Sloop John B. 1916

Story Behind The Song

(The John B. Sails") is a Traditional Bahamian folk song from Nassau. A transcription by Richard Le Gallienne was published in 1916,Popular American poet and biographer Carl Sandburg included the song on his 1927 folk compilation, The American Songbag.

Song Length 3:51 Genre Folk - General, Rock - Classic
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Similar Artists Beach Boys
Era 1960 - 1969
Lyrics Richard Le Gallienne Music Carl Sandburg
Performance Steve Argereow

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