Behind The Sounds Sloop John B

[@doylelacrua]

I really don't think I can ever get sick of this song. Been listening to it for over 35 damn years now. Holy shit.

[@passinthru5992]

56 years for me.

[@lawlini1979]

Brand new to it. Here because of FC United. Lol.

[@GNS1992]

over 40 years for us... still would like to know the background story lols

[@TheBella2u]

Yea reminds me of So. Cali summer morning, dew still on garden leaves and the sun threatening to rise......... a new day dawning with so much promise. In many ways I was part of a very unlucky generation at the same time a lucky generation. Simple yet ugly times, and the backdrop of some of the most beautiful music ever created.

[@Whatdisaypt1and2]

I think I listen to it on average 1.6 times per day. its always amazing.

[@randyking3057]

23 year old kid taking charge. I love this genius.

[@mateuszmattias]

Man, drums, bass guitar, upright bass, baritone saxophone, glockenspiel, piano, three 12 string guitars and three flutes! You'd almost think by that time Phil Spector would start thinking "overproduced". For all the years I've listened to this, I never realized how much is in there. Just amazing.

[@BocaJoe]

55 years and loving it more than ever.

[@noelkeating9891]

I never tire of listening to his classic. I have only been listening to it for over 50 years ❤

[@bruceocrockett183]

Thanks Al Jardine!! His folk song roots shining thru for all the ages to hear!!

[@petercallaghan9851]

This is a rare glimpse into a creative mind in full song. I am so glad I was "there" at the beginning. The Beach Boys remain, over more then 50 years, my favorite band and Brian Wilson is a giant.

[@nopeteys2424]

Its funny because even though this song is a cover, i think of Sloop John B as a Beach Boys song because Brian made the best rendition of it of all time. The arrangement with the 3 harmonizing guitar parts and the vocal harmonies is just amazing.

[@hisukserjeant5204]

Yeah..!! What abt all that sound of cellos in good vibration ??!! His use of flute and cellos he is one genius! His imagination and creativity so amazing !!👍👍👍👍👍

[@leysmed]

The Beach boys own this song nobody does it like them.

[@1burnman]

Absolutely I agree

[@danly60871]

One of My Favorites! Immagine what this sounded like to Brian!

[@blondiegal6518]

@@leysmed The Fendertones

[@alexandervanwyk6478]

Out of South Africa...must have listened to this song more than 1000 times in my life. Cant get sick of it.

[@drewandfrank]

🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶. Gosh! I LOVE THIS SONG!!

[@DummyYEEEAAHHHHH]

Look at that head of hair... I'd kill to have super thick hair like that....and he still has a great head of hair even in his late 70s.... God bless you Brian Wilson.

[@LetitRainNow450]

The hair on all the wilson Brothers is epic

[@marksarookanian2753]

The great arranged song of all time? There is just so much to this song. It's unbelievably complex, so many moving parts, but it works perfectly.

[@spence7985]

Brian’s falsetto is what glues this song

[@patton303]

4:28: The vocals are pushing the compressors and limiters so HARD. It sounds glorious. Can’t beat analog.

[@indus7841]

But youre listening to it digitally, not to mention youtubes compression.

[@stet1965]

I could listen to the instrumental piece especially that guitar all day.

[@charlesbutler4110]

Unbelievable

[@danemaralason7860]

WOW!!! Thank you for this wonderful piece of music history. So many years after just being a simple fan, I beginning to discover Brian Wilson's incredible music brilliance. This compilation gives me much appreciated insight. Thank you!

[@friscodog]

That ~2014 biopic about Brian Wilson was what first awakened me to the fact that he was a straight-up genius. All those sounds that fade into a perfect, poetic representation of sunshine and waves and sandy beaches didn't just spring from nowhere - but their very brilliance lies in the fact that it's so easy to forget that they're even there.

[@OverlandOne]

Awesome! A work of art in the making. Brian is a genius.

[@davidbenson001]

When I finally got to meet Brian and Al in 2017, my parting comment to them was "Thank you for Sloop John B." / I appreciate yet another look showing how the song has evolved to how it's played by Brian's band and the Beach Boys in recent years. Brian is one of the greatest music producers of all time. The first time I got to hear Brian's Band in concert, in August 2005 on his "Smile" tour, with the Stockholm Strings and Horns, Darian Sahanaja, Jeffrey Foskett, Probyn Gregory, Bob Lizik and Taylor Mills, among many others, has to be in the top five of my life.

[@2manycatsforadime]

He is isn't he.

[@tigerstripe56]

Simply an iconic work of art and mastery. Brian was a genius. Beautiful Song.

[@jonathanbachman2339]

Wow. Breathtakingly Beautiful.

[@eBenkyou]

Easily the best song ever created. The range and combination of voices + the range and # of instruments is just unbeatable. What a masterpiece! Will anything like this ever come along again?!?

[@chipgaasche4933]

"Best song ever"?? Lol

[@davidpanzer1166]

Definitely one of the best .

[@davidnissim589]

Brian was barely 23 here. That man was on a level of genius no one else has come close to.

[@tigerstripe56]

Wow! Amazing! Artists at work. Priceless.

[@vancolucci5949]

Thank you for posting the dichotomy of “Sloop John B.” To be able to hear each piece of instrument and seeing the face of each of these talented artists are such a special treat especially when this song is considered to be one of my favorite song of all time. Thank you!

[@doylelacrua]

That part where they drop the instruments, sing acapella and then bring the instruments back in is such a good section. It's not as great and dynamic without it. They really should have done that all the time for their live performances.

[@paulferranti8536]

, It's heaven

[@apollo11guy]

So much fun to sing along with; different every time. Amazing how many other groups have come up with their versions lately. Los Rios Rock School is one of the best.

[@davidpanzer1166]

Brian had so much confidence in his abilities that he had no problem telling these amazing musicians, who were much older than him, what to play. And they recognized his genius! He wasn’t a dictator, he just considered them all as equals. And that bass line in the second half!! I swear Phil Lesh heard that and incorporated that approach, ie, don’t play the root note 😁 Truly a monumental bass part. And as much as I love Carol Kaye, I think Brian told her exactly what to play

[@karroketo]

The guitar (Billy Strange) makes a few mistakes in just one verse yet Brian pays $500 + guitar & amp

[@jamesb.9155]

Fantastic see and even know the names of some of the session musicians ~ that's really nice to include them!

[@NS9213]

So glad this video is back. Easily my favorite of the Behind The Sounds vids for Pet Sounds.

[@richardhoffner5838]

NS9213 mine too!

[@DummyYEEEAAHHHHH]

Amen to that

[@MendTheWorld]

Aha! I couldn’t find it for a while. That explains it!

[@ChefClary60]

The harmonies. Arrangements. Amazing.

[@OneHitWonderGuy]

The editing on this vid is SUPERB. I love this stuff!!

[@debrajensen526]

Absolutely magical! It gives me chills!

[@TheAerovons]

i remember standing looking into the control room e actly from where this picture was taken when I recorded here in 1971. I was a kid and had no idea what hallowed ground I was on!

[@petetarren7283]

a great memory! we all stand on the shoulders of giants. cheers Pete

[@robjontay5052]

Book please!

[@putinkhuylo]

Great breakdown of a legendary song! 💎

[@billbroyles88]

This takes me way, way back, but this song inspired a life long love of sailing for me.

[@drelmb]

Amazing history about this precious song! Thank You! Greetings from Brazil!

[@MegaDamien999]

ONE OFF THE BEST OUT THE SIXTEES!!!

[@dsugimoto313]

Thanks for publishing this. A great tribute to Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, some great session musicians, and an example of how music used to be made.

[@westinghouse1963]

At 5:10 we lowly humans begin to understand what sounds in heaven are. In harmony that has never been equaled in my opinion...

[@paulferranti8536]

Best vocal group of all time.... better than the Beatles , The Band, and that's a high , high, bar.

[@writerjanb]

In my memories: Swim gatherings with my brother and friends at Clear Creek Pool the summers we listened to the Beach Boys’ hits like Sloop J B, Excitations, Rhonda….. thank you, Brian and the Boys and all the instrumentalists. I call us “the Beach Boys Generation”!!

[@writerjanb]

PS. We all, in the land-locked Midwest, thought of ourselves as beach buddies on the sands of Southern California, thanks to the Beach Boys!

[@johnlewis8666]

Thanks so much to the wrecking crew!! RIP to all not with us anymore..

[@stephendsullivan]

Great deconstruction-reconstruction of one of the greatest songs of all time. Thanks! :)

[@jerrynigro2253]

Best song ever Brian Wilson fantastic

[@smasica]

Love this kind of stuff.

[@born2bbald12]

I really appreciate this video. Rehearsing is a process most people don't know much about. For me, some of the most spiritual moments occur at this time. Yes, the final performance is a great achievement however, the process of getting there is remarkable. Thank you for sharing this. _May I make a small suggestion? It is something I have noticed more with most films that have come out in the last decade or so. When displaying text which you want people to actually read, give them more time to do so. I recommend extending the time by at least 25%. When there isn't sufficient time - and for some there isn't it becomes a distraction. It robs the film. Your text is well researched and well written - informative. Don't cheat it!_ Other than that, great video!

[@sexobscura]

I thought songs were played and recorded on the first take

[@ronschwolsky1626]

Yes, I had to rewind two or three times to read all of the text.

[@normsaunders4980]

I've got to agree about the text. I had to rewind a bit or pause a few times, I'm sure others did also

[@born2bbald12]

@@normsaunders4980 Thanks. I wish they would teach movie people to give more time to read. It shows a lack of patience and empathy.

[@KAH5371]

I love how the song sounds when you can't hear the musical track, which is beautiful too! How wonderful to hear them sing such beautiful harmony! Simply magical!

[@californiaslastgasp6847]

What do you mean?

[@rutiger6901]

Sure I'm 74 now. But I was a kid once . I was in hi skool when the Beach Boys came on my little hand held transistor radio first time with surfing USA. I still have that radio and it works. I'm crazy for these you tube videos of them, so young, such harmony. Those Beetles came along and I had no use for them. I bin loyal to the Beach Boys to this very day. No dementia yet. I will hum Sloop John B as they shove me head first into the crematorium and my ashes will hum "Adios" to my headstone until the end of eternity.

[@ToldAlthea]

These fucking FASCINATE ME!!!!!

[@jerrybrownell3633]

Without The Wrecking Crew it would never have happened.

[@nickweech3487]

One of the very best from 66 which was in it's turn one of the best ever

[@wonderingaloud261]

Best song ever from best album ever

[@MrGibsonguy335]

They used a Bb BASS Saxophone on this song. No bary goes that low.

[@tarikwasthere]

Great video!

[@veg4ev]

Billy Strange with the 12 string guitar made the sound which quaked a seismic 10 on my Richter scale🎸

[@acorr5452]

5:10 wow. just wow

[@joshs9177]

A Corr suspended animation

[@petercallaghan9851]

Not wrong!

[@kevinmarcus1150]

I cried when I first heard it : )

[@petercallaghan9851]

I still do, for all those times and people.

[@ToldAlthea]

Right?

[@jetexpress8575]

Wow how creative. like ive never heard , what a masterpiece

[@libragirl4471]

I just moved to Chincoteague island and my music playlist is very specific as I cram happiness into my final years. This is played at least once a week. Fell in love with it as a child. It holds up so well. I always felt the genius of this and other beach boy songs now I can see exactly how it happened. As if I needed more reason to love it.

[@gulliver3644]

I served with the 173rd Airborne in Vietnam 67-68. This song always tears me up. We would sing it at times of brotherhood togetherness. I miss my buds. I pray for those who didn’t make it. Shame to see what’s now happening in our country. Damn shame good soldiers, good men that died for what! This country is a disgusting disgrace. I’m very sorry for those who have died. May they rest in eternal peace.

[@johnbrady1211]

Props to the 3rd Herd. From a brother 82nd, 1/17 Airborne, Air Cav slick Crew Chief. I remember this song from my youth. Glad you made it home brother.

[@tuse07]

None better than Brian Wilson

[@chipgaasche4933]

Other than Paul McCartney.

[@niggato23]

@@chipgaasche4933 Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson

[@klausrain111]

Love this song. Always thought it was funny that none of the animals on the Pet Sounds cover are actually pets.

[@sorenturesson9419]

Really incredible like the song so much

[@keywizard]

So nice to hear and watch this video, while imagining being there in the day, and the nice comments other listener's have made to this post! No trolling, only great remarks made about great and extraordinary music! How can it get better? Cheers to all!

[@alvinrodgers934]

5:10. Those voices!!!!

[@jn683]

love it- so awesome. thanks for this.

[@ferociousgumby]

That lazy, breezy flute intro IS summer.

[@j.edward4379]

What a time to be in LA with what was going on in music and Hollywood.

[@machinescapes]

the bass just before the middle of the video sounds exactly like a bass saxophone. awesome

[@lawrencetate145]

The thing that I believe now, however unbelievable, is that the superstars really hear the finished product precisely as it will be, in their heads before production has even begun. I think Lennon and McCartney had that gift and chance brought them together. Brian Wilson was on that level.

[@mcurtin101]

No he was not on that level.....

[@bobbygriz5648]

Genius speaking.

[@TubeBarth]

Enlightening on several levels... also proves that the recording process hasn't essentially changed in 50+ years. Many thanks for posting this.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Actually, it's changed enormously. ProTools and digital editing/mixing/mastering has irrevocably changed the recording process.

[@walkingtheboogie]

Technology has really changed things. However one still needs the ability to craft the song, no matter the song and how it is made.

[@willmpet]

I learned of Sloop John B.from my brother who loved folk music.

[@chuckcourt8277]

As someone said of Charles Kuralt, “the things he says (or the changes Brian makes) are obvious………only after he points them out or changes them.” It sounded awesome to me and he stops the flutes 5 seconds into the video.

[@MarkHolzhauer_Holzy]

Awesome background. Thanks!!!

[@leopardon9528]

Thanks for posting!

[@Geoffreytomlinson24]

Anyone checked out The Fendertones version of this ?

[@ROGER2095]

Watching the Fendertones do this gives you an idea of Brian's brilliance - a complex but thrilling arrangement of a simple song.

[@derekstocker6661]

Thanks, I only recently found the Fendertones and am blown away buy their sound, great recommendation.

[@spence7985]

Brian’s falsetto makes the song

[@libragirl4471]

What an original perfect voice. So much heart. Brian Wilson is a sweet soul

[@Kangh7777]

it's really great!!

[@chiplovitt8538]

Wow! Just wow!

[@rvierra7235]

Absolutely amazing. I was 2 months young when this was recorded.....I grew up listening to The Beach Boys, but still after all of this time, still something new to learn. Thank you for this post.

[@sarahcrowe9730]

Brian Wilson what a Genius

[@harvey1954]

I feel so broke up just listening to these tapes.

[@clockworkNate]

It's weird seeing so many guys together without greesy hipster beards lol

[@DeanoEssex]

Magical

[@burroughsw5058]

As a scouser I think our boys were the ultimate band, beatles. But vocally, harmony wise , these are in a league of their own, simple brilliance. A very close 2nd as bands go.

[@BestMagnum74]

Brian Wilson and Beach boys at their best 👍👍

[@steved8053]

Amazing

[@122nogawa5]

すばらしい！

[@petetarren7283]

The bottom end supplied by Carol Kaye on the fender bass and Jack Nimitz on the sax really make this recording. Bottom end in folk music was unknown due to there being no cross-over path for musicians who played these instruments in the genre. Its still unlikely with only a few historical exceptions like Steeleye Span.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Remember, too, that this is by no means a "true" folk rendition of this song. This is a folk song made into a Beach Boys tune, which is quite unlike the folk versions.

[@johnbrady1211]

I was surprised to see Carol Kaye getting her props as one of the best bass players of this era. She was good.

[@NoDontBugMe]

Brian so in control, wish it would’ve kept

[@RobertHull-en1fe]

Pure magic

[@the_Texas_Bandit]

I ran that Capital 45 round and round and round the whole summer of 66. Don't even remember what was on the a side...?

[@fredve3984]

How did they make this amazing song 55 yrs ago, with all it's complexity, and this comes out in 2016 and they can't fit the text on the screen? Huh??? Whaaaaa??? We've lost something.

[@erikakoob9373]

❤👍❤ THANK YOU VERY MUCH ❤👍❤

[@mh972]

thank you thank you thank you!

[@petetarren7283]

I found it, and was able to download it. Then it disappeared! I uploaded my down load and despite a few comms from facebook its still there. I guess some one in the backroom thinks its worth giving a pass to. :)

[@Alex-bz9mq]

Magic 🔥🎶🔥

[@sonnyprewitt]

Awesome!

[@ajb229]

At the beginning they were thinking “ just play the damn song”

[@auroramariealmeara8622]

Love it

[@paulferranti8536]

One of my favorite songs of all time......it just makes me happy 😁

[@tangobango9653]

I sometimes feel that people over analyze a great work, like this song by Brian Wilson, years after they are created! It was just simple genius! LUV the BB's version!

[@chipgaasche4933]

Brian didn't write this, tango.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

@@chipgaasche4933 No, but he and Al Jardine arranged it - it's a hell of a lot different than any of the previous versions.

[@chipgaasche4933]

@@chuckschillingvideos I was just pointing out that Brian didn't compose it..as someone posted.

[@sanfranciscobay]

2:44 is where the baritone sax part begins.

[@chipgaasche4933]

Thanks for stating the obvious.

[@CDtrumpet5]

@@chipgaasche4933 If only it were correct, its a bass saxophone, not a baritone sax.

[@chipgaasche4933]

@@CDtrumpet5 I just listened and was going to say it sounded more like a bass sax. Lol