Van Dyke Parks (born January 3, 1943) is an American composer, arranger, producer, musician, singer, author and actor. Parks is perhaps best known for his contributions as a lyricist and co-songwriter on the abandoned Beach Boys album Smile.
Parks has worked with such notable performers as Grace Kelly, Delaney Bramlett, The Byrds, Loudon Wainwright III, Harry Nilsson, Silverchair, Ry Cooder, Joanna Newsom, Inara George, Keith Moon and Ringo Starr.
In addition to producing, Parks has released five studio album of his own recordings: Song Cycle, Discover America, Clang of the Yankee Reaper, Jump! and Tokyo Rose.
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