Golden Folk Hits
Bobby Darin · 1963
28 min · 12 tracks · folk · jazz · rock & roll
A vibrant blend of folk anthems infused with Darin's charismatic vocal delivery and rhythmic swing.
Why this album works
'Golden Folk Hits' played a significant role in popularizing folk music within mainstream pop culture, reaching notable chart positions. Its inclusion of timeless protest songs like 'If I Had a Hammer' resonated with the social movements of the early 1960s, helping to bridge the gap between traditional folk and contemporary pop.
- Career context
- Released in January 1963, 'Golden Folk Hits' came at a pivotal moment for Bobby Darin, shortly after his transition from pop to a more folk-oriented sound. This album followed his commercial successes in the late 1950s and showcased his versatility as an artist during the burgeoning folk revival movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Presley· Nancy Sinatra· Julie London· Harry Nilsson· Kenny Rogers· Aretha Franklin· Willie Nelson· Dean Martin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mary Don’t You Weep 2:05
- 2 Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Standout 3:00
- 3 If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song) Standout 2:00
- 4 Don’t Think Twice 1:58
- 5 Greenback Dollar 2:23
- 6 Why Daddy Why 2:02
- 7 Michael Row the Boat Ashore 2:00
- 8 Abilene 3:19
- 9 Green, Green 2:14
- 10 Settle Down (Goin’ Down That Highway) 2:34
- 11 Blowin’ in the Wind Standout 3:13
- 12 Train to the Sky 1:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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