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This week in 1966, The Beach Boys released “Sloop John B,” the second single from Pet Sounds. It peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Singles Chart and became one the ‘Boys most beloved tracks. Here’s Brian talking about it.

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chris davis1 year ago

My first album got it for my 14th birthday. I still have and play it now

Rox1 year ago

Fabulous song and recording Brian, thank you!

Seven Eleven Records1 year ago

🌟 New Album Alert! 🌟 Dive into the dreamy vibes of Lost in Bedroom Pop. Let the melodies wrap around your soul. 🎶✨⬇️ #NowPlaying ⬇️

Goofhonk1 year ago

59 years ago!?

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Don't get much better than this. Peak @TheBeachBoys

Stephanie J McMurry1 year ago

Our music teacher taught us this song. We loved singing it- way back in 1972

Kevin1 year ago

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CHOCOLATE YELLOW（わかちこひろし）1 year ago

Brian's description was like the light reflecting off the water, or a cannon, and we were unknowingly in the same ship.

Dr. FunnyNerdygirl1 year ago

Great song

Baby Face Morales1 year ago

My FAV

Chuck Hayes1 year ago

@HollywoodBowl #Celebration @BrianWilsonLive

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