In the ’60s and ’70s, when producers such as Phil Spector and The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson needed ace studio musicians to flesh out recordings, they called on The Wrecking Crew. This Los Angeles-based collective—which counted as members future country star Glen Campbell, versatile drummer Hal Blaine and steadfast bassist Carol Kaye—shaped all aspects of the post-Beatles chart landscape: whimsical psychedelic rock; gauzy girl-group productions; and lush, manicured California pop. More than anything, The Wrecking Crew excelled at their craft by mastering the art of pairing musical precision with emotional depth.