The Kingston Trio
The Kingston Trio · 1958
30 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A harmonious blend of traditional folk melodies and storytelling that captivates with its simplicity and charm.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- short energetic storytelling bursts catchy sing-along moments playful melodies for gatherings
- Context
- Released in 1958, this self-titled debut album marked The Kingston Trio's emergence in the folk music scene. They were on the brink of becoming one of the leading voices in the folk revival movement, following their initial success with the single 'Tom Dooley'. This album set the stage for their subsequent rise to stardom.
- If you like
- traditional folk music
The Kingston Trio is an album by The Kingston Trio, released in 1958. A harmonious blend of traditional folk melodies and storytelling that captivates with its simplicity and charm. This album played a crucial role in popularizing folk music in America during the late 1950s, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart. Its success laid groundwork for future folk artists and helped ignite a cultural movement that would define a generation's musical landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Kingston Trio sound like?
A harmonious blend of traditional folk melodies and storytelling that captivates with its simplicity and charm. Rooted in traditional folk music.
What makes The Kingston Trio by The Kingston Trio notable?
This album played a crucial role in popularizing folk music in America during the late 1950s, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart. Its success laid groundwork for future folk artists and helped ignite a cultural movement that would define a generation's musical landscape. Released in 1958, this self-titled debut album marked The Kingston Trio's emergence in the folk music scene. They were on the brink of becoming one of the leading voices in the folk revival movement, following their initial success with the single 'Tom Dooley'. This album set the stage for their subsequent rise to stardom.
Who is The Kingston Trio for?
The Kingston Trio works well if you're into short energetic storytelling bursts, catchy sing-along moments and playful melodies for gatherings.
How many songs are on The Kingston Trio?
The Kingston Trio has 12 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Three Jolly Coachmen 1:45
- 2 Bay of Mexico 2:49
- 3 Banua 1:36
- 4 Tom Dooley Standout 3:01
- 5 Fast Freight 3:46
- 6 Hard, Ain’t It Hard 2:23
- 7 Saro Jane 2:22
- 8 Sloop John B Standout 3:30
- 9 Santy Anno 2:16
- 10 Scotch and Soda Standout 2:28
- 11 Coplas 2:38
- 12 Little Maggie 1:41
Release Date
June 1, 1958
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
30 min 15 sec
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