Van Dyke Parks

Van Dyke Parks is an arranger, musician, producer, lyricist, and composer. Although he has worked with dozens of essential musicians, including U2, Randy Newman, and Bruce Springsteen, he is best known for collaborating (as lyricist) with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys on the legendary Smile album. His own albums include Song Cycle and Discover America. He has done a number of film soundtracks, including Goin' South and The Two Jakes, and he is the author of three acclaimed children's books:...See more

Van Dyke Parks is an arranger, musician, producer, lyricist, and composer. Although he has worked with dozens of essential musicians, including U2, Randy Newman, and Bruce Springsteen, he is best known for collaborating (as lyricist) with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys on the legendary Smile album. His own albums include Song Cycle and Discover America. He has done a number of film soundtracks, including Goin' South and The Two Jakes, and he is the author of three acclaimed children's books: Jump, Jump Again, and Jump on Over. See less