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(1) Feed for Record
NOLA: ASTL 000Q2
Soft Feed: Saturday, 2/11/06
1530-1645/502
TV Rating: G
(2) Segment, Program, Record Lengths
Act #1: 18:08
Break #1: 00:35
Act #2: 18:41
Break #2: 00:34
Segment #3: 22:03
Act #3 00:35
Closing Credits: 03:07
Total Program Length: 1:01:59 (exclusive of three :35 internal breaks)
Total Record Length: 1:03:43 (inclusive of three :35 internal breaks)
(3) Key Premiums
Premium offer posted 2/3/06. Companion VHS or DVD, single CD, related 10-CD set (with 2 "live" CDs with songs from concert) Images available on PBS Connect (Fundraising Programming) and/or Premium Video Reel - Softfeed: PRVR 243B1, Friday 2/10/06, 1300-1330/502.
(4) Pledge Pitches / Bonus Songs / Station Visits
None.
(5) Program Description, Content and Outros
This celebration of 1960s folk rock music is hosted by Judy Collins and The Smothers Brothers.
ACT #1 (length 18:41):
The program opens on WQED logo, tease, Viewers Like You/Thank You funding credit, voice over introduction of Judy Collins with partial program credits.
Performances in sequence:
Judy Collins sings "Both Sides Now."
The audiences rises in a standing ovation, and Judy says: "Tonight on PBS you're going to see both sides of the story of American folk music, and I want to thank PBS and all the stations that show this show. You know we love PBS, and I don't know what I would do without it. So, support it and watch us and listen to this story tonight ...."
Collins introduces The Smothers Brothers and they talk a bit about their shared history. Collins exits the stage, and The Smothers Brothers introduce the first folk group whose music was a huge hit with young folks, The Kingston Trio.
The Kingston Trio sings "Tom Dooley" and "Where Have All The Flowers Gone" (traded latter song with Peter, Paul and Mary for "Lemon Tree").
Close: The Highwaymen sing "Michael, Row The Boat Ashore" (a 19th century folk song).
Outro: Shots of stage and applauding audience (standing ovation), and upcoming performance shots, with this voice over tease/pledge pitch: "Stay tuned next for more American folk memories from The Brothers Four, and the Limelighters reunite with Glen Yarbrough. Right now is the time to thank your PBS station for producing this program. Call the number on your screen with your pledge." Fade to black. There is space for a lower-third station phone number key throughout (length :14). Break #1 (length :35)
ACT #2 (length 18:41):
The program reopens with Judy Collins, Tom and Dick Smothers seated on stage, with applause under. They note how folk music expressed the emotions and feelings of a generation and then they introduce the next performer, Glenn Yarbrough (performed with The Limelighters, left the group to perform on his own and reunites with the group at this concert).
Performances in sequence:
Glen Yarbrough begins by saying: "Thank you so much. I know everyone here and everybody in the audience at home realize that PBS needs money. And I'm about the worst guy to ask for it because I can't ask for anything (he laughs). However, I'll make a deal for you, for those at home and here. The next time you go to your telephone, think PBS. And you might not do it the first time, and you might not do it the tenth time, but someday you're going to put money where your mouth is and I hope you do it soon cause we need this kind of show." (Audience applauds.)
Glen Yarbrough sings "Baby, The Rain Must Fall."
Glenn Yarbrough and The Limelighters sing "There's A Meetin' Here Tonight." (Yarbrough exits the stage.)
Before The Limelighters sing, a group member says: " ... I'd just like to congratulate all of you for helping PBS with your pledges, with your time, with your effort. And we hope you'll continue to pledge and that all of your family will continue to pledge, because there's nothing like PBS. There really isn't. We must have it. We love it. We can't live without it."
The Limelighters sing "Generic Up-tempo Folk Song." (These lyrics are fun!)
On stage, Judy Collins, Tom and Dick Smothers chat and joke about Tom's college career, then introduce the next act – fraternity brothers who met on campus at the University of Washington.
The Brothers Four sing "Green Fields."
Close: The Brothers Four sing "Try To Remember." (There's a shot of a woman wiping a tear from her eye.)
Outro: Shots of stage and applauding audience (standing ovation), and upcoming performance shots, with this voice over tease/pledge pitch: "Still ahead, folk rock legends McGuinn, McGuire and a touching reunion with Randy Sparks & The Minstrels you won't want to miss. Now's the time to call your PBS station and help preserve our American soundtrack. Call now with your pledge." Fade to black. There's space for a lower-third station phone number key throughout (length :14).
Break #2 (length :35)
ACT #3 (length 22:03):The program reopens on funding credit, followed with Judy Collins on stage, as she introduces The Smothers Brothers. Dick says: "We're so happy to be here at this PBS fundraising special and, any of you folks watching, and we hope you want to feel motivated to join and help underwrite PBS. It's a great thing."
Dick introduces the next song, "The Madrigal." Besides the singing, there's a history lesson on the 600-year-old form of the song that turns into comic routine.
Randy Sparks (founder of The New Christie Minstrels) and The Minstrels sing "Green, Green."
Barry McGuire sings "Eve of Destruction."
Roger McQuinn (member of the New Christie Minstrels and The Byrds) sings "Mr. Tambourine Man."
McGuinn says: " ... and it's great to be doing something for PBS because I really love PBS too (audience applauds), and thank you all. I love to watch all the educational shows and all the wonderful informative stuff. It's the only real television out there (audience applauds). And, if you haven't given anything to support it, it really needs your help, so I really appreciate that."
Close: Roger McGuinn sings "Turn, Turn, Turn."
Outro: Shots of stage and applauding audience (standing ovation), with this voice over tease/pledge pitch: "Only public television brings you amazing specials like tonight's tribute to the folk years. Take this final opportunity to pledge your support right now." Fade to black. There is space for a lower-third station phone number key throughout (length :09).
CLOSING CREDITS (length 3:07):
Production credits roll over all performers and musicians on stage singing "This Land is Your Land" as audience claps and sings along. There is space for a lower-third station phone number key throughout. WQED logo is next (:03), then PBS System Cue (:06).
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Program Title: American Soundtrack: This Land Is Your Land
Premiums: Companion VHS, DVD, CD and Related 10-CD Set
American Soundtrack: This Land Is Your Land
Companion VHS
Order #: R3-9701
SRP: $26.69
Station cost: $14.50
JPG Available: Available now.
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Tracklist:
1. Amazing Grace - Judy Collins
2. Send In The Clowns - Judy Collins
3. Both Sides Now - Judy Collins
4. MTA - The Kingston Trio
5. Where Have All The Flowers Gone - The Kingston Trio
6. Greenback Dollar - The Kingston Trio
7. Scotch And Soda - The Kingston Trio
8. Tom Dooley - The Kingston Trio
9. Worried Man - The Kingston Trio
10. Michael - The Highway Men
11. Cotton Fields - The Highway Men
12. Number One - The Highway Men
13. Baby The Rain Must Fall - Glenn Yarbrough
14. I Didn't See The Time- Glenn Yarbrough
15. There's A Meeting Here Tonight - Glenn Yarbrough & The Limelighters
16. Power And The Glory - The Limelighters
17. Lonesome Traveler - The Limelighters
18. Generic Up-tempo Folk Song - The Limelighters
19. Greenfields - The Brothers Four
20. Try To Remember - The Brothers Four
21. Madrigal - The Smothers Brothers
22. Eve Of Destruction - Barry McGuire
23. Mr. Tambourine Man - Roger McGuinn
24. Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) - Roger McGuinn
25. Eight Miles High - Roger McGuinn
26. Green, Green - Randy Sparks & The Minstrels
27. Just Americans - Randy Sparks & The Minstrels
28. This Land Is Your Land - Randy Sparks & The Minstrels
29. Bonus Track: Folk Rap - The Limelighters
This Land is Your Land: The Folk Years
Companion DVD
Order #: R2970113
SRP: $19.99
Station cost: $12.50
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Tracklist:
1. Amazing Grace - Judy Collins
2. Send In The Clowns - Judy Collins
3. Both Sides Now - Judy Collins
4. MTA - The Kingston Trio
5. Where Have All The Flowers Gone - The Kingston Trio
6. Greenback Dollar - The Kingston Trio
7. Scotch And Soda - The Kingston Trio
8. Tom Dooley - The Kingston Trio
9. Worried Man - The Kingston Trio
10. Michael - The Highway Men
11. Cotton Fields - The Highway Men
12. Number One - The Highway Men
13. Baby The Rain Must Fall - Glenn Yarbrough
14. I Didn't See The Time- Glenn Yarbrough
15. There's A Meeting Here Tonight - Glenn Yarbrough & The Limelighters
16. Power And The Glory - The Limelighters
17. Lonesome Traveler - The Limelighters
18. Generic Up-tempo Folk Song - The Limelighters
19. Greenfields - The Brothers Four
20. Try To Remember - The Brothers Four
21. Madrigal - The Smothers Brothers
22. Eve Of Destruction - Barry McGuire
23. Mr. Tambourine Man - Roger McGuinn
24. Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) - Roger McGuinn
25. Eight Miles High - Roger McGuinn
26. Green, Green - Randy Sparks & The Minstrels
27. Just Americans - Randy Sparks & The Minstrels
28. This Land Is Your Land - Randy Sparks & The Minstrels
29. Bonus Track: Folk Rap - The Limelighters
This Land is Your Land: The Folk Years (10-CD Set)
Order #: M18903-B
SRP: $99.98
Station cost: $60.50
JPG Available: Available now.
Sample Sleeves Will not be available.
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Tracklist:
Disc 1 (Blowin' in the Wind)
1. Where Have All the Flowers Gone - The Kingston Trio
2. You Were on My Mind – We Five
3. All My Trials - Peter, Paul and Mary
4. Don't Let the Rain Come Down - The Serendipity Singers
5. Greenfields - The Brothers Four
6. Both Sides Now - Judy Collins
7. If I Were a Carpenter – Bobby Darin
8. Abraham, Martin and John - Dion
9. Lemon Tree - Trini Lopez
10. Kisses Sweeter Than Wine - Jimmie Rodgers
11. Jamaica Farewell -Harry Belafonte
12. Green, Green - The New Christy Minstrels
13.California Dreamin' - The Mamas and the Papas
14. Different Drum – Stone Poneys Featuring Linda Ronstadt
15. A Summer Song - Chad and Jeremy
Disc 2 (Blowin' in the Wind)
1. Turn, Turn, Turn (To Everything There is a Season) - The Byrds
2. Blowin' in the Wind - The Kingston Trio
3.Love Minus Zero/No Limit - Joan Baez
4. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right -Johnny Cash
5. Baby the Rain Must Fall - Glen Yarbrough
6.Guantanamera - Pete Seeger
7. Get Together - The Youngbloods
8. Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind - The Lovin' Spoonful
9. Baby Don't Go -Sonny and Cher
10. The Last Thing on My Mind - Tom Paxton
11. The Marvelous Toy - The Chad Mitchell Trio
12. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) - Harpers Bizarre
13. Silver Threads and Golden Needles -The Springfields
14. We'll Sing in the Sunshine - Gale Garnett
15.Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Disc 3 (Yesterday's Gone)
1. If I Had a Hammer - Trini Lopez
2. This Land Is Your Land - The Kingston Trio
3. All I Really Want to Do - Cher
4. There's a Meetin' Here Tonight - The Limeliters
5. Walk Right In -The Rooftop Singers
6. Yesterday's Gone - Chad and Jeremy
7. I'll Never Find Another You - The Seekers
8. Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds
9. Gentle on My Mind - Glen Campbell
10. Daydream - The Lovin' Spoonful
11. For Lovin' Me - Gordon Lightfoot
12. Sloop John B – The Beach Boys
13. Banana Boat-Day-O - Harry Belafonte
14. Marianne -Terry Gilkyson and the Easy Riders, vocal by Rich Dehr
15. Tijuana Jail -The Kingston Trio
Disc 4 (Yesterday's Gone)
1. Tom Dooley - The Kingston Trio
2. I Shall Be Released - The Band
3. It Ain't Me Babe - The Turtles
4.There But for Fortune - Joan Baez
5. A Little Bitty Tear - Burl Ives
6. Lizzie Borden - The Chad Mitchell Trio
7. Five Hundred Miles – The Journeymen
8. The Unicorn - Irish Rovers
9. Monday, Monday – The Mamas and the Papas
10. Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilsson
11. Ode to Billie Joe - Bobbie Gentry
12. Elusive Butterfly - Bob Lind
13.Someday Soon - Judy Collins
14. Raspberries, Strawberries - The Kingston Trio
15. My Old Man (Live) - The Smothers Brothers
Disc 5 (Reason To Believe)
1. A Worried Man - The Kingston Trio
2.Georgy Girl - The Seekers
3. You've Got to Hide Your Love Away - The Silkie
4. Turn Down Day - The Cyrkle
5. Do You Believe in Magic? - The Lovin' Spoonful
6. Saturday Night - The New Christy Minstrils with Randy Sparks
7. Mama Don't Allow - The Rooftop Singers
8. Pretoria - The Smothers Brothers
9. The Motorcycle Song - Arlo Guthrie
10. King of the Road -Roger Miller
11. Abilene - George Hamilton IV
12. Funny Way of Laughing - Burl Ives
13. Dominique - The Singing Nun
14. Society's Child (Baby I've Been Thinking) - Janis Ian
15. Eve of Destruction – Barry McGuire
Disc 6 (Reason To Believe)
1. My Back Pages - The Byrds
2. Reason to Believe - Tim Hardin
3. Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town - Kenny Rogers and the First Edition
4. Like to Get to Know You - Spanky and Our Gang
5. Creeque Alley - The Mamas and the Papas
6. Universal Soldier – Glen Campbell
7. The Reverend Mr. Black - The Kingston Trio
8. Whiskey on a Sunday (The Puppet Song) - The Irish Rovers
9. Winkin', Blinkin' and Nod -The Simon Sisters
10. Beans in My Ears - The Serendipity Singers
11.Come Saturday Morning - The Sandpipers
12. First Time Ever I Saw Your Face- The Chad Mitchell Trio
13. Time - Pozo-Seco Singers
14. Walkin' My Cat Named Dog - Norma Tanega
15. In My Life - Judy Collins
Disc 7 (Simple Song of Freedom)
1. Boots of Spanish Leather - Bob Dylan
2. Long Black Veil - The Band
3. Love is Just a Four-Letter Word -Joan Baez
4. The Times They Are A-Changin' - The Byrds
5. Colours -Donovan
6. Simple Song of Freedom - Tim Hardin
7. Early Morning Rain -Judy Collins
8. Greenback Dollar - The Kingston Trio
9. La Bamba -Trini Lopez
10. Light My Fire - Jose Feliciano
11. Red Rubber Ball -The Cyrkle
12. The Midnight Special - Harry Belafonte
13. Gotta Travel On - Billy Grammer
14. Scarlet Ribbons For Her Hair - The Brothers Four
15. Leaving on a Jet Plane - The Chad Mitchell Trio
Disc 8 (Simple Song of Freedom)
1. Today - The New Christy Minstrels
2. Tom Cat- The Rooftop Singers
3. Kumbaya - The Sandpipers
4. Blue Water Line- The Brothers Four
5. M.T.A. - The Kingston Trio
6. The Whistling Gypsy - The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
7. Willow Weep for Me – Chad and Jeremy
8. A World of Our Own - The Seekers
9. I Can Make it With You - Pozo-Seco Singers
10. Mr. Bojangles - Jerry Jeff Walker
11. Me and Bobby McGee - Kris Kristofferson
12. England Swings - Roger Miller
13. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
14. Sit Down, I Think I Love You -The Mojo Men
15. San Francisco - Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair -Scott McKenzie
Disc 9 (This Land Is Your Land - The Folk Years PBS Exclusive Live Disc)
1. Tom Dooley - The Kingston Trio
2. Try To Remember - The Brothers Four
3. Mr. Tambourine Man - Roger McGuinn
4. Green, Green - Randy Sparks & The Minstrels
5. Michael - The Highway Men
6. Madrigal - The Smothers Brothers
7. Baby The Rain Must Fall - Glenn Yarbrough
8. There's A Meetin' Here Tonight - Glenn Yarbrough & The Limelighters
9. Where Have All The Flowers Gone - The Kingston Trio
10. Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) - Roger McGuinn
11. Greenfields - The Brothers Four
12. Just Americans - Randy Sparks & The Minstrels
13. This Land Is Your Land -Randy Sparks & The Minstrels
Disc 10 (This Land Is Your Land - The Folk Years PBS Exclusive Live Disc)
1. Generic Up-tempo Folk Song - The Limelighters
2. Eve Of Destruction – Barry McGuire
3. Greenback Dollar - The Kingston Trio
4. Worried Man – The Kingston Trio
5. Lonesome Traveler - The Limelighters
6. Power And The Glory - The Limelighters
7. I Didn't See The Time Go By – Glenn Yarbrough
8. Eight Miles High - Roger McGuinn
9. Cotton Fields – The Highway Men
10. Number One - The Highway Men
11. MTA - The Kingston Trio
12. Scotch And Soda - The Kingston Trio
This Land is Your Land: The Folk Years (Single CD)
In May 2002 an all star lineup of seminal '60's era American folk music artists convened for two nights of benefit concerts in support of PBS Television. Highlights from this historic reunion of folk legends was originally released as part of the ten-CD collection This Land is Your Land: The Folk Years. For the first time, this stellar live recording is available as a stand-alone album for music lovers everywhere. Features seminal folk artists such as The Kingston Trio, Glenn Yarbrough, Roger McGuinn, and The Brothers Four performing their signature songs live!
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1ST BREAK- Internal:
(TIE INTO PROGRAM)
Were you singing along to "Michael, Row the Boast Ashore?" just now? Well we certainly were! The Highwaymen sure do sound great, as does Judy Collins. Her classic, "Both Sides Now" has never sounded better than it did in the opening to this great concert.
(TEASE OF UPCOMING SEGMENT)
Stay tuned, because after this short membership intermission, there's more great folk music to come, including performances from Glenn Yarbrough, The Limeliters and The Brothers Four!
(WHY WE ARE ENJOYING PROGRAM)
Judy Collins, The Kingston Trio, The Highwaymen…it doesn't get any better than this! What a great look back at the music that moved a generation. Whether this concert takes you back to your younger days, or is introducing you to American folk music for the first time, THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND is an outstanding retrospective of the finest performers in the genre.
(WHY WE ARE IN STUDIO)
THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND is a great example of what PBS does best. Instead of airing a pop concert that would garner the biggest viewing audience, we're airing a show that speaks to a smaller group— people like you and me who appreciate American folk music from the 50's and 60's. Nowhere else in the TV spectrum will you find a concert like this, so let us know right now that you appreciate this music on television, and that you'd like to see more of it in the future by becoming a supporting member of WXYZ. Just pick up your phone and dial XXX-XXX-XXXX.
SONG LIST: SEGMENT 1
Both Sides Now (Judy Collins)
Tom Dooley (The Kingston Trio)
Where Have All The Flowers Gone? (The Kingston Trio)
Michael, Row The Boat Ashore (The Highwaymen)
BREAK 1: PERFORMER INFORMATION
Judy Collins has been a popular folk artist for over 40 years, with 37 albums to her credit. Her background is in classical piano, but in 1961 she signed a record deal as a folk guitarist and singer, after having made her way through folk clubs in Colorado, Chicago and ultimately, Greenwich Village in New York. Her early hits include "Chelsea Morning" and "Both Sides Now." She is also well known for her haunting rendition of the classic spiritual, "Amazing Grace" and for her version of Stephen Sondheim's "Send In The Clowns."
The Kingston Trio emerged in 1957 from San Francisco's North Beach club scene to take the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American Folk music into the mainstream for the first time. Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds and Dave Guard comprised the original line-up. Dave Guard left the group in 1961 and was replaced by John Stewart. In 1967, the group disbanded, and the three pursued solo careers. A year later, in 1968, Bob Shane formed The New Kingston Trio with Pat Horine and Jim Conner. They enjoyed renewed success and recorded two albums. The line-up changed again in 1973, when Bob Shane teamed up with Bill Zorn, formerly of The New Christie Minstrels, and Roger Gambill. 1976 brought another change in members— Bill Zorn departed and Bob and Roger were joined by George Grove. Roger Gambill died of a heart attack in 1985, and Bob Haworth, also a member of The Brothers Four, joined the group. Three years later (1988), Bob left to pursue his solo career and, in what must have been destiny, original member Nick Reynolds returned. His stint lasted until 1999 when he decided to retire. At that point, Bob Haworth re-joined the trio, and today the line-up stands at Bob Shane, George Grove, and Bob Haworth.
The Kingston Trio's most well-known songs include "Tom Dooley," "M.T.A.," "Molly Dee," "Tijuana Jail" and "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?" (for which they traded with Peter, Paul & Mary the song "Lemon Tree")
The Highwaymen met as Connecticut fraternity brothers and became known for the kind of close harmony singing that simple folk melodies required. They had hits in the early 1960's with "Michael, Row the Boat Ashore." and "Cotton Fields," originally written by Leadbelly (1885-1949), the larger than life African-American folk singer.
2ND BREAK- Internal:
(TIE INTO PROGRAM)
I don't think there was a dry eye in the audience during that last song, "Try To Remember" by the Brothers Four. Its' amazing that so many of these songs from the 50's and 60's folk era have become classics that we all remember and love so much.
(TEASE OF UPCOMING SEGMENT)
We're not done with this great concert of American folk music, so don't go away. In the next part of THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND, we'll be treated to the music and comedy of The Smothers Brothers, plus we'll hear from The New Christy Minstrels, Barry McGuire and— from that great 60's group, The Byrds— Roger McGuinn.
(WHY WE ARE ENJOYING PROGRAM)
America is the birthplace of lots of great music, but none is better than what we're enjoying right now! The 50's and 60's gave us some of the best folk music ever—it was a time when musicians looked to the past to create something new that really connected with people. And this special concert, THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND, brings it all back with the performers who made it happen, like The Limeliters, The Brothers Four, The New Christy Minstrel, Judy Collins, and Roger McGuinn.
(WHY WE ARE IN STUDIO)
Right now, we're hoping you'll give us a big pat on the back and a hearty "Job Well Done!" by calling in with a pledge of financial support for WXYZ. We're able to bring to you this terrific folk music special because last year at this time, viewers just like you took the time to become members of this PBS station. Now it's your turn to help fund the programs that we'll be airing the in the coming year. You can do that by calling XXX-XXX-XXXX and becoming a member, if you‘ve never been one before. Or, if you're an on-going member, go ahead and renew your commitment. Or, give a little some thing extra in appreciation for the service WXYZ provides to your and your family 365 days a year.
SONG LIST: SEGMENT 2
Baby, The Rain Must Fall (Glenn Yarbrough)
There's A Meeting Here Tonight (Glenn Yarbrough and The Limeliters)
Generic Up-Tempo Folk Song (The Limeliters)
Green Fields (The Brothers Four)
Try To Remember (The Brothers Four)
BREAK 2: PERFORMER INFORMATION
Glenn Yarbrough has over 75 albums to his credit including both his chart-topping stint as The Limeliters' lead tenor and his marathon solo career. The milestones of Glenn's success are varied, from his #1 hit "Baby, The Rain Must Fall," his best-selling collaboration with Poet Rod McKuen called "The Lonely Things" to his recent album "Family Portrait", recorded with his daughter, Holly.
The Limeliters have entertained standing-room-only crowds for over 40 years! Their self-titled first album, with the lineup of Glenn Yarbrough, Alex Hassilev and Lou Gottleib, was released in early 1959, and a string of best-selling albums followed. At the height of their success, they decided to disband so each member could pursue other interests. In 1981, Alex and Lou decided to re-form the group, and added a soaring new tenor to the mix—Red Grammer. Red left in 1990 to pursue a career in children's music, and Rick Dougherty replaced him. Lou Gottlieb died in 1996, but former Kingston Trio member Bill Zorn took over, lending his powerful vocals to the group's unique sound. The band is loved for a large collection of rousing songs, including such audience-pleasers as "There's a Meetin' Here Tonight," "City of New Orleans," "A Dollar Down," "Have Some Madeira M'Dear," "Lonesome Traveler," "Wabash Cannonball," and "Whiskey in the Jar."
The Brothers Four were fraternity brothers (Bob Flick, John Paine, Mike Kirkland & Dick Foley) from the University of Washington who joined forces in 1958. After making the rounds of college shows and clubs in Seattle, they headed to San Francisco, performing in poplar folks clubs and landing themselves a record contract. In 1960, their self-titled album generated the hit single "Green Fields." Their success continued with the song "The Green Leaves of Summer" which was from the John Wayne movie, THE ALAMO. In 1969, Mike Kirkland left, and Mark Pearson joined the group. Mark left for a period in the mid-seventies and was replaced by Bob Haworth, later of Kingston Trio fame. Dick Foley left in 1990, and Terry Lauber replaced him.
3RD BREAK-External:
NOTE: After Break 3, the show returns to credits rolling over ALL performers singing Woody Guthrie's classic, "This Land Is Your Land."
(TIE INTO PROGRAM)
It just doesn't get any better than hearing Roger McGuinn's melodic voice singing "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "Turn, Turn, Turn," two of the most beloved and well-known hits of the 60's folk era. What a great way to cap off this fantastic celebration of American music and song.
(WHY WE HAVE ENJOYED THE PROGRAM)
The stars really did shine on stage in Pittsburgh when this concert was taped! The Smothers Brothers made us laugh, and The Brothers Four, Roger McGuinn, and the rest had us singing along and tapping our feet to songs that return us to a different time and place.
(WHY WE ARE IN STUDIO)
This is your final opportunity to cast your vote in support of THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND and all of the quality music specials you find here on WXYZ. We strive to have a little something for everyone, and we hope that right now you'll call in with your pledge of financial support. Your membership pledge during this show will send a direct message to our programming department, telling them that you want more folk music here on this station. So don't wait any longer— do now. Call XXX-XXX-XXXX.
SONG LIST: SEGMENT 3
The Madrigal [song/comedy bit] (The Smothers Brothers)
Green, Green (Randy Sparks and The New Christie Minstrels)
Eve of Destruction (Barry McGuire)
Mr. Tambourine Man (Roger McGuinn)
Turn, Turn, Turn (Roger McGuinn)
BREAK 3: PERFORMER INFORMATION
The Smothers Brothers, Tom & Dick Smothers, have been entertaining America with their blend of music and comedy for over 42 years. They started out in San Francisco's folk scene performing at the Purple Onion. Their first national TV appearance was in 1961 on The Jack Paar Show. In the 1960's they starred in their own prime-time comedy series, THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS COMEDY HOUR. The show broke new ground, appealing to the counterculture by featuring rock groups like The Who and The Doors, and the brother's take on the Vietnam War, the President, and the state of the country in general. They were subjected to much censorship, which they took a stand against, and their social and political commentary eventually got them fired from CBS. In the mid-seventies, the brothers were back on TV with THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS SHOW, but it was a shadow of their former program and was short lived. Since then, The Smothers Brothers have continued to make guest appearances on other shows and tour the country with their act.
New Christy Minstrels were formed in 1961 in NYC by Randy Sparks and were named after the mid-19th-century Christy Minstrels. They were successful because their big sound (10 members!) was refreshing at the time and because members contributed original material, such as their biggest hit "Green Green"' written by Sparks and Barry McGuire. Their only other top 40 hits were "Saturday Night" and "Today" (the latter from the comedy western ADVANCE TO THE REAR for which Sparks wrote the music. They played at the White House and had a TV show mid-1964; Sparks sold them to a management group and continued as manager for a while; they continued touring and recording for some years. Mike Settle was musical director mid-'60s until he left, taking others with him to form the First Edition. Sparks also formed the Back Porch Majority, did studio work, wrote special material for Burl Ives, John Denver etc; became a rancher '70s and toured as Randy Sparks and the Patch Family. Notable alumni of the group include Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, Barry McGuire, and Roger McGuinn and Gene Clark of The Byrds.
Barry McGuire, in the 1960's, became one of the first rock protest singers. He joined Randy Sparks' New Christy Minstrels in the early 60's and became the group's lead singer. He did the lead with his gritty voice on their first big hit, Green, Green, in 1963. He left the New Christy Minstrels to go solo and came up with a giant hit, a protest song titled Eve Of Destruction. It was also to be McGuire's only top forty record as an independent act, although he added some minor hits such as Child Of Our Times and Cloudy Summer Afternoon. McGuire was friends with the Mamas and Papas, who mentioned him in the lyrics of their narrative record about their own group, Creeque Alley. Barry McGuire released several albums on into the early 70's that were not big sellers. He later turned to Contemporary Christian music and met with much success. His Eve Of Destruction is regarded as one of the most popular protest songs of the 60's.
Roger McGuinn is a well known musician who was an original member of The New Christy Minstrels. After he departed the group, he teamed up with David Crosby (who later went on to the super group Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young). The two experimented with different musical styles, developing an exclusive sound that blended folk music with electronic amplification. In 1964, Crosby and McGuinn (guitar and vocals) started their first band — the Byrds — with fellow musicians Gene Clark (vocals, guitar, and tambourine), Chris Hillman (bass and vocals), and Michael Clarke (drums). In May 1965, the Byrds released their first single, a remake of "Mr. Tambourine Man" (originally released by Bob Dylan earlier that same year), which skyrocketed to the top of the charts and held a place as one of the Top 10 songs for 13 weeks. The band followed their initial success with two more hit singles — "All I Really Want to Do" and a modern version of Pete Seeger's "Turn! Turn! Turn!" Following his stints with The Byrds and a few other bands, he has enjoyed a successful solo career.
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