The soundtrack to summer, forever. ‘Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer’ captured the easy, sun-soaked spirit of the season at Capitol Studios and became a defining hit of 1963. With @natkingcolemusic at his warmest, it helped cement his legacy and timeless Capitol sound.
Paul Simon’s ‘Surprise’ marks its 20th anniversary this weekend. Sessions for “Father and Daughter,” originally released in 2002, were partially recorded at Capitol Studios. The song endures as a timeless reflection on paternal love, woven into life’s most meaningful moments across generations.
‘Come Dance with Me’ was brought to life in Capitol’s Studio A, where rich acoustics and cutting-edge tech helped shape its signature “tubey” sound. Brought to life by Billy May’s lively arrangements and Frank Sinatra’s unmistakable vocals, the album went on to take home Album of the Year at the 1960 Grammy Awards and top the charts.
'Figure 8' finds #elliottsmith opening up his sound with lush, layered production, shaped in part by sessions at Capitol Studios. Released in 2000, it’s a beautifully expansive, dreamlike snapshot of an artist pushing his craft further than ever.
Happy Heavenly Birthday to the legendary Al Schmitt 🤍
An absolute master of mixing and producing, Al's legacy is forever a part of the Capitol Studios story.
'Wichita Lineman' by Glen Campbell was brought to life at Capitol Studios, shaping a timeless country-pop sound. Powered by The Wrecking Crew, the track became a defining hit that still resonates today.
On this day in 1956, Capitol Studios went online inside the Capitol Records Tower.
70 years later, the Hollywood skyline and recording landscape remain forever transformed.
63 years ago today, recorded in Studio A at Capitol Studios, "Surfin’ USA" captured The Beach Boys cutting their own instruments and stacking the tight, double-tracked harmonies that became their signature. With Brian Wilson leading the arrangements and vocal sessions, the track marked the band’s early surf sound taking shape in the studio.
