The Kingston Trio - Raspberries, Strawberries video free download

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jjmalone says:"These guys helped being back authentic music to pop America."That would be true except that their music was anything but authentic, being arranged for commercial success, and to accommodate the lineup of three voices, two guitars, one tenor guitar, and one upright bass (played by the usually uncredited "Buck" Wheat); and their style was a reaction to - and against - "pop" music, adopting a faux-folk style which, at the time, passed for folk. Don't misunderstand me - I liked these guys for the first 3 years of their career (until Dave Guard left); they were fantastic in person - a real high-energy show. But then I heard some authentic folk music, and the Trio was rather quickly replaced by Leadbelly, Odetta, John Hammond (Sr.), Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee, and - most of all, the hugely talented - and huge - Dave Van Ronk.In later years, I discovered that Guard's leaving the Trio was the best thing that could have happened - not because of any flaw in Guard, but because it gave a spot to his replacement, John Stewart. Fifty years later, Stewart is the only one I listen to - and listen to often. With over 50 solo albums to his credit, he left a lot to listen to when he passed away in January 2008.All in all, I'd have to thank the Trio for 3 years of letting me think I was hip - right through high school - and for giving John Stewart (NOT Jon!) his start. 

Robert Gibson

I grew up listening to this song and this great album..What a great folk group; no wonder they sold so many records..

Douglas Day

On this interesting thread of At My Window and Raspberries/Strawberries... can you elaborate? Aside from Brian speaking in french where's the copped melody show up in the BB song? 

ronduke23

Beach Boy Al Jardine re-arranged this song for his "At My WIndow" on the Beach Boys classic Sunflower album. The Beach Boys - At My Window

JoAnne Groves

Loved the song! But couldn't find the sheet music anywhere.

Eric Apenteng

Thumbs up if you came here because of the sugar ad (tiense) ;)

Hannes Baele

sugar ads lol same here XD

georges deceuninck

toen was er nog muziek, nu is het lawaai.

RightYouAreGuv

How beautiful. Haven't listened to a Kingston Trio track for 50 years. What a mistake. Saved now by a TV ad here in Belgium (for sugar), playing this number. I have a KT LP in a packing case at the back of the garage. Time to bring it once more into the light.Fortunately, having lived here for some while, I might be able to manage the French.

Peter J

I love this :)

jjmalone1966

These guys helped being back authentic music to pop America.

electricmick357

My father made a $100 bet with we 5 kids if any of us could learn the entire song, French included. 30 yrs. later, he still has the money in his pocket. Great song though. Thank you.

Anandarup Kar

The Kingston Trio - Raspberries, Strawberries

Donald Smith

Lovely vid, very touching.

duvessa2003

Yes, a lot of golden growing up memories here.... The photos add much. Thank you!

mattsmustang65

I love this song.

darrenjray

@harleysparrow222 They were great, weren't they. Meant a lot to me too as a child growing up, as introduced by my father. Thanks for the feedback.

Laura Donnell

Dad and I listened to these guys every time we drove to swimming lessons and back. lol I think we wore that tape clear out.... I love them, and I'm SO glad this was posted. Thank you.

3Pitous

As fresh as ever.Thanks

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