The Kingston Trio - Kingston Trio (2025)

The Kingston Trio, an American folk and pop music group, emerged in 1957 from San Francisco's North Beach scene and quickly gained fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Known for their distinctive sound and dedication to traditional folk songs, the Trio became one of the most influential bands in music history, achieving massive record sales and introducing folk music to a global audience.

Despite their success, the Trio's standing in the folk community has been controversial, with purists often critiquing their mainstream popularity rather than their talent. Their broad appeal helped the recording industry embrace folk artists like Pete Seeger, Peter, Paul and Mary, and Bob Dylan. Unlike the confessional style that later defined folk, the Kingston Trio focused on preserving and performing historical and traditional songs, acting as bards who passed down the oral heritage of American culture.

Tracklist:
1.01 - The Kingston Trio - THREE JOLLY COACHMEN
1.02 - The Kingston Trio - BAY OF MEXICO
1.03 - The Kingston Trio - BANUA
1.04 - The Kingston Trio - TOM DOOLEY
1.05 - The Kingston Trio - FAST FREIGHT
1.06 - The Kingston Trio - HARD, AIN’T IT HARD
1.07 - The Kingston Trio - SARO JANE
1.08 - The Kingston Trio - SLOOP JOHN B
1.09 - The Kingston Trio - SANTO ANNO
1.10 - The Kingston Trio - SCOTCH AND SODA
1.11 - The Kingston Trio - COPLAS
1.12 - The Kingston Trio - LITTLE MAGGIE