EastWest Sounds

1962

• Studio Three opens

1963

• The Beach Boys "Surfin USA"

1964

• Barry McGuire "Eve of Destruction"

1965

• The Beach Boys "California Girls"

• The Mamas & the Papas "California Dreamin’"

  

  The epitome of California sunshine pop was recorded in Studio Three in November of 1965. Written by John and Michelle Phillips, and featuring session players from The Wrecking Crew, the groovy hit spoke to the dream of the West Coast espoused by the counterculture in the 1960s. Later covered by The Beach Boys and the band America, the song was certified Gold in June 1966 and added to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001.

• The Turtles "It Ain’t Me Babe"

1966

• Scott Mackenzie "San Francisco"

• The Mamas & the Papas "Monday, Monday"

• The Beach Boys Pet Sounds

  

  When Brian Wilson quit touring with The Beach Boys, he set out to create the greatest rock album ever made, experimenting for months on end with session players from The Wrecking Crew in Studio Three. The resulting Wall of Sound is now known as the best album of all time (or tied with The Beatles’ Sergeant Pepper, depending on your preferences). For a dramatized play-by-play of the concept album’s conception and release, we recommend the film “Love and Mercy,” which was shot at EastWest in 1966, featuring true to life recreations of the recording console and wardrobe from the time period.

• The Mamas & the Papas "Dancing in the Street"

1967

• Johnny Rivers "Baby I Need Your Lovin’"

1968

• 5th Dimension "Stone Soul Picnic"

• The Cowsills "Hair"

1974

• Music from the TV Show The Rockford Files

1980

• Blondie "The Tide is High"

  

  Blondie skyrocketed to the top of the US and UK charts with their cover of The Paragons’ “The Tide Is High” in 1980. As the lead single from Autoamerican, it marked an eclectic departure for the band in their 5th studio album. Engineered by Lenise Bent and produced by Mike Chapman, the album’s success proved New Wave could make a splash by riding the waves of Reggae.

• Blondie "Rapture"

• Dolly Parton "9 to 5"

1984

• Donna Summer Cats Without Claws

1985

• Stevie Knicks Rock A Little

2002

• Muse Absolution

2003

• The Mars Volta De-Loused in the Comatorium

2005

• Cello Studios Closes Down

• The studios become EastWest Studios and renovations begin

2009

• EastWest Studios officially opens

• Rihanna Rated R

2010

• Rihanna Loud

2011

• Nas Life is Good

2012

• Richie Sambora Aftermath of a Lowdown

• Kelly Rowland Talk A Good Game

• Music for the film Behind the Candelabra

• Music for the TV Show American Horror Story

• Ariana Grande Yours Truly

  

  The actress-turned-pop star recorded her debut studio album over the course of several years, shuttling between the recording studio, writing sessions, and filming the Nickelodeon show, Victorious. Inspired by vocalists including Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, the final product was a love letter to ‘90s pop and R&B music. Debuting at the top of the charts, with strong digital sales, it became Grande’s first number one album and was later certified platinum by the RIAA.

2013

• Janelle Monáe The Electric Lady

• Filming for the Movie Love and Mercy

2014

• Ariana Grande My Everything

• Music for the Film Gone Girl

2016

• Animal Collective Painting With

• Chance the Rapper Coloring Book

2017

• John Legend "God Only Knows (Cover)"

• Miguel War & Leisure

2018

• Bebe Rexha Expectations

• Ann Wilson Immortal

• Jason Mraz Know.

• Elvis Costello Look Now

2019

• Music for the TV show Fargo

• JS Ondara Tales of America

• Tyler, the Creator Igor

2020

• Moby All Visible Objects

• Margot Price That's How Rumors

• Lady Gaga Chromatica

2021

• Doja Cat Planet Her

• Music for the film One Night in Miami

• Music for the film The United States Vs. Billie Holiday

2022

• Kendrick Lamar Mr Morale & The Big Steppers

• Pentatonix Evergreen

• Music for the film Elvis