The Limelighters Reunion, Vol. 2
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The Limelighters Reunion, Vol. 2 is an album released by The Limelighters in 1976 on Brass Dolphin LP record
2202. ]], Recorded live on September 28, 1976 in the Seattle Opera House, the album documents one of the yearly reunion concerts given by the Limelighters in that decade. Vol. 1 contained new material, whereas this album was a tribute to the “folk mania” of the 1960s.
LP record
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2202. ]], Recorded live on September 28, 1976 in the Seattle Opera House, the album documents one of the yearly reunion concerts given by the Limelighters in that decade. Vol. 1 contained new material, whereas this album was a tribute to the “folk mania” of the 1960s.
Track listing
- Joy Across the Land (Alex Hassilev)
- Acres of Limelighters (Byron Robert Walls - Raksin)
- Funky in the Country (Bob GibsonBob Gibson (musician)Samuel Robert Gibson was a folk singer who led a folk music revival in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was known for playing both the banjo and the 12-string guitar. He introduced a then largely unknown Joan Baez at the Newport Folk Festival of 1959. He produced a number of LPs in the decade...
- Talbot) - Minstrel Boy (Leon Rudd – Ben Bruce)
- Risin’ of the Moon (Clancy BrothersThe Clancy BrothersThe Clancy Brothers were an influential Irish folk music singing group, most popular in the 1960s, they were famed for their woolly Aran jumpers and are widely credited with popularizing Irish traditional music in the United States. The brothers were Patrick "Paddy" Clancy, Tom Clancy, Bobby Clancy...
) - Whistlin’ Gypsy (Patrick L. Maguire)
- Gil Gary Mountain (Darlin’ Sportin’ Jenny) (Gibson – Camp - Warner)
- Meetin’ Here Tonight (Bob Gibson)
- The BoxerThe Boxer"The Boxer" is a folk rock ballad written by Paul Simon in 1968 and first recorded by Simon & Garfunkel. It was released as the follow-up single to their number one hit "Mrs. Robinson", and reached #7 in the US charts. It later appeared on their last studio album, Bridge Over Troubled Water, along...
(SimonPaul SimonPaul Frederic Simon is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.Simon is best known for his success, beginning in 1965, as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, with musical partner Art Garfunkel. Simon wrote most of the pair's songs, including three that reached number one on the US singles...
– GarfunkelArt GarfunkelArthur Ira "Art" Garfunkel is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and actor, best known as being a member of the folk duo Simon & Garfunkel...
) - John Henry (Glenn Yarbrough – Alex Hassilev)
- Have Some Madera (Michael Flander – Donald Swan)
- Hard Travelin’ / Mount Zion (Woody GuthrieWoody GuthrieWoodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie is best known as an American singer-songwriter and folk musician, whose musical legacy includes hundreds of political, traditional and children's songs, ballads and improvised works. He frequently performed with the slogan This Machine Kills Fascists displayed on his...
/ Cal Bagby) - Wayfarin’ StrangerThe Wayfaring Stranger (song)"The Wayfaring Stranger" , Roud 3339, is a well-known American spiritual/folk song likely originating in the early 19th century about a plaintive soul on the journey through life. It became one of Burl Ives's signature songs, included on his 1944 album The Wayfaring Stranger...
(Bob Gibson) - Lonesome Traveler (Lee Hayes)
Personnel
- The Limelighters (Lou GottliebLouis GottliebDr. Louis Gottlieb was bassist and lofty comic spokesman for The Limeliters. He was considered one of the so-called "new comedy" performers such as Mort Sahl, Nichols and May, and Lenny Bruce: a new generation of unabashed intellectuals.Lou's special trademark on stage was a delightful burlesquing...
, Alex Hassilev, Glenn YarbroughGlenn YarbroughGlenn Yarbrough is an American folk singer. He was the lead singer with The Limeliters between 1959 and 1963, and had a prolific solo career, recording on various labels.-Biography:...
) - Mike SettleMike SettleMike Settle, is an American songwriter, journalist, broadcaster and singer. He is most famous for being a member of the Rock band Kenny Rogers & The First Edition between 1967 and 1970...
- acoustic guitar, vocals - Brian Davies - acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Gordon Currie - bass, vocals
- Jacqueline Furman - drums, percussion, vocals
- Geoffrey Pike - piano, synthesizer, vocals