That's Not Me
The Beach Boys
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Had to prove that I could make it alone But that's not me I wanted to show how independent I'd grown now But that's not me I could try to be big in the eyes of the world What matters to me is what I could be to just one girl I'm a little bit scared Cause I haven't been home in a long time You needed my love And I know that I left at the wrong time My folks when I wrote them Told 'em what I was up to said that's not me I went through all kinds of changes Took a look at myself and said that's not me I miss my pad and the places I've known And every night as I lay there alone I will dream I once had a dream So I packed up and split for the city I soon found out that my lonely life wasn't so pretty I'm glad I went now I'm that much more sure that we're ready I once had a dream So I packed up and split for the city I soon found out that my lonely life wasn't so pretty I once had a dream So I packed up and split for the city I soon found out that my lonely life wasn't so pretty
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Written by: Brian Wilson, Tony Asher
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12 facts about this song
Release YearThe original "That's Not Me" song by The Beach Boys was released in May 1966 as a track on the band's 11th studio album, 'Pet Sounds.'
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Brian Wilson's RoleBrian Wilson was one of the founding members of The Beach Boys. For the song "That's Not Me," he served as the main composer, co-writer, and producer.
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Primary InstrumentsBrian Wilson utilized unusual and complex instrumentation for this song, using electric bass, twelve-string guitar, four trombones, bongos, and tambourines.
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Collaboration with Tony Asher"That's Not Me" was co-written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher. Asher was also the main lyricist for most of the 'Pet Sounds' album.
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Personal NarrativeThe song held personal significations for Brian Wilson, it gives a glimpse of his inner turmoil and dissatisfaction with his public image during that time.
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Lead VocalsMike Love, another key member of The Beach Boys, performed the lead vocals for "That's Not Me."
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Brian Wilson's Solo VersionWilson released a stripped-down version of the same song on his self-titled album in 1995 and re-created the entire 'Pet Sounds' album live in 2002.
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Acclaim of 'Pet Sounds'The 'Pet Sounds' album, which features "That's Not Me," is widely acclaimed as one of the best and most influential albums in the history of music.
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Studio LocationThe recording of the track was made at United Western Recorders, Hollywood, along with the rest of the album.
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ReceptionUpon the album's release, "That's Not Me" was generally overlooked compared to other tracks. However, it has since gained more appreciation for its sophisticated arrangements and deeply personal lyrics.
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Influence on BeatlesThe 'Pet Sounds' album, including "That's Not Me," inspired The Beatles to create their own groundbreaking album, 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.'
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Spark of Wilson's Mental Health'Pet Sounds' and songs like "That's Not Me" marked the beginning of Brian Wilson's struggles with mental health issues, which would sadly overshadow his career over the coming years.
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