Reverend Mr. Black

Song Info:
"Reverend Mr. Black" is a single by The Kingston Trio, released in 1963. The song was written by Billy Edd Wheeler and Jerry Leiber and was included in their album "Time to Think" released the same year. It reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 6 on the Easy Listening chart.

Artist Bio:
The Kingston Trio was an American folk and pop music group formed in 1957 in Palo Alto, California. The original lineup consisted of Dave Guard, Bob Shane, and Nick Reynolds. They were known for their vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar arrangements. The group achieved commercial success in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with hits like "Tom Dooley" and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" The Kingston Trio was influential in the folk music revival of that era and paved the way for other folk artists. They disbanded in 1967 but have had various reunions and lineup changes over the years.