String Along
The Kingston Trio · 1960
30 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
Bright harmonies and spirited acoustic instrumentation evoke a nostalgic Americana vibe throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- steady pacing for casual listening
- bright harmonies for cheerful moods
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer longer, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Themes
- nostalgic Americana· Everglades imagery
- Career context
- Released in January 1960, 'String Along' was The Kingston Trio's third studio album, following their breakthrough self-titled debut from 1958. By this time, they had solidified their role as leading figures in the folk music revival, capitalizing on their growing popularity and the resurgence of traditional Americana music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Limeliters· Peter, Paul and Mary· The Brothers Four
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Moving by Peter, Paul and Mary — Features bright harmonies and folk instrumentation with a nostalgic Americana vibe.The Brothers Four by The Brothers Four — Shares spirited acoustic arrangements and themes of Americana nostalgia in its storytelling.Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. by Simon & Garfunkel — Combines rich harmonies and acoustic sounds, evoking a similar sense of Americana and introspection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bad Man’s Blunder 2:37
- 2 The Escape of Old John Webb 2:28
- 3 When I Was Young 2:24
- 4 Leave My Woman Alone 2:18
- 5 This Mornin’, This Evenin’, So Soon 3:06
- 6 Everglades 2:18
- 7 Buddy Better Get On Down the Line 2:19
- 8 South Wind 3:00
- 9 Who’s Gonna Hold Her Hand 2:37
- 10 To Morrow 2:37
- 11 Colorado Trail 2:49
- 12 The Tattooed Lady 1:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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