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Tony Asher
London, England
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 Nich…
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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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2010
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
Movie Self
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2005
The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
Movie Self
- 2004
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2003
Pet Stories
Movie Self
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2000
The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony
Movie Self
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1997
Classic Albums
TV show Self - lyricist
- 1995
