1950 Weavers - (The Wreck Of The) John B (aka Sloop John B)
Details
| Title | 1950 Weavers - (The Wreck Of The) John B (aka Sloop John B) |
| Author | The78Prof |
| Duration | 2:24 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=wK1ET_xgjqE |
Description
The Bahamian folk song “The John B. Sails” was published in 1916, was further popularized in the 1950s by The Weavers and Kingston Trio, and achieved its greatest success in 1966 with the Beach Boys’ treatment. For the Weavers flip side “The Roving Kind,” listen here: https://youtu.be/IVh0iJTR2OA
The original single was issued on Decca 27332 - (The Wreck Of The) John B (Carl Sandburg-Lee Hays) by The Weavers, orchestra conducted by Leroy Holmes, recorded November 3, 1950 .
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