The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary [Warner/Rhino]

by Peter, Paul and Mary

Overview

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. ~ Steve Leggett

Product Details

Release Date:	08/23/2005
Label:	Rhino
UPC:	0081227316129

Tracks

1. Early in the Morning
2. 500 Miles
3. Lemon Tree
4. If I Had a Hammer
5. Where Have All the Flowers Gone
6. Puff, The Magic Dragon
7. The Cruel War
8. This Land Is Your Land
9. Blowin' in the Wind
10. Stewball
11. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
12. For Lovin' Me
13. For Baby (For Bobbie)
14. The Times They Are A-Changin'
15. Early Mornin' Rain
16. Leaving on a Jet Plane
17. I Dig Rock and Roll Music
18. Too Much of Nothing
19. The Great Mandala (The Wheel of Life)
20. Day Is Done
21. Salvador
22. Wedding Song (There Is Love)
23. Follow Me
24. Weave Me the Sunshine
25. Don't Laugh at Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Peter, Paul and Mary   Primary Artist
Peter Yarrow   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic)
Noel Paul Stookey   Primary Artist,Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals
Mary Travers   Primary Artist,Vocals

Technical Credits

Barry Alfonso   Audio Engineer,Liner Notes
Peter, Paul and Mary   Compilation Producer
Phil Ramone   Audio Production,Producer,Associate Producer
Milton Okun   Audio Production,Producer
John Court   Audio Production,Producer
Albert B. Grossman   Audio Production
Woody Guthrie   Composer
Gordon Lightfoot   Composer
Hedy West   Composer
Steve Seskin   Composer
Bob Yellin   Composer
David Dixon   Composer
Eric Andersen   Composer
John Denver   Composer
Lee Hays   Composer
Will Holt   Composer
Leonard Lipton   Composer
Gary Peterson   Discographical Annotation
Kevin Gore   Project Assistant
Sheryl Farber   Editorial Supervision
Maria DeGrassi-Colosimo   Design
Robert Yellin   Composer
Vanessa Atkins   Editorial Supervision
Jimmy Edwards   A&R
Dave Dixon   Composer
David Gahr   Photography
Daniel Hersch   Remastering
Malia Doss   Project Assistant
Jim Wallis   Composer
Becky Wagner   Product Manager
Jimmy Wallis   Composer
Maria Villar   Art Direction
Ken Regan   Photography
Paul Stookey   Composer
James Mason   Composer
Ralph Rinzier   Composer
HJ Deutschendorf Jr.   Composer
Jim Mason   Producer
Mary Travers   Composer
Allen Shamblin   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Noel Paul Stookey   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Adaptation
Bob Dylan   Composer
Bill Inglot   A&R,Remastering
Eddie Mottau   Producer
John Herald   Composer
Steve Woolard   Discographical Annotation
John McClure   Producer
Pete Seeger   Composer
Peter Yarrow   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Adaptation
Ralph Rinzler   Composer