Record Album Cover, "Sloop John B" and "You're So Good to Me," 1966
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Artifact Overview
The Beach Boys issued their version of "Sloop John B" as a single in March 1966, and it became a worldwide hit. The Bahamian folk song came to the band's attention through a 1958 recording by the American group the Kingston Trio. "Sloop John B" was included on the Beach Boys' influential Pet Sounds album, released in May 1966.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Record cover
Date Made
1966
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Performed by the Beach Boys. Released by Capitol Records, Los Angeles, California.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time
Object ID
99.182.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 7 in
Inscriptions
Front of cover:
THE BEACH BOYS | SLOOP JOHN B | YOU'RE SO GOOD TO ME
5602 | [Capitol Records logo]
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