The Limeliters Songs Ranked

The Limeliters are an American folk music group, formed in July 1959 by Lou Gottlieb (bass violin/bass), Alex Hassilev (banjo/baritone), and Glenn Yarbrough (guitar/tenor). The group was active from 1959 until 1965, and then after a hiatus of sixteen years, Yarbrough, Hassilev, and Gottlieb reunited and began performing again as The Limeliters in reunion tours. On a regular basis, a continuation The Limeliters group is still active and performing. Gottlieb died in 1996 (age 72), Yarbrough died in 2016 (age 86), and Hassilev (born 1932), the last founding member, who had remained active in the group, retired in 2006, leaving the group to carry on without any of the original members. Here are all of The Limeliters’ songs ranked.

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8. Gari Gari (The Limeliters, 1960)

“I think that lyrics aren’t so impressive, but I love the music and the beat so much, it sounds so nice. And in my opinion voices and vocals are amazing”

7. Hard Ain’t It Hard (The Limeliters London Corncert, 1965)

“I think it was a Woody Guthrie song originally. There are a whole bunch of versions out there. That having been said, none of the other people who’ve recorded it seem to have as much fun with it as these guys.”

6. Dollar Down (The Complete RCA Singles Collection, 2000)

“This was a really cool listen, but it wasn’t really anything spectacular. If it sounds like the sort of thing you’d be into, then sure, but I don’t think I’ll come back to it.”

5. When I First Came to This Land (The Limeliters, 1960)

“A thoroughly enjoyable listen, never heard of the Limeliter’s before I listened to this late 60’s debut of theirs or any of their releases, and I will be looking for more.”

4. John Henry, the Steel Driving Man (The Limeliters, 1960)

“These are the best of a timeless group and I for one am grateful for owning this CD and to be able to listen for hours to three great voices blended in perfect harmony.”

3. Hey Li Lee Li Lee (Tonight: In Person, 1961)

“This is not one of the group’s better-known efforts, but it’s one of my most favorite songs. Even though it’s kinda cheesy in the way it’s performed and is very bluegrassy, I think it’s one of the sweetest, happiest songs I’ve ever heard.”

2. Gotta Travel On (Sing Out, 1961)

“I’ve never heard this version before – this is the best version of one of my all time favorite songs by one of my all time favorite folk groups.”

1. Take My True Love by the Hand (The Limeliters, 1960)

“Great thing about this early sixties folk revival music – it’s the only music that (to me) sounds live, like I’m really there. Those recordists knew their trade.”