Green, Green” is a hit single released by American folk music group the New Christy Minstrels on June 4, 1963. It was composed and written by group members Barry McGuire and Randy Sparks and became the group’s first hit. Since then, it has been covered by many singers and artists from all over the world. “Green, Green” sold over one million copies in 1963, and was awarded a gold disc. It was nominated in 1964 for the Grammy Award for Best Folk Recording and Best Performance By A Chorus.