Peter Paul and Mary, durable folk group
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Why I'm making this page about Peter Paul and Mary / their career
It happened sort-of by accident, as the 3 of them came separately to Greenwich Village in the 60's during the folk revival, and someone suggested they try singing together. The rest is folk music history. They became leaders of the folk revivall of the 6o's, popularizing many folk songs with their unique folk style.
Peter, Paul and 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.

MARY DIES AT 72, SEPT. 16TH, 2009:
(SEE "RECENT POSTS" and also 2ND LINK IN THE LINK LIST BELOW.)
From the Peter Paul and Mary website: "Mary Travers passed away on September 16th, 2009. After successful recovery from leukemia through a bone marrow/stem cell transplant, Mary succumbed to the side effects of one of the chemotherapy treatments.We all loved her deeply and will miss her beyond words."
For more click the 2nd link in "Peter Paul and Mary Links" below.
10 best songs of Peter Paul and 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)
Listen to Peter Paul and Mary sing their most popular song.
and few more of their most popular songs
Get all their best on one CD:
The Very Best of Peter Paul & Mary
Very Best of Peter Paul & Mary
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For collectors like myself, Rhino has finally given us a pretty comprehensive single disc collection cleverly entitled "The Very Best of Peter Paul and Mary". Fans of the group would quickly point out that the 25 tunes on this CD do not necessarily represent the best songs the group ever made. I would be the first to agree with that assessment. Rather, "Very Best" presents the groups biggest and best singles as well as a number of memorable tunes from the groups most popular albums.
Release Date: 08/23/2005
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But, you really need to have these classic Peter Paul and Mary albums
(at least the first 3 or 4) Check them out: Their first 3 albums and two more. If you're more into pop, check out the fifth one.
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The Solo Albums
Still more Peter Paul and Mary albums you shouldn't miss
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And don't forget their holiday album
Holiday Celebration
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It covers the entire spectrum of the season. There are conventional Christmas songs ("We Wish You A Merry Christmas"), religious songs ("O Come, O Come Emmanuel"), Hanukkah Songs ("Hayo, Haya" and "Light one candle"), Children's Songs ("'Twas the Night Before Christmas"), old PP&M classics ("A Soalin'") and even the obligatory "Blowin' In the Wind". Truly, there is something for everybody. Mary Travers is featured on the beautiful "I Wonder As I Wander." This is just a lovely album.
Release Date: 08/25/1992
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Recent posts about Peter Paul and Mary
- One Gray Night It Happened
- The fourth speaker was Peter Yarrow of the classic folk-music trio Peter, Paul & Mary, which rose to national prominence when they sang at the 1963 March on Washington, on the same historic day that Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" ...
- Peter Yarrow brings 'joyous pursuit' to Rochester
- "We're doing the Peter, Paul & Mary repertoire, which is my legacy," he said. That includes such touchstones as "Puff the Magic Dragon," which Yarrow wrote, "Blowin' in the Wind," PP&M's first major hit, and the folk-protest classic "If I Had a Hammer.
More Recient Peter Paul and Mary Albums
Amazon Spotlight Personal Review
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Dedicated to Mary, each song was recorded at a different concert over the last 20 years.
Peter Paul & Mary with Symphony Orchestra: The Prague Sessions
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A rare treasure: Peter Paul and Mary with symphony orchestra!
Release Date: 03/09/2010
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| Track | Artist | Album | |
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| This Land Is Your Land | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| 500 Miles | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Where Have All the Flowers Gone | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Cruel War (Single Version) | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Day Is Done | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Don't Laugh At Me | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Lemon Tree | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Early Mornin' Rain | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Puff, the Magic Dragon | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Weave Me the Sunshine | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Too Much of Nothing | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Blowin' In the Wind | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Stewball | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| For Lovin' Me | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| The Times They Are a Changin' (Live) | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| El Salvador | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Don't Think Twice, It's Alright | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Follow Me | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary | |
| Leaving on a Jet Plane | Peter, Paul & Mary | The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary |
Peter Paul and Mary Links
Complete group Biography and remeberance of Mary, who just died
- Peter Paul and Mary Biography
- The most popular folk group of the 1960s, Peter, Paul and Mary in later decades have also proved themselves to be among the most durable music acts in history. (click link to read more)
- MARY TRAVERS PASSED AWAY SEPT. 16TH
- From the Peter paul and mary website:
"Mary Travers passed away on September 16th. After successful recovery from leukemia through a bone marrow/stem cell transplant, Mary succumbed to the side effects of one of the
chemotherapy treatments. We all loved her deeply and will miss her beyond words."
(Click the link to read complete statements by Peter and Paul and more on how she died.)
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Reader Feedback
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KathyT
Jan 30, 2012 @ 6:01 pm | delete
- One of my absolute favorite groups, and I sing their songs to this day! Wonderful! :)
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davenjilli
Dec 17, 2011 @ 12:48 pm | delete
- They are such a great group! Hands down my favorite
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traveller27 Mar 2, 2011 @ 4:11 pm | delete
- I love this group, too.
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kajohu Feb 16, 2011 @ 12:25 pm | delete
- I grew up listening to Peter, Paul, and Mary probably more than any other folk group, and I still love to hear their music. Your top 10 PP&M songs are all favorites of mine as well.
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MsSnow4a
Feb 10, 2011 @ 10:13 am | delete
- Peter Paul and Mary are one of my favorite groups of that era. Thanks for the memories.
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