
I Went To Sleep (Brian Wilson) The Beach Boys [1969] I took a walk and sat down in a park The gardener walked out and the sprinklers went on They watered the lawn and I went to sleep. Ten-thirty I turned my radio on Some group was playing a musical song It wasn't too long and I went to sleep. A cat at the park on a nice summer's day High up above me the trees gently sway A bird flew away and I went to sleep. (musical interlude) ... and I went to sleep ... and I went to sleep it's so peaceful. (very quietly, in the distance) I took a walk and sat down in a park The gardener walked out and the sprinklers went on They watered the lawn and I went to sleep. fade-out
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steveweyman
Apr 14, 2023
I love the Beachboys but I’ve never heard this ! What a relaxing track ! I’m not gonna listen to the original I think I want it to be yours ! Great production vocals are great . Nice one !
JESUS OLDMAN
Apr 09, 2023
I've never heard the original either. And I"m bloody American! Well, I suspect I'll still like yours better, the guitars are matchless... Trippy Trippy Mr Whippy.
rodrica
Apr 08, 2023
I've never heard the original, so will have to go & check it out! Love the way you've recorded this, great effects, fantastic vocals harmonies - I'm definitely chilled out now :)) Excellent job on the production!