Grew up with PP&M
4
By jput
This is the best PP&M album!
One of the Touchstones of my childhood
5
By RevTed
This album was in my ears from the time I was 4, when it was released in 1964. I learned folksongs, satire and harmony from its songs. I learned that people sang of love, faith, activism and sadness, as I learned that Paul Stookey had a wicker sense of humor. Later, I learned "A 'Soalin" was just the song to sing with my best friend in the dark of a campfire. It is worth every note, every breath, every laugh and every ring of the Hammer!
worth resurrecting
5
By Bluebaker
This album brings forth the comedic talents of PP & M. I remember it well as I was a folk singer/guitarist who performed some of these pieces. Although I detested the communist message of the group I could not help but be seduced by the incredible talent and beautful melodies therein contained. The songs played equally well in fraternity house and the mud of Vietnam having universal appeal as certainly I was no deserteur. "If I Had a Hammer" was always my favorite though I did not understand the implications of it. Young listeners rejoice!
One of the BIG THREE
5
By segabear
Bob Dylan; Joan Baez; Peter, Paul & Mary - they were our protest leaders of the mid 60's. PP&M's satire was a bit gentler and more subtle that the others, but was no less cutting. I loved their introduction in live performance, "Hi, I'm Peter and I am no Apostle, Hi, I'm Paul and I am no Apostle, Hi, I'm Mary and I am no Virgin". This intro cannot be fully appreciated unless you are familiar with the sultry voice of Mary. I am not sure this plays well with newer generations, as the material is very time specific, but I hope it will. It stands alone on its own merit and Mary Travers has such a beautiful, sultry voice! Yes, This was recorded live in 1964 and remastered in 1989.
<3 PP&M <3
5
By JanewayJunkie
Love this album, especially "Paultalk" and "Blue". :)
Also this was released in 1964 not 1962...
This is not their first album!
4
By HeadfullaTunes
Contrary to the information provided above, this album's title is "In Concert," and it was released in 1964. It is *not* Peter, Paul and Mary's debut album, which is called "Peter, Paul and Mary." For some reason, the review of their first album has been repeated here.
