- Written by
- [Traditional]
- Language
- English
- First recorded on
- July 12, 1965
- Released on
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Sloop John B
Single
March 21, 1966 - Other release
-
Pet Sounds
Album
May 16, 1966 - Chart placings
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#2 in United Kingdom
#3 in United States
- Tags
- hit song
- Comments
- Although Brian Wilson is sometimes credited as author, the song is largely based on the Kingston Trio version of the Bahamian traditional "The John B. Sails"
- Rating
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- Licensing
- Request a synchronization license