Tony Asher

Acting·May 2, 1939· London, England

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Anthony D. Asher (born May 2, 1939) is an American songwriter and advertising copywriter who is notable for his collaborations with Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys) and Roger Nichols in the 1960s. Asher co-wrote eight songs on the Beach Boys' 1966 album Pet Sounds, including the singles "God Only Knows", "Wouldn't It Be Nice", and "Caroline, No". According to Asher, he mainly served as a lyricist for Wilson's songs, but in some cases also contributed musical ideas. Asher also composed jingles, such as Mattel's slogan "You can tell it's Mattel—it's swell!", and contributed songs to The Partridge Family.

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Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds2010 · Self	Self
TThe Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice2005 · Self	Self
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile2004 · Self	Self
Pet Stories2003 · Self	Self
The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony2000 · Self	Self
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times1995 · Self	Self