| Twice Upon a Time | ||||
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| Released | February 12, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | July 31 – November 1966 | |||
| Genre | Folk | |||
| Label | RichKat Records through Collectors' Choice | |||
| Producer | Frank Werber, Ron Furmanek (Compilation Producer) | |||
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Twice Upon a Time is a live album by the American folk music group The Kingston Trio, recorded in 1966 and released in 2008 (see 2008 in music).
After deciding to disband after a final tour, the trio recorded numerous performances in order to release a final live album. Their current label, Decca Records, declined to release Once Upon a Time . It wasn't until 1969 that it was eventually released on Tetragrammaton Records. [1] This compilation consists of recordings from their final performances at the Sahara Tahoe hotel.
The set list is nearly identical to Once Upon a Time. A bonus video in included.
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| Allmusic |    [2] |
The Allmusic review commented on the similarity with Once Upon a Time and noted the minor differences between the two releases and concluded this release was for "die-hard collectors only." [2]
The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music group that helped launch the folk revival of the late 1950s to the late 1960s. The group started as a San Francisco Bay Area nightclub act with an original lineup of Dave Guard, Bob Shane, and Nick Reynolds. It rose to international popularity fueled by unprecedented sales of LP records and helped alter the direction of popular music in the U.S.
Donald David Guard was an American folk singer, songwriter, arranger and recording artist. Along with Nick Reynolds and Bob Shane, he was one of the founding members of The Kingston Trio.
Stereo Concert is the Kingston Trio's second live album, released in 1959. It was never released in monaural—unusual for a record release in 1959.
The Kingston Trio is the Kingston Trio's debut album, released in 1958. It entered the album charts in late October 1958, where it resided for nearly four years, spending one week at #1 in early 1959. It was awarded an RIAA gold album on January 19, 1961.
The Last Month of the Year is an album of Christmas music by the Kingston Trio, released in 1960. It became the first Kingston Trio album release to fall below expected sales and Capitol withdrew the album from circulation shortly after its release.
The Capitol Years is a compilation album of the American folk music group the Kingston Trio's recordings from their time with the Capitol Records label.
Live at Newport is a live album by the American folk music group the Kingston Trio, released in 1994. It contains a performance by the trio at the 1959 Newport Folk Festival in Newport, Rhode Island. At the time of the performance, the group consisted of Dave Guard, Bob Shane and Nick Reynolds.
Close-Up is the eleventh album by the American folk music group the Kingston Trio, released in 1961. It was the first release by the group after the departure of founding member Dave Guard. The Trio now consisted of Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds and Guard's replacement John Stewart. Close-Up peaked at number three on the Billboard charts. The lead-off single was "Coming from the Mountains" backed with a non-LP track, "Nothing More to Look Forward To". Close-Up was nominated for a Grammy award in 1961 for Best Performance by a Vocal Group.
College Concert is the twelfth album by the American folk music group the Kingston Trio, released in 1962. It was the group's third live release and the first live release with new member John Stewart. College Concert peaked at number three on the Billboard charts and was the largest-selling release by the Stewart-years Trio.
Back in Town is a live album by the American folk music group the Kingston Trio, released in 1964. It reached number 22 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and is the final principal album recorded by the Trio for Capitol Records. The Trio's seven-year contract with Capitol ended in February 1964 with one album due. Unable to negotiate another contract, the group released this live album and moved to Decca Records.
Children of the Morning is an album by the American folk music group the Kingston Trio, released in 1966. It was their last album on the Decca label. Three singles were released from the album and all were commercial flops, as was the album. The singles were: "Norwegian Wood" b/w "Put Your Money Away", "The Spinnin' of the World" b/w "A Little Soul is Born" and "Lock All the Windows" b/w "Hit and Run".
Once Upon a Time is a live album by the American folk music group the Kingston Trio, recorded in 1966 and released in 1969. It was originally released as a double-LP with a three-page booklet and reached number 163 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart. The lead-off single was "One Too Many Mornings" b/w "Scotch and Soda".
Capitol Collectors Series is a compilation album of the American folk music group the Kingston Trio's recordings from their time with the Capitol Records label. It contains songs from both the Dave Guard and John Stewart trios. All the songs included were released as singles by the group with two having never appeared on any of their principal recordings.
The Final Concert is a live album by the American folk music group The Kingston Trio, recorded in 1967 and released in 2007.
An Evening with The Kingston Trio is a live album by the American folk music group the Kingston Trio, recorded in 1962 and released in 1994. At the time of the performance, the group consisted of Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds, and John Stewart.
Live at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium is a live album by the American folk music group The Kingston Trio, recorded in 1961 and released in 2007.
Live at the Crazy Horse is a live album by the American folk music group the Kingston Trio, released in 1994. The group consisted of the line up of Bob Shane, George Grove, and Nick Reynolds. Reynolds had left the group in 1967 and returned in 1988.
Everybody's Talking: The Houston Tapes, Volume 1 is a live album by the American folk music group the Kingston Trio, released in 1989. The group consisted of Bob Shane, George Grove and Nick Reynolds. Reynolds had left the group in 1967 and returned in 1988.
Aspen Gold is an album by the American folk music group the Kingston Trio, released in 1979. The group consisted of the line up of Bob Shane, George Grove, and Roger Gambill.
Once Again is an album by the American folk music group The Kingston Trio, recorded in 1977 and 1979 and reissued in 2004. The group consisted of the line up of Bob Shane, George Grove, and Roger Gambill.