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The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary
Peter Paul & Mary
Audio
CD
(August 23, 2005)
Original Release Date: August 23, 2005
Number
of Discs: 1
Label: Rhino / Wea
Product Description
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.
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You know you're gettin' real old when you have
a conversation with 20-something (or even 30-something) friend and you mention
Peter, Paul & Mary and the person just gives you a blank stare. I got to
thinking about the Fab Folk Trio because the political climate is...well, let's
just say--unfortunate (with eerily similar 1960's overtones.) I also got to
thinking about Peter Yarrow's song "The Great Mandala" (on this CD.)
Trouble was, for some reason I thought Richie Havens wrote it & that P, P
& M were chorus backup--so I kept looking for the original and for lyrics
with all the wrong information (yes, sometimes I am prone to air-headedness.)
Once again, Amazon comes to the rescue in the end. In fact, I'm beginning to
feel like a walking billboard for Amazon--hint, hint--any comps gladly
accepted.
Anyway, I held back a star just because there were a couple of songs omitted,
such as the trios' haunting rendition of "Polly Vaughn" that I would
really have like to have seen included. Oh well, I've been told 'you can't have
everything." How 'bout 4 and 1/2 stars?
Hearing "The Great Mandala" again made the search well worth while.
It is one of Peter, Paul & Mary's most dramatic & uncompromising hits.
Peace.
Blonde
on Blonde
Reflections
in a Crystal Wind
High
Flying Bird
We
Shall Overcome: Complete Carnegie Hall Concert
Readings
by Jack Kerouac on the Beat Generation
Step
Forward: The Next Generation
The
Best Of The Beat Generation
The
Essential Dave Brubeck
Review: JEFarrow
Updated 11/07