My brother brought me up steeped in this music along with Peter ,Paul,and Mary , The Brother Four . It was one of the greatest gifts he gave me. What a foundation to build on. Thank you
Anything from this album reminds me of our lakeside cottage in northern WI. We had a record player there and I played this album over and over. Great times!
@@gywilmsen2409 You're right. But I believe the banjo here is Bob Shane's 4 string Vega . At 1 :55 one can hear in the background Dave Guard's 12 string Gibson.
I first saw the Trio in concert in Norfolk, Va in 62 or 63. Then again in 65 or 66. I have most of their albums. Love the blending of the voices and instruments!
Love this haunting version by Nick, Bob, and Dave. Never thought about it before but it sounds like Bob Shane might be playing the 4 string banjo on this one and it sounds like Dave is doing some of the lead guitar picking. Dave is singing that low "joker part" as he described it. Nice harmony.
I don't know if this resonates with anyone else: but as a gay man this song always carried a strong significance for me. As the story. goes, the Father and Brother have nothing for the narrator, suggesting they've rejected him because of his sexuality. However, his sweetheart, sung by a man, provides salvation during the last chorus. Honestly I don't care if You have a different interpretation; good for you. That's the beauty of music and art.
I remember someone had this record, and i used to play it alot when i was 13. I seem to remember a song with nonsenseacle lyrics, it would start of with a single accapella voice singing "Ominees la la la, ominees la la la" and then just take off jammin'. Had a lot of fun with that tune i remember.
How fortunate we were to grow up during this time and era. Divorce and out-of-wedlock births rare, intact families, reverence for God, played outside and mothers at home.
This IS good, so is the Robert Plant/Alison Krauss version,and Peter Paul and Mary's. Being the 70's child, I love the Zeppelin take the best, lol! But my mother has an old album from The Kingston Trio and that's what brought me here.
I always laugh at how some songs take on weird names or even lyrics because someone didn't understand something (in this case, a gallows pole) and changes it to what he or she THOUGHT it was based on hearing it wrong.
I'd imagine it's someone who prefers a different version - for instance, my main though while hearing this was "It's good, but I vastly prefer Peter, Paul, and Mary's version."
The Kingston Trio didn't write this; it's a very old English folk song. There are many variations floating about on both sides of the pond, and this is just one of them.
@@davidhansen8754 The beginning is sad, when the family of the about-to-be-hanged prisoner can't come up with the money to pay the fee, but can only come to watch and weep. It ends on a happy note, though, when true love comes to the rescue.
True enough, the Zep version is excellent. Unfortunately, Page et al. did what he/they did with a surprizing number of "their" songs: they stole it, taking credit for writing and composing lyrics and music they simply ripped-off from others.
Christopher LuhnLZ didn't "steal" it as blatantly as they did to other old folk and blues songs. It is credited "Traditional, arranged by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant" in the LZ Complete sheet music book (Superhype Publishing 1973). The Trio version is credited to one A. Yagodka (?) and Nick Reynolds. So in case you thought otherwise, the Trio were as much or worse thieves than Zeppelin.
+domino48094 The concept of stealing in music seems to be a construct of the industrialization of music. Prior to copy write one would write variations on masters themes as a way of cutting ones teeth in composing...listen to Goldberg variations.. Metalica would have you believe one can own music...lol
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.
GOD--They were fantastic....
YES!
Me too, mate! I have ALL their albums, Capitol to Decca. Grew up listening to them. Still do!
I never realized how good the reverb is on this recording. ❤
Off to the gallow
An old time favorite, I used to listen to this when I was a kid.
Me, too.
So hard to believe Nick and Dave are gone, and John Stewart, as well. Great voices, perfect instrumentation. Peace, dear friends.
❤
They're all gone now ...
My brother brought me up steeped in this music along with Peter ,Paul,and Mary , The Brother Four . It was one of the greatest gifts he gave me. What a foundation to build on. Thank you
Anything from this album reminds me of our lakeside cottage in northern WI. We had a record player there and I played this album over and over. Great times!
One of the original trio's touchstone recordings for sure: pure gold!
And it reminds of my favorite show: "The Big Valley": vocal by Jarrod, Heath and Nick = LOL
I STILL LOVE THIS GREAT SONG!! THANKS FOR SHARING! R.K. 3/21/21.
the Kingston Trio started so much with their harmonizing guitar playing and banjo. thank them
Dave Guard was master of the banjo.
yes, indeed he was!
@@gywilmsen2409 I just wish he hadn't left the group.
@@gywilmsen2409 You're right. But I believe the banjo here is Bob Shane's 4 string Vega . At 1 :55 one can hear in the background Dave Guard's 12 string Gibson.
Another great song from The Kingston Trio ! THANKS! R.K.
Another great song from The Kingston Trio with Dave Guard !! Definitely a FAVORITE OF MINE ! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING IT! R.K.
I first saw the Trio in concert in Norfolk, Va in 62 or 63. Then again in 65 or 66. I have most of their albums. Love the blending of the voices and instruments!
I have All their vinyls, including Decca!!
My brother and I used to perform this song when we were young. I played a 12-string guitar and my brother played a 4-string banjo.
B.T.W. EXCELLENT AUDIO QUALITY ! R.K.
How did this end up sounding so good? Kudos to the original engineers and whoever did the modern remix.
A masterpiece.Powerful singing and instrumentation.Thanks!
Love this haunting version by Nick, Bob, and Dave. Never thought about it before but it sounds like Bob Shane might be playing the 4 string banjo on this one and it sounds like Dave is doing some of the lead guitar picking. Dave is singing that low "joker part" as he described it. Nice harmony.
Same. First time i have noticed it. Bob plunked on the banjo. And it sounds like a 12 string doing a bit of noodling, which would be Dave.
This is what i listened to when i was young! thank you for alittele internett today!an old woman!
Love this version.... always reminds me Armed Forces in 19th century ... GOLDEN MEMORIES...
I don't know if this resonates with anyone else: but as a gay man this song always carried a strong significance for me.
As the story. goes, the Father and Brother have nothing for the narrator, suggesting they've rejected him because of his sexuality. However, his sweetheart, sung by a man, provides salvation during the last chorus.
Honestly I don't care if You have a different interpretation; good for you. That's the beauty of music and art.
This is the best of several versions of this song. Ty for posting!
I remember someone had this record, and i used to play it alot when i was 13. I seem to remember a song with nonsenseacle lyrics, it would start of with a single accapella voice singing "Ominees la la la, ominees la la la" and then just take off jammin'. Had a lot of fun with that tune i remember.
The song is " Uta Wena ".
How fortunate we were to grow up during this time and era. Divorce and out-of-wedlock births rare, intact families, reverence for God, played outside and mothers at home.
Haven't heard some of these for over fifty years.
one of my all time favorite songs
This IS good, so is the Robert Plant/Alison Krauss version,and Peter Paul and Mary's. Being the 70's child, I love the Zeppelin take the best, lol! But my mother has an old album from The Kingston Trio and that's what brought me here.
There is no bad take on this classic.
excellent!
love it
Led Zeppelin one,too,Re-Titled "Gallows Pole"!t appeared on "Led Zeppelin III"!
December 21, 2019
Leadbelly did a killer version of this...he called it "Gallis Pole."
I always laugh at how some songs take on weird names or even lyrics because someone didn't understand something (in this case, a gallows pole) and changes it to what he or she THOUGHT it was based on hearing it wrong.
Leadbelly - now that explains by Led Zep did it.
yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
"Better hang myself before I get stuck on the MTA"
Due to lack of greenback dollar...?
Not alot of people know this, in fact i just now realized that Led Zeppelin covered this song and called thier version "Gallow's Pole"
Really cool, i´am a fan from "THE KINGSTON-TRIO" respekt !
That would have been a good song for the Munsters to sing at the family organ.They loved happy songs like that.
There's a good folk rock version by The Ashes (early Peanut Butter Conspiracy) titled Hangman
Song based in Armed Forces March Rhythm
Ok,....who's the one sorry soul that down-voted this?!?
it's probably the maid..
I'd imagine it's someone who prefers a different version - for instance, my main though while hearing this was "It's good, but I vastly prefer Peter, Paul, and Mary's version."
A sad story but the Kingston Tio was meant to write these songs.
Ann Cain what's sad about it?
The Kingston Trio didn't write this; it's a very old English folk song. There are many variations floating about on both sides of the pond, and this is just one of them.
@@davidhansen8754 The beginning is sad, when the family of the about-to-be-hanged prisoner can't come up with the money to pay the fee, but can only come to watch and weep. It ends on a happy note, though, when true love comes to the rescue.
@@seikibrian8641 True Love!
True enough, the Zep version is excellent. Unfortunately, Page et al. did what he/they did with a surprizing number of "their" songs: they stole it, taking credit for writing and composing lyrics and music they simply ripped-off from others.
Gee, thanks. Now, go wash your mouth out with soap.
Christopher LuhnLZ didn't "steal" it as blatantly as they did to other old folk and blues songs. It is credited "Traditional, arranged by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant" in the LZ Complete sheet music book (Superhype Publishing 1973). The Trio version is credited to one A. Yagodka (?) and Nick Reynolds. So in case you thought otherwise, the Trio were as much or worse thieves than Zeppelin.
+domino48094 The concept of stealing in music seems to be a construct of the industrialization of music. Prior to copy write one would write variations on masters themes as a way of cutting ones teeth in composing...listen to Goldberg variations..
Metalica would have you believe one can own music...lol
SO whats wrong with Led Zeppelin doing a version of this song called The Gallows Pole.
Jimmy Paige of Led Zeppelin fame sang a good version.
Love the Kingston Trio but Led Zep shreds this song on Zep3
JW Peevis they are two different bands playing two Great versions. Long Live them both.
Led Zeppelin?
Yes, Gallows Pole from Zep III
Who?