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Who sang Sloop John B?

The Beach Boys released the song Sloop John B. Date of release: 1966.

Release date: 1966

Duration: 03:0

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The meaning of the song 'Sloop John B ', based on the lyrics

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🎶 Sloop John B song analysis

The protagonist and his grandfather were sailing on a boat called Sloop John B around the town of Nassau. They got into an argument after drinking all night. The protagonist wants to go home and asks to hoist the boat's sail and call the captain. The mate got drunk and was taken away by the constable, and the cook ate all his corn. The protagonist feels unhappy and wants to go home.

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The Beach Boys - Short Biography

The Beach Boys are an American rock band that formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The original lineup consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and their friend Al Jardine. The band is known for its vocal harmonies, teenage-themed lyrics and musical ingenuity. They are one of the most influential bands of the rock era, and one of the few American rock bands to have maintained its commercial position during the British Invasion. From the beginning, Brian Wilson was the band's composer, arranger, producer and de facto leader.