En El Agua/Come All You Fair & Tender Ladies/Jug Of Punch/Bonny Hielan’ Laddie/Utawena/Hard Travelin’/ Hangman/Speckled Roan/The River Is Wide/Oh Yes Oh/Blow The Candle Out/Blue Eyed Gal
The Kingston Trio were undisputed leaders of the folk revival in the early 1960s but they would soon be challenged by more creative and innovative rivals. Make Way would have disappointed by not making the top spot again. (US:2)
“While a modern day listener may find folk music somewhat simple in content and approach, these factors were exactly what made the music so appealing in the late '50s and early '60s. No more than a guitar and a voice were needed to set forth ballads of love and murder.”
“Make Way includes a charged-up version of Hard Travelin’ and Hangman. All of the group's trademarks - tight, smooth harmonies, traditional material and energetic presentation - govern these sessions. Beware, though: old fans and the young at heart will feel the urge to sing along with The Jug Of Punch no matter who is in the room.”
“The pre-Beatles early 1960s were best defined by wonderful protest songs; songs of social injustices and the issues that resound to this day. Folk is deeply entwined in our consciousnesses, our history and our lives. Folk, which is a musical version of story telling, is an excellent unifier which brings people together.”
"Make Way has none of their more outstanding efforts, although Blow The Candle Out is good."
“It brings back memories of my favourite group and I find myself singing with them just as I used to do way back when. This music sounds as great today as it did back in the 60s.”
“The Trio's patented tight, smooth, perfect harmonies and uplifting performance show their experience and shine brightly from first track to last. As an introduction to the folk music of the period, there are few albums better than this. It's perfect for both Kingston Trio fans and folk music novices.”
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