An atypical standout III

When someone mentions The Beach Boys, which songs come to mind?  Most listeners would likely cite "Surfin' U.S.A.," "Barbara Ann," "I Get Around," "Good Vibrations," or some of their many other '60s hits.  Not every listener would think to cite "Sail On, Sailor," however.  Released in 1973, and again in 1975, anyone who had never heard it before probably wouldn't peg it as a Beach Boys song.  In my view, however, it's one of their best tunes.  The piano sets the mood, and Blondie Chaplin launches into the lyrics about life at sea.  The group's harmony on the chorus is among its most atypical--and best.  I first heard the song on KYKY in the mid '80s.  I called the request line and asked who was singing.  The DJ replied, "You wouldn't believe me if I told you.  Believe it or not, it's The Beach Boys."  It was a late addition to the "Holland" album, and it's the song I think of first in connection with it.  It was never a top 40 hit, but it's a key album track.