Something Special
The Kingston Trio · 1962
12 tracks · traditional folk music
A harmonious blend of traditional folk melodies and storytelling, characterized by rich vocal harmonies and acoustic instrumentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- rich vocal harmonies throughout storytelling that invites reflection fragmented pacing for easy breaks
- Context
- Released in January 1962, 'Something Special' was the Kingston Trio's fourth studio album during their peak popularity. Following the massive success of their previous albums, this release reinforced their position as leading figures in the folk revival movement of the early 1960s.
- If you like
- traditional folk music
Something Special is an album by The Kingston Trio, released in 1962. A harmonious blend of traditional folk melodies and storytelling, characterized by rich vocal harmonies and acoustic instrumentation. The album reached number 5 on the Billboard charts, marking another commercial success for the group. It helped solidify the Kingston Trio's influence on the folk music scene, inspiring a generation of artists and contributing to the genre's mainstream acceptance. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Something Special sound like?
A harmonious blend of traditional folk melodies and storytelling, characterized by rich vocal harmonies and acoustic instrumentation. Rooted in traditional folk music.
What makes Something Special by The Kingston Trio notable?
The album reached number 5 on the Billboard charts, marking another commercial success for the group. It helped solidify the Kingston Trio's influence on the folk music scene, inspiring a generation of artists and contributing to the genre's mainstream acceptance. Released in January 1962, 'Something Special' was the Kingston Trio's fourth studio album during their peak popularity. Following the massive success of their previous albums, this release reinforced their position as leading figures in the folk revival movement of the early 1960s.
Who is Something Special for?
Something Special works well if you're into rich vocal harmonies throughout, storytelling that invites reflection and fragmented pacing for easy breaks.
How many songs are on Something Special?
Something Special has 12 tracks.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brown Mountain Light Standout
- 2 One More Town
- 3 O Willow Waly
- 4 Tell It on the Mountain Standout
- 5 Little Boy
- 6 Strange Day
- 7 Away Rio
- 8 Pullin’ Away
- 9 She Was Too Good to Me
- 10 Jane, Jane, Jane
- 11 Portland Town
- 12 Old Joe Clark Standout
Release Date
January 1, 1962
Artist Origin
United States
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