Your memory of your first experience listening to Smiley Smile is worthy of being added to the liner notes on the next reissue of the album .They could do no better.
While I never purchased a copy of the Smile Sessions I have listened to it a number of times streaming.Quite remarkable.
I did purchase Brian Wilson Presents Smile when it was initially released that I have always enjoyed but I would always go back to my original copy of Smiley Smile afterwards.
Thanks for your memory and thoughts on the album. I thoroughly enjoyed your post.