The Legend of Smile
Rob Chapman, MOJO, February 2002
"Smile is the name of the new Beach Boys album which will be released in January 1967, and with a happy album cover, the really happy sounds inside and a happy in-store display piece you cant miss, were sure to sell a million units. In January."
Capitol Records album promo. Dec 1966.
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