Folksingers Peter Paul and Mary

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Why I'm making this page about folksingers Peter Paul and Mary

I'm making this page about Peter Paul & Mary because I think they have the best harmony of any singing group ever and thier unique sound was best suited for their specialized genre, folk music.
It happened sort-of by accident, as the 3 of them came separately to Grenwich Village in the 60's during the folk revival, and someone suggested they try singing together. The rest is folk music history. They became learders of the folk revival of the 6o's, popularizing many folk songs with their unique folk style.
Peter, Paul & Mary, of course, helped invent "protest" music when they recorded Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind," transforming it into a '60s civil rights anthem. Their music helped lead the way in the Civil Rights movement of the 60's, as they joined the march on Washington.
Peter Paul and Mary are the most enduring of the folk groups. Their great sound has been enjoyed by every generation since their inception and they are still popular today in many circles. They have done several reunion concerts for PBS and have kept on making new albums.

The 10 best songs by Peter Paul & Mary, according to me 

These are my favorites. Yours may be different.

1)Blowin' in th' wind--The Bob Dylan cover that went to #1.
2)Man Came Into Egypt--About Moses, but metaphorically Jesus I think. (About the one who came to release us from the chains of slavery [to sin])
3)Morning Train--metaphore about going home to heaven
4)Rocky Road--Children's song, but metaphorically about the rocky road of life.
5)Early in the Morning--A morning prayer
6)Tell it on the Mountain (not the Christmas one, but also about the exodus.)
7)Polly Von (a metaphore of lost opportunities)
8)Where I'm Bound (another song about going to heaven)
9)The hour that the ship comes in (Dylan song metaphorically about the return of Christ)
10)Freight Train (just a beautiful song)

Take a listen to Peter Paul and Mary sing their most popular song. 

It was their cover of this great Bob Dylan song which drove it to the top of the charts and made it a major influence in the civil rights movement of the 60's.

The very best of Peter Paul and Mary 

The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary

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Release Date: 08/23/2005

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But here's some more Peter Paul and Mary albums you simply shouldn't miss 

check them out: Their first 3 albums ("Movin'" was 2nd," in the wind", 3rd) and more

Peter, Paul And Mary (1st LP)

Their very first album. It has such favorites as,"500 Miles," "If I had a hammer" and "Lemon Tree," and opens with the prayerful "Early in the Morning."

Release Date: 10/25/1990

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In the Wind

Their third album, and the one which contains their famous "Blowin' in th' wind." But it also has other great songs like "Rocky Road," "Go Tell it On The Mountain [not the Christmas version]," "Polly Von," "Freight Train," and "All My Trials," and opens with "[Everybody's gonna pray on th' ]Verry Last Day."

Release Date: 07/17/1990

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Moving

Their second album. It features their cover of Wody Guthries "This Land is Your Land," and also features such other great songs as, "Settle Down," "Gone th' Rainbow." "[take off your] Old Coat," and the poignent and powerful "Man Came Into Egypt."

Release Date: 08/04/1989

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The Peter, Paul and Mary Album

Release Date: 08/06/1991

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Album 1700

Release Date: 07/23/1991

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Peter Paul and Mary on Wikipedia 

their real names, background and history

I added this to give helpful background information on Peter Paul & Mary.

Peter, Paul, and Mary (often called PP&M) are a musical group from the United States who were one of the most successful folk-singing groups of the 1960s. The trio is composed of Peter Yarrow, Noel "Paul" Stookey, and Mary Travers.

Listen to Peter Paul and Mary with your kids! 

These albums have songs especially for children but which adults can truely enjoy as well.

Peter, Paul and Mommy

Release Date: 07/17/1990

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Peter, Paul & Mommy, Too

Release Date: 03/09/1993

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Around the Campfire

Release Date: 04/28/1998

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Peter Paul and Mary DVD's on Amazon 

Peter, Paul and Mary - Carry It On - A Musical Legacy

This DVD chronicles the enduring work of folksingers Peter Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey, and Mary Travers, who at the time of this comprehensive, 80-minute documentary had already marked their 40th anniversary as a trio. There are nearly three dozen tunes (or parts of tunes) here, ranging from "Lemon Tree" in 1962 to several new performances from '03.

Release Date: 03/23/2004

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Peter, Paul & Mary - Holiday Concert Live

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Recent posts about Peter Paul and Mary 

Keep the Coffee Coming: Blowin' in the Wind: Peter, Paul and Mary
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Peter Paul & Mary - No Depression
The first piece of sheet music I bought, though I never even waved at learning the song, was Puff , The Magic Dragon, a 1963 pop #2 hit for Peter Paul & Mary. By coincidence, Maggie decided today that she would be Puff the hamster.

Some More Recient Albums by Peter Paul and Mary 

Songs Of Conscience & Concern: A Retrospective Collection

The 15 lesser-known tracks included in this compilation deliver exactly what the title states. The best-known tune is Phil Ochs's "There But for Fortune," although folk fans will also be familiar with Woody Guthrie's Depression-era "Pastures of Plenty" and the antiwar "Wasn't That a Time," most often associated with the Weavers. The social concerns addressed range from environmental degradation (the antinuke "Power") to racial disharmony (Pete Seeger's childlike "All Mixed Up") to political injustice (the graphic albeit melodically beautiful "El Salvador"). "Don't Laugh at Me," the sole new track here, preaches childhood tolerance, making it a perfect companion piece to PPM's classic "Danny's Down," also included here.

Release Date: 03/23/1999

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No Easy Walk to Freedom

PP&M continue to evolve and take chances with new sounds and issues in this album. They dare to deliver their views on controversial topics. ..The songs will remind the listener of PP&M's history together and their place in our social consciousness. Worthy of a place in every CD collection.

Release Date: 08/25/1992

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Carry It On

a four-CD (plus one DVD) box set that gathers all of their hits, along with generous helpings of rarities, B-sides, and previously unreleased songs.
Carry It On is a worthy testament to the legendary group that proved you could make a career out of singing songs of social protest, ancient ballads, modern heartbreak, and even magic dragons, as long as you did so with sincerity, humor, and gorgeous three-part harmonies.

Release Date: 02/24/2004

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In These Times

Release Date: 02/24/2004

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LifeLines Live

Release Date: 08/06/1996

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So You play guitar and sing? Want to play like Peter Paul and Mary? Check out these guitar books 

Better than karioke, eh?

Peter, Paul & Mary: Deluxe Anthology

Guitar chords and a wide selection of songs from their long music careers together. Full of their lesser known songs. Most of the songs were written in an easy to play key.
a good book for learning and playing their songs.

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The Guitar Styles of Peter Paul and Mary (Recorded Hits/Words and Music)

Sheet music book, including: Blowin' in the Wind; Puff the Magic Dragon; Oh, Rock My Soul; This Train; Tell it on The Mountain; Man of Constant Sorrow; Early in the Morning; Hush-a-Bye; Gone the Rainbow; Bamboo; and Pretty Mary.

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The Peter Paul and Mary Song Book

Recollections by the singers, a discography, chord diagrams for five instruments, plus 42 American folk favorites--all in one great songbook! Here are just a few: Puff (The Magic Dragon) * If I Had My Way * A'Soalin' * Oh, Rock My Soul * It's Raining * One Kind Favor.

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Peter, Paul and Mary: Around the Campfire

From customer reviews: "This is a great songbook for PPM fans who play beginner/intermediate guitar. The arrangements are easy to follow (not a lot of barre chords) and not a lot of Eb--Bb7 stuff. There's even some tablature to songs like Blowin' In the Wind. The book has the same songs as the CD set with the same name. I really enjoy this book. Mike" " If you want a good collection of PPM songs, this book is well worth your purchase." price.

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Peter, Paul and Mary Guitar

This book examines the art of Peter, Paul and Mary in terms of the songs and how they relate to the guitar. The editor has notated the various styles in both modified tablature as well as traditional music so that non-music readers as well as schooled musicians can understand the complexities of the styles described. Folk guitarists will be especially interested in the many arrangements which record Peter and Paul's guitar parts individually and then combined for maximum effect.

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Reader Feedback 

rlmodranski wrote...

I love their sound too!! Paul Stookey's Wedding Song is still one of my favorites to sing!

ReplyPosted May 14, 2009

jipock wrote...

Great Lens!! 5*****

ReplyPosted March 03, 2009