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The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary

Peter, Paul & Mary

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Album Review

Peter, Paul and Mary (Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey, and Mary Travers), did more to bring the 1960s folk revival safely into the homes of the American public than any other artists of the day. Their songs had a decided leftist political edge, but were gentle and easy enough to invade AM radio, where their natural, infectious singalong style gave the trio several dignified hits, including "Lemon Tree," "If I Had a Hammer," "Puff, the Magic Dragon," "Blowin' in the Wind," and two hits from the very end of the decade, "I Dig Rock and Roll Music" and "Leaving on a Jet Plane." All are collected here, along with fine versions of "All My Trials," "Tell It on the Mountain," "500 Miles," and Gordon Lightfoot's beautiful "Early Mornin' Rain." Although they will forever be associated with the folk movement, Peter, Paul and Mary's material plays surprisingly well after all these years, and while their earnest sincerity can get annoying in large doses, this collection plays just about right.

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The Consumate Peter, Paul and Mary defines folk music of the 60's

This collection doesn't miss. It has all of the essential songs that defined PP&M to be part of the 60's folk music revolution. Even today the influences of this music exists in many artists in their accoustic styles- today they call it "unplugged"... but this is the folk music of a generation that should be heard by today's generation. It still holds up very well.

Music with meaning. PPM songs speak to the heart

Peter Paul and Mary are the best. I just saw then in concert and they still are great. There music brings out such a sense of happieness and togetherness. The 00's are turning out to be so much like the 60's it is scary. This makes their music that much more relavent. All the classics are on this album. This is the first album you should buy if you don't have one already.

American music at its finest.

There are two kinds of music: good and bad. This music is deceptively simple with harmony and lyrics, but offers vocal performance with elegance, sincerity, and artistry. A combination rarely found.

Biography

Formed: 1961 in NY

Genre: Singer/Songwriter

Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s

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. Their longevity dwarfs that of the Weavers, while the fact that the trio continues to be associated with a major record label (Warner Bros.) after decades in the business sets them apart from rivals like the Kingston Trio and the Brothers Four. Then again, perhaps it isn't so surprising — Peter, Paul and Mary's roots...
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