500 Miles
The story behind the song
The Kingston Trio was a significant American folk and pop group that played a key role in the folk revival of the late 1950s and 1960s. They gained international popularity and helped shift the direction of popular music in the U.S. with their unprecedented record sales. This song, appearing on their College Concert release, evokes the feeling of a long journey, perhaps one of longing or distance. Playing it can feel like embarking on a solitary trek, counting down the miles.
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500 Miles
by The Kingston Trio
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About 500 Miles Chords by The Kingston Trio
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