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The Weavers
Released 1996

On Top Of Old Smoky
02:43
497 plays

Tzena, Tzena, Tzena
02:42
469 plays

Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
03:00
318 plays

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- 1
- On Top Of Old Smoky
- 02:43
- 497 plays

- 2
- Hard Ain't It Hard
- 03:06
- 142 plays

- 3
- Goodnight Irene
- 03:21
- 1,023 plays

- 4
- Around The Corner
- 02:29
- 181 plays

- 5
- Old Paint
- 03:02
- 171 plays

- 6
- (The Wreak Of The) John B.
- 02:25
- 219 plays

- 7
- The Roving Kind
- 02:47
- 127 plays

- 8
- Tzena, Tzena, Tzena
- 02:42
- 469 plays

- 9
- Wimoweh (The Lion Sleeps Tonight)
- 02:59
- 292 plays

- 10
- Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
- 03:00
- 318 plays

- 11
- So Long (It's Been Good To Know Yuh)
- 03:22
- 256 plays

- 12
- Midnight Special
- 02:49
- 168 plays

- 13
- Rock Island Line
- 02:35
- 161 plays

- 14
- Sylvie
- 02:44
- 143 plays

- 15
- Lonesome Traveler
- 02:42
- 135 plays

- 16
- When The Saints Go Marching In
- 02:42
- 219 plays

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album review

The Best of the Decca Years is a thorough overview of the Weavers' peak hit-making years, containing all of their biggest '50s hit, including the chart-topping single "Goodnight Irene." Many of these recordings boast light orchestra and choral arrangements, which mean they may sound fairly dated to contemporary listeners, yet these were historically important singles, bringing folk music to a larger audience. Though Best of the Decca Years isn't quite as thorough as 1987's The Best of the Weavers, it nevertheless remains an excellent retrospective of the most popular and controversial folk group of the '50s, as well as an excellent introduction to their work. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide