Greenfields

Greenfields

Greenfields

Track Listings
 
1. Greenfields
2. Yellow Bird
3. Well, Well, Well
4. Four Strong Winds
5. Viva La Compagnie
6. Lady Greensleeves
7. The John B. Sails
8. If I Had A Hammer
9. Rock Island Line
10. Walk Right In

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Budget price collection from Collectables featuring top selling hits from 1959 through 1963, including 'Greenfields', 'Yellow Bird' and 'If I Had A Hammer'. 2003.

Greenfields,The Brothers Four,Collectables,Folk,Folk & Traditional,Folk Revival,Pop,Traditional Folk
Greenfields & Other Gold
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Greenfields and Other Gold
  • Great in an awkward decade
  • Easy listening sixties folk quartet
  • Outstanding!
  • Still the Best!
 Greenfields & Other Gold
The Brothers Four
Manufacturer: Folk Era Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000183A
Release Date: 1997-03-11

Tracks:

  1. Greenfields
  2. Walk Right In
  3. Lemon Tree
  4. If I Had A Hammer
  5. The John B. Sails
  6. Michael, Row The Boat Ashore
  7. Shenandoah
  8. Blowin In The Wind
  9. Tom Dooley
  10. Marianne
  11. Green Leaves Of Summer
  12. This Land Is Your Land
  13. Yellow Bird
  14. Both Sides Now
  15. Scotch And Soda
  16. Green, Green
  17. San Francisco Bay Blues
  18. Don't Think Twice, It's Alright
  19. Where Have All the Flowers Gone
  20. Lady Greensleeves

Amazon.com

The wholesome folk movement of the late 1950s--an era where every frat member worth his letterman's sweater strummed an acoustic guitar--was led in part by Washington State's the Brothers Four. The group boasted a similar repertoire to the better known Kingston Trio but outdid them on at least one count: they had an extra member. They also had some truly great hits, including "Greenfields," "Yellow Bird," and "Green Leaves of Summer." On this best-of compilation, the Brothers play some of their most enduring songs (yes, decades later, they're still touring with these legendary tunes). On "Lemon Tree," they show their balladic skills; on "If I Had a Hammer," they unleash their spirited side. On standards such as "Michael, Row the Boat Ashore," "Tom Dooley," "This Land Is Your Land," and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," the Brothers Four don't pull any punches in their delivery; their singing is a clarion call to restful youth. For a more rambunctious look at the quartet, check out their live Tokyo Tapes double-CD, where medleys and even a few solos will have your toes tapping. Gold, indeed. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Greenfields and Other Gold.......2006-06-27

A wonderful CD. I'm replacing most of my old LP's. Amazon is the best place in the world to find stuff. The Brothers Four make beautiful music with terrific harmony.

5 out of 5 stars Great in an awkward decade.......2006-05-08

This is an album comprising mostly re-recordings of The Brothers Four's hits from the 1960's. According to Bob Haworth (please see his message board on his website for this and more about the album), they recorded it in the late 1970's - so the line-up consisted of Dick Foley, John Paine, Bob Flick and Bob Haworth. In any case, the arrangements on most songs appear to be new, and the overall sound is deeper, richer and mellower than with the original line-up. The emphasis shifts from rhythm to melody, the instruments are handled a bit differently, and the vocals are less wild.

There are treasures here which only come to those who wait. One is Marianne - the lyrics are, of course, absolutely silly to begin with, but what they do with them this time around is amazing. Not to forget that the original members are about 15 years older than when they first recorded this song, and so the asides are more seasoned, and in some ways more humorous. The sound design is fantastic, vividly evoking the glimmering seashore and the surreal people who choose to spend their entire lives in such a place. Another is Tom Dooley: a performance with a lot of texture; nay, culture (if you appreciate early Louis Armstrong, Django Reinhardt or Carlos Gardel recordings, you'll know what I mean by "culture"). If I Had a Hammer and Michael, Row the Boat Ashore sound stronger and more focused than the originals, and Both Sides Now and Lemon Tree hold some delightful surprises of their own. The John B. Sails sounds to me like a nocturnal voyage under a starry sky, reminds me of Paul Klee's Sindbad the Sailor - another reviewer likened the whole album to one of Van Gogh's "starry night" paintings.

So if you're wondering how time affected both perception and interpretation in The Brothers Four, this album will have much to yield.

A quick afterthought: I recently noticed that some people think of The Brothers Four as a cover band. Such people will find this CD irritating, not least because they "cover" themselves (i.e. Greenfields and Green Leaves of Summer). But those who know that being original in music implies much more than just inventing the lyrics and the chord progressions will be fascinated by what they have accomplished on this album and elsewhere. Besides, these gentlemen have written their own songs, nice ones too.

5 out of 5 stars Easy listening sixties folk quartet.......2003-02-22

These ex-university students were part of the early sixties folk revival, although according the liner notes, they were still performing in 1996 when this collection was compiled, but the line-up had changed somewhat by then. Their one big song was Green fields, an American number two pop hit, which opens this set.

Many of the other songs here are covers, including Walk right in (a 1920's ragtime song which they would have covered after hearing the Rooftop singers), Lemon tree (Peter Paul and Mary), The John B sails (better known as Sloop John B, the title used by the Beach boys), Michael row the boat ashore (Highwaymen), Blowing in the wind, Don't think twice its alright (both Bob Dylan), Tom Dooley (Kingston Trio), This land is your land (Woody Guthrie), Both sides now (written by Joni Mitchell and popularised by Judy Collins), Green green (New Christy Minstrels), Where have all the flowers gone (Pete Seeger) and Lady Greensleeves (a traditional song allegedly written by King Henry VIII around 1580). Another Pete Seeger song here, If I had a hammer, became a hit for both Peter Paul and Mary and Trini Lopez.

The line-up when these tracks were recorded consisted of Bob Flick (upright bass), Mike Kirkland (guitar, banjo), John Paine (guitar) and Richard Foley (guitar). All four sang vocals.

Anybody interested in the early sixties folk revival will enjoy this album, even if many of the songs are familiar.

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding!.......2001-07-17

It's the best Brothers Four compilation, both in repertoire and in quality sound.

5 out of 5 stars Still the Best!.......2000-05-28

The Brothers Four were my favorite folk group of the 1960s. I have several records and tapes of their original music but this CD is better, if that's at all possible, than the originals. The sound is so deep it almost shocks you back into the '60s. The first song on the CD, Greenfields, is the one most often associated with this fantastic group, and it's done so well it stops you in your tracks. Shenandoah, Green Leaves of Summer, Scotch and Soda, Where Have All the Flowers Gone, and Lady Greensleeves are so mellow and smooth - completely familiar in every way. I don't remember them singing San Francisco Bay Blues (I have that song by Peter, Paul, and Mary and love it, but back then songs were often recorded by several different artists). The Brothers Four rendition of San Francisco Bay Blues is now one of my favorite songs. A wonderful wonderful CD. I loved their music on my scratchy little record player of 35 years ago but I love it more on a high-quality sound system of today. If you were once a Brothers Four fan and wonder where they are today - they can be found in this CD - and you'll feel young again, too!
Trav'ling Home - American Spirituals 1770-1870
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Delightful
  • american medieval
  • Oh! Pure beauty!
  • A Revelation!
 Trav'ling Home - American Spirituals 1770-1870

Manufacturer: Erato
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005E40
Release Date: 1996-07-30

Tracks:

  1. Hatfield
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  3. The Pilgrims
  4. Balloon
  5. Richmond
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  19. Greenfields
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  24. Liberty
  25. Ontario
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  27. Warren
  28. Weeping Pilgrim

Amazon.com

According to director Joel Cohen, American spirituals are "the untutored but vigorous religious music of Colonial America, and the rugged, folk-derived spiritual song of the countryside." It will be well worth your while to hear for yourself these musically rich, involving, and often exciting tunes from Southern shape-note songbooks, out-of-print hymnals, and other early manuscript sources. Don't miss this one. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Delightful.......2004-02-23

This very enjoyable CD is an anthology of notable American religous music from the end of the 18th century to approximately the end of the Civil War. It concentrates on the so-called shape note and related traditions. Drawn heavily from old hymnals and song books, this CD features a number of lovely pieces, including some by the remarkable Boston composer William Billings. Some pieces are presented in parallel with the secular songs and music used to develop the sacred music. Beautifully performed.

5 out of 5 stars american medieval.......2002-04-27

When I mention shaped-note singing to most people, they think of the most raucus form of gospel, which may be fun, but which has little beauty to it. Far from it, true shaped-note is an American, energized form of the medieval and renaisance music of Europe, and the Boston Camarata's background in early music does so well to bring out its madrigal qualities. In addition, the recording itself is of such clarity, that the nearly three-dimensional effect of its antiphonal singing is better represented than on any other early american album I've heard

5 out of 5 stars Oh! Pure beauty!.......2001-02-20

This CD is absolutely amazing; the first time I listened to it, I was lukewarm and contemplated returning it. However, the second time around, I was crying throughout. The first song is a jewel, and my heart breaks upon each listen. The women vocalists are angels, and the male voices are earthy, yet just as sweet (and Anne Azema, I need hardly mention, is a goddess, as always). The acoustics are also delightful: the sound is just as if they're singing in a little church out in the middle of "nowhere," much like the church on the cover (I adore that cover photograph).

Some CDs are good "homework" music; this one is not. You cannot listen to it without paying rapt attention. I am in the habit of putting on headphones and turning it on sometimes when I go to bed, and just lying there in the dark with the exquisite harmonies and poignant lyrics wafting through my ears. Buy this now, and try it. It will bring tears to your eyes.

5 out of 5 stars A Revelation!.......1999-09-01

The outstanding Boston Camerata introduces the listener to early american religous music, which is quite different and much more exciting than the bland, uninvloving tunes in the hymnals that are sitting in church pews these days. Anyone interested in American cultural and/or musical history needs this!
Greenfields
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    		Greenfields
    The Brothers Four
    Manufacturer: Collectables
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000A59TH
    Release Date: 2003-07-22

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    4. Four Strong Winds
    5. Viva La Compagnie
    6. Lady Greensleeves
    7. The John B. Sails
    8. If I Had A Hammer
    9. Rock Island Line
    10. Walk Right In

    Album Description

    Budget price collection from Collectables featuring top selling hits from 1959 through 1963, including 'Greenfields', 'Yellow Bird' and 'If I Had A Hammer'. 2003.
    A Hobo By My Side
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      		A Hobo By My Side
      Greenfields
      Manufacturer: Bear Family
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000N27IWI

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      1992 release by this German country/bluegrass duo. All songs in English. Tracks: Stay Away, Broken Heart, Who's That Guy Called Tom T Hall, Riverboat Queen, Moonlight Rider, San Bernadino, Come Home With Me Tonight, Baby's Gone, Rolling Down, What a Wonderful World, Hobo Blues.
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        Release Date: 2004-03-16
        U BEST PRO KARAOKE SERIES {CD VIDEO}
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          		U BEST PRO KARAOKE SERIES {CD VIDEO}
          DUST IN THE WIND / LOVE ME TENDER / TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS / TODAY/ IF / YOU NEEDED ME / THE WAY WE WERE/ UNCHAINED MELODY / STAND BY YOUR MAN / , GREENFIELDS / DONT IT MAKE MY BROWN EYES BLUE / FEELINGS/ / ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM/ THE EXODUS SONG ///// RESPECT / (SITTIN ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY / I CANT , MONDAY / FUN, FUN, FUN / WHEN IM 64 / MR. TAMBOURINE MAN / SHE STILL THINKS I CARE / ( NOW & THEN) THERES A FOOL HELP MYSELF (SUGAR PIEHONEYBUNCH / MONDAY , PLEASE ME / YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE / BLACK OR WHITE/ LOST WITHOUT YOUR LOVE / 99 LUFTBALLOONS / SORRY SEEMS SUCH AS I / COME SEE ABOUT ME / PLEASE , TO BE THE HARDEST WORD / FOREVER YOUR GIRL / DONT LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME / WHEN YOURE IN LOVE WITH A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN / HEART OF GOLD / A RAINY NIGHT , and IN GEORGIA / YOU SHOULD HEAR HOW SHE TALKS ABOUT YOU / NIKITA / WERE ALL ALONE / LAST CHRISTMAS
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          ASIN: B000PSRJKG

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          U BEST PRO KARAOKE SERIES ASIN: B000PSRJKG Artist: DUST IN THE WIND / LOVE ME TENDER / TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS / TODAY/ IF / YOU NEEDED ME / THE WAY WE WERE/ UNCHAINED MELODY / STAND BY YOUR MAN /, GREENFIELDS / DONT IT MAKE MY BROWN EYES BLUE / FEELINGS/ / ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM/ THE EXODUS SONG ///// RESPECT / (SITTIN ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY / I CANT, HELP MYSELF (SUGAR PIEHONEYBUNCH / MONDAY, MONDAY / FUN, FUN, FUN / WHEN IM 64 / MR. TAMBOURINE MAN / SHE STILL THINKS I CARE / (NOW & THEN) THERES A FOOL, SUCH AS I / COME SEE ABOUT ME / PLEASE, PLEASE ME / YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE / BLACK OR WHITE/ LOST WITHOUT YOUR LOVE / 99 LUFTBALLOONS / SORRY SEEMS, TO BE THE HARDEST WORD / FOREVER YOUR GIRL / DONT LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME / WHEN YOURE IN LOVE WITH A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN / HEART OF GOLD / A RAINY NIGHT, IN GEORGIA / YOU SHOULD HEAR HOW SHE TALKS ABOUT YOU / NIKITA / WERE ALL ALONE / LAST CHRISTMAS Format: Audio CD
          Greenfields
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            		Greenfields
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