Throughout the history of popular music, a select few artists have emerged as true trailblazers, reshaping the very fabric of the musical landscape at pivotal moments in history. The Kingston Trio undoubtedly falls into this extraordinary category, revolutionizing folk music and catalyzing an unprecedented demand for the harmonious strumming of acoustic guitars, banjos, and the heartfelt renditions of folk and novelty songs. By capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide, they transformed folk music from a niche interest to a vibrant, sought-after phenomenon. The Trio's unique ability to craft timeless melodies, coupled with their captivating stage presence, elevated folk music to unprecedented heights of success and recognition. This album witnesses the height of this appeal, featuring some of their biggest and most well-loved tracks, this album is a testament to their contribution to the folk music landscape, and solidifying their place as true pioneers of their craft.
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1 Introduction
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2 Hard Travelin'
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3 Intro to Early Mornin' Rain
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4 Early Mornin' Rain
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5 Intro to M.T.A
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6 M.T.A. (The Boston Subway Song)
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7 Intro to Tomorrow Is a Long Time
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8 Tomorrow Is a Long Time
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9 Intro to Rovin' Gambler / This Train
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10 Medley: Rovin' Gambler / This Train
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11 Police Brutality
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12 One Too Many Mornings
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13 Intro to Colors
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14 Colors
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15 Intro to a Day in Our Room
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16 A Day in Our Room
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17 Wimoweh
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18 Intro to Tom Dooley
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19 Tom Dooley
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20 Intro to Goodnight Irene
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21 Goodnight Irene
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1 Intro to Hard, Ain't It Hard
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2 Hard, Ain't It Hard
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3 Intro to Get Away John
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4 Get Away John
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5 Intro to (The Ballad of) the Shape of Things to Come
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6 (The Ballad of) the Shape of Things to Come
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7 Greenback Dollar
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8 Intro to Mama, You've Been on My Mind
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9 Mama, You've Been on My Mind
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10 Intro to the Tijuana Jail
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11 The Tijuana Jail
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12 Silicone Bust
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13 I'm Going Home
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14 Intro to Where Have All the Flowers Gone
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15 Where Have All the Flowers Gone
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16 Intro to Scotch and Soda
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17 Scotch and Soda
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18 Blind Date
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19 When the Saints Go Marching in
Throughout the history of popular music, a select few artists have emerged as true trailblazers, reshaping the very fabric of the musical landscape at pivotal moments in history. The Kingston Trio undoubtedly falls into this extraordinary category, revolutionizing folk music and catalyzing an unprecedented demand for the harmonious strumming of acoustic guitars, banjos, and the heartfelt renditions of folk and novelty songs. By capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide, they transformed folk music from a niche interest to a vibrant, sought-after phenomenon. The Trio's unique ability to craft timeless melodies, coupled with their captivating stage presence, elevated folk music to unprecedented heights of success and recognition. This album witnesses the height of this appeal, featuring some of their biggest and most well-loved tracks, this album is a testament to their contribution to the folk music landscape, and solidifying their place as true pioneers of their craft.
