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Yes Joe, I guess that's a good reason for "Green Leaves of Summer" being chosen. Fair enough!
Amazing how The Kingston Trio struck out on two major films:
1 - The Alamo
2 - How The West Was Won
If not mistaken, The Kingston Trio were supposed to do some of the soundtrack vocals for "How The West Was Won",
but as fate would have it ---
the producers (at MGM) decided to go with Dave Guard & The Whiskyhill Singers - since their sound appeared to be more
suited to their film. ("less commercially slick")
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Larry, it may have been that the film producers wanted a song of broader appeal. "Remember the Alamo" was sort of the Cliff Notes version of the movie, while "Green Leaves of Summer" wasn't tethered to the movie's plot. Previous Message
Joe, you're right about "Green Leaves of Summer" being tailor-made for Bob Shane. It would've made an excellent Kingston Trio song.
But at the same time, you've got to give credit where credit is due. The Brothers Four really shine on this song, and to me,
it's on the same level as their hit "Greenfields." Outstanding harmony!
If not mistaken, John Wayne preferred "Remember The Alamo" but was out-voted by the producers of the movie.
The song sounds like a "hit" and I can't understand why it wasn't chosen.
(couldn't find the "At Large" version):
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As you know, this song was written for the 1960 film "The Alamo," starring John Wayne. According to KTOR, the Trio had first dibs on it but turned it down, and it went to the Brothers Four.
Why would the Trio turn down a sure-fire hit like this?
According to Boulder Lout in his essay "Mr. Guard and the Other Two," Dave's nose was out of joint because the film producers rejected the Trio's "Remember the Alamo" in favor of "Green Leaves of Summer." If that's true, it's a shame because this song sounds tailor-made for Shane. Mr. Guard and the Other Two
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