Sloop John b

This is an excellent compilation to introduce someone to The Beach Boys, or the casual listener that knows more than a handful of their hits but doesn't want to forage through a large and impressive discography.

is the eleventh studio album by the American rock band The Beach Boys, released May 16, 1966, on Capitol Records. It has since been recognized as one of the most influential records in the history of popular music and one of the best albums of the 1960s.

Master Guitarist Fred Sokolow teaches the basics, tuning up and playing simple chords, then moves into fingerpicking patterns, licks and grooves that work for the blues, country, rock, folk and other musical styles. Sokolow's 70-minute lesson covers chords and licks in five keys; connecting "bass runs" in all five keys; simultaneous melodies and alternating thumb-bass; and fun tunes including "Sloop John B" and "St. James Infirmary Blues."

Billy Vaughn was a multi-talented musician, singer, multi-instrumentalist, orchestra leader and, most of all, a great saxophonist with millions of sales worldwide. For 30 years he charted more than 80 instrumental albums and singles on the Billboard charts. Enjoy a nice 'best of' CD with 20 well known instrumental tunes, played by this legendary saxophonist and his orchestra.