Tony Asher

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.502

Gender

N/A

Birthday

02-May-1939

Age

(87 years old)

Place of Birth

London, England

Also Known As

NO INFO PROVIDED

Tony Asher

Biography

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.

Credits

The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice (2005) Character: Self
The inside story of the Beach Boys from their formation in 1961 to the present day (2005).

Pet Stories (2003) Character: Self
A retrospective look at the making of the 1966 Beach Boys album, "Pet Sounds".

The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony (2000) Character: Self
These archetypal Southern Californians, who transmuted their experiences growing up in suburban Hawthorne into a potent teen iconography orbiting surfing, cars, and girls, tackle the underlying personal and cultural upheavals beneath their discography. Intelligently assembled with over 40 songs dispersed throughout, ENDLESS HARMONY works not just as a rockumentary but as an important historical document of American music.

Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (2010) Character: Self
Groundbreaking and ahead of its time, Pet Sounds — the 11th album by The Beach Boys — was a pioneering feat in production, sound, and songwriting…a work that continues to inspire musicians and fans to this day. The latest addition to acclaimed & award-winning Classic Albums series. gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at its creation.

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile (2004) Character: Self
Through modern day interviews, archival footage and vintage audio tapes, this documentary tells the story of the legendary and unfinished 1967 Beach Boys album SMiLE, intended to be the follow-up to their landmark album Pet Sounds, as well as Brian Wilson's ultimate decision to revisit the material 36 years later.

Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times (1995) Character: Self
I Just Wasn't Made for These Times is a documentary about the life of Brian Wilson, the musical mastermind and songwriter for the Beach Boys. The film examines the ups and downs of Wilson's life, including the early years of the Beach Boys, his years of substance abuse, and his long road to recovery.

Tony Asher

Personal Info

Tony Asher

Biography

Credits

Our Work is

Anime | Movie