Sloop John B by The Beach Boys live (1980)

A live performance of 'Sloop John B' at Knebworth park in 1980

[@stevecorrigan5139]

59 year old, slugging beer at home in New Zealand, just watched this, i'm stumped as to what to watch next. What a band..

[@greatunz67]

The Band - The Last Waltz

[@Alexandra_acount3]

@@greatunz67 One of the greatest albums/shows of all time. Filmed at the Winterland Ballroom in SF, wife and I attended,

[@thomasrusso4506]

The Band? Not even close!

[@richardhebden5603]

Hey, I'm a 65 year old in Cornwall doing/thinking the same

[@kevinconner2425]

One of the best Harmonies around. Also solid musicians.

[@greatunz67]

No fake backing tracks, no in ear monitors, no auto-tune. Real people playing real live music, a decade into just being an oldies act, yet still 100 times better than any of garbage live acts of today.

[@marcoflaminio845]

They were a great band at singing, but they failed at playing instruments. That's why at their concerts, starting in the 70s, they brought an additional band: another percussionist, another keyboard player, another guitarist and a bassist.

[@GarySuley]

I have to watch this at least once a week to cure my seasonal depression.

[@tuforu4]

Ha ha i also listen to the SOUND OF SILENCE...

[@erikmckean9552]

if you live in Berlin, at least once a week.

[@tuforu4]

@@erikmckean9552 watch RONNIE-GUITAR for unique CLASS.

[@mumcabs]

Bless you! They were the best weren't they x

[@tuforu4]

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[@scottmoreau5630]

Al’s voice was so amazing during this entire concert. He really filled out the vocals nicely.

[@fareen2192]

Arguably the best live performance of the song; all the members looked so happy and in sync.

[@reneep9972]

It's the best version of this song I've heard. The Fendertones have the 2nd best. What makes you think it's too fast? What, do you prefer the shitty Kingston Trio's lame version?

[@taroobsingh2158]

Agreed Renee. Space Ghost has no taste.

[@andyzehner3347]

The best live performance of this song is by Bud and Travis, circa 1962.

[@georgestokes5116]

i beg to differ

[@bryancooper2247]

It's the best version

[@luvthablues2057]

I'm 73 ... Saw the Beach Boys live several times in the 60's and 70's... they put on a great show!

[@miblish5168]

Best version I've ever heard. Brings back memories. 🙂

[@NetCerpher]

On the Nebworth CD or video

[@stevemelleby146]

Dennis Wilson absolutely killing it on the drums....man that was good

[@taroobsingh2158]

AMEN Steve. He was the best part of this song!

[@hlkeg]

i agree dennis was amazing way underated drummer

[@wonderingaloud261]

Yes better drummer than he was given credit for

[@jorgecallico9177]

Steve Melleby, Right on bro. This is my favorite B/Bs video. Because in only 3 more years Dennis would drown. Denny is so animated here. Always played like he meant it. Total absorption in his music. While every Wilson boy had that spirit? Dennis was the REAL Beach Boy.

[@mcfcguvnors]

upped the tempo they all fell in without missing a beat ,legends

[@toddcunningham3213]

I can't seem to stop watching this version. Dennis on the drums, pushing the tempo. Nobody fell behind, and they absolutely killed it! Mike just couldn't figure out that they were a rock band.

[@rebeccanelson3458]

When they lost Dennis they lost a great drummer

[@powerpopaholic876]

But I think this was a little hard on Carl's voice.

[@maakeklein4073]

Why hard on Carl's voice. He had such a range higher than this. I think I could have sung better than love!

[@turdferguson7264]

​@@maakeklein4073I think he means hard on Carl's voice in the sense of trying to keep up with Dennis's tempo. He just manages to stay the right side of tanking it, but it should have been just a tiny bit slower.

[@Yoursistersazz]

@@maakeklein4073 Mike love is one hell of a singer, even if he is an asshole

[@toddbob55]

A sadness runs through me everytime i see Dennis banging on those drums.

[@darraghbutler2096]

In the B section of the chorus I cant even comprehend whats going on with the vocals. Its beyond amazing, only a genius thinking in more harmonies than humanly possible could arrange that. The greatest band of all time!

[@timruth9977]

Absolutely, you are correct

[@zapkvr0101]

Respect ❤

[@raymondfoster219]

spot on mate

[@oneanddone7992]

And all of it lives in Brian's mind. He is a national treasure, and a musical genius. And, he was born with just one ear drum. He's never heard anything in stereo. Even more remarkable...

[@andyzehner3347]

How can you possibly be serious? "Beyond amazing!" "Genius thinking!" "More than humanly possible!" None of that is true. beach Boys harmonies are quite good, but they conform to well established musical theory that hs been understood by serious musicians for centuries and exemplified over and over.

[@sueadt8421]

Love Mike’s & Carl’s voices on this song + Denny on drums!!!! ❤️😎💕

[@Nightrain76]

This is just an amazing performance. Elite level rock n roll. Like everyone else I get Dennis Wilson and the energy he brings.

[@idylldon]

Saw them numerous times and met the brothers when I was a kid (around '65). My neighbor was their insurance agent and they had come over to his house to do some business. I was in the pool with a bunch of other kids and when they came out we all got to meet them. Man, it's only recently that I realize how special that time was. Looking around today, I'm feeling a deep melancholy for those days.

[@domenicpicard6755]

It's been 42 years since this concert amazing. They never miss a beat

[@terriclary95]

Nobody put his heart into playing the drums like Dennis

[@adaharrisonn]

Karen Carpenter did.

[@pleun315]

@@adaharrisonn 😂😂😂

[@Kgio-2112]

Many did. Por favor

[@robertcurtis1669]

Love the way Carl nods at Dennis to say your on boy rock them drums brudder....

[@trevorbuckley6173]

Knebworth, 1980 - I was there - it was AMAZING!

[@barrydavid5110]

Me too...great gig, with Santana. And the B52 bomber raining ping pong balls & the giant revolving stage. This was also their full & best lineup.

[@dennisboyd1712]

Oh those were happy times being young cruising Van Nuys Blvd, in the San Fernando Valley, back in 1967 listening to this music.

[@anodyne57]

What a great version. So much energy...And Brian's voice so strong.

[@lotsologan]

This song means so much to me. About a year and a half ago my aunt suffered a cardiac arrest and her brain went without oxygen for several minutes. They managed to resuscitate her but the damage had been done and she was forced to be a prisoner in her own body for a year while suffering full body cramps and spasms. I remember visiting her in the hospital and they had cd's with her favorite music playing and this song happened to be her favorite. I never knew that about her before it was too la

[@jacobgeil3818]

this song reminds me so much of my relationship with my father. everytime i hear it i struggle to think of a world without him. how much he wanted to come home

[@Dr10Jeeps]

This is a great song and the best version I have ever heard. As others have said, Denis rocked those drums and basically challenged his band mates to meet his tempo.

[@douggardine2276]

Yep, we had a drummer like that back in the 70s. Always speeding up...

[@douggardine2276]

But they probably planned it this way...great song!

[@garycox3205]

Vocals are unreal, Dennis has them all into it. No auto tune crap hear.

[@chadmears948]

Great Concert with all Original members of the Beach boys. Dennis was Awesome beating them Drums

[@patnewson6908]

One of best songs ever - & one of best groups ever singing it!

[@jerryp7721]

Great to see Dennis on the drums one more time. RIP!

[@richardgerlach5156]

Sure is nice to look back and see them all there again.

[@prairiewolfo9274]

Richard Gerlach ☠️

[@toddcunningham3213]

Also, kind of hard.

[@richardgerlach5156]

@@toddcunningham3213 Thanks for commenting. Watched it again myself (probably for the 1st time in 4 years). Great clip!

[@Yuoskalola]

Brian Wilson is the mad scientist behind the Beach Boys. Amazing song, amazing

[@reneep9972]

Yet somehow Carl was the greatest singer in the band by an 84 Reagan type landslide. Brian sounded like an American Idol first round reject here as he did in virtually ever performance since the 60's. I can't fucking stand Mike Love but he still sounds good and Al Jardine is easily the greatest remaining Beach Boy. Not even close. Even Al's son, Matt, puts Brian to absolute shame these days.

[@taroobsingh2158]

Agreed Renee Pena

[@demonslayer5613]

Brian had the best voice until he went all drugged out and crazy. Listen to B side of "Today" if you do not believe me.

[@tombstone1111]

His voice sucks in this song. Even Mike Love was better.

[@wuddude1599]

@@reneep9972 These days, 2018, Brian is 76 years old. Doesn't matter if he's clean and sober, father time robs everyone of their powers. I do realize Brian was 38 in this video and had already lost his voice.

[@eleonorapaloschi7203]

Always listen to this song with my dad. Thanks to him I grew up with The Beach Boys!

[@orbitsun]

Fabulous work, Dennis. Rest in peace.

[@GOPMAN71]

Best performance of this song I've ever heard. Love Dennis rocking those drums! Even Mike managed to not make an ass out of himself for once.

[@reneep9972]

That's actually true! One of the few instances that Mike Love didn't act like a total jackass. Although his looking through the telescope with his hands was kind of douchey. But mild for Mike.

[@HideFromMaster]

Hahahahaha

[@skiphahn]

He was holding notes like he wanted to sing more, was not getting enough play for the acid he kinda looked like he might ....

[@honeybeebadger]

it's true Mike is actually doing a good job for once!!!

[@anodyne57]

They were a tight money making concert band in these years, and the presence of a somewhat de-catatonicized Brian in the mix didn't hurt the presentation. I think you can see/hear how hot they thought they sounded.

[@elfiero50]

Several observations: If you read or know anything of their history together, it amazing they are still alive and able to be on the same stage with one another. I worked back stage security back in the late 70's and met them all over the years, and it's doubly amazing Brian can still form sentences after the way he has cooked his brain. This particular song is so magnetic, hypnotizing, and wickedly sad on so many levels, that it is absolutely astounding.

[@mickymurray6536]

bruce lee

[@wuddude1599]

Mickey Murray

[@1401minstrel]

But sadly, they're not all still alive. RIP Dennis and Carl.

[@MikeRichey]

This song absolutely kicks ass.....They are TOTALLY METAL.....They ROCK..

[@patearly9492]

One of the most fun songs ever. Thank you for sharing God bless everyone happy Easter

[@bigdumbdee]

Hard to watch this video without some sense of melancholy.

[@carmenlucarelli4400]

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[@JFK-ir7yz]

Best live version I’ve found of this, what a band. So good

[@donaldchisholm5322]

Dennis Wilson was fire on the drums here, and Brian Wilson is the biggest musical genius that there ever was in American music, and it’s not close

[@sueadt8421]

A terrific performance by everyone…. even Brian!!! Mike, Carl & Denny were GREAT!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@RobertBrown-vg1fo]

Dennis Rocks this one...AWESOME

[@bdiddy2951]

That Is some tight drumming. Really feeds a lot of energy into the song

[@taroobsingh2158]

I agree. Dennis was at the top of his game here and made this the best version of this song ever.

[@bitterswede3327]

The whole band is so tight. Amazing musicians and vocalists.

[@kbeesmot9928]

"Tight" drumming, you daft twat.

[@r.s.andrews8006]

@Joe M DICK??!! And nothing but the DICK!

[@kbeesmot9928]

@Joe M You're the dick, jumping on the bandwagon because some goon thinks its great drumming. It's good drumming, but nothing special for a seasoned pro.

[@musicfanhawk4523]

I just love these guys! The harmony gets me every time! Awesome seeing them all together here.

[@drummerboyjac]

Dennis Wilson has to be one of the most underrated drummers of all time. I was looking through Rolling Stones' list of greatest drummers and I don't believe he even made the list. This performance, among others, proves that Dennis wasn't just a clubber. The man had technique, rhythm, and impeccable timing. RIP Dennis and Carl as well

[@Nightrain76]

Dennis Wilson shines. This is rock music at its best.

[@ladylore8771]

A bunch of talented people working together to make something wonderful!

[@curt8652]

And Mike Love

[@ste2442]

Sitting in the garden , in Liverpool England. Spliff and a JD , cheers folks 💨 🥃👍

[@cloudysunset2102]

great performance; with so many presumably planned tempo changes (!) they manage to keep it tight and energetic.

[@chadmears948]

Kickass Performance by the Beach boys. RIP Dennis n Carl

[@1401minstrel]

I love how Carl looks at Brian and moves as Brian sings the word "town" at 0:12, just as Dennis slams the drums. As musical director, Carl felt every beat and listened to every note. Brothers in perfect time with one another.

[@1401minstrel]

@sternenkind It's astounding to me that Brian, the master producer, can't hear out of his right ear. He has never heard stereo.

[@mattwarrensocal]

I saw that and thought only brothers could know that

[@StingRayNet]

Dennis kicks ass on drums with this song...

[@bjl2343]

StingRayNet TOTALLY! :)

[@Yuoskalola]

+StingRayNet Amen

[@chevy2599]

+StingRayNet Yes indeed with Dennis on the drums.

[@reneep9972]

Bullshit Andrew. Dennis was an absolute fucking witch on the drums! HOLY SHIT that was unbelievable. High as a kite, probably. Who the hell cares? This is possibly the best rendition of Sloop John B ever. Makes the Kingston Trio's version seem like a fresh pile of horseshit.

[@bwdrums1]

+Andrew Muir I agree, he was really rushing the tempo on a few occasions.

[@brianhil9890]

This one of my favorite videos on here. Thanks for posting

[@randycook8413]

The harmony is awesome.

[@micarsenijevic2313]

so great to see the Wilson brothers having a ball

[@cantona57]

I was at this concert. wow, almost 40 years ago. Didnt know it then, but it was the last time this original line up played together. Denis was in fine form. I didnt expect Brian to show, but he did. One of the greats, The Beach boys..

[@evelynbarnes5780]

Love this song !! Loved The Beach Boys for years! My favorite song of theirs is this one!!

[@jerryp7721]

If you want a fantastic, nostalgic, rock DVD, get this one: Beach Boys live at Knebworth 1980. Absolutely amazing!

[@ParkerPlaza]

They will NEVER be forgotten.....Yeah !

[@kathysinko3591]

This song will never go out of style!

[@davidneidel436]

When their music came out, it was a simpler time for me in LA. Reminds me of the fun I had spending time at the beach, we could always hear the music from someone's radio. I do miss those times.

[@rickytan3483]

39 yrs ago and I still love this awesome song

[@martinstorrier4481]

Gotta be the best song ever written.

[@Doreana48501]

Those Drums !!

[@davidjacobs8410]

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[@reneep9972]

HELL YEAH! Dennis the best part of this song. Carl's singing was second best. Amazing performance by all of them except for the vastly overrated Brian.

[@patcola7335]

@@reneep9972 They wouldn't have been popular if it wasn't for the vastly "overrated" Brian Wilson. Brian was the one who wrote and produced the sounds HE WANTED. Hardly "overrated" What he had was a gift from GOD !

[@beachcrabby1]

@@patcola7335 definitely!

[@petepete1257]

Dennis was awsome

[@1645308]

Love hearing Carl sing on anything

[@FayBenson]

Great band. Great songs. This one is, for me, one of their best

[@ricknesar1627]

Top 5 song ever written

[@MsBelle1111]

I could listen to this version for eternity!

[@RankielGuitar]

I am addicted to the video

[@_TracerBullet]

It was always in my head that Mike's voice or Brian's falsetto were the defining part of the Beach Boys. 0:55 though, it made me realize that it's probably Al Jardine. In every song, he usually had the interesting/unusual tenor harmony that stood out and made their vocal harmonies so unique.

[@k247a]

It was always Carl...….

[@mrsmacca126]

Carl= the GLUE of every song.

[@reneep9972]

Agreed Diane. Carl's voice was God's voice in the flesh and Al Jardine was second best. Never understood why Brian gets so much credit. Great writer, average singer. Dennis was a witch on the drums! What a great performance.

[@vanishing_girl]

Brian was an amazing singer in his prime, not as good as Carl, but definitely the second best in the group at his peak

[@lazrpo]

@@reneep9972 Brian's voice was the most versatile. Not always the best, but he couls take up a baritone or a strong falsetto lead with ease. He may not have had the voice that everyone wanted to hear, but he had range.

[@cathywhite9415]

Dennis kills it on the drums!!!

[@toddcunningham3213]

You can tell Mike didn't like it. Lol!

[@toomuchinformation]

​@@toddcunningham3213He sounds even more nasally than usual.

[@susanrobinson9489]

I remember when this was new and it came on the AM radio. Always got my attention and I had to sing along. One of my favorites.

[@stevefaure415]

Amazing good. The Beach Boys somehow, despite themselves, always could pull it together. I love Brian's voice in the 70's and 80's, all sweet and cigarette ravaged but never for a moment not perfect. And Dennis somehow pulling it out of what must have been a decade of drug haze, and even Mike, Mike Love weirdo as weirdo can be, sounds just brilliant and perfect. The boys always managed some kind of sublime, creative ecstasy. They're the one real American folk band.

[@tlee717]

This is the best version ever!!!!

[@chechokiko7904]

I wish this would be live with all of them as they are in this video perfomring today. It would be one crazy party!!!

[@bmv91w]

Just watched a video of them doing this song at the studio in Capital Records not long ago, still sounding great 30 years later!! I soooo wanted to see these guys in concert when they came to my area... was gonna get backstage passes, meet&greet, the whole package.. couldn't get anyone to go with me :(

[@AlexYounger]

Great! Everyone functioning well and sounding superb.

[@lacescoedsoccerleaguesocce3131]

this is pure bliss...it's just everyone at their prime and just and unbelievable version....

[@dougplein6075]

One of the best bands of all time.

[@stephaniec2039]

My goodness... this is amazing! I love this version.

[@lynnscott4835]

Dennis Wilson was fabulous. Love him.

[@enokliknes914]

Every Beach Boy plays an instrument except Mike Love who brings his God sent dance moves to the stage

[@litlredhen]

😅😂 Noticed this also on some of their Live Aid videos!

[@cantona57]

I was at this concert. Its funny how time plays tricks on the memory. Brian was helped onstage, and it seemed his contribution was minimal, however as I watched this I was amazed how together he was. This was an amazing performance, by one of the best bands in history. Apart from Denis upping the tempo, and everybody having to keep up, its a classic.

[@pleun315]

You Lucky sombitch😃

[@toddcunningham3213]

This is my favorite version of this song. Mike needed to be reminded that they were a rock band!

[@minermike61]

The Beach Boys had been touring for years while Brian Wilson stayed at home collecting royalty checks. If you didn't know, there was a little resentment over that. Dennis was probably the coolest Wilson brother but he was also a drug user and had a hard time holding tempo. This is an old Jamaican song and after this, my favorite Beach Boys song is Sail On Sailor.

[@DummyYEEEAAHHHHH]

I love that Dennis upped the tempo on this...he did the same on "I Get Around" from this show... it's one of my favorite versions of it..

[@cantona57]

@@DummyYEEEAAHHHHH I think he did it more to piss off Mike Love , who he didn’t get on with . The Wilson’s were the real talent , wrote all the classics yet Love is still touring today .,

[@lotsologan]

Late. I wish I could have gotten the opportunity to share this music with her. She's in a Better place now and it comforts me to hear this song. All she wanted was to go home and finally she got to pass away in her own home with her family by her side. This song will always remind me of that.

[@mistiinseattle]

Best rendition of this ever!

[@johnshares444]

All drunk love blessings from Rotterdam Netherlands

[@ladyjane747]

Best live version of this ever! Better than the recording, too.

[@lynettekelcher7418]

That was superb, harmonies and percussion good to listen too

[@chuckles500]

Man, awesome!!! All 3 Wilson Brothers, Mike, Al, and Bruce. Greatest Band Ever!!!

[@dboy6400]

Uh, what?

[@donaldmacleod4117]

Agreed!!!

[@halfrydman9301]

This is one of those songs I can binge-listen too. And I have for 55 years. If I had a bitcoin for every time I've listened to it I'd be able to fix the national debt.

[@wonderingaloud261]

Best version of this song and kudos to Dennis to speed up the tempo ...perfect!

[@margaretwilson1539]

Mr Brian Wilson.. Legend.. Respect.. Love from Glasgow, Scotland. X💛🎙🎸🎼

[@Brandon-pp6mm]

Great song...great version!!! Love it!!!!

[@pattibrooks1907]

I love The Beach Boys since age 8 1964

[@BarkerT]

I just watched this for the first time after recently getting back into the Beach Boys and I think it's the best overall concert I've seen of theirs. They were firing on all cylinders that night. Would loved to have been there. So good!

[@trevorbuckley6173]

I was, and it was wonderful!

[@tonycollins842]

fourty years ago, and i still love listening to this

[@eduardoramirez2420]

Beautiful... and sad song. i love you!!!

[@TheAvenstar]

I also saw them live around this time in concert at Grant Park in Chicago. Something I'll never forget. Up front. Awesome !!!

[@andrewlyke2529]

RIP Carl and Dennis.

[@DirtyWorldRecords1]

I love how Dennis goes to shake the keyboardist hand at the end. Class as usual.

[@thecolonel8110]

Dennis really rocked this

[@reneep9972]

He was the best part of the song!

[@hlkeg]

amen dennis hit it hard

[@petepete1257]

I agree Dennis was awsome .I agree this was there best version of this song..r.i.p. dennis

[@monatoney3474]

yea I saw them n 1972. thanks for all the great music🎸🎸🎸❤❤❤

[@daveshultz7765]

One of the greatest 60's/70's bands ever!

[@laurienauss2940]

Agreed I saw them 3 times in concerts and once the company I worked at rented out a water park and flew them in to play it was AWESOME.