Great Unknown Beach Boys #12

From bassist Carol Kaye's wiki

"Kaye played bass on many of the Beach Boys hit recordings, including Good Vibrations, Help Me, Rhonda, Sloop John B and California Girls. She also worked on Brian Wilson's ill-fated but legendary Smile project (and was present at the "Fire" session in late November 1966 when Wilson reportedly asked the studio musicians to wear toy fire hats)."

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"Kaye played 12-string guitar on Frank Zappa's groundbreaking Freak Out!. When she was called to work on his next album Kaye played on a few songs but declined to continue, saying she found some of the lyrics offensive being a mother of three children. She later said Zappa was very good-natured and understanding about her qualms and they remained on friendly terms."

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some of the other songs Carol played bass on...

"Sixteen Tons" (Tennessee Ernie Ford)

"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" (Nancy Sinatra)

"Homeward Bound" (Simon and Garfunkel)

"I'm a Believer" (The Monkees)

"Suspicious Minds" (Elvis Presley)

And believe it or not...

"Light My Fire" (The Doors)

Carol also played lead guitar on many classics:

"Then He Kissed Me" (The Crystals)

"La Bamba" (Ritchie Valens)

"Surf City" (Jan and Dean)

"You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" (The Righteous Brothers)

Visit Carol's site here

http://www.carolkaye.com/