The Serendipity Singers – THE SERENDIPITY SINGERS***

Waggoner Lad/Don’t Let The Rain Come Down(Crooked Little Man)/Sunshine Special/Mud/Freedom’s Star/ Sailin’ Away/Sing Out/Jimmy-O/Sinner Man/Cloudy Summer Afternoon/Boots & Stetsons/Goin’ Home

Folk band The Serendipity Singers enjoyed their only US top twenty album success with their self titled first release. Their style was similar to the New Christy Minstrels, but in comparison their success was ephemeral with subsequent albums charting appreciably lower. Contains the US No. 6 single Don't Let The Rain Come Down. (US:11)

"Their debut album was a nicely crafted and broad selection of folk and folk-based music, embracing traditional songs and themes and originals based on traditional material by the group members. The music was smoother and more diverse than the contemporary work of The New Christy Minstrels."

"There is no way to adequately describe the marvellous sound of The Serendipity Singers. Their music must be heard (more accurately experienced) to be understood. The group combines the traditional sound of American folk with the more uptempo beat of early 1960s pop to create a musical style that is theirs alone."

"If you love the sound of intricate harmonies and powerful voices losing themselves in the pure joy of singing, this album is for you." "I grew up with this music. It's actually the kind of music that appeals to all ages. The arrangements, the harmonies, the blending of nine voices and seven instruments - it's a must have."

"They did not achieve the greatness of other groups including The New Christy Minstrels whom they imitated and in many ways exceeded, but they did have a few modest hits and a loyal following."

"The early sixties folk revival was short-lived. The Serendipity Singers only really got going near the end. Like the more famous New Christy Minstrels, there were a lot of members in the group, though their style was generally more relaxed, but their repertoire was also varied."