Tradition Years: Come Sit By My Side [Original recording remastered]

Glenn Yarbrough | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 4, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Empire Musicwerks
• ASIN: B000FVBLR0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155,149 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Waltzing Matilda

2. Red River Valley

3. All 'Round My Hat

4. My Mule Sal

5. Poor Boy

6. Come Again

7. Capitol Ship

8. Dark as a Dungeon

9. The Tailor and the Mouse

10. Banks of the Ohio

11. John Hardy

12. Suspiros del Chanchamayo

13. Old Maid's Song

14. Lonesome Valley

Editorial Reviews

With over seventy-five albums to his credit, including both hischart-topping stint as the lead singer of one of the most popu-lar folk groups of all time, the Limeliters, and his marathonsolo career, Glenn Yarbrough's voice has graced millions oflisteners lives. His #1 hit, "Baby The Rain Must Fall" wasprominently featured in the hit 1965 movie of the same namestarring Steve McQueen and Lee Remick and has remained aradio staple for over 40 years. Glen's classic 1957 folk albumfor the Tradition label, "Come Sit By My Side," introduced hisincredible voice to a new generation of folkies as he breathednew life into the classic folk tunes of the day.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An early ,great folk album, December 15, 2007

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No one can equal the sound of Glenn Yarbrough's unique tenor voice. I had this album on vinyl for many years. One of his first ones after leaving the "Limeliters". I am happy to have this remastered CD edition. The classic folksongs on this disc showcase his clear voice. One of my favorites is "Capitol Ship" (perhaps it hails back to my Navy days).
"Suspiros del Chanchamayo" is mesmerizing!
The days when folk music was all the rage are gone now, but these songs will show you how simple songs can touch you and also tell a story.
Glenn went to sing many more great songs. This album signals the start of a long solo career. A good addition to the collection any fan of Yarbrough's or classic folk music.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun music, enjoyable by kids, February 6, 2011

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This album is very accessible, with energetic songs that I have found to be popular with children. The songs contain a variety of stories, some silly and some serious. Although the songs deal with some adult topics (including love, fear, loneliness, and even murder), I do not consider this a reason not to play them for kids. Lots of the songs are fun for kids to sing along with, and it is a lot nicer to have playing than the soundtrack to a Disney movie.

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok..., May 23, 2009

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Like Glenn Yarbrough from the Lamplighters. I thought the pacing of these songs was too upbeat, but nice selection of songs.