The Beach Boys - Sloop John B REACTION

[@randytorres8211]

"Sloop John B" is a traditional West Indies tune about a sunken boat. It was adapted in 1951 by Lee Hays of the Weavers (as "The John B Sails") and revived in 1960 by Lonnie Donegan. The Beach Boys' folk music buff, Al Jardine, turned Brian Wilson onto the Kingston Trio's recording of the song. For their updated version, Wilson added elaborate vocals and a 12-string guitar part. He also changed some of the lyrics, including "This is the worst trip since I've been born" to "...I've ever been on" as a wink to acid culture. The song was popularized by The Kingston Trio, who adapted it from a version in poet Carl Sandburg's 1927 songbook The American Songbag. The Kingston Trio's version stays true to the song's Calypso roots, and was released on their first album in 1958. Eight years later, The Beach Boys changed the title to "Sloop John B," and came away with a hit. Their debt to The Kingston Trio goes far beyond this song: The Beach Boys adopted the group's striped, short-sleeved shirts and wholesome persona as well. This was the biggest hit from The Beach Boys landmark album Pet Sounds. The album was the brainchild of Brian Wilson, who got the title when Beach Boy Mike Love suggested dogs were the only creatures that would like it. To keep the animal theme, Wilson put some barking dogs on the album. (Songfacts.com)

[@chrisjamieson3452]

I found a Weavers version, Wreck of the John B. I'd like to see people react to the Weavers Reunion concert.

[@bugvswindshield]

" God Only Knows " One of the greatest love songs ever.

[@pamelabryer9744]

Love that you reacted to one of the best songs ever written...Beach Boys 4ever

[@matskarlsson3219]

"Beach Boys - Sloop John B" For me the Beach Boys Top 10 song. The Beach Boys are one of the most successful bands of all time, selling over 100 million records worldwide. In 2004 they were ranked number 12 on Rolling Stone´s list of the greatest artists of all time. Suggestion: Songs by the Beach Boys: "Surfin USA", "Good only knowns", "I get around", "California Dreaming", (amazing cover version), "Little deuce coupe", "Cotton fields", Surfer girl", "Good vibrations", and a great Live performance "The Beach Boys - Would´t it be nice" (Live Aid 1985) Thanks King N Kamy! For a great "The Beach Boys - Sloop John B" reaction video.🙂

[@RealWorldCarReviews]

It’s better to just listen to the song without the distraction of the music video on this one. It’s a beautiful song.

[@dagnabbit6187]

True but they didn’t interrupt the song with long pauses !

[@haroldjones8023]

First hit 1961 last big hit in the 1980’s with a song written for a movie starring Tom Cruise called Kokomo. In that video you’ll also see Uncle Jessie from full house John Stamos playing steel drums. Their 1966 album pet sounds inspired the Beatles sgt. Pepper album, on pet sounds is a song called God only knows which Paul McCartney says is the most beautiful song ever written. Pretty good company when you’re hanging with the Beatles

[@lar7905]

That was about 1965 from the Pet Sounds album

[@timbaker6540]

Mid 60s Beach Boys were Huge ! Southern California Surf rock/ PoP Legends Check out, “Good Vibrations” Great Song !

[@jerome4631]

You will love "I wanna be your man" by the Rolling Stones, live at the bbc

[@fronkykoko]

The video is fun but distracting. Try listening to just the music. It's one of their best pop hits: a cover of a West Indian folk song.