Goober Peas
The Kingston Trio
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Sittin' by the roadside on a summer's day Talkin' with my comrades to pass the time away Lying in the shade underneath the trees Goodness how delicious, eating goober peas Peas, peas, peas, peas, eating goober peas Goodness how delicious, eating goober peas Peas, peas, peas, peas, eating goober peas Goodness how delicious, eating goober peas Just before the battle, the General heard a row He said, "The Yanks are coming, I hear their rifles now" He turned around in wonder and what do you think he sees? The Georgia militia eating goober peas Peas, peas, peas, peas, eating goober peas Goodness how delicious, eating goober peas Peas, peas, peas, peas, eating goober peas Goodness how delicious, eating goober peas Think my song has lasted almost long enough The subject is most interesting but rhymes are mighty rough I wish this war was over, when free from rags and fleas We'd kiss our wives and sweethearts and then we'd gobble goober peas
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Goober Peas" is a traditional song that was made famous by The Kingston Trio. It was originally a Civil War-era folk song about Confederate soldiers eating goober peas, or peanuts, to survive.
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Trio MembersThe Kingston Trio, known for reviving the popularity of folk music in the 1950s and 1960s, comprised Dave Guard, Bob Shane, and Nick Reynolds when they sensationally brought "Goober Peas" to mainstream recognition.
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Album InclusionThe song "Goober Peas" was included in The Kingston Trio's album named "From the Hungry I" which was released in 1959.
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Genre"Goober Peas" falls under the folk and country genre. The song reflects the humor and resilience in difficult times, characteristic of traditional folk music.
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Song ThemeThe song is a humorous and defiant account of a soldier's life during the American Civil War, particularly depicting the scarcity of food, where soldiers had to resort to eating peanuts or 'goober peas'.
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Song InterpretationFor many, "Goober Peas" is seen as more than just a song about food-it is an embodiment of the spirit and endurance of Southern troops during the Civil War. Despite the hardship and deprivation, the song's humorous tone displays an unbroken spirit.
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Traditional TuneThe song, sung to the tune of an old English folk song, has been passed down through generations and altered to fit changing times. The Kingston Trio’s version remains one of the most popular renditions.
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LegacyThe Kingston Trio's rendition of "Goober Peas" greatly influenced the folk music scene and is still enjoyed by fans of folk and historical music.
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Performance StyleThe trio's rendition of "Goober Peas" is characterized by its lively performance, their signature tight harmonies, and the use of acoustic guitars and banjos.
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AwardsWhile "Goober Peas" did not win any awards itself, The Kingston Trio has been awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to music, including such memorable songs as "Goober Peas".
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