Try To Remember

The Kingston Trio · Other Songs - The Kingston Trio

Try to remember the kind of September

When life was slow and oh, so, mellow

Try to remember the kind of September

When grass was green and grain so yellow

Try to remember the kind of September

When you were a young and callow fellow

Try to remember and if you remember

Then follow, follow

Try to remember when life was so tender

That no one wept except the willow

Try to remember when life was so tender

That dreams were kept beside your pillow

Try to remember when life was so tender

That love was an ember about to billow

Try to remember and if you remember

Then follow, follow

Deep in December it's nice to remember

Although you know the snow will follow

Deep in December it's nice to remember

Without a hurt the heart is hollow

Deep in December it's nice to remember

The fire of September that made you mellow

Deep in December our hearts should remember

And follow, follow, follow

Try To Remember - The Kingston Trio

The Kingston Trio's 1960 recording of 'Try To Remember' stands as a pivotal moment in folk-rock history, marking the group's transition from traditional acoustic folk to a more electric, rock-oriented sound. Released during a period of significant musical evolution, the track features the band's signature harmonies layered over a driving rhythm section, reflecting the era's shift toward incorporating electric guitars and amplified instruments. The song's lyrical theme of memory and nostalgia resonated deeply with audiences, contributing to the trio's growing influence on the broader folk-rock movement of the early 1960s. This recording exemplifies the group's ability to adapt their signature style while maintaining the communal spirit that defined their earlier work, cementing their legacy as one of the most important folk acts of the mid-century.