Hoist up the John B sails, because we got two times the John B that you bargained for. Is the song about Nam? Is it about a musician who turned a poem into a song? Is it about a terrible trip on a boat? I don’t really know…it just sounds good.
So, for your entertainment, both versions. As much of a Beach Boys fan I am, I prefer Relient K’s rendition. It’s a bit faster and sounds great.
Beach Boys:
Relient K: