This 1962 live album was recorded at the end of the group’s commercial peak, just before the Kingston Trio sound had begun to fade. College Concert captures the band in their element at a pivotal moment.
- The album was recorded live at a concert at the University of California, Berkeley. College Concert reached number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1963. The album features the group's live rendition of their hit song "Greenback Dollar."
- The Kingston Trio’s version of "Greenback Dollar" was a modest hit, reaching number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The concert was part of a larger university tour the group undertook in late 1962. The group’s sound was evolving, incorporating more rock and roll influences at this time.
- The PnR label released College Concert in late 1962. The album’s tracklist includes a mix of traditional folk songs and contemporary folk-rock numbers. College Concert was the last album the Kingston Trio released that charted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
The Kingston Trio were an American folk music group, formed in 1957. They were among the most popular folk acts of the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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