Song Infos

Sloop John B

Composer Arranged By Brian Wilson

Leadvocals Brian/Mike

Running Time

Recording Date Music Track Recorded 12.7.65 Vocals Added 22.12.65

Single Release Date Released 21.3.66

Highest Charting Position and Date Charted 2.4.66 #3 (Capitol 5602)

Working Title

Additional Infos It was folk music fan Al (he had loved the Kingston Trio´s version of this circa 1927 West Indies tune) who suggested to Brian that the group cover it. Reportedly, an acoustic version of this song was recorded by the BB in 1965.
The song was not intended for inclusion on the album but it was for a commcercial aspect.

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Sloop John B
Composer	Arranged By Brian Wilson
Leadvocals	Brian/Mike
Running Time
Recording Date	Music Track Recorded 12.7.65 Vocals Added 22.12.65
Single Release Date	Released 21.3.66
Highest Charting Position and Date	Charted 2.4.66 #3 (Capitol 5602)
Working Title
Additional Infos	It was folk music fan Al (he had loved the Kingston Trio´s version of this circa 1927 West Indies tune) who suggested to Brian that the group cover it. Reportedly, an acoustic version of this song was recorded by the BB in 1965. The song was not intended for inclusion on the album but it was for a commcercial aspect.