Wilson proposed that a booklet of Sonny’s notes be included with the record—a very unusual practice then or now, as musicians are seldom trusted to explain their own work—and he took full advantage of it, filling it with his poetry and various musings. Yet when Sonny suggested the notes be titled “Preparation for Outer Space,” Wilson thought he was

Thelonious Monk was a particular favorite. Monk’s Music was my favorite of his albums.

primarily a song for voice with minimal accompaniment,