Sloop John B

"Sloop John B" is a Bahamian folk song from Nassau. A transcription by Richard Le Gallienne, titled "The John B. Sails" was published in 1916, and a version was included in Carl Sandburg's folk song book, The American Songbag, in 1927.

Published 19 January 2012 1 min read

By Sue Rogers

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The Kingston Trio's 1958 recording of this song was recorded under the title "The Wreck of the John B", but this song is best known for its folk-rock adaptation by Brian Wilson, recorded by the Beach Boys in 1966 as “Sloop John B”.

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