Looking back I've come to consider this piece one of their best.It was very special the first I had heard it. Something about it's hint at minor tone, attitude of the singer and it's simplicity appealed to me. I heard it in my head walking the streets to collect bottles for 2 cent depoist return. Brings back memories of days long gone. Thanks for the post...
Dave Guard was such a talented soul. He put his own signature sound on every song he sang especially this one with the twang of that terrific acoustic sound made a unique finish. This is one of the great ones.
reminds me of being a young teenager.....WoW, from back then to today, things sure have changed? Guess I'd prefer the younger days. this was one of my favorites.....Always love these guys, very talented....Huichol53.......
bsanders34 said he saw them at the Carter Barron in DC. I did also, but the pregroup was Stan Getz. Both were excellent! I was 17 and lived with my Kingston Trio albums. Now a couple of my daughters love them too. Thanks for posting this; I have always love it.
i sang it dressed as welma flinstone in a crowded bar on halloween! oh me oh my am i higher than a kite can fly! ... i actually had a thirteen year old girl ask me who the flinstones were!! then asked me if the song i sang was from the show! ~sigh~ sad sad how our youth have not be exposed to sucjh wonerful things!
My dad use to play this in his convertible, while I sat in the back seat maybe five or six years old. So nostaligic for me and still puts a smile on my face : )
I remember my parents playing the Kingston Trio when I was a little girl....(born in 1973) and I still can be drawn back to those summer memories of my childhood and smile at the classic good vibes of the Trio! And yes, I still can sing almost all the words to most of the songs. Thank God for cool parents who listen to cool music.
Classiest act ever in show biz: the Trio was headlining at Carter Barron in DC in the late 60's. A young Roger Miller was the 'opener'. After a performance Nick Reynolds came to me and said, 'we're going to let Roger close, instead of us. The people love him!' An amazing act for an amazing act........Better: A CLASS ACT!
As a DeeJay of many years, I clearly recall the Trio and this 'cut' from their first album. We played the devil out of it, our audience loved it, but Capitol took a very long time to release it as a single. (As a matter of fact, I'm certain they ever did!) I was present to witness the Trio perform the very classiest act I ever witnessed in more than 45 years in the 'biz'........I'll have to do that at another time.
As a DeeJay of many years, I clearly recall the Trio and this 'cut' from their first album. We played the devil out of it, our audience loved it, but Capitol took a very long time to release it as a single. (As a fact, I'm certain they ever did!) I was present to witness the Trio perform the very classiest act I ever witnessed in more than 45 years in the 'biz'........I'll have to do that at another time.
@emilyseven Lately, I had friends to dinner, a couple of younger (late 30s) who had never heard this song!!! They were dazzled as were the older of us who remember it oh-so-well. Thanks, Kingston Trio.
What a wonderful backstory to this song ! It's kinda sad that someone over 80 years ago wrote a song that scores of people have enjoyed over the years but never knew it. Thanks for posting Nocaro !
All I need is one of your smile, sunshine of your eyes, oh me oh my... do I feel higher than a kite can fly, give me lovin, baby I feel high.... It's poetry... Love the song, so melo... a great drinking songgg... LOL...
Maybe the best relaxation song ever...
bonkersane 3 days ago
Looking back I've come to consider this piece one of their best.It was very special the first I had heard it. Something about it's hint at minor tone, attitude of the singer and it's simplicity appealed to me. I heard it in my head walking the streets to collect bottles for 2 cent depoist return. Brings back memories of days long gone. Thanks for the post...
BootScootinBoougie 4 days ago
Dave Guard was such a talented soul. He put his own signature sound on every song he sang especially this one with the twang of that terrific acoustic sound made a unique finish. This is one of the great ones.
littlelulu1946 4 days ago
I have met Bob on a number of occasions in Vegas and yes, he is truly an asshole...
n4cgc 5 days ago
'Hope you never have to meet Bob Shane in person. He is a real asshole...
n4cgc 1 week ago
Thanks for posting this truly great song.
xenajaxon 2 weeks ago
You can hear Bob Shane tell the story of the song's origin in the video titled "BOB SHANE- SCOTCH AND SODA 8/18/07.
tfrietsc 1 month ago
I don't know about the story about Seaver's parents, but the copyright lists
Dave Guard as the composer.
bilrux 1 month ago
Loved it way back when and right now...Huichol53.......
huichol53 3 months ago 2
reminds me of being a young teenager.....WoW, from back then to today, things sure have changed? Guess I'd prefer the younger days. this was one of my favorites.....Always love these guys, very talented....Huichol53.......
huichol53 3 months ago 3
Sorry, I didn't mean to suggest he had the pregroup wrong; we obviously saw them at different performances. The trio often played DC.
22sail 3 months ago
bsanders34 said he saw them at the Carter Barron in DC. I did also, but the pregroup was Stan Getz. Both were excellent! I was 17 and lived with my Kingston Trio albums. Now a couple of my daughters love them too. Thanks for posting this; I have always love it.
22sail 3 months ago
i sang it dressed as welma flinstone in a crowded bar on halloween! oh me oh my am i higher than a kite can fly! ... i actually had a thirteen year old girl ask me who the flinstones were!! then asked me if the song i sang was from the show! ~sigh~ sad sad how our youth have not be exposed to sucjh wonerful things!
seehti 3 months ago
My dad use to play this in his convertible, while I sat in the back seat maybe five or six years old. So nostaligic for me and still puts a smile on my face : )
Sandpaperlube 4 months ago
thanks for sharing this unbelievable oldie wish music today was this uncomplicated
ElvisLoverForever1 4 months ago
Very seductive song. Just ask my first husband. :)))
star4evr9 5 months ago 6
First time I heard this song was 1968 in a crowded smoky bar. I fell in love with it and listened to it hundreds of times since then. Great song.
allieree 5 months ago
I remember my parents playing the Kingston Trio when I was a little girl....(born in 1973) and I still can be drawn back to those summer memories of my childhood and smile at the classic good vibes of the Trio! And yes, I still can sing almost all the words to most of the songs. Thank God for cool parents who listen to cool music.
ashleyleclercq 5 months ago 3
@fsu506 me too! my dad loved these guys and this song
mylesofsmyles1 5 months ago
every time i here this song i will always think of my dad he loved the kingston trio i miss you alot dad rip 1/9/2011
fsu506 6 months ago
i remember listening to that record with my dad and singing this song into a broom handle lol
emmamartini 6 months ago
Classiest act ever in show biz: the Trio was headlining at Carter Barron in DC in the late 60's. A young Roger Miller was the 'opener'. After a performance Nick Reynolds came to me and said, 'we're going to let Roger close, instead of us. The people love him!' An amazing act for an amazing act........Better: A CLASS ACT!
bsanders34 7 months ago
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As a DeeJay of many years, I clearly recall the Trio and this 'cut' from their first album. We played the devil out of it, our audience loved it, but Capitol took a very long time to release it as a single. (As a matter of fact, I'm certain they ever did!) I was present to witness the Trio perform the very classiest act I ever witnessed in more than 45 years in the 'biz'........I'll have to do that at another time.
bsanders34 7 months ago
As a DeeJay of many years, I clearly recall the Trio and this 'cut' from their first album. We played the devil out of it, our audience loved it, but Capitol took a very long time to release it as a single. (As a fact, I'm certain they ever did!) I was present to witness the Trio perform the very classiest act I ever witnessed in more than 45 years in the 'biz'........I'll have to do that at another time.
bsanders34 7 months ago
Super Song. One of my favorites. The Kingston Trio had many more songs than just Tom Dooley.
fw190bk1 7 months ago
Oh, wow, this really takes me bak to better times. Oh, honey...if my walls could have talked while I was enjoying this song. We BOTH loved it. LOL
bettyjeann2 10 months ago
Man, I love this song!
Thanks for posting it, and for the history.
GHAriana 10 months ago
The most popular songs are the ones that can capture the general spirt of the people!Take care ADonovan43
ADonovan43 10 months ago
Reminds me of one of the best days of my life.
luzvet 1 year ago
Has been my favorite song of all time ever since it first came out.
Never have tired of it for even a couple of seconds.
loveem1000 1 year ago
Has been my favorite song of all time ever sinceit first came out.
Never have tired of it for even a couple of seconds.
loveem1000 1 year ago
This song is great.
laurajogrimes 1 year ago
Thank you for posting. Such a beautiful song.
melodyperry 1 year ago
Remember this from college at Albany State in 1960; boy am I old!
emilyseven 1 year ago
@emilyseven Lately, I had friends to dinner, a couple of younger (late 30s) who had never heard this song!!! They were dazzled as were the older of us who remember it oh-so-well. Thanks, Kingston Trio.
StevesJoann 7 months ago
Reminds me of "The Place"
marylea67 1 year ago
have never forgotten the good times when listening to this at Zeke's Burger at the University of North Texas. Thanks for loading this on the tube.
oldfarmer11 1 year ago
. . Scotch and Soda, original recording 1958 . .
pinkjassmine 1 year ago
What a wonderful backstory to this song ! It's kinda sad that someone over 80 years ago wrote a song that scores of people have enjoyed over the years but never knew it. Thanks for posting Nocaro !
dovermoreno 1 year ago
All I need is one of your smile, sunshine of your eyes, oh me oh my... do I feel higher than a kite can fly, give me lovin, baby I feel high.... It's poetry... Love the song, so melo... a great drinking songgg... LOL...
KissMeQuk 1 year ago