Sunny Side!
The Kingston Trio · 1963
27 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music
Sunny Side! blends bright harmonies and acoustic instrumentation to evoke a carefree summer spirit.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- carefree summer road trip quick sing-along moments bright harmonies for joy
- Context
- Released on July 1, 1963, Sunny Side! was The Kingston Trio's fifth studio album, following their commercial breakthrough with 'At Large' in 1961. By this time, the group had solidified their status as folk music icons, continuing to refine their sound while embracing popular trends.
- If you like
- traditional folk music
Sunny Side! is an album by The Kingston Trio, released in 1963. Sunny Side! blends bright harmonies and acoustic instrumentation to evoke a carefree summer spirit. The album includes the iconic track 'Blowin’ in the Wind,' which became an anthem for the civil rights movement and helped solidify the Trio's influence within the folk genre. It peaked at number 6 on the Billboard charts, contributing to the folk revival of the early 1960s and inspiring countless artists that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sunny Side! sound like?
Sunny Side! blends bright harmonies and acoustic instrumentation to evoke a carefree summer spirit. Rooted in traditional folk music.
What makes Sunny Side! by The Kingston Trio notable?
The album includes the iconic track 'Blowin’ in the Wind,' which became an anthem for the civil rights movement and helped solidify the Trio's influence within the folk genre. It peaked at number 6 on the Billboard charts, contributing to the folk revival of the early 1960s and inspiring countless artists that followed. Released on July 1, 1963, Sunny Side! was The Kingston Trio's fifth studio album, following their commercial breakthrough with 'At Large' in 1961. By this time, the group had solidified their status as folk music icons, continuing to refine their sound while embracing popular trends.
Who is Sunny Side! for?
Sunny Side! works well if you're into carefree summer road trip, quick sing-along moments and bright harmonies for joy.
How many songs are on Sunny Side!?
Sunny Side! has 11 tracks, running approximately 27 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Desert Pete Standout 2:45
- 2 Marcelle Vahine 1:44
- 3 Sing Out 1:59
- 4 Ballad of the Thresher 2:56
- 5 Blowin’ in the Wind Standout 2:45
- 6 Goo‐Ga‐Gee 1:52
- 7 Jackson Standout 2:30
- 8 Two‐Ten, Six‐Eighteen 2:53
- 9 Those Brown Eyes 2:24
- 10 Those Who Are Wise 2:51
- 11 Rider 2:53
Release Date
July 1, 1963
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
27 min 32 sec
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