I loved them so much. I was 12 in 1960, and I remember sitting in the dining room with my ear pasted to the radio, in love with the voices and the song.
I was born in 51 and I remember a song by the Brothers Four called Green Fields that stuck in my memory it came out in 58 I think so I was 7 or so it is a great song
Thank you so much for reacting to the Kingston Trio, a reaction from a Black American still gives us a glimmer of hope that we're not all that badly hated in this newfound 'woke' world.
One of the first albumbs I owned and still have today. Santa brought me a record player in 1965 (I was 8). The albums I got that moring with it were - The Kingston Trio, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Johnny Rivers. Santa didn't realize it, but she (mom picked out the albums, dad picked out the record player) created a music afficianato in the rock, folk, blues genres that have lasted a lifetime.
I enjoy your reactions very much. Your voice is so rich and melodic. I appreciate the research you do before you start the lesson. Keep up the good work, please.
Being an old folkie, I’ve spent a lot of time going back and listening to where 60s vintage folk came from. Rev. Gary Davis , a legendary blind guitarist who sang for years on the New York streets. He taught guitar to dozens of folkies. John Hurt, one of those found in the revival. Doc Watson, known for his phenomenal guitar work. Also known for his eclectic catalog. Harry Chaplin, Dave von Ronk. Moving forward, start with John Prine’s. Sam Stone. Prine had dozens of songs he wrote , both serious and lighthearted and funny I’ll stop now. I could go on for hours regarding folk music. Enjoy your journey ;)
Another massive hit for them was "M.T.A." (written by Tim Holt of M.I.T.). It's about a subway rate hike that hit while "Charlie" was on the train so he couldn't get off for lack of cash.
Total props for doing research, period! Makes all the difference, thank you. Some reaction hosts have no idea how certain music fits into the larger social context of a decade. The Kingston Trio WERE BEFORE THE REAL PROTEST FOLK MUSIC. I know because my older sister had their albums. She graduated from Hi School in 1961. I was 11. So they started in the late 50s. I was more of the later Folk Music that came to be known as Folk message/protest music- 1965-1968.
This song was so popular on the radio and so singable, I remember singing it on the playground with my friends, just having fun with how the words synced so well with the rhythm as we swung higher and higher on some tall swings that probably couldn't pass inspection these days. I really enjoyed watching you enjoy this one. I think The Kingston Trio were very careful to appear apolitical because they were aware of what had happened to The Weavers.
@@noirspective8436 The Weavers lost their recording contract with Decca in 1951 and by 1953 were unable to book most concert venues and banned from appearing on Television and radio. They Disbanded-- Lee Hayes went on to join another band, I believe they were called The Babysitters, which focused on bringing folk music to children. Here's a song by "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine - The Weavers (Lyrics)"
@@mamaflush9945 Just to be clear, the Weavers were blackballed because of the "red scare" and the The House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA) led by that criminal Senator Joe McCarthy. Joe McCarthy is one of Fellow criminal Donald Trump's biggest influences.
Thanks so much! "Tom Dooley" was just an album cut on their first album, until a d.j. in Salt Lake City started playing it. It caused such a demand that the Kingston Trio's record label, Capitol, released it as a single, making it one of the most influential singles in the post-war era. The 1st year of the Grammy Awards, 1959, the Kingston won "Best Country and Western Recording." Folk music was not a category yet. On their 2nd album, a live recording, Dave Guard, referring to the "folk circuit." joked, "Greenwich Village, the home of Country and Western." The Trio never claimed to be folk singers. Their 1st two albums included show tunes (They Call the Wind Maria), Calypso (The Wreck of the John B - which the Beach Boys turned into Sloop John B); Jazz (Scotch and Soda), and folk songs from Africa (Wimoweh - which the Tokens turned into The Lion Sleeps tonight), Cajun (Gue, Gue), Jewish (Dorie) and Mexican (Coplas). A friend of mine who saw them in their prime said, "They may not have been 'authentic,' but they so much FUN."
I was still too young to fully appreciate the words, I just remember how good they sounded and how easy it was to sing along. It was later when I really came to understand what the song was about, but it still sounded good. I always felt there was a close connection between folk and bluegrass, but just a different way of expressing it. Maybe that is the way it is with all music, same language, just a different accent.
I grew up with the Kingston Trio, love it. I’ve seen them a few times in concerts, albeit with some replacements but their sound didn’t change. Add The Seekers to your exploration of folk music. I think my favorite song of theirs is The Carnival is Over.
I was eleven years old when my sister brought this LP home. From that day on I was a folk singer. I bought everything by the Kingston Trio plus so many other of the so-called "commercial folk" groups of the era. I eventually left the KT behind and began listening to more authentic traditional folk music. Listening to the commentary has helped me to regain an appreciation their music. I'm able to hear the things that got me enthralled way back then. I look forward to following you on your journey and seeing how it matches mine. I'm sure you'll present something I had forgotten about. And how about those striped shirts?
I forgot about Glenn. Such a smooth yet powerful voice. He did the soundtrack for the animated Hobbit movie. It was put on vinyl, dialogue and all. I bought so I could have the music, which I thought was great. I think I wore out Glenn’s section of the song, The Greatest Adventure. It had a folk feel to it. th-cam.com/video/2dQ5c5SIYnc/w-d-xo.html
John Stewart was not one of the originals. But he came a few albums later. Still props. And the “hate” came later after they became popular. They started in the late 50s, but by the 60s The political landscape had changed. It’s also kind of weird, because they did have social messages in their songs. Not all of them, but they did. They kind of brought world music to us white folks. Because of them I got exposed to Calypso music at a young young age. Because my parents own these albums. Lol. I don’t know if you call that appropriation or just exposure. But they loved world music. The”old” always gets nudged out by the “new.” That’s just the way things work. so they hate was bound to happen. I still love these guys. This is the first time I’ve ever seen your channel. I love it. Absolutely subbed. I don’t know what kind of reactions you do, but if you take recommendations, I would love this one. Terence Trent D’Arby, a.k.a. Sananda Maitraya is one of the most unsung heroes of all time. This live performance is jaw dropping. th-cam.com/video/zA8hE50xJeE/w-d-xo.html
As a dyed-in-the-wool old "Folkie" I can tell you some of the best folk music of the 60s didn't come from the solo artists and groups that rose to the top of the heap (through effective management and well-funded promotional hype) but from solo artists and groups that, unfortunately, relatively few people got to hear. Some of them, however, did manage to cut an obscure album or two (often on a label called "Folkways") that could sometimes be found in little independent record stores scattered around the country. One such group that immediately comes to mind was a duo called "The Other Singers". But there were so many others, many of whom got their start in the coffee houses in New York's "east village". Others artists (the really obscure ones, the truly "authentic" back-woods artists) were recorded for posterity (often on location) by a man (an independent and dedicated "ethnomusicologist) named Alan Lomax. Can't wait to see what you discover on this folk music journey! This is gonna be interesting!
I might have mentioned earlier that one of my best friends was a huge Trio fan, had all their LP's. Me, I was more of a Carl Perkins rockabilly fan back in the late 50's. My younger brother was into the surfer music, Ventures, Chantays etc.
Since I mentioned Carl, and for anyone interested. I think this is one of the best concerts I've seen, from '85> th-cam.com/video/vsTH1tgIh2E/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=CarlPerkinsonMV ..had a hard time trying to copy/paste from start so rewind
The Carter Family would have to be added to your list because they're influence was just so massive when it came to the folk music movement. Here are two rare gems live videos of "The Carter Family - Wildwood Flower" and "Mother Maybelle & The Carter Sisters - Keep On The Sunny Side" I recommended them both so that you could choose which you wanted to listen to, if interested. They inspired people like Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie. I'm enjoying your reactions, thanks🔥💖✌✌🤗🎶
The Doc Watson version of this song is really interesting. This song is a true story - you can definitely find out some of the history of Tom Doolah, and the song is pretty true to the story.
I had to learn it on guitar when I was in school. It’s time Jerry Garcia is the king of folk and bluegrass carried that flag in those years to keep it alive and relevant for the next generations to enjoy. But I like you to do Me and My uncle to introduce to the Dead lol…. Keep doing what you doing brother and enjoy the ride… The ride by David Allen Coe is good story telling of being picked up by the ghost of Hank Williams Sr remembering back to your video you did the other week
Ahh! I recommended them to you! Check out Merry Minuet by Kingston Trio! It's a trip! Greenback Dollar is another great one. A Wind They Call Mariah is a great song too! MTA. YEAH! They're all amazing! You should check out more Peter Paul and Mary, songs like Deportee, if I had a hammer, the great mandala, etc. Early Simon and Garfunkel is really powerful stuff. Like I said in my previous comment, my parents raised me on folk music. It's in my blood, especially the social protest ethics. Definitely check out early Tracy Chapman. I think she's the finest modern folk artist. By far.
My parents were huge Kingston Trio fans and followers and I ended up with a ton of their albums. The first three are signed by Nick Reynolds and Bob Shane when they appeared in Silver City, NM where I lived during the ‘90s. They made Hoyt Axton’s first song, Greenback Dollar a hit, and they were one of the dozen who did Gordon Lightfoot’s Early Morning Rain and did it expertly. They went a long way to help define this ‘60s movement that included Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul And Mary, Joan Baez, We Five, The Mamas And The Papas and later Mama Cass Elliot’s solo stuff, Barry McGuire both solo and with The New Christy Minstrels (where Kenny Rogers got his start,) The Serendipity Singers, to some extent early Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand… I could list off these acts for days. Dave Guard was replaced by John Stewart, a profoundly talented man with this ridiculous range - he wrote Daydream Believer for The Monkees and later covered by Anne Murray along with a string of pure folk numbers for these guys and later had a smash of a solo career with amazing stuff that delved into the pop realm. Stevie Nicks appeared on several of his biggest solo hits in the late ‘70s like Gold, Midnight Wind and others. As usual, more than you wanted to know but once my motor gets running… lol 😂
Have you heard " Scott and soda ,ginger of gin. over the spell you got me in , o my do I feel high " I think the title of this song is; Scotch and soda . My favorite by Kingston trio
A great folk artist who considered himself a rocker, John Prine. Please check out his In Spite of Ourselves, Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore, or Paradise. Paradise is his best song West 54th Street Sessions is a good place to start.
Did he do it? Tim Dula (pronounced Dooley in Appalachia) was convicted of the murder of Laura Foster, but maintained his innocence even at the gallows. I was interested to see that someone else recommended The Ballad of Tom Dooley by Sharyn McCrumb. Although works of fiction, her books are meticulously researched. She explores possible other killers. The theme of murder among sweethearts recurs often in folklore tradition. Great song covered here by The Kingston Trio. Thanks!!
I read the story of Tom Dula. Grayson was the man who got him caught after running from the law. The woman he love was the one who killed the woman that Tom was accused of killing. She killed her out of jealousy. Tom choose to die before telling on her. The book was a true one.
The Kingston Trio had a great singing style, but I preferred the Chad Mitchell Trio. They had a lot of biting satire songs that were absolutely hilarious. For a while they featured a young John Denver before he went on into country music. Could be one of the reasons John Denver had a hard time in Nashville
Check out their LP "Time to Think". And after that go through their catalog -- and not just this or that song. During the McCarthyite/right-wing reaction against "leftist" folk music -- "The Weavers" and Pete Seeger -- it was "The Kingston Trio" that kept folk music in the public consciousness. Research the "Billboard" charts for how BIG they were. Only "The Beatles" were bigger on Capitol Records. And they typically released two LPs per year -- extraordinary output.
Murder ballads. They were source material for the bluegrass pioneers. There are probably dozens of them. Nothing like a murder wrapped up in sex to keep an isolated community talking for decades, especially if there's a trial or lynching. Singing if anyone thought to create a song
If you thought that was good, have a lil bash at some Louvin Brothers stuff. Definitely worth a listen in the same vein as these fellas, the harmonics, the lyrics, and the belief in their songs is well worth listening to, even for the non-religious like myself.
The Kingston Trio were an early favorite of mine. Another, less serious song by them that I loved, probably too much, but there's no accounting for taste: th-cam.com/video/MbtkL5_f6-4/w-d-xo.html
@@landenchantment I just seem to have a subversive side to my personality and folk music is great for releasing that trait. Add a little humor to a song and it's a keeper for me. I'll spend whole days listening to stuff like this.
DJ-PJ. Now this THE rabbit hole of rabbit holes. I probably would consider them folk-light. (Think light beer compare and contrast with dark beer) They were pretty decent musicians and singers. Now, here's where it gets complicated... Getting back to real roots. An excellent place to begin is perhaps Mississippi John Hurt. He walked that fine line between folk and blues blending both into authentic America/folk/Root. However, he was mostly considered a folk artist. Give him a listen... On Which side of the aisle does he belong? I can never figure that one out? Is it necessary to categorize???
@@noirspective8436 I'm really looking forward to tagging along with you on this journey. So far, your country channel is tremendous and looks like a bona fide YT hit. So this should be equally enjoyable. I find music history to be fascinating. You're a natural raconteur. I'd wish you luck but you don't really need it. Thanks, Timo'
Jim Croce was a talented songwriter and performer who died at an early age. I suggest that you check out Bad, Bad Leroy Brown and Operator from him. He wrote lots of great tunes, but these would be a good start. Keep up the good work. It's great to see you being exposed to music you never heard before and appreciating it for what it is.
I would love to see you react to Townes Van Zandt anything is great, but I recommend “waitin’ around to die” for something dark or “If I needed you” for a love song.😌👍🏽
I tend to agree with the folk gatekeepers about the Trio. They were similar to The Weavers, Pete Seeger's quartet, without embarrassing political associations. Excellent musicians but they could at least put Frank Profitt if not G.B. Grayson on the record label.
G.B. Grayson, who sang the first recorded version, was related to the Grayson mentioned in the song, who had nothing to do with the murder and only intervened because Tom was working for him. Tom and Laura's sister were tried and many still believe Tom covered for her.
Side note: If you like murder mysteries, there’s a great series, written by Sharyn McCrumb called The Ballad Series. Each title is based on a different folk song. The first is If Ever I Return Pretty Peggy-O ( The Grateful Dead did this one beautifully), My favorite is The Rosewood Casket( Emmylou Harris/Linda Ronstadt/DollyParton), and there’s one called The Ballad Of Tom Dooley that’s also really well done. Some are more closely tied to a song than others..but all have that ballad feel to them. Highly recommended.
Not positive, but I believe this is based in an actual incident. Doc Watson does a version of this, I believe dating from about the same time period, that is at a slightly faster tempo and of course, doesn't have the harmonies because it is Just him singing it. It is also to a slightly different tune. It is worth giving a listen to, as well, if you get the chance.
Just looked it up, it is an actual event, about 100 years before the Kingston Trio had this hit, from North Carolina. And Doc Watson does use the same tune, he just plays it much faster. Happy Fourth!
@ColonialBuckeye I didn't see the later,but I was just verifying my memory that it was based on a true event. Very interesting to know. Thank you for sharing!
I gavve this a dislike. It is tame and lame. Lonnie Donigan did a better version ( and i'm not even a fan...). Donigan inspired Skiffle groups in the UK....like the Beatles and Jimmie Page.
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I loved them so much. I was 12 in 1960, and I remember sitting in the dining room with my ear pasted to the radio, in love with the voices and the song.
I remember hearing this on the radio later on in the 60’s since I was only 2 when this song was recorded. ✌️
Love The Kingston Trio they have a deep rabbit hole.
One of the albums I'd lay on the livingr room floor with.
Then came the Beatles. Then came Zep.
I can still sing along with They're Rioting In Africa.
Great. I liked both country and folk music. A lot of crossovers too.
Even now I can't listen without singing along.
Great stuff!
I was born in 51 and I remember a song by the Brothers Four called Green Fields that stuck in my memory it came out in 58 I think so I was 7 or so it is a great song
heard this my whole life never heard anyone do it better
Just ran across this, glad to have found it and this group I grew up on because it was my fathers favorite band next to the Beach Boys~
Thank you so much for reacting to the Kingston Trio, a reaction from a Black American still gives us a glimmer of hope that we're not all that badly hated in this newfound 'woke' world.
@boomer21
To hate is to fear IMHO. I have no fear, I do not hate. Welcome
Great!
My mother had albums by The Kingston Trio and also by Th Lime Lighters. This is music I listened to as a young boy, about 60 years ago. :)
One of the first albumbs I owned and still have today. Santa brought me a record player in 1965 (I was 8). The albums I got that moring with it were - The Kingston Trio, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Johnny Rivers. Santa didn't realize it, but she (mom picked out the albums, dad picked out the record player) created a music afficianato in the rock, folk, blues genres that have lasted a lifetime.
Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger are two of the greatest folk stars to start with.
My old Bradley commander would sing this song every time we would move out
@James Tripp
Nice!
I enjoy your reactions very much. Your voice is so rich and melodic. I appreciate the research you do before you start the lesson. Keep up the good work, please.
I appreciate that
Know All the Words to this song grow up on these songs classic
Being an old folkie, I’ve spent a lot of time going back and listening to where 60s vintage folk came from. Rev. Gary Davis , a legendary blind guitarist who sang for years on the New York streets. He taught guitar to dozens of folkies. John Hurt, one of those found in the revival. Doc Watson, known for his phenomenal guitar work. Also known for his eclectic catalog. Harry Chaplin, Dave von Ronk.
Moving forward, start with John Prine’s. Sam Stone. Prine had dozens of songs he wrote , both serious and lighthearted and funny
I’ll stop now. I could go on for hours regarding folk music. Enjoy your journey ;)
@Payson Benefield, keep shining the light man, i'm a sponge, it's all good. Thank you
Tom Paxton.
Another massive hit for them was "M.T.A." (written by Tim Holt of M.I.T.). It's about a subway rate hike that hit while "Charlie" was on the train so he couldn't get off for lack of cash.
Total props for doing research, period! Makes all the difference, thank you. Some reaction hosts have no idea how certain music fits into the larger social context of a decade. The Kingston Trio WERE BEFORE THE REAL PROTEST FOLK MUSIC. I know because my older sister had their albums. She graduated from Hi School in 1961. I was 11. So they started in the late 50s. I was more of the later Folk Music that came to be known as Folk message/protest music- 1965-1968.
This song was so popular on the radio and so singable, I remember singing it on the playground with my friends, just having fun with how the words synced so well with the rhythm as we swung higher and higher on some tall swings that probably couldn't pass inspection these days. I really enjoyed watching you enjoy this one. I think The Kingston Trio were very careful to appear apolitical because they were aware of what had happened to The Weavers.
How you gon just leave me hanging ? What happened to the Weavers?
@@noirspective8436 The Weavers were victims of a McCarthy era political witch hunt which caused them to have to disband.
@@noirspective8436 The Weavers lost their recording contract with Decca in 1951 and by 1953 were unable to book most concert venues and banned from appearing on Television and radio. They Disbanded-- Lee Hayes went on to join another band, I believe they were called The Babysitters, which focused on bringing folk music to children. Here's a song by "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine - The Weavers (Lyrics)"
@@mamaflush9945 Just to be clear, the Weavers were blackballed because of the "red scare" and the The House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA) led by that criminal Senator Joe McCarthy. Joe McCarthy is one of Fellow criminal Donald Trump's biggest influences.
@@stevenmeyer9674 well alrighty then. I didn't know, but now I do so thank you
Thanks so much! "Tom Dooley" was just an album cut on their first album, until a d.j. in Salt Lake City started playing it. It caused such a demand that the Kingston Trio's record label, Capitol, released it as a single, making it one of the most influential singles in the post-war era.
The 1st year of the Grammy Awards, 1959, the Kingston won "Best Country and Western Recording." Folk music was not a category yet. On their 2nd album, a live recording, Dave Guard, referring to the "folk circuit." joked, "Greenwich Village, the home of Country and Western."
The Trio never claimed to be folk singers. Their 1st two albums included show tunes (They Call the Wind Maria), Calypso (The Wreck of the John B - which the Beach Boys turned into Sloop John B); Jazz (Scotch and Soda), and folk songs from Africa (Wimoweh - which the Tokens turned into The Lion Sleeps tonight), Cajun (Gue, Gue), Jewish (Dorie) and Mexican (Coplas).
A friend of mine who saw them in their prime said, "They may not have been 'authentic,' but they so much FUN."
@countPal
I'm cool with FUN! Great stuff!
I was still too young to fully appreciate the words, I just remember how good they sounded and how easy it was to sing along. It was later when I really came to understand what the song was about, but it still sounded good.
I always felt there was a close connection between folk and bluegrass, but just a different way of expressing it. Maybe that is the way it is with all music, same language, just a different accent.
Hi from New Zealand see. Love your style good luck with the channel.
Kia ora, What part of that beautiful country do you live in?
I am really looking forward to this journey. Can't wait to see what's next!!
I grew up with the Kingston Trio, love it. I’ve seen them a few times in concerts, albeit with some replacements but their sound didn’t change. Add The Seekers to your exploration of folk music. I think my favorite song of theirs is The Carnival is Over.
The M.T.A. is another great song from this trio, it’s pretty darn funny!
I was eleven years old when my sister brought this LP home. From that day on I was a folk singer. I bought everything by the Kingston Trio plus so many other of the so-called "commercial folk" groups of the era. I eventually left the KT behind and began listening to more authentic traditional folk music. Listening to the commentary has helped me to regain an appreciation their music. I'm able to hear the things that got me enthralled way back then. I look forward to following you on your journey and seeing how it matches mine. I'm sure you'll present something I had forgotten about.
And how about those striped shirts?
@Bill Carlsen
Love those shirts!
They were terrific. You also might look at Glen Yarborough. He was there at the beging of the revival too.
I forgot about Glenn. Such a smooth yet powerful voice. He did the soundtrack for the animated Hobbit movie. It was put on vinyl, dialogue and all. I bought so I could have the music, which I thought was great. I think I wore out Glenn’s section of the song, The Greatest Adventure. It had a folk feel to it. th-cam.com/video/2dQ5c5SIYnc/w-d-xo.html
John Stewart was not one of the originals. But he came a few albums later. Still props.
And the “hate” came later after they became popular. They started in the late 50s, but by the 60s The political landscape had changed. It’s also kind of weird, because they did have social messages in their songs. Not all of them, but they did. They kind of brought world music to us white folks. Because of them I got exposed to Calypso music at a young young age. Because my parents own these albums. Lol. I don’t know if you call that appropriation or just exposure. But they loved world music. The”old” always gets nudged out by the “new.” That’s just the way things work. so they hate was bound to happen. I still love these guys.
This is the first time I’ve ever seen your channel. I love it. Absolutely subbed. I don’t know what kind of reactions you do, but if you take recommendations, I would love this one. Terence Trent D’Arby, a.k.a. Sananda Maitraya is one of the most unsung heroes of all time. This live performance is jaw dropping. th-cam.com/video/zA8hE50xJeE/w-d-xo.html
Oh yes! Trent, of wishing well fame. Love him!
As a dyed-in-the-wool old "Folkie" I can tell you some of the best folk music of the 60s didn't come from the solo artists and groups that rose to the top of the heap (through effective management and well-funded promotional hype) but from solo artists and groups that, unfortunately, relatively few people got to hear. Some of them, however, did manage to cut an obscure album or two (often on a label called "Folkways") that could sometimes be found in little independent record stores scattered around the country. One such group that immediately comes to mind was a duo called "The Other Singers". But there were so many others, many of whom got their start in the coffee houses in New York's "east village". Others artists (the really obscure ones, the truly "authentic" back-woods artists) were recorded for posterity (often on location) by a man (an independent and dedicated "ethnomusicologist) named Alan Lomax. Can't wait to see what you discover on this folk music journey! This is gonna be interesting!
I might have mentioned earlier that one of my best friends was a huge Trio fan, had all their LP's. Me, I was more of a Carl Perkins rockabilly fan back in the late 50's. My younger brother was into the surfer music, Ventures, Chantays etc.
Since I mentioned Carl, and for anyone interested. I think this is one of the best concerts I've seen, from '85> th-cam.com/video/vsTH1tgIh2E/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=CarlPerkinsonMV ..had a hard time trying to copy/paste from start so rewind
The Carter Family would have to be added to your list because they're influence was just so massive when it came to the folk music movement. Here are two rare gems live videos of "The Carter Family - Wildwood Flower" and "Mother Maybelle & The Carter Sisters - Keep On The Sunny Side" I recommended them both so that you could choose which you wanted to listen to, if interested. They inspired people like Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie. I'm enjoying your reactions, thanks🔥💖✌✌🤗🎶
The Doc Watson version of this song is really interesting. This song is a true story - you can definitely find out some of the history of Tom Doolah, and the song is pretty true to the story.
I had to learn it on guitar when I was in school. It’s time Jerry Garcia is the king of folk and bluegrass carried that flag in those years to keep it alive and relevant for the next generations to enjoy. But I like you to do Me and My uncle to introduce to the Dead lol…. Keep doing what you doing brother and enjoy the ride… The ride by David Allen Coe is good story telling of being picked up by the ghost of Hank Williams Sr remembering back to your video you did the other week
Ahh! I recommended them to you! Check out Merry Minuet by Kingston Trio! It's a trip! Greenback Dollar is another great one. A Wind They Call Mariah is a great song too! MTA. YEAH! They're all amazing!
You should check out more Peter Paul and Mary, songs like Deportee, if I had a hammer, the great mandala, etc.
Early Simon and Garfunkel is really powerful stuff.
Like I said in my previous comment, my parents raised me on folk music. It's in my blood, especially the social protest ethics.
Definitely check out early Tracy Chapman. I think she's the finest modern folk artist. By far.
Check out Bob Dylan's version of "Deliah".
My parents were huge Kingston Trio fans and followers and I ended up with a ton of their albums. The first three are signed by Nick Reynolds and Bob Shane when they appeared in Silver City, NM where I lived during the ‘90s. They made Hoyt Axton’s first song, Greenback Dollar a hit, and they were one of the dozen who did Gordon Lightfoot’s Early Morning Rain and did it expertly. They went a long way to help define this ‘60s movement that included Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul And Mary, Joan Baez, We Five, The Mamas And The Papas and later Mama Cass Elliot’s solo stuff, Barry McGuire both solo and with The New Christy Minstrels (where Kenny Rogers got his start,) The Serendipity Singers, to some extent early Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand… I could list off these acts for days. Dave Guard was replaced by John Stewart, a profoundly talented man with this ridiculous range - he wrote Daydream Believer for The Monkees and later covered by Anne Murray along with a string of pure folk numbers for these guys and later had a smash of a solo career with amazing stuff that delved into the pop realm. Stevie Nicks appeared on several of his biggest solo hits in the late ‘70s like Gold, Midnight Wind and others. As usual, more than you wanted to know but once my motor gets running… lol 😂
You are all reved up DW, I love it! Thanks for all the good info, great stuff!
Have you heard " Scott and soda ,ginger of gin. over the spell you got me in , o my do I feel high "
I think the title of this song is;
Scotch and soda . My favorite by
Kingston trio
A great folk artist who considered himself a rocker, John Prine. Please check out his In Spite of Ourselves, Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore, or Paradise. Paradise is his best song West 54th Street Sessions is a good place to start.
Rock and roll is folk music. Or it was before getting a formal education in music became the fashion.
I once met Bob Shane
The Weavers will impact you
Did he do it? Tim Dula (pronounced Dooley in Appalachia) was convicted of the murder of Laura Foster, but maintained his innocence even at the gallows. I was interested to see that someone else recommended The Ballad of Tom Dooley by Sharyn McCrumb. Although works of fiction, her books are meticulously researched. She explores possible other killers. The theme of murder among sweethearts recurs often in folklore tradition. Great song covered here by The Kingston Trio. Thanks!!
I read the story of Tom Dula. Grayson was the man who got him caught after running from the law. The woman he love was the one who killed the woman that Tom was accused of killing. She killed her out of jealousy. Tom choose to die before telling on her. The book was a true one.
The Kingston Trio had a great singing style, but I preferred the Chad Mitchell Trio. They had a lot of biting satire songs that were absolutely hilarious. For a while they featured a young John Denver before he went on into country music. Could be one of the reasons John Denver had a hard time in Nashville
Not too high on the boys huh? What's your favorite by the CMT?
@@noirspective8436 so check out their song about The John Birch Society, or Your Friendly Liberal Neighborly KKK. These guys took shots at everyone.
Check out their LP "Time to Think".
And after that go through their catalog -- and not just this or that song. During the McCarthyite/right-wing reaction against "leftist" folk music -- "The Weavers" and Pete Seeger -- it was "The Kingston Trio" that kept folk music in the public consciousness. Research the "Billboard" charts for how BIG they were. Only "The Beatles" were bigger on Capitol Records.
And they typically released two LPs per year -- extraordinary output.
Murder ballads. They were source material for the bluegrass pioneers. There are probably dozens of them. Nothing like a murder wrapped up in sex to keep an isolated community talking for decades, especially if there's a trial or lynching. Singing if anyone thought to create a song
Thanks, thats it.
Or try Bruce Springsteen's version of Old Man Tucker.
Hey, pally check out these songs by them..."Scotch and Soda" ,"The Tijuana Jail", "M.T.A", "Reverend Mr. Black "
If you thought that was good, have a lil bash at some Louvin Brothers stuff. Definitely worth a listen in the same vein as these fellas, the harmonics, the lyrics, and the belief in their songs is well worth listening to, even for the non-religious like myself.
The Kingston Trio were an early favorite of mine. Another, less serious song by them that I loved, probably too much, but there's no accounting for taste: th-cam.com/video/MbtkL5_f6-4/w-d-xo.html
@@landenchantment I just seem to have a subversive side to my personality and folk music is great for releasing that trait. Add a little humor to a song and it's a keeper for me. I'll spend whole days listening to stuff like this.
DJ-PJ.
Now this THE rabbit hole of rabbit holes.
I probably would consider them folk-light. (Think light beer compare and contrast with dark beer)
They were pretty decent musicians and singers.
Now, here's where it gets complicated... Getting back to real roots. An excellent place to begin is perhaps Mississippi John Hurt. He walked that fine line between folk and blues blending both into authentic America/folk/Root.
However, he was mostly considered a folk artist.
Give him a listen... On Which side of the aisle does he belong?
I can never figure that one out?
Is it necessary to categorize???
Thanks @twfronterhouse alot to take in here.
@@noirspective8436 I'm really looking forward to tagging along with you on this journey. So far, your country channel is tremendous and looks like a bona fide YT hit. So this should be equally enjoyable. I find music history to be fascinating. You're a natural raconteur. I'd wish you luck but you don't really need it.
Thanks,
Timo'
Jim Croce was a talented songwriter and performer who died at an early age. I suggest that you check out Bad, Bad Leroy Brown and Operator from him. He wrote lots of great tunes, but these would be a good start. Keep up the good work. It's great to see you being exposed to music you never heard before and appreciating it for what it is.
Thank you
I would love to see you react to Townes Van Zandt anything is great, but I recommend “waitin’ around to die” for something dark or “If I needed you” for a love song.😌👍🏽
Hey Eric, I have reacted to that song. Please check out my other channel for that reaction. Dj-Pj roc reacts
Written by Dick Smothers of The Smothers Brothers.
No way
I tend to agree with the folk gatekeepers about the Trio. They were similar to The Weavers, Pete Seeger's quartet, without embarrassing political associations.
Excellent musicians but they could at least put Frank Profitt if not G.B. Grayson on the record label.
G.B. Grayson, who sang the first recorded version, was related to the Grayson mentioned in the song, who had nothing to do with the murder and only intervened because Tom was working for him. Tom and Laura's sister were tried and many still believe Tom covered for her.
Side note: If you like murder mysteries, there’s a great series, written by Sharyn McCrumb called The Ballad Series. Each title is based on a different folk song. The first is If Ever I Return Pretty Peggy-O ( The Grateful Dead did this one beautifully), My favorite is The Rosewood Casket( Emmylou Harris/Linda Ronstadt/DollyParton), and there’s one called The Ballad Of Tom Dooley that’s also really well done. Some are more closely tied to a song than others..but all have that ballad feel to them. Highly recommended.
Thanks for the recommendation @Vicki Guiltner
Not positive, but I believe this is based in an actual incident. Doc Watson does a version of this, I believe dating from about the same time period, that is at a slightly faster tempo and of course, doesn't have the harmonies because it is Just him singing it. It is also to a slightly different tune. It is worth giving a listen to, as well, if you get the chance.
Just looked it up, it is an actual event, about 100 years before the Kingston Trio had this hit, from North Carolina. And Doc Watson does use the same tune, he just plays it much faster.
Happy Fourth!
Thank you, happy 4th to you as well.
@@noirspective8436 Thank you.
@ColonialBuckeye I didn't see the later,but I was just verifying my memory that it was based on a true event. Very interesting to know. Thank you for sharing!
This one isnt even my favorite, I hope you explore them further
I gavve this a dislike. It is tame and lame.
Lonnie Donigan did a better version ( and i'm not even a fan...).
Donigan inspired Skiffle groups in the UK....like the Beatles and Jimmie Page.