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The Highwaymen were an American folk group of the early 1960s, very much a part of the coterie of folk bands who emerged from the college folk scene of that era, typified also by The Kingston Trio and The Brothers Four. They made a huge impact in 1960 with their single “Michael (Row The Boat Ashore), which was a No.1 on both sides of the Atlantic. However, their main focus was their album career, and this 39-track collection comprises all the titles from their first three albums “The Highwaymen”, “Standing Room Only!” and “Encore”, from which came their hit singles “hit “Michael (Row The Boat Ashore)”, plus their other hits “The Gypsy Rover”, “Cotton Fields”, “I’m On My Way”. Also included is their US chart entry “The Bird Man”, with narration by Burt Lancaster, which did not come from one of the albums. The collection primarily features traditional material arranged by lead singer Dave Fisher, plus other folk standards. They were a group that remained faithful to the roots of their music, while performing in the contemporary style of the folk boom of that era, and this is an enjoyable showcase for their distinctive approach.
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