These are the original Highwaymen of "Michael, Row The Boat Ashore" fame. They were folk of the early sixties and were covering Leadbelly, Buffy Sainte Marie, Tom Paxton, Woody Guthrie and made (eight or nine) great albums until they went their own professional ways. Largely thought of as a vocal group, they could also play their instruments. Primarily Wesleyan University (Connecticut) grads who eventually pursued prestigious careers on their own, they still tour on selected weekends and it's a treat to hear them. This is a compilation of what they did and still perform.
Their legacy remains and their talent and their humor and their professionalism. If you listen to the song "Number 1" (it's a long way down) you can't help but get it.
This is definitely worth listening. Great vocals, playing and arrangements. They weren't one hits - and if they are playing, catch them if you can. They are still interpreting new material from all over the world. The Highwaymen at their best.
If you're a product of the fifties I can't imagine you being disappointed.
I give it a 5 star rating without compunction.
I am a 50s music buff i was born into the era,ihave been trying to get this LP which they were in my era for over 40 years in AUSTRALIA so i was rapt when i browsed through on AMAZON and there it was,the same applies to THE PLAYMATES very rare cheers JOHN MOLLOY
