Peter Paul and Mary, durable folk group

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Why I'm making this page about Peter Paul and Mary / their career

I'm making this page about Peter Paul and Mary because it was not without reason that Peter Paul and Mary are known as the most popular folk group of the 60's and one of the most durable music acts in history. I think Peter Paul and Mary have the best harmony of any singing group ever and their 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 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

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.
Peter Paul and Mary, 500 Miles
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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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Get their #1 hit and 4 others on this great MP3 download.

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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OR check out these Peter Paul and Mary Albums on Amazon MP3's

I've owned all of these albums and they're all great.

The Solo Albums

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Still more Peter Paul and Mary albums you shouldn't miss

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Check out my favorite songs! I've handpicked these MP3s from Amazon. Take a listen. If you like, you can click to buy them on Amazon.

And don't forget their holiday album

This live Holiday album has not only the warmly familiar harmonies of Peter, Paul and Mary, but also the vocal support of the New York Choral Society. Click title to hear samples

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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Check out my favorite songs! I've handpicked these MP3s from Amazon. Take a listen. If you like, you can click to buy them on Amazon.

Listen to Peter Paul and Mary with your kids!

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

These recordings made between 1992 and 2004 serve to accuentuate the durability of group!
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Amazon Spotlight Personal Review

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This is a project envisioned by the band prior to Mary's passing. Peter & Paul have been recording new orchestral arrangements of their songs to be combined with recent/archival live vocals mixed with new symphonic arrangements.
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  
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

  • KathyT Jan 30, 2012 @ 6:01 pm | delete
    One of my absolute favorite groups, and I sing their songs to this day! Wonderful! :)
  • davenjilli Dec 17, 2011 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    They are such a great group! Hands down my favorite
  • traveller27 Mar 2, 2011 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    I love this group, too.
  • 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.
  • 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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Amazon Spotlight I 

Peter Paul & Mary-Carry It on-Musical Legacy

Amazon Price: $16.88 (as of 05/27/2012)Buy Now

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.

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Peter, Paul & Mary -- Deluxe Anthology: Piano/Vocal/Guitar

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contains around 80 songs, many of which are also in the PPM Song Book with its 32 song titles.Many lesser known titles can be found here. If you were into PPM or are just hearing their music now, this is a good book for learning and playing their songs.

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