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    Sloop John B

    Written by: Traditional, arranged by Brian Wilson
    Produced by: Brian Wilson
    Recording date: track: December 7, 1965; vocals: December 22, 1965
    Take Number: 14
    Master Number: #53999
    Time: 2:58
    Lead Vocal by: Brian and Mike
    Originally appeared on: Pet Sounds
    Subsequently appeared on: Best of the Beach Boys; Made in USA; Summer Dreams; Best of the Beach Boys; Good Vibrations (box set); Forrest Gump Soundtrack

    Notes:
      Recorded at Western Studios
      Folk music fan Al suggested to Brian that the Beach Boys cover this song
      Apparently Brian felt this didn't fit on Pet Sounds and only included at Capitol's insistence. The fact that Pet Sounds has 13, instead of the usual 12 tracks, supports this theory. However, the great vocals and lyrical theme mean that many feel it is not out of place there (although it is arguably the weakest track).
    Noises:
      2:53 Whole song goes flat on the fade as if the tape slowed down

    Single:

    Capitol 5602
    A-side with: You're So Good To Me
    Released on: 21 March 1966
    Charted on: 2 April 1966
    Reached: #3
    Sloop John B- Pet Sounds Live





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