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Tony Asher

real name Anthony D. Asher

Tony Asher is credited on 1,806 releases across 442 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1963–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,806

Credits

442

Albums

7

Decades active

709

In collections

Biography

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English-American (born May 2, 1939) jingle writer and lyricist who worked with Brian Wilson and co-wrote eight songs on the Beach Boys (opens in a new tab) 1966 album Pet Sounds, including "God Only Knows" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice". He also co-wrote songs with Roger Nichols.

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Credited work

1,806 releases · 442 albums · active 1963–2026

  • Performance · 2,984
  • Other credits · 18
  • Production · 4

Studios: Gold Star Studios · Central Sound Studios, London · Abbey Road Studios · EMI Studios

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