This trio's 1963 hit "Reverend Mr. Black" was based on the traditional folk song "Lonesome Valley"
It was recorded by The Kingston Trio in 1963 and became a top-ten hit for them... [DOC] [TLE] Comparative Video 101: "Lonesome Valley/The Reverend Mr. Black" [PAR] Oct 9, 2009 ... "Lonesome Valley/The Reverend Mr. Black".