OT: Folk and Acoustic: Post Your Favorite Artists, Groups, and Songs

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[Aluminny69]

The seminal recording of the classic folk/calypso/rock song by The Kingston Trio from their eponymous debut album from 1958. The Kingston Trio's version remains unique among the many recorded for the quiet, almost desperate urgency of their performance, a far cry from the rollicking sound favored by nearly every other artist.

 

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[Aluminny69]

Another "folk" singer from the fifties. This is from 1953!

 

[Hoops66]

Joni Mitchell, of course; Tom Rush for sure; but Mary Black is the best for this one...

 

[Scud49]

Can't overlook this beautiful piece of music: