About this title: The Mitchell Trio knew how to walk the line between political and good-time folk music, a necessary talent late in the '60s folk revival. With three good singers -- Chad Mitchell, Mike Kobluk, and Joe Frazier -- the trio could sing it pretty, but they also added political material that was occasionally controversial. On Slightly Irreverent the trio offers a rousing ode to European imperialism to the tune of "Wimoweh" called "An African Song," and don't blink an eye when covering Phil Ochs' "The Draft Dodger Rag." There's also good solo vocal work by Frazier on Weill/Brecht's "The Alabama Song ...
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Format: CD
Label: COLLECTOR'S CHOICE
UPC:617742037326
Description: BRAND NEW. Full Title-The Slightly Irreverent Mitchell Trio / Typical American Boys. There's a piquant blend of humor and politics on these records, released in 1964 and 1965, respectively! 23 tracks. Collectors' Choice. 2003. read more
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