...From the Hungry i
The Kingston Trio · 1959
35 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music
A vibrant collection of traditional folk songs that blend storytelling with lively melodies and harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lively sing-alongs with friends
- steady pacing for casual listening
- vibrant storytelling through music
- nostalgic melodies for sunny days
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Themes
- San Francisco folk scene· traditional storytelling· social commentary on war
- Career context
- Released on January 5, 1959, ...From the Hungry i was The Kingston Trio's debut album, marking the beginning of their commercial success in the folk music movement. At this time, the group was gaining momentum following performances at San Francisco's Hungry i club, which solidified their reputation and established them as leading figures in the folk revival.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Limeliters· Peter, Paul and Mary· The Brothers Four
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Joan Baez by Joan Baez — Shares a focus on traditional songs and social commentary with an emotive vocal delivery.The Weavers at Carnegie Hall by The Weavers — Similar blend of traditional folk with vibrant performances and themes of social justice.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tic, Tic, Tic 2:12
- 2 Gué, Gué 2:52
- 3 Dorié 2:59
- 4 South Coast 4:28
- 5 Zombie Jamboree 3:16
- 6 Wimoweh 2:46
- 7 New York Girls 2:36
- 8 They Call the Wind Maria 4:48
- 9 Merry Little Minuet 2:26
- 10 Medley: Shady Grove / Lonesome Traveler 3:31
- 11 When the Saints Go Marching In 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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