The Kingston Trio No. 16 cover

The Kingston Trio No. 16

The Kingston Trio · 1963

30 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music

A vibrant blend of traditional folk melodies and storytelling that captures the spirit of early 1960s America.

Why this album works

'The Kingston Trio No. 16' showcases the band's continued commercial success, charting on the Billboard albums chart and contributing to the popularity of folk music in mainstream culture. The album includes notable tracks like 'Reverend Mr. Black,' which became a defining song for the group and highlighted their storytelling prowess.
Best for
steady pacing for leisurely listening vibrant storytelling with historical themes for sing-alongs with friends
Context
Released in early 1963, 'The Kingston Trio No. 16' was the group's sixth studio album, following their successful 'The Kingston Trio at Large.' At this point, the Trio had solidified their place in the folk music scene, riding the wave of the folk revival that marked American music during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Stylistic neighbors
Isabel Parra· Ángel Parra· Víctor Jara

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Reverend Mr. Black Standout 2:59
  • 2 Road to Freedom 2:15
  • 3 River Run Down 2:41
  • 4 Big Ball in Town 1:58
  • 5 One More Round 2:48
  • 6 Oh Joe Hannah 1:35
  • 7 Run the Ridges 2:43
  • 8 Try to Remember Standout 3:05
  • 9 Mark Twain 2:34
  • 10 Low Bridge 2:03
  • 11 Ballad of the Quiet Fighter 3:19
  • 12 La Bamba Standout 2:09

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