Goin' Places cover

Released 65 years ago this June

Goin' Places

The Kingston Trio · 1961

30 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music

Bright harmonies and acoustic instrumentation weave tales of Americana with a playful yet poignant touch.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful storytelling with bright harmonies
  • steady pacing for easy listening
  • short tracks for breaks
  • nostalgic vibes of americana
  • ideal for sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, immersive albums
  • want heavy, intense soundscapes

Where this album fits

Themes
American idealism· migrant worker struggles· nostalgic Americana
Career context
Released on June 5, 1961, 'Goin' Places' was The Kingston Trio's fourth studio album during their peak popularity. Following the commercial success of their previous albums, this release solidified their role as folk music pioneers in the early 1960s, showcasing their signature sound and expanding their repertoire.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds — Combines folk harmonies with a playful touch and themes of wanderlust and idealism.
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan — Explores poignant narratives of American life with a similar acoustic focus and lyrical depth.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You're Gonna Miss Me 2:44
  • 2 Pastures of Plenty 2:24
  • 3 Coast of California 2:28
  • 4 It Was a Very Good Year 3:21
  • 5 Guardo El Lobo 2:48
  • 6 Razors in the Air 2:30
  • 7 Billy Goat Hill 1:46
  • 8 This Land Is Your Land 3:10
  • 9 Run Molly, Run 1:49
  • 10 Senora 2:55
  • 11 Lemon Tree 2:16
  • 12 You Don't Knock 2:23

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