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BUY NOW Gibson & Camp at the Gate of Horn Elektra, 1961

At the urging of manager Albert Grossman, Bob Gibson & Bob Camp (later Hamilton Camp) formed a
duo which created a phenomenal sound and excitement unparalleled in the annals folk music.

Gibson & Camp at the Gate of Horn

  was taped in Chicago at the 100-seat Gate of Horn; this album turned out to be one of the greatest live recordings of all time - so much so that it became folk's first gold record. Their rollicking arrangements and exceptional harmonies inspired numerous up-and-coming acts, including Roger McGuinn of the Byrds, Simon & Garfunkel, Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver and even the Beatles. Shel Silverstein's liner notes, Gibson observed, probably sold as many albums as the music.

Tracks Skillet Good and Greasy Old Blue St. Claire's Defeat I'm Gonna Tell God Two in the Middle Civil War Trilogy First Battalion Yes I See Two Brothers Daddy Roll 'Em The Thinking Man Butternut Hill (appeared only on early LP pressing) Wayfaring Stranger Chicago Cops Betty and Dupree