The LIMELITERS – Though Children’s Eyes and Folk Matinee

In the late 50s/early 60s U.S. Folk Revival THE LIMELITERS ran second in popularity only to The Kingston Trio.

A trio of experienced Folkies, comprising Glenn Yarbrough, Alex Hassilev and Lou Gottlieb, their first six LPs all made the U.S. album charts.

Their first four LPs are included on an earlier Jasmine compilation, Music With Style From The Limeliters (JASCD 735). Yarbrough had also cut three earlier solo LPs, which can be found on The Early Solo Collection (JASCD888).

This set features the Limeliters' fifth and sixth albums, Through Children's Eyes and Folk Matinee, plus a couple of non-album singles, including their only Top 100 45rpm, 'A Dollar Down'.

The booklet features the original liner notes to both LPs, plus extensive further biographical information.

These sides are impossible to find elsewhere in the digital format, making this an essential release for fans and collectors alike.

Track Listing

1. THIS TRAIN
2. MARTY
3. HEY JIMMY JOE JOHN JIM JACK
4. THE WHALE
5. GRACE DARLING
6. MORNINGTOWN RIDE
7. JOIN INTO THE GAME
8. I HAD A MULE
9. LOLLIPOP TREE
10. RUN, LITTLE DONKEY
11. THE RIDDLE SONG
12. STAY ON THE SUNNY SIDE
13. B-A BAY
14. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL / THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
Tracks 1-14, Through Children's Eyes LP
15. SING HALLELUJAH
16. SWEET WATER ROLLING
17. FUNK
18. BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE
19. TAMBORITO
20. UNCLE BENNY'S CELEBRATION
21. WAKE UP, DUNIA
22. DIE GEDANKEN SIND FREI
23. TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON (Turn! Turn! Turn!)
24. REEDY RIVER
25. THOSE WERE THE DAYS
26. THE MINSTREL BOY
Tracks 15-26, Folk Matinee LP
27. A DOLLAR DOWN
28. JUST AN HONEST MISTAKE