Blue Eyed Gal
The Kingston Trio · Other Songs - The Kingston Trio
Gonna find a bran' new gal.
Don't want one who's lazy 'cause the one I got right
now, 'bout to drive me crazy.
'Bout to drive me crazy. 'Bout to drive me wild.
'Bout to drive me down that road more'n a hundred miles.
I don't want a workin' gal,
one whose face is flow'ry.
I just want a country gal who'll have a handsome dowry.
I don't want a city gal, one who's kind-a lazy 'cause
I got a gal in town 'bout to drive me crazy.
'Bout to drive me crazy. 'Bout to drive me wild.
'Bout to drive me down that road more'n a hundred miles.
I don't want a city gal who sips of cherry wine.
I want a gal to share with me my country turpentine.
Reaching for that mountain,
leave her here in town. Boarding at a big hotel, run her money down.
Run her money down, boys, run her money down.
Boarding at that big hotel, run her money down.
She lived here when I met her.
She'll live here when I'm gone.
She'll stay around, run her money down, but me, I'm moving on.
Me, I'm moving on, boys. Me,
I'm moving on. Stay and run her money down, me I'm movin' on.
'Bout to drive me crazy. 'Bout to drive me wild.
'Bout to drive me down that road more'n hundred miles.
Blue Eyed Gal - The Kingston Trio
The Kingston Trio's 1960 recording of "Blue Eyed Gal" stands as a definitive example of their folk revival style, blending traditional acoustic instrumentation with harmonies that became synonymous with the group. Originally a popular song from the 1950s, the trio's version revitalized the track, showcasing their signature vocal blend and mandolin-driven sound that defined the era. The song reflects the group's ability to adapt existing material while maintaining the authenticity of folk music, contributing significantly to the broader folk revival movement of the early 1960s. Their interpretation remains a staple in the catalog of classic American folk recordings, illustrating the band's enduring influence on the genre.