"Sloop John B" is the seventh track on The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds album and… Read Full Bio ↴"Sloop John B" is the seventh track on The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds album and was also a single which was released in 1966 on Capitol Records. It was originally a traditional West Indies folk song, possibly recorded earliest by The Weavers under the title "Wreck of the John B", the song taken from a collection by Carl Sandburg (1927). Alan Lomax made a field recording of the song in Nassau, 1935, under the title "Histe Up the John B. Sail". This recording appears on the album Bahamas 1935: Chanteys And Anthems From Andros And Cat Island. The song was adapted by Weavers member Lee Hays. The recording of the song which directly influenced The Beach Boys was by The Kingston Trio, who used the title "The Wreck Of The John B".

This version was ranked #271 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time

Sloop John B
The Beach Boys Lyrics

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We come on the sloop John B
My grandfather and me
Around Nassau town we did roam
Drinking all night
Got into a fight
Well, I feel so broke up
I wanna go home

So hoist up the John B's sail
See how the mainsail sets
Call for the captain ashore
Let me go home
Let me go home
I wanna go home, yeah, yeah
Well, I feel so broke up
I wanna go home

The first mate, he got drunk
And broke in the captain's trunk
The constable had to come and take him away
Sheriff John Stone
Why don't you leave me alone? Yeah, yeah
Well, I feel so broke up
I wanna go home

So hoist up the John B's sail (hoist up the John B's sail)
See how the mainsail sets (see how the mainsail sets)
Call for the captain ashore
Let me go home
Let me go home
I wanna go home
Let me go home (hoist up the John B's sail)
(Why don't you let me go home?)
Hoist up the John B's sail (hoist up the John B's sail)

Feel so broke up
I wanna go home
Let me go home

The poor cook, he caught the fits
And threw away all my grits
And then he took and he ate up all of my corn
Let me go home
Why don't they let me go home?
This is the worst trip I've ever been on

So hoist up the John B's sail (hoist up the John B's sail)
See how the mainsail sets (see how the mainsail sets)
Call for the captain ashore
Let me go home
Let me go home
I wanna go home
Let me go home

Overall Meaning

The Beach Boys' "Sloop John B" is a folk song that was originally recorded by the Bahamas group The Islanders in 1951. The song features the story of a group of sailors, led by the singer and his grandfather, who are looking forward to a night of drinking and revelry in Nassau. However, things take a sour turn when they get into a fight and the first mate, who is drunk, ends up being arrested by Sheriff John Stone. The singer expresses a deep longing to go home and laments the fact that this is the worst trip he has ever been on.

The song is a familiar one, as it speaks to the universal desire to be home among family and friends, even when the going gets tough. The haunting melody and simple, yet powerful storytelling make this a timeless classic that continues to resonate with a wide audience. The song is beloved not only for its catchy tune but for the layers of meaning that can be read into the lyrics. It's a reflection of the human experience that everyone can relate to, regardless of their background and life's experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

We come on the sloop John B
My grandfather and I embark on a journey on this boat named John B

Around Nassau town we did roam
We traveled around Nassau town

Drinking all night
We drank throughout the night

Got into a fight
We got into a physical altercation

Well, I feel so broke up
I am emotionally distressed

I wanna go home
I desire to return home

So hoist up the John B's sail
Raise the sail of the boat named John B

See how the mainsail sets
Observe how the main sail is adjusted

Call for the captain ashore
Summon the captain who is currently on land

Let me go home
Allow me to return home

I wanna go home, yeah, yeah
I really want to go home

Well, I feel so broke up
I am upset

The first mate, he got drunk
The assistant captain drank too much

And broke in the captain's trunk
He broke into the captain's storage container

The constable had to come and take him away
The local law enforcement had to arrest and remove him

Sheriff John Stone
Sheriff John Stone was the law enforcement officer

Why don't you leave me alone? Yeah, yeah
I wish to be left alone

So hoist up the John B's sail (hoist up the John B's sail)
Raise the sail once more

Let me go home
Allow me to return home

Let me go home
I wish to go home

Let me go home (hoist up the John B's sail)
Allow me to return home while simultaneously hoisting the sail

(Why don't you let me go home?)
I wish to return home and feel frustrated by not being able to

Feel so broke up
I am emotionally distressed

The poor cook, he caught the fits
The kitchen staff member became ill

And threw away all my grits
He threw away my food

And then he took and he ate up all of my corn
He ate my other food as well

Why don't they let me go home?
I feel trapped and wish to be allowed to leave

This is the worst trip I've ever been on
This travel experience has been terrible

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brian Douglas Wilson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jasminesymon1784

3y↑80

My Dad was a Vietnam Vet and the best Dad I could have ever asked for.

He died of Lung Cancer last week.

This was "Our Song".

I love you Papa and I can't believe you're gone.I don't know if I will ever get over you passing.Ive been a shitty son the past few years and I should have went out and seen you more.

I'll miss you till they put coins on my eyes and send me to the boatman.

Hope to see you on the other side.

All comments from YouTube:

@MsDDRey

5w↑1.1K

RIP, Brian Wilson. A musical brain that held an entire orchestra with an affinity for the most beautiful chord progressions, and who leaves a legacy that will still be studied and admired a hundred years from now. Thank you for everything, Brian, thank you for it all.

@CH-of2nk

5w↑33

What musical gifts he and the Boys brought us!

@MrShyMusic

5w↑15

@@CH-of2nk And lyrically, Brian/Beach Boys were also amazing.

@wimhaverbeke

5w↑9

thats the one i shared to between so many pearls of Mr Brian

@Pitt-ny8cj

5w↑16

So well put @Ms00Rey! Reminds of what Paul McCartney said of Brian Wilson years ago! As hard as it is to believe Brian Wilson was is extremely underrated! A absolute Genius!

@lindabryant4005

5w↑28

Just saw the news about his death. I came to this video because it's my favorite Beach Boys song. RIP Brian Wilson. You and the Beach Boys gave us some great music.

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@ledbussful

5w↑509

R.i.p. Brian Wilson. Thank you for all your songs.

@daveallott3467

5w↑13

A true genius

@briangosling3823

5w↑4

R.i.p thanks for the great music

@hilo6755

5w↑1

Wasn't he gorgeous ❤

@terjehagur2136

@@hilo6755 Yes very

@andywinslow9638

4w↑2

Amazing songwriter and person

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@johnnacalverase2871

5w↑177

You are on better shores Brian. You are home.

Rest in Peace you loving good genius.

@rossmarvin584

5w↑363

Ah, man. I thought summer was never gonna end. RIP, Maestro.

@Chris-f4n5r

4w↑7

I dig your endless summer reference. That record was my introduction to the beach boys. As a kid I was confused by their long hair n beards vs. The image usually attributed with them.

@raftermanvn-gl8nc

2w↑2

❤❤❤❤❤

@jeffreyhickey

5w↑316

RIP Brian. I loved most of your songs, but this was my favorite.

@maureenbowen8270

5w↑9

And mine

@sylviaesparza3122

5w↑7

Mine too

@Fergus1Lochlorian

5w↑8

It is so good

@GollyGoshGollyWog

5w↑4

Me too

@RonaldDrakeII

5w↑3

At c.2a.m. Cleveland the day after Brian Wilson went to join his brother Dennis Wilson, and I played this fave
ballad of theirs on my cheap cellphone and I never heard it so clearly in my life. Thanks guys.

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@ericxpenner

5w↑112

Rest in peace, Brian. Thanks for this one and so many others.

@MrTurboparker

5w↑95

RIP Brian. Been listening to your music since I was a grade-school kid in the '60s. I will still be listening to it when my time comes.

@mctavish23

5w↑130

RIP. You are a true, original American musical icon. May you spend eternity with your brothers, making more incredible music.

@ArtVentriss

5w↑126

Just magic. Pure magic. The Beach boys make me want to be a teenager for ever.

@MegaSlim40

5w↑5

Amazing musical genius. Love Brian Wilson and the Beach boys. RIP Brian you will be missed.

@shellybastion9974

5w↑101

RIP, Brian. Thanks for the music.

@DontLetItPassYouBy

5w↑85

My favorite beach boys song. I never cried before when an artist died.

@yankosimeonov919

Me too 😭

@treyanderson8624

5w↑67

Thank you Brian for all the beautiful music. RIP

@TheEarnit3

5w↑45

Rest in Peace Brian Wilson. Thank you for the incredible and unique music that surrounded me growing up not too far from where you did.

@rosman57

8y↑2.2K

Without getting into details, my father was a great guy who had a rough time in life. He was a huge music fan, especially of The Beach Boys. We played this song at his funeral as we took him to the cemetery. He wanted to go home, and I know he's in a better place now.

@adalbertogomesmacedofilho2919

7y↑40

man....

@blacklightning1771

6y↑52

My condolences for your loss. God be with you.

@nahumjared4396

6y↑35

Bro... I really feel that

@gigid9606

6y↑73

that made me cry. I was with my dad in the hospital when he told the Dr. he wanted to go. I helped him get into the hospice and a 2 days later he passed.

@bennylabenze9668

5y↑36

That’s a really sweet story, thank you very much for sharing. My deepest sympathies for your loss.

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@mackheygrove6765

5w↑120

Everyday we lose a piece of the world that made growing up so great 😢. You’re home now Brian…..RIP

@anghiggy5029

5w↑8

That's the worst part, we just keep losing them.

@Angel-f9f2b

We might meet them one day,cos we all have to leave someday.@@anghiggy5029

@alukuhito

The boomers are now leaving a legacy which is Trump. All of this good stuff like the Beach Boys is dying away. He will be the last significant boomers before the generation is finished.

@patrickkelly2451

You put in to words my feelings the last 10 years.❤

@andywinslow9638

4w↑1

Sadly but true. At least he's with his wife and brothers again

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@dominicaaaaa5547

5w↑51

RIP Brian, you did well to make it to 83 though with your struggles. Hopefully you had a lot of good times with the beach boys, this song is one of my favourites

🌻

@PinkyPuff69

5y↑703

I love the harmonies of The Beach Boys. There’s no sound like it. Brian Wilson you’re a genius.

@michaelbauer6496

4y↑5

Yea, wasn't Kokomo their last big hit?

@WaVaAk

3y↑3

Unparalleled, then or now.

@DefaultName-hs6gd

3y↑2

More of a John Phillips hit. Brian was busy being held captive.

@21_f_aus

3y↑3

This is one of my favourite beach boys song, I was born in the late 80's and grateful to have been brought up with such classics

@richardjamesss438

3y↑2

Bee gees had better sound especially robin gibb

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@stevebrazilio

2y↑62

First heard this on an old cassette I found in the bedroom as a young kid in the 70's. Loved it since the day I heard it.

@paulhall170

2y↑183

In my opinion, the bestest of the best of the Beach Boys songs!!! I heard it first at the time, and all these years later it filters through my mental playlist and still brings such pleasure.

@carolinastringband

2y↑5

Oh man, You Still Believe in Me, God Only Knows. Those take the cake for me!

@justinbarry9002

2y↑3

No doubt

@samuelelliotmoses

1y↑2

I agree, their best song

@mattfisher8568

1y↑3

God only knows, good vibrations and this song are the best of the best. This song in particular ALWAYS elicits tears for me…

@juanfllv

48w↑3

I agree, the one I like the most.

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@catherinerampon4747

1y↑64

Un de mes poètes adoré et préféré de ma jeunesse.
Mille merci pour TOUTES vos magnifiques chansons.

@stephaneadam4372

5w↑28

Born in 1959, Beatles, Beach Boys, Rolling Stones and a few others, you lulled my childhood with your melodies.
As a teenager, I couldn't stop buying your records and listening to you.
Thank you, Brian, for everything you gave me, and rest in peace for eternity.

@philipkaminski6237

5w↑1

Also from that time frame, 1958/59 the Bee Gees first started performing. They are right up there with all those other greats.

@janebraun4482

@@philipkaminski6237 THey are and where is talent like this now? We were sooo lucky to have experienced this, all these bands like a class of their own! Such talent, all of them, and personalities too!

@malcolmplatt3768

I've got 3 years on you but same...

@thecat9660

7y↑179

Those vocal harmonies are incredible, just perfect and so beautiful

@psychickitty1

5w↑24

Of all the hits, and there were so many, this one is closest to my heart.
Go catch that last wave, Brian. You've more than earned it.

@B0nezee

5w↑17

One of my absolute favorite songs by the boys. Rip Brian Wilson. Thanks for all the great music.

@cbmanica

5y↑804

This song always makes me feel sad about times that aren't coming back.

@Cyan3031

5y↑31

You never know, mid century modern furniture is popular - one day this kind of music may come back.

@scarlettohara5030

5y↑12

me too

@JuanMoreGame

5y↑31

Got to think how lucky we were to hear it...the glass is half full too don't forget 🙂

@lishik7712

5y↑21

You have to make good times, you make the difference.

@robert.m4676

5y↑14

I can remember as a kid I was about 12 or 13 and I took some music course in school. This is the one of only two songs I remember the teach playing over and over. This and Winchester Cathedral. It was like 78 or 79 and I simply loved both songs big time. I had no idea who the artist’s were but I remember getting my allowance and having my pops help me find them. Being a DJ in the 60’s and early 70’s he had no problem finding them. I still love both too this day.

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@wadehathawaymusic

1y↑85

I just had a listen to Pet Sounds after several years. Man, what a piece of work. Just beautiful. It is a near perfect example of the artform.

@lindapearcr3138

1y↑2

❤

@gerrydooley951

50w↑6

your comment is near perfect except for the word "near"

@nicholassoltau2963

40w↑4

The Beatles were trying to come up something new/revolutionary, and when they heard Pet Sound, they said "$#%@, they beat us to it. "

@JohnWilliams-kt3pv

33w↑2

Love this song...such a great song to sing Along to God bless beach boys❤❤

@SilkyDrawers

8w↑1

@@nicholassoltau2963Paul McCartney named Pet Sounds as his #1 favorite to Rolling Stone.

@OuidaEvans-xs5pg

5w↑47

My favorite Beach Boys song. RIP Brian and thank you.

@willemlouw1017

RIP! Brian Wilson I will surely miss your voice!

@blgallas

2y↑40

Love this song….the harmonies are so good.

@johnalello9233

5w↑41

Rest in peace my friend love you Brian! Your music is awsome!!❤

@RobCarson-g2k

14w↑35

It's so wonderful to see them fucking around and having a good time. They're known for personal problems, intra-band strife, management, business, and PR fiascos, Dennis and his demons, Brian and his mental health issues, But here they're just having a laugh.

Whoever made and shot this, thanks so much.

@Yakkymania

6w↑6

Dennis actually filmed this one.

@danielcameron1132

2y↑70

One of the best songs ever recorded lovely melody lovely voices

@mmbond6560

2y↑219

Forever perfect harmony Beach Boys❤

@lindapearcr3138

1y↑6

❤

@WilliamLee-ue6yq

42w↑4

I’m 74 and I still love the beach boys

@LindaWilliams-s4c

10w↑2

Brilliant voice harmonies, i turned 70 in November 20 24 although i was young then i have always loved music from around 8 years old, and i still love listening to them today👍🇬🇧

@JoJohnson-zq1dv

1y↑396

I'm 71 and love hearing these golden oldies

@lindapearcr3138

1y↑9

❤

@teejay1471

49w↑16

73 and still love listening to the oldies when music was amazing.

@Sue-id4ck

48w↑4

@@teejay1471 @JoJohnson=zq1dv Young un here at 70. Totally agree with you old farts.

@uweklein7898

46w↑5

@@teejay1471This is not an oldy, it is an evergreen

@douglasstreet7304

45w↑1

DAMN RIGHT !

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@joiedierenfield3749

5y↑88

My favorite Beach Boys song. Thank you for posting.

@kaymuldoon3575

19w

Mine too ❤

@onewomanandsomesongs

5w↑15

One of my very favorite songs. Sail on, Brian.

@davidbaxter4910

2y↑13

FANTASTIC.

@davidbaxter4910

2y↑2

ABSOLUTEMENT.

@davidbaxter4910

2y↑1

YEP.

@bigal4919

10y↑201

this tune , I just cannot getta out of my head, it is infectious...............

@grahampearson5670

7y↑5

I can't get this song out of my head either. There was a version Brian and Al performed at Capitol Studios and the Fedatones have done a version.

@malcolmabram2957

5y↑1

I have quite a few like this. This is included.

@kevinpalmer4047

5w↑50

Sad day for the world,such a beautiful soul and a legend in the world of music 🎼

@bsrk3170

Did he write this one?

@kevinpalmer4047

@@bsrk3170 no he was not the writer of this song but added new words etc ........genius

@Patricia-pp3mr

5w↑30

RIP Brian you were a musical genius. Rock on in heaven. It would be one awesome concert. With all the other musical geniuses.

@kellpad

2y↑27

Buried my ole man last oct, he was a football manager, if i wanted to see him on a weekend i went to footy lol. Weve lost one of the players now and all i can think about is this song, everytime we were back at club house or played away we had a sing song..... this was top of list 😢❤

@04bhaddieg

5y↑444

I love the transition when Brian turned into Carl

@daniellavaladez7820

4y↑30

That part never fails to make me laugh! Adorable <3

@cristinaacosta7946

4y↑24

Man o man the "Beach Boys" are Fricken bad man...they are the "BEST"...I can listen to their "BADASS" fricken music OVER n OVER especially "Sloop John B..its the BOMB..
I JUST LOVE IT...HEEHAAAAAAAA

@waynefontes69

I don’t give a fuck

@protozoanpro

1y↑12

@@cristinaacosta7946I love this passion

@MavAuto-Pete

45w↑4

Even here in blighty we love them just as much now as we did back then.

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@freestate208

2y↑112

In Iraq 2003 I made a friend from California (I’m from the other coast). We played this song on repeat for the “this is the worst trip I’ve ever been on” lyric. It became our song. I saw him a few years ago and as I picked his family up from the airport, I played this song and we reminisced about the better parts.

@VictoriaDeaton

29w↑11

Thank You for your service ❤🎉

@lma-k8k

16w↑3

you got scammed into killing innocents congratulations😍😍😍😍

@thepagecollective

14w↑1

Only Beach Boys song I like. Nothing like that universal sentiment. I wanna go home, why don't you let me go home?

@johnhobson8886

13w↑4

Thank you freestate208 for your service. Some folks will never understand

@firecracker4151

7w↑1

@@lma-k8k Check yourself.

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@genericnameryan

3y↑111

This song will always hold a special place in my heart. I just lost someone very special to me, and this song cheered me up. It allowed me to cry not with sorrow, but acceptance, motivation, and thankfulness for all he did for me in the year or so I knew him. He had a heart of gold and always looked at the positives. I miss him so much, but I know he's in a better place.

@georgekauffold7872

3y↑5

It's always good to have someone who loves

@roracensarn7354

2y↑5

Please accept my condolences for you lost your beloved one. I lost my husband in 2022 in my birth day month too . If I died I will tell my children to play * Sloop John B* for my Funeral day as my memory from my husband.

@ronbelanger4113

49w↑1

Crying is just liquid emotions showing.

@kathy1001

5w↑47

RIP Brian Wilson. You are a legend. This is a very sad day😢 Thank you for such beautiful music🎶🎵

@jonburrows2684

5w↑1

So true!

@danjimmie0704

5w↑12

RIP, Brian! Thank you for your immeasurable contribution to music! Always a fan!!

@1928missbliss

10y↑244

The guy in the shirt and tie is Derek Taylor, former press officer for The Beatles - He's the one who coined the term "Brian Wilson Is A Genius" during promo time for Pet Sounds.

@suziekg77

5y↑9

beach gal He’s right. Brian Wilson is a genius x

@princezzpuffypants6287

4y↑10

Thank you! I asked outloud who the skinny voyeur was, but no one in the room knew!... Of course the cats don't say much, and I didn't really expect my 9 year old to know.... 🤪

@markbailey1970

4y↑1

He is a genius and Derek was ace too

@criscoleman

4y↑2

I was wondering who that was. I figured he was SOMEBODY. LOL

@Dcraine

3y↑3

So glad to read this! I thought that was Derek Taylor but wasn’t sure so I scrolled all the way down to here looking for someone to mention it. Good work, beach gal.

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@PracticalTactical-y9q

5w↑22

Thanks for the amazing soundtrack for many generations RIP

@jujutrini8412

5w↑8

RIP Brian. You will be missed. You made a lot of people happy and entertained. You certainly left a legacy and will not be forgotten. Tears are streaming now as I remember all the fun times I had with friends that have now passed listening to your songs.

@RedGoldGreen-Dub

2y↑31

Beautiful harmonies, lovely song 💙

@alanyupongau8404

8y↑33

Thank The Beach Boys for giving us such great music. I listened to their songs during my 79 days solo Europe backpacking in early 2017.

@JamesAlee-no9tq

1y↑34

I love these.guys! They were like the original NSYNC!❤

@lefkytheshin

41w↑1

Oh, jeez. Please don't compare the BB brilliance to that vile canuck.

@crawfordwice

35w↑2

Never heard of Elvis or the Beatles?

@anakina1

33w↑11

Except they wrote and produced their own music. Not knocking NSYNC, but they are in no way in the same league as the Beach Boys for many reasons.

@Roxy-ch4gv

30w

Check out the BackStreet Boys covering When I grow up to be a man

@fretbrner

28w↑3

@@crawfordwice I believe the beach boys formed before the Beatles. And Elvis was a "solo" act.

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@safetydave720

9y↑91

I was eleven years old and I loved this song! Still do! 1966

@superally4113

9y↑2

Pleasure David

@brendansheerin8980

6y↑2

I was 12 years when I fell in love with this song. It was 1987

@kilin1208

Me, too. Eleven in 1966.

@1goodvibrations

I was 12 and i still do too!

@VictoriaDeaton

29w

Me too 👍😍🥰

@angelafishback8594

2y↑17

My Daddy loved this song ,as did I! I was very young. But loved music of this Era!

@Suki_Tawdry

40w↑93

I love seeing Brian having a great time in this video despite all the crap his dad put him and his brothers through.

@MichaelsShortFilms

9y↑846

I just spent 3 minutes watching the Beach Boys play around with hats and blow up boats and I loved it.

@afonsolucas2219

9y↑14

*2:53

@crazygamer639

9y↑21

there's two kind of people...

@StockDoc2k

8y↑20

I read your comment at the start of the video. I kept waiting for them to blow up some boats... and then I re-read your comment.

@newddle

MichaelsShortFilms

@jondryden7776

7y↑7

Brian Dennison, lol! There's a difference between blow up and blow-up.

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@val3279

2y↑8

love this song

@arcoiris1782

5w↑6

RIP Brian.
You along with the other Beach Boys brought out the most perfect music of the sixties.
Incredible sound.
It's no wonder that "Pet Sounds" is always up there on the list of the Greatest Albums Of All Time.
And deservedly so.

@Wanderingwalker-ke6mg

5y↑102

Beautiful stuff, not sure why I can’t get enough of these guys.
It’s like a cure for sadness but I control the volume 😊

@pupintheturdiii

4y↑28

These boys had a harmony together inside and outside of music that is so tragic and beautiful. I feel so broke up I wanna go home.

@mj1205

5w↑31

Rest in Peace with the Lord, Mr. Wilson and thank you for your music and creativity

@jasminesymon1784

3y↑80

@tinuvielkofs2069

3y↑8

May you be comforted!💙

@alan-ev6ck

3y↑8

I'm sorry for your loss, we are getting fewer ,Vietnam vet Bearcat 68-69

@lindaflowerpower8498

3y↑1

@@alan-ev6ck
🙏 Thanks for your service! 🪖
You were fighting and the left hippy scum sang peace ☮️ songs.

@bettinashanti5662

31w

❤

@johnfox2443

3y↑15

Sung this a thousand times! A great favourite in Rugby Clubs, especially since the 1971 Lions Series win in New Zealand! Great harmonies. Love the Beach Boys!

@phoebe1407

2y↑46

That looks like the most fun pool game ever.

@jaketahoe

15w↑2

To be 22 again with no cares in the world

@BrianSerpente

14w↑1

My dad grew up on the beach boys love the beach boys as well great memories thanks dad for teaching me about great music😊

@lennybruce6476

10y↑53

Great band, great song and Genius musician Brian Wilson.

@99barrywhite

Yep!

@davidblankenship2720

2y↑1

The wrecking crew nailed it!!!! Incredible BASS

@davidblankenship2720

Carol Kaye

@stephenhernandez4729

4y↑10

SO GOOD AND GOLDEN! 😎😎😎😎😎😍😍😍😍😍😁😁😁😁😁😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🔔🔔🔔🔔🔔🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🌇🌇🌇🌇🌇🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@maximusjarl

5w↑46

Paying my respects 🕊️

@MattMahael

14y↑388

I was at a Boy Scout camp with my friends this past week. We all enjoy singing, and we all hated the food and the bugs there, so I thought it'd be fun for us all to sing this. I taught everyone the harmonies and whatnot. A week passes, and on the last night (barbeque night) the camped played this song. Well don't you know it, my five guys stood up on the benches and belted it out. It was awesome!

@xvounce2492

4y↑13

Still watch this vid?

@MrLeiduowen

3y↑14

This is the worst trip I've ever been on, haha 🤣

@nedrobinson7490

3y↑10

Dude, really? That’s fucking awesome! Way cooler than my Scout camp experience

@pcno2832

2y↑4

Seems fitting. The first time I heard any version of this song was on an episode of Lost in Space.

@dawhoda1

@@pcno2832🤦‍♂️

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@kimberly3257

2y↑6

Im 44 grew up with my parents loving these guys!!! I love them too, I love the harmonys and just everything they have put out. Amazing group!!!! Love your music, my 3 year old granddaughter does too. Thank you Beach Boys!!

@LarsSönsteby-e9r

15w↑24

How is this possible? This harmonies. This fantastic sound. I was born in 1964. Must be a god time for music…

@Patricia-pp3mr

10w

Me too born 1964.

@KarenJohnson-c2n

It gives me goosebumps. The harmonies are so pure. Born in 1961.

@TheStones1965

10y↑379

I can tell why Pet Sounds is so well regarded. Brilliant vocal harmonies.

@rustykilt

5y↑14

I think with Brian, it was all about production values.....he was a perfectionist

@JetScreamer_YT

5y↑12

@@rustykilt He was determined to be better than British bands.

@rustykilt

5y↑7

@@JetScreamer_YT I don't think he needed to be..he had his own sound

@barnijones1

5y↑3

@@JetScreamer_YT and very inspired by The Beatles

@JetScreamer_YT

@Alrimate I was meaning to be patriotic. But I did read somewhere that he wanted to make American rock and roll its own Force among the British Invasion. I get around, and she loves you yeah yeah yeah were not the deepest songs. The competition probably made music better.

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@bearpaw72

2y↑65

1:48-2:02 - I swear, any group that can make a sad and melancholy chord progression sound fun and upbeat to listen to is an unusually talented group.

@lorettawalsh6897

39w↑15

First time I heard way back in 1965, left me with such wonderful memories of my father, think I was 7 then, thank you for this song!

@ngammonsfilm

3y↑17

This is one of the cutest beach boys videos in my opinion, it shows how much they got along, even though they fought. Long live The Beach Boys!

@typicalfurry2747

3y↑3

Except for Mike Love

@videoestres

3y↑2

@@typicalfurry2747 i hate that guy

@typicalfurry2747

3y↑2

@@videoestres we all do

@revacohen

@@typicalfurry2747 I don't like him, either. He's such a narcissist. But, as one person commented earlier he looked good in this video, and I like looking at him. But I need to remember that beauty is more than skin deep!

@brianclarke61993

8y↑19

Legendary song... legendary band

@LynnJones-j7p

5w↑7

It's their harmonizing for me and happy music made me feel good. In Queens N Y. had Neighbors of different nationalies..💫💫💫💫

@criscoleman

4y↑179

Some very Monkees-like goofiness. Love it. Brian taught the other members of the band how to harmonize. And harmonize they did! They were great. This song is a gem.

@lynnturman8157

3y↑6

Monkees like? Go watch Hard Day's Night.

@liamfan

3y↑1

@@lynnturman8157 it's very reminiscent of the opening of the Monkees tv show, from 1966, two years before this. Nothing to do with Hard Day's Night.

@MrIveyIsBonkers

2y↑4

@@liamfan In a roundabout way it kinda is, because the Monkees TV show was kinda meant to be a serialized version of what A Hard Day's Night was.

@MikesOrganicVideos

2y↑5

I immediately thought of the Monkees as soon as I saw them doing the sidestepping

@criscoleman

2y↑2

@@MikesOrganicVideos So which came first: The Monkees sidestepping or The Beach Boys sidestepping? They both came out in 1966.

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@mr.a8315

5w↑20

RIP Beach Boy. 😥🙏 Thank you for the legacy. ♥🥲🙏

@tedbelajac6147

5w↑16

Rest In Peace, Brian I followed you ever since 1961😢❤

@brucebarnes9638

5w↑4

You blessed us with so many great songs that touched our hearts. Lyrics that we connected with memories of youth. Rest in peace Brian.

@ECan-vj7rw

50w↑61

The genius of Brian Wilson is so evident here.

@lindapearcr3138

37w↑1

❤

@WILLIAMWILKINSON-r4b

27w↑1

@ECan-vj7rw...and the incredible vocal genius of Dr. Love .......

@markpav9906

5w↑1

One my Favo songs ov all time ,not to mention possibly my favorite Beach Boys songs

@prod6mill.512

9y↑15

I love the playful charm of this video, they did a great rendition in the film love and mercy

@williambailey7367

Love Sloop John B
a great favourite
Wonderful lyrics and music.

@TheRetroEngine

5y↑17

God I keep coming back to this song. It hurts for some reason, it's a beautiful, emotional and somewhat sad song, but it reminds me of so much. Brilliant song. And the first time I saw the music video, where they switched it was a good effect.

@BrytonBand

5w↑117

Honestly, Brian’s passing is as big as when MJ, Prince, Bowie, and Freddie died. He was a true genius who’ll be influential for generations, maybe even centuries. I’m just glad he lived a full life. RIP

@adeliomoro2069

5w↑3

Mick Jagger is still alive 😊

@paulgordon6949

5w↑7

Jacko isn't anywhere close to being in the same league as the great Brian Wilson!

@BeatleMan-f5b

5w↑6

He is better than them, and more important

@BeatleMan-f5b

@@paulgordon6949facts

@travisophee3253

100%

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@carolbell659

6y↑28

That was the first song that was playing when I went to the hospital to have our first born son. The nurses brought me their radio and turned it on. The Sloop John B was just starting to play. I could not help smiling even though the back labor was agony.

@autoscape1963

5w↑5

R.I.P. Brian. I was ten years old when this song was released. The warm and happy feeling I got from hearing it then, has not changed. Thanks for everything, You and the band will always be revered and deeply loved!

@gracestenberg4188

5w↑11

RIP Brian…thank you for the music

@gianmariotagliabue8509

8y↑8

the bass is magic,so deep!

@lizzard71

5w↑8

My favorite song. Rest In Peace Sir, you will be missed.

@squinkque

10y↑74

What a timeless classic.

@Chris-f4n5r

5w↑6

Thanks for all the music and memories Brian Wilson! ❤️

@Centaur81

5w↑1

My favorite one from the Beach Boys. I love that tune! Thanks for all that great music, Brian Wilson. Rest in peace.

@carlwhite3929

3y↑26

My Dad was a massive fan of The Beach Boys. And I'm more than happy to be named after Carl Wilson👍

@lindapearcr3138

2y↑3

Cool!

@dmmamc

10y↑931

In the darkest times this video will make you smile

@rnise1961

6y↑18

This song has always made me feel happy no matter what

@mar7268

5y↑7

You got that right (currently in the middle of a pandemic) haha

@julionilo7498

5y↑2

Profetic

@diegoholguin8019

5y↑7

Yup i got evicted during the pandemic , and The Beach Boys help me alot

@eerikarademeyer3502

5y↑4

Its true .I n my darkerst times I ve played it for 12 hours on a plane.It calm me down and help to give me perspective in life

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@BignTasty33

13w↑37

Could be the greatest song I ever heard..

@laurenhaharockon9192

5w↑5

This song will always make me smile, you will not ever be forgotten.

@zemzem244

2y↑6

fantastic!

@avi40m

12y↑6

wonderful harmonies

@Yorkshiresteam96

5w↑15

RIP Brian Wilson. Thank you for the music, your the legend.

@thegothaunt

3y↑23

This song will always make me think of summers on the deck with my dad. I can just picture him singing along to "then he took and he ate up all of my corn." He's still around but there are not as much beach boy summers anymore. <3 As a kid growing up I enjoyed the Beach Boys very much. Then I ended up in music school, and now as a thirty year old I just have a totally different understanding of the arrangements and harmonies...damn, so incredible!

@DCfromBC

41w↑12

It's hard to love Brian Wilson's talents enough. A blessing. His spirit exists forever in these recordings.

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