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Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey and Mary Travers form the American folk-singing trio '''Peter, Paul and Mary'''. They began in New York City’s [[coffee house]] cultural scene, and became one of the best-known and most successful folk groups. | Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey and Mary Travers form the American [[folk music|folk-singing]] trio '''Peter, Paul and Mary'''. They began in New York City’s [[coffee house]] cultural scene, and became one of the best-known and most successful folk groups. They debuted at ''The Bitter End'', a club in [[Greenwich Village]], New York, and their debut album, Peter, Paul & Mary, made it into the top ten. | ||
The | The group had many hits, but only one recording reached Number One: ''Leaving on a Jet Plane'', by [[John Denver]]. The trio parted in or about 1970 to pursue solo careers, but never had the success as as individuals they had achieved as a group. They reunited in the late 1970s. ''Peter, Paul and Mary'' are known for being advocates for [[social justice]], and still tour together. | ||
==Songs== | ==Songs== | ||
*Puff the Magic Dragon | *''Puff the Magic Dragon'' | ||
*Leaving on a Jet Plane | *''Leaving on a Jet Plane'' | ||
*If I had a Hammer (The Hammer Song) | *''If I had a Hammer'' (''The Hammer Song'') | ||
*Blowin’ in the Wind | *''Blowin’ in the Wind'' | ||
*The Wedding Song | *''The Wedding Song'' | ||
*The Great Mandela | *''The Great Mandela'' | ||
*Lemon Tree | *''Lemon Tree'' | ||
*Where have all the Flowers Gone? | *''Where have all the Flowers Gone?'' | ||
Revision as of 23:20, 10 January 2008
Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey and Mary Travers form the American folk-singing trio Peter, Paul and Mary. They began in New York City’s coffee house cultural scene, and became one of the best-known and most successful folk groups. They debuted at The Bitter End, a club in Greenwich Village, New York, and their debut album, Peter, Paul & Mary, made it into the top ten.
The group had many hits, but only one recording reached Number One: Leaving on a Jet Plane, by John Denver. The trio parted in or about 1970 to pursue solo careers, but never had the success as as individuals they had achieved as a group. They reunited in the late 1970s. Peter, Paul and Mary are known for being advocates for social justice, and still tour together.
Songs
- Puff the Magic Dragon
- Leaving on a Jet Plane
- If I had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)
- Blowin’ in the Wind
- The Wedding Song
- The Great Mandela
- Lemon Tree
- Where have all the Flowers Gone?