The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary

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Barnes & Noble - William Pearl
The music of Peter, Paul, and Mary refuses to age. Decades have passed since the folk trio's breakthrough in the early 1960s, but new generations keep returning to P, P & M's songs, stirred by their indelible mix of exuberance, delicacy, intensity, and whimsy. The Very Best of Peter, Paul, and Mary follows other fine collections of the trio's work, including the definitive multi-disc box Carry It On. This latest retrospective brings together all the signature hits -- they sound as stirring and effervescent as ever -- as well as significant performances from the group's various solo efforts. An authentic sense of conviction is palpably felt in songs of social ...
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Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble - William Pearl
The music of Peter, Paul, and Mary refuses to age. Decades have passed since the folk trio's breakthrough in the early 1960s, but new generations keep returning to P, P & M's songs, stirred by their indelible mix of exuberance, delicacy, intensity, and whimsy. The Very Best of Peter, Paul, and Mary follows other fine collections of the trio's work, including the definitive multi-disc box Carry It On. This latest retrospective brings together all the signature hits -- they sound as stirring and effervescent as ever -- as well as significant performances from the group's various solo efforts. An authentic sense of conviction is palpably felt in songs of social conscience; a sense of wonderment and joy is equally expressed in songs of a lighter nature. Simultaneously a product of their times and utterly timeless, Peter, Paul, and Mary are to be treasured, and this collection does the trick.
All Music Guide - Steve Leggett
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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Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/23/2005
  • Label: Rhino
  • UPC: 081227316129
  • Catalog Number: 73161
  • Sales rank: 2,469

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Peter, Paul and Mary Primary Artist
Technical Credits
Woody Guthrie Composer
Gordon Lightfoot Composer
Pete Seeger Composer
John Denver Composer
Bob Dylan Composer
Mary Travers Composer
Peter Yarrow Arranger, Composer, Producer, Adaptation
Will Holt Composer
John Court Producer
Lee Hays Composer
John Herald Composer
Dan Hersch Remastering
Bill Inglot Remastering
Leonard Lipton Composer
Jim Mason Producer
John McClure Producer
Eddie Mottau Producer
Milton Okun Producer
Gary Peterson Discographical Annotation
Phil Ramone Producer
Ralph Rinzler Composer
Allen Shamblin Composer
Noel Paul Stookey Arranger, Composer, Producer, Adaptation
Hedy West Composer
Bob Yellin Composer
Dave Dixon Composer
Barry Alfonso Liner Notes
Maria Villar Art Direction
Steve Woolard Discographical Annotation
Jimmy Wallis Composer
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    From The Good Ole Days

    Really enjoy this CD. It brings back good memories of my childhood.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    songs are clear and speak to me

    Recently it occurred to me that I lost interest as music videos became popular.

    I like their music. The music and the artists is enough for me. The listening is enough for me. Videos are not important, only the audio matters to me. I rarely watch music. I rather read the liner notes, or do something else to the music.

    On this CD, there were many songs I was familiar with. But two were new and particularly enjoyable to me, "For Baby" and "Don't Laugh at Me".

    BTW, the ratings categories "It is" and "Good for" above do not seem applicable to me.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Peter, Paul and Mary...life-changing music

    When I first heard Peter, Paul and Mary...more years ago than I care to mention!...I was blown away. Their music changed my life and I will always love it. This particular album is a great way to introduce more young people to the joy of it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    engaging

    Peter,Paul and Mary have been folk favorites for 40 years or more they made several John Denver songs favorites. I enjoy listening to them in the car and at home.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Purely American

    This cd, for me, is American folk music at it's finest. From Woody Guthrie standards to songs that I've heard on John Denver and Captain and Tennille albums growing up, it's all there. The anti war songs aimed at Vietnam in the '60's can easily be applied today. Peter, Paul and Mary are timeless and perform these standards in their own harmonic, melodious style. I find this to be very relaxing to listen to on the way to work, a lot of it is happy music. It puts me more in the mood to cope with the everyday stresses I have to face. There is nothing offensive about the lyrics, so moms can play it for their kids, it may even help to put some infants and toddlers to sleep at nap time. I thoroughly enjoy this cd, and I would highly recommend it. :)

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