Mark Ronson - Sean Lennon - "Sail On Sailor"

"Sail On Sailor" performed by Sean Lennon and Mark Ronson at the 2007 BBC Electric Proms.

[@jpglaarh]

Sean Lennon on Brian Wilson: "Brian once described how drinking water after his first hash joint felt like his “first glass of water,” and I felt the same way when listening to “God Only Knows” at that moment. This was the first time I’d ever heard a song. It was the beginning of my true musical education. No longer would I be self-taught; from now on I would be attending a graduate course at the Brian Wilson School of Music. I ravenously consumed each song on the album, overcome by a sort of madness. I couldn’t stop listening to “God Only Knows” until I knew every single note of every instrument and vocal. I’d never played a major 6 or a minor major 7; I’d heard those colors before, but Pet Sounds made me see them and desire them, and to this day I hunger for them; for the intricacies of counterpoint, of suspending chords by avoiding the root note on the bass, and for the interlocking molecular geometry of well-composed harmonies. Brian Wilson is my Bach. I could’ve learned these things from the Beatles perhaps, but that music was so primordial and fundamental to me-it had always been there, like the sun or the moon. Of course, after I returned to Revolver and Sgt. Pepper’s armed with the X-ray goggles I’d been given while making my way through Pet Sounds, I suddenly heard that music for the first time as well. I can’t imagine a greater gift. Nothing has ever made me feel more connected to the universe and ultimately to the work of my father. For this, I have Mr. Wilson to thank. "

[@gerrydooley951]

yes Sean has always been a big promoter of Brian and the Beach Boys

[@markpowers5907]

Perfect tribute

[@mbrundage9775]

Thank you..chills.. stunning

[@richardosullivan8102]

A lot of us grew up with the likes The Beatles, Manfred Mann, The Roll Stones , The Monkees even The Beach Boys in the late sixties but the album that made me stand up and take notice was the one, this song is from, The Beach Boys album Holland it has continuity to it, which while having a number of "Beach Boys" type songs it had a great different ebb and flow to it.

[@impalaman9707]

His dad loved him, too

[@SalixNigra2]

I love it when a new generation discovers and loves a song such as this. One of the best songs of all time.

[@impalaman9707]

Which means 100 years from now, people will still be singing this song like a gospel hymn!

[@allexisberry7367]

Mine too, but when that harmony kicks in , you know .

[@lifelong5425]

Perhaps one of the best songs ever written..performed around the world...Sail on Brian..sail on Sailor, he created this piece for all to enjoy, years from the writing of it....Timeless, and truly emotionally charged...

[@juliajones1425]

It’s never easy to perform a lyrically complex song live, singing and playing an instrument. Add to that the constant comparison by fans to his dad and you get close to understanding just how much people should appreciate this performance and what it took to pull it off.

[@JamesRufert-ry7nm]

❤❤🎉🎉😂copy n groovy.

[@rdlewis3616]

This gem of a song is unforgettable, I am so happy to see younger generations loving it as much as I do. Way to go Sean and Mark!

[@greatunz67]

by 'younger' you mean Sean, who is in his 50's.. lol

[@amerocker]

My favorite Beach Boys song and their most unusual one too. Sung on record by Blondie Chaplin. Good performance here also.

[@vickielawson3114]

I got to see Blondie on the Beach Boys’ last tour. That was boss.

[@nigelhogarth7139]

A most wonderful Brian Wilson song performed with the utmost respect by the son of a Beatle. Credit to Mark Ronson for his understanding of a great song and to Sean for giving the song great credit. Amazing original vocals from Blondie ChaplinThe last word is to the great Brian Wilson....You really are the best of the best

[@pgadeb]

Reconfirms we grew up in one of the best music eras - ever - acknowledged by a very particular new gen.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Yes, we did. My favorite music was the late 60s and the 70s.

[@Usurped]

Fisrt time Ive heard Sean sing, I'm impressed

[@jwblue575]

Wish his Dad could have witnessed that performance. I think he would have been impressed.

[@marcielizabeth7425]

@@jwblue575 That's my first thought, too.

[@joannefalkinder393]

@@jwblue575 I agree with you

[@peter22564]

He’s a Lennon of course he can sing

[@Usurped]

@@peter22564 Well I knew Jules could, but had not heard Sean before, nice voice, I was a big fan of John back in time.

[@allexisberry7367]

I am actually impressed with Sean’s vocals. Never really listened to him sing .

[@Attygirl13]

What an extraordinary find…stumbled upon a gem!

[@bobbyhamblen2338]

same.

[@rickpardo960]

As a life long BB fan (I'm now 78) and amateur lead guitarist, Sean did an awesome job on this lyrically complex song featuring time and progression changes. Well done fellas

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

This is my opinion, my favorite Beach Boys Song. Our Corpsman loved this song when I was in the United States Marine Corps.

[@peter22564]

There is a very very proud father looking on from the spirit world with a great smile on his face they definitely do this classic justice well done fellas

[@patrickmcgrath5411]

BRIAN WOULD APPROVE ‼️😎

[@eBrigid]

Sean has the perfect voice for this song. He has a strong voice.

[@cathyopthof8136]

Loved Sean singing and playing this fantastic song!!!❤

[@vincevirtua]

I heard Sean talking The Beach Boys. He's a huge fan, what a tribute he did.

[@chuckstruzzieri8397]

I can’t get enough of this great version of this song!!!!

[@vickihalbeisen9513]

Like John Cowsill singing it the best of everyone I have heard

[@TheCMac518]

love the orchestra with Sean and Mark. one of my favorite songs.

[@sea9994]

I hear John smiling 😃 😊. Beautiful

[@MrDanzig73]

Ive listened to Sean ever since he started recording, and ive never heard him sing like this before.. Very, very nicely done!

[@smustipher]

Have seen numerous covers of this, but these guys got an edge over the rest - they grew up in rock in roll families, it's in their blood - and they are both quirky and offbeat in their own way, as is Brian Wilson and this song. Match made in heaven and a fun and electrifying listen.

[@ilikepingpong]

Ray Charles with the BB is the absolute best one. It rivals the album.

[@kelly3518]

@Lori Holloway - So true! Sean's other vocals are often high-register and sound strained. Here he sings in his natural voice and has surprising command of the lower range. A really solid performance!

[@moss8448]

Sean whether he likes it or not is musical royalty

[@debrabugay6335]

Love your voice Sean

[@kevbuxton6972]

A very credible version!

[@debrabugay6335]

Love Sean Lennon

[@loriholloway5866]

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good on you 2 for performing this AMAZING song!! Thank you! I've never heard Sean sing in this lower register. You killed it, Baby!! ❤ @SeanLennon

[@BeachGirlLaw]

Sung by the great Carl Wilson for decades right up to his last shows in 1997 🙏🏻❤️🎤🎸

[@ReverendBrown.]

The original and best version was recorded by The Beach Boys with Blondie Chaplin singing lead. Not hating on Carl, dude had the voice of an angel, but the version you hear on movie soundtracks and on classic rock stations is the one with Blondie singing lead.

[@smtpgirl]

Susan Cowsill ROCKS on this song

[@kaylaryder8371]

Love this Sean's voice is awesome awesome awesome!!!! Love and thank you Joy Mikayla

[@joannefalkinder393]

I keep coming back to this . A fucking ace song . Sung by a legend's child. Cannot get any better. Sean you do your dad proud 🙏

[@neilhopkins2795]

The concert orchestra are fantastic aren't they

[@blazehok]

Remarkable performance.

[@fran7759]

My fav song of all time.

[@seankeating8559]

Mate I've been searching for this footage for over a decade!! Thanks for uploading 🙏

[@markpowers5907]

Yes. I saw this on You Tube several years ago but it disappeared. Thanks for retrieving it so that this rendition of wonderful song can be enjoyed again !

[@jackiec859]

I'm loving this more than I thought I would.

[@markpowers5907]

Wonderful rendition of a great song.😊

[@kolohe2790]

Such a good oldie💙

[@zararity]

I remember seeing this on the BBC at the time, and then it disappeared! Thank you for uploading this, this was the standout performance of the whole show and it introduced me to this remarkable song!

[@Geritopia]

You'll never read this but, good choice Sean! This song was in my dad's collection of stereo 8-tracks in his car!

[@andrewhillabrand4432]

Can’t wait for the new sail on sailor box set coming out by The Beach Boys. Love this song

[@jasonhardingham6863]

Truly epic...nuff said

[@paulkane5846]

Wonderful version - the best.

[@peterdeer9607]

Can't beat original by BBs.

[@gooddaysahead1]

I dig this... a lot!

[@pagefire2]

Glad to see the kid finally did something good.

[@SouthernStorm_61]

I was a sailor....United States Navy, BT3, 1983-1987; HSC, United States Coast Guard, 1990-2014 (Ret.). I, too, miss the sea...at times.😉✌

[@m.l.miller621]

Wow thank you for your service....Im sure this song resonates for u---it's about life 😘

[@SouthernStorm_61]

@@m.l.miller621 Yes, it does. And thank you.🙏✌

[@recordguy4321]

this is a lot better than i thought it would be

[@chuckstruzzieri8397]

Absolutely!!! Great version of a great Beach Boys song

[@waynebibey9727]

wow! great job Sean.

[@edwardscissorhands4007]

That was Fabulous!

[@NanYatesNews]

Mark Ronson’s stock just jumped through the roof with this one! Hey Mark, you should have lived when this song (album) came out. Despite the controversy surrounding the mixed reviews and troubled (album) personnel and musicians, the (recorded in) Holland tapes won out…leaving this song to soar above the rest on the record. Complete with nary a Wilson or a Love at the lead mic. Definitely a stellar and seaworthy choice 💕. You have excellent taste and kudos to your Dad for bringing it to your attention. Your buddy’s vocals do it justice as well 😉

[@ireedman]

Sean is a bad ass like his pop

[@dianalimon6890]

Wow, I’m impressed too.

[@Kelly-fk3oi]

Full sails caressing white caps in a seascape of sound.

[@jenniferdesrochers955]

WELL SAID

[@vincelucas5722]

Very nice!

[@gerrydooley951]

As a life long Brian/BB's fan this is very good.

[@davidsilver4339]

A very powerful song...they more than do it justice.

[@MS-rc8vr]

Unbelievable. So much talent and cool.

[@vansi42]

That. Was. Awesome

[@impalaman9707]

This is a song that took a small army to write! Look it up--there's at least FIVE GUYS who have writing credits on this thing!

[@elizabethmuhleisen357]

Yes the original was Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks. Then others came in changing, adding bits to it.

[@rousse61]

Southern California native here...very interesting. My favorite is Good Vibrations

[@michaelrowave]

This is a confluence of many awesome things.

[@MikeGratis]

A song from you youth done justice! KUDOS!

[@gailg2327]

Great, loved it. Thank you.

[@joydunn2109]

My Favorite song By The Beach Boys "Sail On Sailor" ❤❤❤❤ Help Me Rhonda A close Number 2

[@chuckstruzzieri8397]

Maybe the Best version of this song I’ve ever heard!!! Thanks for posting it… Lennon sounds Amazing!!!

[@yodservant]

Ray Charles Version is also very powerful...check it out recorded in Hawaii on Diamond Head w the Wilsons there ....

[@steveclapham5587]

Superb xxxxx

[@drj602]

Is the first time I’ve heard Sean singing and I’m impressed at how bad he is.

[@NKBobcat]

This song led me to join the Navy in 1975.

[@paularnold1641]

agree 100%

[@donnahankins5899]

Nice gig.

[@charleskennedy1712]

Isn’t that Level 42’s miracle drummer? Google “Hot Water live 2010”. Killer!

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Pete Ray Biggin?

[@gordonovenshine6968]

Sean loves The Beach Boys.

[@davidelliott1123]

It would sound better if I had been there with a big Orchestra and all Smartphone without headphones for sound Quality just doesn't give the song justice

[@mattrevan9524]

#NailedIt

[@ReverendBrown.]

The Departed brought me here and I’m not departing.

[@richardromo9772]

"Sail on Sailor" was also written & produced by the gospel group Mustard Seed Faith in the 70's. I like their eternal lyrics much more than this Beach Boys song.

[@levurnebatts6825]

Shesh. Definitely the son of John Lennon

[@santiagobluerain9370]

UN real johnny 🎸.

[@suziecue3027]

He does sound good I like Julian better

[@peerevers7355]

beautiful song from the Holland-album by BeachBoys. I like this attempt but prefer the original! 2:58

[@judis6224]

Sean isn't the son of a Beatles,that is Julian,the only singer.

[@rodqueen2910]

Sean looks like an older John

[@edvadojunk]

Sounds just like Yoko.

[@steveclapham5587]

Who is that on the drums

[@jeff15116]

Sean looks like UK comedian Joe Wilkinson!

[@gregorymorrow5308]

Misty at the moment, i noticed his nose.

[@eduardomota2429]

01:07

[@steveclapham5587]

Who is that drumm

[@robk9685]

This is borderline horrifying.

[@adrienneappleton4521]

Please do not ever give Ronson respect for this vid.

[@BaronVonSchnarffler]

Sean can sing , didn't get it from his mother obviously

[@frankcastle5294]

Julian Lennon had a beautiful voice in his prime. Sean? Not so much.

[@steveclapham5587]

Drummer

[@vorovee3]

Thank god he doesn't have his moms voice....

[@waldenbu]

Easily the WORST rendition of this song I’ve ever heard. Dude just doesn’t have the vocals. Terrible instrumentation.

[@gogoyubari366]

Let The Beach Boys sing it.

[@rman52]

Nice try but no cigar. Sean's voice and style not right for this song. Blondies version is much much better.

[@cameronwhite8062]

No thanks..