Released 60 years ago
Children of the Morning
The Kingston Trio · 1966
39 min · 16 tracks · traditional folk music
A rich tapestry of harmonies and melodies, blending traditional folk with contemporary storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- rich harmonies for group listening
- nostalgic storytelling for road trips
- gentle melodies for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Themes
- emotional longing· folk-pop fusion
- Career context
- Released in 1966, 'Children of the Morning' marked The Kingston Trio's transition into a more mature sound following their initial success in the late 1950s. By this time, they were seeking to maintain relevance amidst changing musical tastes and the emergence of folk-rock, following their last major hit album, 'The Kingston Trio's Greatest Hits,' from 1962.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Limeliters· Peter, Paul and Mary· The Brothers Four
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Bridge over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel — Shares lush harmonies and poignant storytelling, blending folk and pop sensibilities.Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds — Combines traditional folk roots with a jangly sound, reflecting emotional depth and cultural shifts.Illuminations by Buffy Sainte-Marie — Explores themes of longing with rich melodies and innovative arrangements in a folk context.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Children of the Morning 2:41
- 2 Hit and Run 2:15
- 3 When You've Been Away for a Long Time 3:07
- 4 Lei Pakalana 2:16
- 5 Gaze on Other Heavens 2:36
- 6 A Taste of Honey 1:44
- 7 Norwegian Wood 2:21
- 8 Put Your Money Away 2:47
- 9 Lock All the Windows 3:16
- 10 Less of Me 2:25
- 11 The Spinning of the World 2:02
- 12 A Little Soul is Born 2:56
- 13 Where Are Your Going Little Boy 2:23
- 14 Go Tell Roger 1:50
- 15 Red River Shore 2:32
- 16 Runaway Song 2:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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