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The Limeliters have continued to evolve their folk music presence, performing for global audiences and preserving their unique sound.
The Limeliters have been selected as new members of the Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster, an exclusive group of Texas artists and arts companies. This partnership provides opportunities for non-profit arts presenters or government bodies to receive state grants covering up to half of the Limeliters' fee for bookings.
The Limeliters signed with Elektra Records and released their first self-titled album in 1960. A reissue of this album made the top 40 in 1961.
The Limeliters signed with RCA Victor and released their album 'Tonight in Person,' which reached number five on the Billboard album chart. They released several other successful albums with RCA Victor, including 'The Slightly Fabulous Limeliters' and 'Through Children's Eyes.'
The group recorded an album for Warner Bros. Records in 1968 titled 'Time to Gather Seeds.'
Stax Records released a reunion recording of The Limeliters in 1974 titled 'Reunion - Glenn Yarbrough and The Limeliters.'
In 1976, The Limeliters released two concert albums, 'Reunion, Vol. 1' and 'Reunion, Vol. 2,' on their own Brass Dolphin Records label.
In 1963, The Limeliters recorded songs for the John Wayne film, 'McLintock!'.
The Limeliters featured in television commercials, including their rendition of the jingle 'Things Go Better with Coke,' which became a national hit.
The Limeliters performed commercial work for L&M cigarettes.
C. Daniel Boling is a Berkalin Records recording artist and has released ten solo albums since 1999.
The Limeliters trace their origins back to July 1959, when founding members Lou Gottlieb, Alex Hassilev, and Glenn Yarbrough came together in Los Angeles, California. Their initial collaboration began when Gottlieb, an arranger for the Kingston Trio, heard Hassilev and Yarbrough perform a duet. Recognizing their vocal blend, they quickly formed a trio, performing first at The Limelite club in Aspen, Colorado, and then achieving significant recognition at the “hungry i” in San Francisco. This led to their signing with Elektra Records and the release of their self-titled debut album in 1960. Later, with RCA Victor, their live album “Tonight in Person” reached number five on the Billboard album chart, cementing their place in the burgeoning urban folk revival of the early 1960s.
Throughout the 1960s, The Limeliters were known for their blend of smooth harmonies, light political satire, and humor. They released over 25 albums, with notable songs like “A Dollar Down,” “Lonesome Traveler,” and “Wabash Cannonball.” Their commercial success extended to television, where they performed jingles for major brands like Coca-Cola and L&M cigarettes, and made appearances on the TV show Hootenanny. In 1963, they recorded for the John Wayne film “McLintock!” The group faced a challenging moment in 1962 with a plane crash in Provo, Utah, during a tour. After Yarbrough’s departure in 1963 and the expiration of their RCA Victor contract in 1965, the original trio disbanded, with members pursuing individual projects, including Alex Hassilev becoming a successful producer and Lou Gottlieb establishing the Morningstar Commune.
The Limeliters have undergone various configurations over the decades, maintaining their musical legacy. After a hiatus, the original members reunited for yearly tours in the 1970s. The group officially reformed in 1981 with Alex Hassilev and Lou Gottlieb, joined by new members like Red Grammer and John David. Successors like Rick Dougherty, Bill Zorn, Mack Bailey, Andy Corwin, and Daniel Boling continued the tradition. The current lineup, featuring C. Daniel Boling, Steve Brooks, and Andy Corwin, maintains the group’s signature vocal sound and humor, performing coast-to-coast and at festivals, ensuring the continuation of nearly six decades of folk music. Richard S. Ginell’s book, “Makin’ A Joyful Noise The Lives and Times of the (Slightly) Fabulous Limeliters” published in 2024, documents their journey.
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