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"God Only Knows" appears on the Beach Boys' 1966 album Pet Sounds. The song was written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher. It is recognized for its baroque-influenced style, innovative harmonics, and intricate composition. The track employs unconventional instruments and challenges standard approaches in both its lyrical and musical structure. It has achieved widespread critical acclaim as among the most significant songs ever recorded and represents a peak achievement for the band.

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