Go Where I Send Thee
The Kingston Trio
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Dave Guard/Bob Shane/Nick Reynolds Children, go where I send thee. How shall I send thee? Well, I'm gonna send you one by one, one for the little bitty Baby Was born, born, born in Bethlehem. Children, go where I send thee. How shall I send thee? Well, I'm gonna send you two by two, two for Paul and Silas, One for the little bitty Baby was born, born, born in Bethlehem. Children, go where I send thee. How shall I send thee? Well, now, I'm gonna send you three by three, three for the Hebrew children, Two for Paul and Silas, one for the little bitty Baby was born, born, born in Bethlehem. Children, go where I send thee. How shall I send thee? Well, I'm gonna send you six by six, well, six for the six that never got fixed, Five for the gospel preachers, four for the four that stood at the door, three for the Hebrew children, Two for Paul and Silas, one for the little bitty Baby was born, born, born in Bethlehem. Children, go where I send thee. How shall I send thee? Well, I'm gonna send you eight by eight, eight for the eight that stood at the gate, Seven for the seven that never got to heaven and six for the six that never got fixed, Five for the gospel preachers, four for the four that stood at the door, three for the Hebrew children Two for Paul and Silas, one for the little bitty Baby was born, born, born in Bethlehem. Children, go where I send thee. How shall I send thee? Well, now, I'm gonna send you ten by ten, ten for the ten commandments, Nine for the nine all dressed so fine, eight for the eight that stood at the gate, Seven for the seven who never got to heaven and six for the six that never got fixed, Five for the gospel preachers, four for the four that stood at the door, three for the Hebrew children, Two for Paul and Silas, one for the little bitty Baby was born, born, born in Bethlehem. He was born, born, born in Bethlehem.
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Written by: TRADITIONAL, HARRY BLUESTONE
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Go Where I Send Thee" is an African American spiritual song. It is a traditional cumulative song, often used to teach children counting. The Kingston Trio offers a modern twist to the tune.
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Album SuccessThe Kingston Trio included their version of "Go Where I Send Thee" in their live album, "Here We Go Again!". This album, released in 1959, was the group's first live album, and it quickly reached No. 1 on Billboard's Pop Albums chart.
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Members' ContributionThe Kingston Trio, consisting of Dave Guard, Nick Reynolds, and Bob Shane, all contribute to the vocals in the song. Their harmonizing style is distinctly evident in this piece.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the album's success, "Go Where I Send Thee" didn't chart as a single. However, it still remains a fan favorite and a staple in traditional American folk music.
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Song StructureThe song follows a counting structure. Each verse builds upon the previous one by adding a number, starting from one and going up to ten. The lyrics correspond with each number, telling a story as it progresses.
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Meaning of the SongThe narrative of "Go Where I Send Thee" is heavily imbued with religious elements. Each number stands for a biblical or spiritual significance.
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Live PerformancesThe song became one of The Kingston Trio's regular performances in live concerts, adding to their reputation for energetic and engaging stage performances.
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InfluencesThe Kingston Trio's interpretation of this song has been credited with inspiring many folk revival performers in the 1960s and continued to be covered or reinterpreted by many artists over the years.
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Cultural ImpactOwing to its catchy tune and repetitive structure, "Go Where I Send Thee" is now often sung in schools, churches, and community gatherings across America during festive seasons.
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Use in MediaThis song by the Kingston Trio has been included in various films and TV shows. It was a part of their TV special "The Kingston Trio and ...", aired on NBC in 1961.
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