There was a cover of the (I think) Rod McKuen song, "Some Trust in Chariots" on the "Live at the Hungry I" album that really would be very appropriate in today's America. I wish it were available on YouTube.
as a 60's student at a very difficult college, music was my "out". I don't think I'd have made it without the Limelighters. The whole is greater than the sum of the numbers.
Glenn is the greatest lyric tenor ever. Does anyone have a copy of "Daisy a Day"to post?
What is the Limeliters tune about a BURRO, the funeral for a burro. I used to know it, and I know how it sounds, but I forget it's name. Please help me rememeber. Thanks.
Goosebumps...and a tear. God, I love Glen Yarborough's voice, and his whistling. Brilliant. The Limeliters have been my favorites since the 60's and will always be my favorite folksingers.
I've never heard of the New Christy Singers or the Serendipity Singers, but I love the Chad Mitchell Trio. However, the Limeliters remain my favourites! I love this track so much, what a voice!!
When I entered college in 1963, the LLs and other groups like the Kingston Trio, and even the Smothers Bros when they played it straight -- and they did on a couple of albums -- wonderful stuff -- were the models for everyone who wanted to pic an acoustic guitar and try to sing folksongs. We were very optimistic and -- God help us -- innocent. Boy I miss it.
Actually I did in another blog. I had seen what became "The Mitchell Trio" when Chad left and John Denver came on. CMT was another favorite during that time, but song I liked the best was CM's solo version of "Violets of Dawn".
Yes, you should also check out other groups from that era like the New Christy Minstrels, the Serendipity Singers, and the Seekers (or the New Seekers, I believe). Their music was sweet, harmonic, and evocative of a time when we really believed in the possibilities of new ways of living.
I grew up listening to the Limeliters (my dad had all their records) and Glen Yarborough remains my favourite singer of all time. As a child I found this track a bit slow, but I love it now!! Anyone able to post Charlie the Midnight Marauder? We used to sing it on car journeys, in the days before tape decks in cars and it would bring back so many memories! Thanks for posting, pmtiny.
My favorite group of all time. Have all their vinyl records but only saw them once in concert. I was disappointed that Glen didn't stay with them. but they survived.
Didn't feel like going through all of the post to find if someone asked already... but this guy sounds like "The Minstrel Of Gondor" front J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" Movie. I love songs like these, why! No Clue - just feel attached to them somehow.
I first saw the Limeliters in Jan/Feb 1960 at Northrup Auditorium on the U of Minnesota Campus. They were the warm-up act for Mort Sahl; they were so good we boo'd Mort off the stage and they did another set.
Glen had a very special voice, Lou could steal the show with his humor and Alex just held the act together. Like many other groups the whole was/is much better than the parts, i.e. The Seekers, We Five ot name a couple. Listen to Bev Biviens to see what I mean.
This is a gorgeous video and one of the best live versions of this song that my Dad ever sang...That long whistle at the beginning still gives me chills...Thanks so much for posting this!
Holly, when you see your dad that he gave many, including myself many hours of enjoyment. You can actually understand the words of the songs, very refreshing.
@HollyYarbrough Hi, Holly. Your father's singing and that of his partners were among my favorites when I was in college in the mid/late 60s. It was a different time back then, and I am glad to have been there. I am also glad to hear and see these postings.
Holly, I've seen your dad, with and without the Limeliters, several times over the last 30+ years, and have never ceased to be impressed. It's little enough to say that he was one of the best folk singers ever. He was, and is, one of the best SINGERS ever.
Thank your dad for all of us, his fans, for giving us so many hours of pleasure over the years with his voice.
@HollyYarbrough Holly, your dad's singing got me through some very trying times. This song brings back memories of some very good times! He truly is a treasure! Thanks for sharing him with us!
I was lucky to hear the Kingston Trio and the Limeliters in a cafe in Los Altos, California called Chuck's Cellar. To bad things change as that cafe is now gone. It was a great show by both groups.
Beautiful song. I used to have the LP this was on. I thiknk it was introducing the limelighters or something like that. Somehow it got lost. Thanks so much for posting. One of my favorite folk groups along with Chad Mitchel Trio and Kingston Trio.
I loved the folk music of the 60's and 70's--Kingston Trio, Limeliters, Peter-Paul-Mary, and all the others. It's a shame that it passed away into memory, and isn't heard much any more.
There is a tremendous amount of great acoustic and folk music being played around the country today. it doesn't have the mass audience it did 40-50 years ago, but that just means you can see a great show in a small venue for maybe $15 plus the cost of a drink. Seek, and ye shall find it.
and he whistled and played guitar beautifully, too! PLus, a neat sense of humour like the time his pucker dried up when he whistled on a Hootenenanny. :)
The New Christy Minstrels did an even better version of this beautiful song that's more up-tempo with Barry McGuire (Eve of Destruction) doing the lead vocal.
I love the Limeliters and Glenn yarborough but this is a little slow.
This song is so touching it makes my heart stop. Thank you for such a beautiful presentation---it is perfect! Glenn Yarbrough one of the greatest singing talents EVER!!!
Thank you for this!!
oldthinkertube 3 months ago
There was a cover of the (I think) Rod McKuen song, "Some Trust in Chariots" on the "Live at the Hungry I" album that really would be very appropriate in today's America. I wish it were available on YouTube.
MiserableOldFart 1 year ago
as a 60's student at a very difficult college, music was my "out". I don't think I'd have made it without the Limelighters. The whole is greater than the sum of the numbers.
Glenn is the greatest lyric tenor ever. Does anyone have a copy of "Daisy a Day"to post?
aircare06 1 year ago
miss you and cant wait to smile. be well. all is good. keep the faith. Always !
UmbrellaWatch 1 year ago
What is the Limeliters tune about a BURRO, the funeral for a burro. I used to know it, and I know how it sounds, but I forget it's name. Please help me rememeber. Thanks.
Nguli34689 1 year ago
One of my favorite Glenn Yarbrough soungs
Ladygrey50 1 year ago
Fantastic voice and a wonderful group. Not ever duplicated.
Holly, I know you are most proud.
Jeff
jjbenn35 1 year ago
Goosebumps...and a tear. God, I love Glen Yarborough's voice, and his whistling. Brilliant. The Limeliters have been my favorites since the 60's and will always be my favorite folksingers.
e1hajjaj 2 years ago 6
I am planning a trip now. finally. Im going somewhere. but im going to just look a tiny bit at that view from that hill..
UmbrellaWatch 2 years ago 2
I've never heard of the New Christy Singers or the Serendipity Singers, but I love the Chad Mitchell Trio. However, the Limeliters remain my favourites! I love this track so much, what a voice!!
sparky47a 2 years ago
When I entered college in 1963, the LLs and other groups like the Kingston Trio, and even the Smothers Bros when they played it straight -- and they did on a couple of albums -- wonderful stuff -- were the models for everyone who wanted to pic an acoustic guitar and try to sing folksongs. We were very optimistic and -- God help us -- innocent. Boy I miss it.
njva17420 2 years ago 2
Much as I like this song my fav is Glen's treatment of Phil Ochs' "Pleasures of the Harbor".
I'm surprised no-one has mentioned the Chad Mitchell Trio during these reminiscences!
foggytown2004 2 years ago
Actually I did in another blog. I had seen what became "The Mitchell Trio" when Chad left and John Denver came on. CMT was another favorite during that time, but song I liked the best was CM's solo version of "Violets of Dawn".
njva17420 2 years ago
I know just how you feel, how laid back is that? Wow ♥
arfurchance10 2 years ago 2
Yes, you should also check out other groups from that era like the New Christy Minstrels, the Serendipity Singers, and the Seekers (or the New Seekers, I believe). Their music was sweet, harmonic, and evocative of a time when we really believed in the possibilities of new ways of living.
njva17420 2 years ago 2
Love all the beautiful nature pictures...would love to be there with a certain someone to share it all with...XO
Peacebabe2009 2 years ago 3
just simply beautiful....whistle sent chills up my spine....thankyou for sharing this
Peacebabe2009 2 years ago 4
I grew up listening to the Limeliters (my dad had all their records) and Glen Yarborough remains my favourite singer of all time. As a child I found this track a bit slow, but I love it now!! Anyone able to post Charlie the Midnight Marauder? We used to sing it on car journeys, in the days before tape decks in cars and it would bring back so many memories! Thanks for posting, pmtiny.
sparky47a 2 years ago 3
My favorite group of all time. Have all their vinyl records but only saw them once in concert. I was disappointed that Glen didn't stay with them. but they survived.
Mongo1940 2 years ago 2
My late father used to play Glenn Yarborough all the time when I was a child.
Tubernaut 2 years ago 3
Could any one send this song to me? Thanks!
ShamuKid 2 years ago
He did do all the songs for "The Hobbit" .
UmbrellaWatch 2 years ago
Didn't feel like going through all of the post to find if someone asked already... but this guy sounds like "The Minstrel Of Gondor" front J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" Movie. I love songs like these, why! No Clue - just feel attached to them somehow.
Melanatedone 2 years ago
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BCRoamer 2 years ago
I first saw the Limeliters in Jan/Feb 1960 at Northrup Auditorium on the U of Minnesota Campus. They were the warm-up act for Mort Sahl; they were so good we boo'd Mort off the stage and they did another set.
Glen had a very special voice, Lou could steal the show with his humor and Alex just held the act together. Like many other groups the whole was/is much better than the parts, i.e. The Seekers, We Five ot name a couple. Listen to Bev Biviens to see what I mean.
BCRoamer 2 years ago 2
Nobody can whistle like Glenn. Just beautiful. I grew up listening to the Limeliters and saw them several times in the 70's.
mattthecat77 2 years ago 3
I'm so jealous. :(
Kataxu 2 years ago
Classic Glen!! Thanks!!
JOYOUSONEX 2 years ago
This is a gorgeous video and one of the best live versions of this song that my Dad ever sang...That long whistle at the beginning still gives me chills...Thanks so much for posting this!
HollyYarbrough 2 years ago 27
Holly, when you see your dad that he gave many, including myself many hours of enjoyment. You can actually understand the words of the songs, very refreshing.
BCRoamer 2 years ago 2
@HollyYarbrough Hi, Holly. Your father's singing and that of his partners were among my favorites when I was in college in the mid/late 60s. It was a different time back then, and I am glad to have been there. I am also glad to hear and see these postings.
njva17420 1 year ago
@HollyYarbrough
Holly, I've seen your dad, with and without the Limeliters, several times over the last 30+ years, and have never ceased to be impressed. It's little enough to say that he was one of the best folk singers ever. He was, and is, one of the best SINGERS ever.
Thank your dad for all of us, his fans, for giving us so many hours of pleasure over the years with his voice.
librarybob1958 1 year ago 3
@HollyYarbrough Holly, your dad's singing got me through some very trying times. This song brings back memories of some very good times! He truly is a treasure! Thanks for sharing him with us!
lesjack1 5 months ago
Glenn Yarborough has a Roy Orbison like voice. Very good video.
VealParmigiana 3 years ago
I was lucky to hear the Kingston Trio and the Limeliters in a cafe in Los Altos, California called Chuck's Cellar. To bad things change as that cafe is now gone. It was a great show by both groups.
jozfpat 3 years ago 2
Beautiful landscapes, and the even if the tempo is slow the song gains momentum and grows on you. Thank you for posting!
Sliptrail 3 years ago
Beautiful song. I used to have the LP this was on. I thiknk it was introducing the limelighters or something like that. Somehow it got lost. Thanks so much for posting. One of my favorite folk groups along with Chad Mitchel Trio and Kingston Trio.
rod1148 3 years ago
I loved the folk music of the 60's and 70's--Kingston Trio, Limeliters, Peter-Paul-Mary, and all the others. It's a shame that it passed away into memory, and isn't heard much any more.
allieree 3 years ago 2
There is a tremendous amount of great acoustic and folk music being played around the country today. it doesn't have the mass audience it did 40-50 years ago, but that just means you can see a great show in a small venue for maybe $15 plus the cost of a drink. Seek, and ye shall find it.
GoodOldGar 2 years ago 3
The Limeliters are my favorite folk group. Saw them during the 70's in Clevland, and got to meet Glen and Lou. Please post more of their tunes!!
JOYOUSONEX 3 years ago 4
OMG beautiful! please leave it posted.
UmbrellaWatch 3 years ago 7
This is such a beautiful song, and Glenn Yarbrough's beautiful voice truly does it justice. I love the scenes, too. Thanks for posting this.
Love, Jusfriend
Jusfriend 3 years ago 5
A vioce I've always loved, and the images that you used for this video are just as beautiful as his voice!!!
bullzpup1 3 years ago 7
A voice like Glenn Yarbrough it is a very unique and idenifiabe sound. Love him!
mrwolfhound 3 years ago 12
and he whistled and played guitar beautifully, too! PLus, a neat sense of humour like the time his pucker dried up when he whistled on a Hootenenanny. :)
vincentfromia 3 years ago 6
The New Christy Minstrels did an even better version of this beautiful song that's more up-tempo with Barry McGuire (Eve of Destruction) doing the lead vocal.
I love the Limeliters and Glenn yarborough but this is a little slow.
bctvguy 3 years ago
This was one of the first albums I ever bought. I bet I've played it a thousand times. They don't make music like this anymore.
61747 3 years ago 6
This song is so touching it makes my heart stop. Thank you for such a beautiful presentation---it is perfect! Glenn Yarbrough one of the greatest singing talents EVER!!!
rainemonday 4 years ago 6