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There's a hilarious-in-retrospect interview where McCartney praises the unusual placement of notes in a particular bassline on a particular song and attributes

There's a hilarious-in-retrospect interview where McCartney praises the unusual placement of notes in a particular bassline on a particular song and attributes it to Brian Wilson's genius. Later it was revealed to be entirely due to Carol Kaye, the bass player on that session. (Not to take anything away from Brian's actual genius!)

adamc 1y ago
It also illustrates the difference from the Beatles, who actually did compose most of their cool stuff (although Martin did help).
tjr 1y ago
Carol has said though that, for the most part, Brian did write the bass parts that she played.