This trio's 1963 hit "Reverend Mr. Black" was based on the traditional folk song "Lonesome Valley"
.... Reverend Mr. Black - Kingston Trio [Capitol 4951] (Wheeler, 
Peters) includes a section of the song 'Lonesome Valley'; recordings include .... 
states that this is based on a Bahamian folk song 'Hey Li-Lee, Hey Li-Lee Lo',... [DOC] [TLE] Way Back Attack - The Kingston Trio [PAR] Bob, Dave and Nick of The Kingston Trio have all said, together and on separate 
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