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The pioneering recording skills of Brian Wilson is in full effect on ‘Sloop John B.’ which double tracks Mike Love and his own voices to create a single, full sound on the lead melody. It also features Al Jardine, Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson on back-up choral harmonies that The Beach Boys made famous. Although it didn’t have the surfing, hipster vibe of other famous Beach Boys song, ‘Sloop John B.’ still featured their recognisable sound of being by the ocean. The light melodic guitars and the barber-shop inspired vocals make a traditional folk song in to a traditional California ballad.
The Story
The original concept is said to have been brought to Brian Wilson’s attention by guitarist Al Jardine, who was a big fan of traditional folk songs, but the occasional lead singer never received any credit for the suggestion.
The story of ‘Sloop John B.’ is said to have been inspired by a boat in the late 1800s called the John B., which wrecked and sunk in the Bahamas. A cover of this song was produced by Alan Lomax in 1935, by the title of ‘Histe Up the John B. Sail’, a prolific line in The Beach Boys version of 1966.
‘Sloop John B.’ would go on to reach the Top #20 in the US, UK, Australia and Sweden, reaching number #1 in Norway. It featured on the definitive Beach Boys album Pet Sounds, considered to be Brian Wilson’s seminal work.
WATCH // 'Sloop John B.'
The Story
The original concept is said to have been brought to Brian Wilson’s attention by guitarist Al Jardine, who was a big fan of traditional folk songs, but the occasional lead singer never received any credit for the suggestion.
The story of ‘Sloop John B.’ is said to have been inspired by a boat in the late 1800s called the John B., which wrecked and sunk in the Bahamas. A cover of this song was produced by Alan Lomax in 1935, by the title of ‘Histe Up the John B. Sail’, a prolific line in The Beach Boys version of 1966.
‘Sloop John B.’ would go on to reach the Top #20 in the US, UK, Australia and Sweden, reaching number #1 in Norway. It featured on the definitive Beach Boys album Pet Sounds, considered to be Brian Wilson’s seminal work.
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