Scotch and Soda

[sunjamr]

In the 1950s and early 60s in America there was a “folk music revival”, and lots of groups embraced the “new” genre: Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, Peter Paul and Mary, and – yes – The Kingston Trio. One of their songs called Scotch and Soda was popular among acoustic guitarists because of the interesting chord sequence. It turns out that even though they filed a copyright on it, they didn’t write it. They later admitted they didn’t now who wrote it, and never found out. Check it out:

I recently ran across this song and decided to delve into the chord sequence. The chords and lyrics are available on ultimateguitar.com, but you have to listen to the original to get the spirit of the song.

Sunjamr Steve

[San Luis Rey]

I had older siblings so The Kingston Trio were on the phonograph player quite a bit. Speaking of Folk Music, we went to see the Bob Dylan movie A Complete Unknown yesterday. My wife and I both enjoyed it. He was a bridge between folk and rock music that was happening at that time.

Mike

[Dieter]

I love this “handmade” music. In the 1950/1960s there were still so many different styles side by side, nowadays unfortunately it’s just a “digital desert” without creativity and tolerance.

Dieter

[JoeD1]

I understand why you like the chord progression…it has a very soothing and jazzy sound.

Joe

The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
--Graeme Edge

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