One day, alone, Ray imagines the Beatles recording session of "The Long and Winding Road", and how it could have been. Suddenly there it is coming out of his speakers. Thus begins a long journey for Ray. It is a journey of self-discovery, of loss, pain, and of joy.

Ray's journey even takes him back through time. Back to the "Celebration of the Lizard" recording session, where he tackles the obsessive and destructive personality of Jim Morrison, in an effort to get him to finish the album.

Ray travels, this time physically, to the sixties where he meets Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, and he helps him complete the "Smile" album.

Ray even finds himself in the London of the sixties desperately trying to save the life of Jimi Hendrix.

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Links to related information.

Brian Wilson Interview: With a brief mention of the book.
The Beach Boys Smile Recording sessions.:an overview of the recording sessions that inspired "Glimpses"