We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. The most popular folk group of the s, 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. Then again, perhaps it isn't so surprising -- Peter, Paul and Mary's roots run deeper than almost any other folk act one might care to name, while their appeal crosses audience lines that other acts couldn't and can't even approach. Peter, Paul and Mary were part of the s folk revival, but they can trace their roots and inspiration back to music and events from the late '40s, and the founding of the Weavers. In , the musical and political left had been galvanized behind the presidential campaign of former Vice President Henry Wallace and his running mate, Senator Glen Taylor.
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The group's repertoire included songs written by Yarrow and Stookey, early songs by Bob Dylan as well as covers of other folk musicians. After the death of Travers in , Yarrow and Stookey continued to perform as a duo under their individual names. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in Manager Albert Grossman created Peter, Paul and Mary in , after auditioning several singers in the New York folk scene, including Dave Van Ronk , who was rejected as too idiosyncratic and uncommercial, and Carolyn Hester. The album was listed in the Billboard Magazine Top Ten for 10 months, including seven weeks in the No. It remained a main catalog-seller for decades to come, eventually selling over two million copies, earning double platinum certification from the RIAA in the United States alone. In the group released " Puff, the Magic Dragon ", with music by Yarrow and words based on a poem that had been written by a fellow student at Cornell , Leonard Lipton.
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One of the most enduring acts in American music, Peter Paul And Mary both defined and transcended the s 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 acheived phenomenal mass popularity. Skip to main content. Used: Very Good Details. Sold by Zoverstocks. Condition: Used: Very Good.
The most popular folk group of the s, 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. Then again, perhaps it isn't so surprising -- Peter, Paul and Mary 's roots run deeper than almost any other folk act one might care to name, while their appeal crosses audience lines that other acts couldn't and can't even approach. Peter, Paul and Mary were part of the s folk revival, but they can trace their roots and inspiration back to music and events from the late '40s, and the founding of the Weavers. In , the musical and political left had been galvanized behind the presidential campaign of former Vice President Henry Wallace and his running mate, Senator Glen Taylor. They subsequently found themselves with the top-selling record in the country, Goodnight Irene , and for the next two years, the Weavers entertained millions and brought folk music to the public consciousness in a new and vital way through recordings such as "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine. They broke up in late , but they left behind two seeds planted in American popular culture.
