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Folk Matinee

The Limeliters · 1962

27 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A vibrant folk tapestry woven with harmonies, storytelling, and an array of cultural influences.

Folk Matinee is an album by The Limeliters, released in 1962. A vibrant folk tapestry woven with harmonies, storytelling, and an array of cultural influences. This album is significant for its contribution to the burgeoning folk revival movement, which saw a resurgence of interest in traditional music. 'Folk Matinee' features the popular track 'Those Were the Days,' which later became an anthem for social change and was covered by numerous artists, enhancing its cultural relevance. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Folk Matinee sound like?

A vibrant folk tapestry woven with harmonies, storytelling, and an array of cultural influences. Rooted in jazz.

What makes Folk Matinee by The Limeliters notable?

This album is significant for its contribution to the burgeoning folk revival movement, which saw a resurgence of interest in traditional music. 'Folk Matinee' features the popular track 'Those Were the Days,' which later became an anthem for social change and was covered by numerous artists, enhancing its cultural relevance. By the time 'Folk Matinee' was released in January 1962, The Limeliters were already established in the folk music scene, having gained recognition with their earlier albums. This album followed their successful self-titled debut from 1960 and showcased their growth as a group, further solidifying their presence during the folk revival of the early 1960s.

How many songs are on Folk Matinee?

Folk Matinee has 12 tracks, running approximately 27 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·27:54

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sing Hallelujah Standout 2:06
  • 2 Sweet Water Rolling 2:28
  • 3 Funk 2:15
  • 4 Blue Mountain Lake 2:11
  • 5 Tamborito 2:07
  • 6 Uncle Benny's Celebration 2:19
  • 7 Wake Up, Dunia 2:06
  • 8 Die Gedanken Sind Frei 2:07
  • 9 To Everything There Is a Season (Turn! Turn! Turn!) Standout 2:09
  • 10 Reedy River 2:49
  • 11 Those Were the Days Standout 3:06
  • 12 The Minstrel Boy 2:11

Release Date

January 1, 1962

Genre

jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

27 min 54 sec