The Passionate Folk Trio - Peter, Paul & Mary

One of the most enduring acts in American music, Peter, Paul
And Mary both defined and transcended the 1960s folk revival.
The trio's passionate commitment to peace and social justice made
them the conscience of an era as they soulfully communicated
political concerns through music in an unprecedented way.
At the same time that they reached millions with their social
message, they achieved phenomenal mass popularity.

Listening to these powerful and earnest songs some 40 plus years
on is to marvel at the times they were created in. Modern Folk
music has its roots in socially progressive activism which then
evolved into the more psychedelic aspects of Bob Dylan. The magic
of Peter, Paul and Mary was in the presentation. They mixed sweet
harmonies into the messages and then took them to the pop charts.
As such, their importance to musical history simply can not be
understated.

Peppered among their hits my #1 choice has always been
"Puff, The Magic Dragon" - still manages to tug at my heartstrings
even though I first heard it roughly 42 years ago; this touching
song is truly very beautiful!

Their other songs are just as lovely...such as:
"Early In The Morning"
"Where Have All The Flowers Gone"
"Lemon Tree"
"Where Have All The Flowers Gone"
"Day Is Done"
"The Great Mandala (The Wheel Of Life)"
...etc.

Puff the Magic Dragon - Peter Paul & Mary


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