Peter, Paul & Mary

Peter, Paul & Mary

Peter, Paul & Mary

Track Listings
 
1. Early in the Morning
2. 500 Miles
3. Sorrow
4. This Train
5. Bamboo
6. It's Raining
7. If I Had My Way
8. Cruel War
9. Lemon Tree
10. If I Had a Hammer
11. Autumn to May
12. Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

Editorial Reviews
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The legendary trio's eponymous 1962 debut produced two classics--"Lemon Tree" and Pete Seeger's "If I Had a Hammer." Because they were always hipper and more political than the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul & Mary were soon frequently credited as the group that transformed American folk music into '60s pop. It would be another six months before they really exploded with "Puff the Magic Dragon," and then another six before they brought Bob Dylan into the mainstream via their hit covers of "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Don't Think Twice." Which is why 1970's 10 Years Together: The Best of Peter, Paul and Mary remains the essential buy; nevertheless, the debut features their gorgeous covers of "Cruel War" and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," making this disc mandatory for folk fans. --Bill Holdship

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The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The penultimate collection!
  • Not much extra
  • The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary
  • Pure Folk
  • Excellent for country song lovers
The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary
Peter Paul & Mary
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009YA39U
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

  1. Early In The Morning
  2. 500 Miles
  3. Lemon Tree
  4. If I Had A Hammer (Single Version)
  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. Dont Think Twice, Its All Right
  12. For Lovin Me
  13. For Baby (For Bobbie)
  14. The Times They Are A Changin (Live)
  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 (Live/Single Version)
  21. El Salvador
  22. Wedding Song (There Is Love) - Noel Paul Stookey
  23. Follow Me - Mary Travers
  24. Weave Me the Sunshine - Peter Yarrow
  25. Dont Laugh At Me

Album 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 acheived phenomenal mass popularity.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The penultimate collection!.......2007-07-31

This is truly the penultimate collection of songs by Peter, Paul & Mary. Having grown up listening to their music, I can safely say that this is the album that you'll ever need to appreciate the beautiful melodies and breathtaking songs of this well loved American trio. All the songs that made them who they are are here and my personal fave is the wedding song that is so moving. Get this CD while you can and forget all the other best of collections out there, this is the one you really need!

3 out of 5 stars Not much extra.......2007-07-27

Their 10 Years album had most of the great songs already. This album doesn't add that much more.

5 out of 5 stars The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary.......2007-07-27

We loved the CD. It was a wonderful collection exactly what we were looking for. The shipment came quickly and the price was great!

5 out of 5 stars Pure Folk.......2007-07-21

Loved this CD. I grew up listening to this group and they sound wonderful on this record. "I Dig Rock and Roll Music" and others make this a great listen. Mellow out with P, P, & M.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent for country song lovers.......2007-07-05

Songs are of high standard. However, the quality of the CD is substandard to the ears of an audiophile fan. Background of the recordings has a bit of noise, not absolutely clear. Overall, a good CD for a sunny day.

Peter, Paul And Mommy
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Still great after 40 years
  • Lah-lah Blah
  • Beautiful....
  • Excellent CD!!!!
  • Sweet treat for all ages
Peter, Paul And Mommy
Peter Paul & Mary
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002KAV
Release Date: 1990-07-17

Tracks:

  1. The Marvelous Toy
  2. Day Is Done
  3. Leatherwig Bat
  4. I Have A Song To Sing, O !
  5. All Through The Night
  6. It's Raining
  7. Going To The Zoo
  8. Boa Constricter
  9. Make-Believe Town
  10. Mockingbird
  11. Christmas Dinner
  12. Puff (The Magic Dragon)

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Despite denied claims that it's about marijuana, "Puff the Magic Dragon" now ranks as one of the finest children's songs in musical history. It's sung around campfires and in nursery schools to this very day (while still occasionally taking a tug at adults' heartstrings as well). So, it only made sense when Peter, Paul & Mary released this "kiddies" LP in 1969, beginning a trend they've returned to throughout their career. Mary Travers had indeed recently become a "mommy," and the trio celebrate here not only with a new version of their classic tune and the traditional "Mockingbird," but clever children's songs from the likes of Tom Paxton, Gilbert & Sullivan, and Shel Silverstein. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Still great after 40 years.......2007-05-14

I grew up listening to this album in the 70's, and just like in the lyrics for "The Marvelous Toy" when I played the CD almost forty years later for my own son he loved it just like me!

3 out of 5 stars Lah-lah Blah.......2007-01-05

I ordered this album to introduce our children to some great folk music. The music is ok but not nearly as engaging and upbeat of tempo as I expected for a children's album from said artists. For a very engaging selection that might even entertain the parent occasionally, try Sarah Hickman's Toddler cd.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful...........2006-11-30

I love this CD. It's the only Peter, Paul, and Mary CD I own, but I play it quite a bit. I love The Marvelous Toy and Going to the Zoo (2 Tom Paxton songs), Day is Done (a Peter Yarrow original), Boa Constrictor (lots of fun), and, of course, I adore the song Puff the Magic Dragon. It's a wonderful, wonderful song, and for those who say Puff has a lot of camp value, they're fools. It's one of the most poignant, sad, heartbreaking songs ever written. It is absolutely wonderful. There's a reason so many people love the song. This is a real treat of an album, and it's a rare case in which a children's album is not dumbed down and stupid....

5 out of 5 stars Excellent CD!!!!.......2006-08-09

I absolutely love this CD!!! My 5 month old son and I listen to it ALL the time. I am going to purchase "Peter, Paul and Mommy Too" here real soon.

5 out of 5 stars Sweet treat for all ages.......2006-05-10

This album is so wonderful for the whole family. We listen to it with our 1 year old and she loves it. We can play it over and over without getting tired of it. Such a difference from those saccharine kids' cds my friends play!! I hope that lots of people having kids now will get this album so we can teach the next generation that music doesn't have to be dumb or full of 'attitude' to be enjoyable. Beware, though: if you don't cry during "Puff The Magic Dragon" you should hurry to the doctor and have your heart checked!!
Best Of Peter, Paul & Mary: Ten Years Together
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • only wanted 1 song
  • Good music, but misleading professional review
  • A Classic of American Folk Music
  • 38 minutes of Greatest Hits
  • Crisp American folk music
Best Of Peter, Paul & Mary: Ten Years Together
Peter Paul & Mary
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: B000002KHJ
Release Date: 1992-07-28

Tracks:

  1. Blowin' In The Wind
  2. Too Much Of Nothing
  3. Lemon Tree
  4. Stewball
  5. Early Mornin' Rain
  6. 500 Miles
  7. I Dig Rock & Roll Music
  8. Leaving On A Jet Plane
  9. Puff (The Magic Dragon)
  10. For Lovin' Me
  11. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
  12. If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song)
  13. Day Is Done

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Warner Bros. did with the CD release of the 1970 vinyl LP 10 Years Together: Best of Peter, Paul & Mary what every label should do with CD reissues of vinyl compilations. They took into account the longer length of CDs and added tracks. The original release of 10 smash hits has been fleshed out here with three additional tracks, including a melodic take on Dylan's Basement Tapes rarity "Too Much of Nothing." Otherwise, it's hits and nothing but hits, ranging from definitive folk interpretations ("If I Had a Hammer") to pop ("I Dig Rock 'n' Roll Music") to Dylan and Gordon Lightfoot covers that compete with the originals and first brought such material to the mainstream. Only "Cruel War" is missing. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars only wanted 1 song.......2007-05-13

puff the Magic Dragon brings all the kid in you out

4 out of 5 stars Good music, but misleading professional review.......2006-10-18

I'm sure that all of us who remember PP&M welcome a CD reissue if only because we won't have to listen to the scratches and the skips that a well-loved record album is burdened by. But I'm surprised at the Amazon review posted ahead of all the "amateurs" because there are NO NEW TRACKS on the CD. The record has 13 tracks, not 10, as the review so prominently claims. I agree with the other amateur reviewers who would like to hear some of the other PP&M songs added, such as "This Land is Your Land" and "Where Have all the Flowers Gone." And it's understandable that all the recording company wanted to do was reissue the original. But please, Amazon, don't advertise a product as something it's not.

5 out of 5 stars A Classic of American Folk Music.......2006-10-08

I still have this on vinyl, but just never bother with the stereo anymore. I pounced on the CD and popped it into my player, so once again I can relive the sound that meant so much to me in my college days. It's still a mellow blending of voices and a great selection of songs.
You get your classic folk tunes (Blowin' in the Wind and If I Had a Hammer), plus 60s songs like Too Much of Nothing and I Dig Rock and Roll Music. I love their version of Lemon Tree and you just have to have Puff the Magic Dragon.
A marvelous album!

4 out of 5 stars 38 minutes of Greatest Hits.......2006-01-18

First released on LP in 1970, this greatest hits album contains several of the big hits by Peter, Paul, and Mary, the folk trio from the '60's whose classic works include "Puff the Magic Dragon" and their covers of Pete Seeger's "If I Had a Hammer," John Denver's "Leaving on a Jet Plane," and Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind." The group's sound consisted of simple, feel-good, peace-loving, almost naive, harmonies with spare instrumentation (usually just guitars and acoustic bass) and without much of a hint of an edge (realizing that some of their music was "protest music" in spirit and assuming for the moment that "Puff!" wasn't about lighting up a doobie). This formula garnered them a loyal following in the '60's and no doubt has today's greying listeners harkening back to those good old days. Anyone who was a fan and hasn't heard them for years will find this a warm reminder of the classic tunes and times.

It's always a bit difficult to review a Greatest Hits album -- people always quibbling about what songs in their opinion were unjustly left out and which they could have done without. I always think that's pointless, but I can't resist jumping on the bandwagon this time... True, this CD release improves on the earlier LP version by adding 3 tracks, but the total playing time still only comes to less than 38 minutes. That just doesn't cut it for me in the age of the CD format. So, what would I add? Well, how about "This Land is Your Land," "Where Have All The Flowers Gone," or "Kumbaya," "Michael Row the Boat Ashore," "Down By The Riverside," or even "Because All Men Are Brothers." Ah, fair enough... if I'd wanted those tracks, I should have purchased either the 2CD collection, "Around the Campfire" or the newly released and remastered "The Very Best of Peter, Paul, and Mary." Don't get me wrong, "Ten Years Together" is a decent album with some classic hits from PPM, but if you want something more complete and a better value for your $, check out either of those two albums first -- I wish I had (and I wish I'd read a review that made this clear). Then again, with "The Very Best..." available now, you should be able to pick up "Ten Years Together" for a dollar or two.

4 out of 5 stars Crisp American folk music.......2005-10-16

A music collection that contains classical numbers from the classics of American folk music.

A collection that also makes me cruise to the 60's, both with its melodies and lyrics. The themes are socially and politically oriented making them even more universal.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978 Film)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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  • to those disco freaks that love cheesy films!
  • Why would you buy it then?
  • Good Music
  • Excellent Purchase
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Peter Frampton
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Release Date: 1998-04-21

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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Love this CD.......2007-07-05

Had this when it came out on LP--didn't even know it was ON cd til just now, and I ordered it. Take it for what it is, a timepiece from the period. The Bee Gees in the mid to late 70's were as dominant as the Beatles were in the 60's. PS- CHICAGO was offered the "Got To Get You" song and passed.

5 out of 5 stars to those disco freaks that love cheesy films!.......2007-04-19

Yes, I'm a HUGE fan of Peter Frampton and the Brothers Gibb and I'm an even BIGGER fan of cheesy films. I've been hunting down this soundtrack on CD since wearing out the VHS I checked out from the library. After having the DVD fall on my foot at my local Walgreen's (and watching it 7 times over 3 days), I'm now starting my search again for the awesome soundtrack. I'm a bit miffed that the tracks are out of order, but it's no big deal. If you love Frampton's guitar work, the BeeGee's vocals, and a cheesy film from '78 to boot, then by all means, get it. For those haters that don't like disco-fied Beatles covers, well, all I can say to them is pfft (oh, and not buy it if they're going to just fuss and cuss about how it's not 'right').

4 out of 5 stars Why would you buy it then?.......2007-03-20

Looking at the previous review I wonder...Did you see the movie? if you did then you heard all the tracks before buying the cd. Yes the movie was corny and campy...and I'm glad it didn't turn out to be like Xanadu (largly due to the fact that no one had to act, they just sang the parts) but it still leads me to wonder why would you buy the soundtrack to a movie you felt like was a flop? I enjoyed the music therefore I will most likely buy this cd. I enjoyed the movie as well (sucker for the Bee Gees)...

4 out of 5 stars Good Music.......2007-03-17

This sound track from the movie is a very good remake of the Beatles tunes. I enjoyed the movie back years ago and enjoy the music again now...

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Purchase.......2007-01-10

This item was exactly as advertised. It arrived in perfect condition and in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to do business with this seller again in the future.
Around the Campfire
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Just old fashioned fun campfire songs
  • The songs you want your kids to know
  • Peter Paul & Mary - a nostalgic experience
  • Great Music But....................Not My Camp Songs!
  • Good, not Great
Around the Campfire
Peter Paul & Mary
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000062VR
Release Date: 1998-04-28

Tracks:

  1. This Land Is Your Land
  2. Garden Song
  3. Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
  4. It's Raining
  5. Somos El Barco
  6. If I Had A Hammer
  7. River Of Jordan
  8. Light One Candle
  9. Where Have All The Flowers Gone
  10. Inside
  11. The Marvelous Toy
  12. Right Field

Tracks:

  1. Kumbaya
  2. Michael Row The Boat Ashore
  3. Down By The Riverside (Study War No More)
  4. Puff (The Magic Dragon)
  5. 500 Miles
  6. Stewball
  7. Blowin' In The Wind
  8. We Shall Overcome
  9. All My Trials
  10. Weave Me The Sunshine
  11. Day Is Done
  12. Leaving On A Jet Plane
  13. Goodnight, Irene

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The indefatigable folk trio of Peter, Paul & Mary is a wonderful focal point for younger listeners, toward whom this two-CD set is clearly geared. With a decidedly left-leaning approach to its craft--at least as far as the lyrics are concerned--the group selects great examples from its lengthy recording career. "If I Had a Hammer" veers from solemn consideration to exultant declaratives, working excellently enough that adults will certainly dig the music. Ditto for "Down by the Riverside" and "Light One Candle," which booms with an added mixed chorus, giving the song the power of a protest anthem. Not to paint this as an altogether-too-serious effort, though--"This Land Is Your Land" and "Puff (The Magic Dragon)" sweep the ears of kids up in deceptively minimal movements by the trio. Put succinctly, these two CDs mix kid-oriented and adult-oriented music with just the right touch. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Just old fashioned fun campfire songs.......2006-12-26

These are great sing-a-long songs for campfires or roadtrips
for any age. Some songs I've know forever and some I had never
heard of but enjoyed learning and now know by heart.
This is fun, fun stuff for all ages.

5 out of 5 stars The songs you want your kids to know.......2006-12-14

I've seen far too many adults stick a DVD movie in the back seat of the van to keep the little ones entertained during a long trip. They'd be better served to load up PP&M's Around the Campfire. This music, delivered by people whose voices are associated with many of the songs, is quite likely to generate family sing-alongs in the old style. (Though I'll warn you that a three-year-old stuck on Puff the Magic Dragon ("Again!" she screeched) can be a special form of hell.)

Even if you didn't sing all the songs on this album when you went to summer camp -- I did, but my Camp Quidnunc days were only 100 miles from Greenwich Village where these songs first earned fame -- you are sure to know and enjoy at least 90% of them. They're a sort of aural comfort food, I find, even if there's no one under the age of 10 in the vicinity.

4 out of 5 stars Peter Paul & Mary - a nostalgic experience.......2006-07-16

If you like(d) PP&M in the 60s, you'll love them now. A couple of songs I've never heard, but the majority is a collection of songs taken from their albums. A trip down memory lane, and just hearing songs like Blowin' In The Wind, This Land is Your Land, If I Had a Hammer and Down By The Riverside, to name a few on this 2 disc CD, brought me back to the days when we protested peacefully because it was our right; now I'm afraid to send in my dues to the ACLU because I might end up on a list somewhere. Pretty tragic.

3 out of 5 stars Great Music But....................Not My Camp Songs!.......2006-07-09

First of all, let me start by stating that I LOVE Peter, Paul and Mary. I can still shed a tear when I listen to "Puff the Magic Dragon," probably one of my favorite songs. Their folk songs are unquestionably, classics. "Peter, Paul, and Mommy" is one of my very favorite albums. I played it for my students on my record player many years ago and then, when my daughter was in kindergarten, I lent it to her teacher; it was played every day during naptime.

I feel that I am somewhat of an authority when it comes to camp songs. Although I sing them badly, I have sung them for many, many decades. I attended Girl Scout camp during the sixties in both Alabama and New Mexico. I remember singing all the songs with my sister during the long ride home every year. I have also been to Church camp (didn't sing many campfire songs, much to my dismay) and I was a counselor at a camp in northeast Georgia for two summers during college in the seventies. In addition, I was a Girl Scout Leader for ten years during the next two decades. So, as you see, I am somewhat of an expert when it comes to singing around the campfire....anyone remember "Barges"?

So, it was with great anticipation that I ordered " Around the Campfire" (without looking at the sound track). I was planning on 'cranking up the radio' and singing along with the trio in my car! Unfortunately, the only songs on the first CD that we ever sang were: "If I Had A Hammer" and " Where Have All The Flowers Gone"--two of ten. I had better luck on the second CD; we sang: " Kumbaya", " Michael Row The Boat Ashore", "Puff (The Magic Dragon)", "500 Miles", and "Blowin in the Wind."

Only seven of the twenty songs were familiar to me from my camp days; if I had inspected this album before ordering, I would never have bought it. Even though I have 'buyer's remorse,' the singing is typical of Peter, Paul and Mary, just fabulous.

3 out of 5 stars Good, not Great.......2005-08-23


This review is not original in context of some of the other reviews, but I thought it was important to emphasize that this recording contains much of their recent work, which is clearly not to the high standards of their ealier work. Reliant as they are on their voices, their aging has naturally effected the quality of their singing.

The musicianship is excellent as usual, but this is clearly not a 5-star album in light of their other recordings.
Children's Favorites
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Children's Favorites a solid purchase
  • The perfect package
  • A Wonderful Introduction to the Classics
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Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
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ASIN: B00004Y6T3
Release Date: 2000-09-05

Tracks:

  1. March Of The Tin Soldiers - Leon Jessel
  2. Variations On 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' - Walter Klien
  3. The Nutcracker: Dance Of The Reed Flutes - Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
  4. The Nutcracker: Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy - Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
  5. The Sorceror's Apprentice - Paul Dukas
  6. Peter And The Wolf (Extract) - Brandon de Wilde
  7. Invention No. 8 In F Major - Christiane Jaccottet
  8. Invention No. 11 in G Minor - Christiane Jaccottet
  9. Invention No. 13 in A Minor - Christiane Jaccottet
  10. Prelude And Fugue No. 21 In B Flat Major (Book 1) - Christiane Jaccottet
  11. Sonata For 2 Pianos In D Major, K. 448, 1st Mvt. - Rudolf Firkusny
  12. III. Allegretto - Walter Klien
  13. Kinderszenen: Of Strange Lands And People - Walter Klien
  14. Kinderszenen: Curious Story - Walter Klien
  15. Kinderszenen: Entreating Child - Walter Klien
  16. Kinderszenen: Perfect Happiness - Walter Klien
  17. Introduction And Royal March - Marylene Dosse
  18. The Elephant - Marylene Dosse
  19. Kangaroos - Marylene Dosse
  20. The Aquarium - Marylene Dosse
  21. Cuckoo In The Woods - Marylene Dosse
  22. Birds - Marylene Dosse
  23. Fossils - Marylene Dosse
  24. The Swan - Marylene Dosse
  25. Finale - Marylene Dosse

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Children's Favorites a solid purchase.......2006-03-09

This CD mostly delivered what was expected of it. The only critique I have is that some of the tempos could have been cleaner, and that it should be cross-referenced by the other composers besides J. S. Bach.

5 out of 5 stars The perfect package.......2005-10-23

This is the most wonderful collection to have on 1 CD. Children from birth on up can benefit from this musical collage.
Songs from the "Nutcracker" are familiar and comfortable for many children. What child wouldn't love "March of the Tin Soldiers?"
Selections from Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals" is a must in my creative movement library. Every child should be exposed to this music. Well,I believe every age should be.

5 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Introduction to the Classics.......2003-03-11

With total playing time clocking in at 78:04 minutes of music, you'll be paying about 6-cents/minute, which is a better bargain than long distance phone calls, and often more rewarding!

This disc is far superior than most other "Classics for Kids"-type recordings I've sampled for a number of reasons:

1) This album was expertly engineered. The production quality on this disc is first-rate from start to finish with crisp, clear sound.

2) The pieces were expertly picked. There is wonderful sonic variety here, spanning hundreds of years of wonderful melodies. There are orchestral pieces, harpsichord pieces, solo piano, and a piano concerto, capped off with Saint-Seans whimsical Carnival of the Animals. What kid (or adult) wouldn't love that?

3) The performances are, without exeption, expert! The pieces were definately screened for quality as well as content. Many are simply a joy to behold. Walter Klein is a particular stand-out, almost giddily prancing through Schumann's pieces. Believe it or not, he sounds even more impressive when backed up by the always inspiring Minnesota Orchestra on Mozart's Piano Concerto #17.

In short, this album is a great album even before you factor in the great price. You and your children are almost guaranteed to enjoy every 6-cents worth!
Les Miserables Original London Cast
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Absolutely Amazing
  • Superior to the Broadway Cast -- sort of.
  • One of the greatest versions of Les Mis
  • THIS IS THE SECOND BEST!
  • Great for what they had to work with
Les Miserables Original London Cast
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Red Ink
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002E5L5S
Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

  1. Prologue: Work Song
  2. Prologue: Valijean Arrested/Valijean Forgiven
  3. Prologue: What Have I Done?
  4. At The End Of The Day
  5. I Dreamed A Dream
  6. Lovely Ladies
  7. Who Am I?
  8. Fantine's Death: Come To Me
  9. Fantine's Death: Confrontation
  10. Castle On A Cloud
  11. Master Of The House
  12. Thenardier Waltz
  13. Stars
  14. Look Down
  15. Little People
  16. Red & Black
  17. Do You Hear The People Sing?

Tracks:

  1. Love Montage: I Saw Him Once/In My Life/A Heart Full Of Love
  2. Plumet Attack
  3. One Day More!
  4. On My Own
  5. The Attack
  6. A Little Fall Of Rain
  7. Drink With Me
  8. Bring Him Home
  9. Dog Eat Dog
  10. Soliloquy
  11. Turning
  12. Empty Chairs At Empty Tables
  13. Beggar At The Feast
  14. Finale

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing.......2007-04-12

This great soundtrack does well to one of the best musicals of all time. The recording is clean and vibrant and the original London cast shines. Any fan of Les Mis will do well to own this and anyone who wants a touch of class should get it too. It offers up love songs, songs of rebellion, drama, comedy, and runs the gamut of emotions. A fantastic piece. If I had one small problem it is that track 1 (Work Song) cuts out about 1/2 second early, though I believe this is do to the transitioning and closeness of recording of tracks 1 and 2. It's a small grievance that most probably will not notice.

5 out of 5 stars Superior to the Broadway Cast -- sort of........2006-09-07

I'd owned the Original Broadway Cast of Les Miserables for over a year before I bought the London Cast. What finally convinced me to buy the London Cast was the casting -- many of Broadway and the West End's top stars are on this recording (though this musical is what most of them owe their success to).

We can look back in hindsight to the early 80's and see the spectacular cast: Patti LuPone (Eva in Evita, Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd), Colm Wilkinson (Phantom in Phantom of the Opera), Michael Ball (Count Fosco in Woman in White, Alex in Aspects of Love), and Rebecca Caine (Christine in Phantom of the Opera) all stand out. There is nothing like hearing Caine's lush, effortless, crystalline soprano on the song only found on the London recording, "I Saw Him Once." For no other reason than for that additional song, this recording is worth purcashing, even if you already own the Broadway Cast. Not that all of the cast is superior to the Broadway version -- the definitive performances of some of the supporting roles (Enroljas, the Thenardiers, and I also prefer Terrence Mann's Javert) come from that recording. The main supporting roles, however, truly outshine their alternate cast on this one (although Judy Kuhn as Cosette is fantastic!).

The orchestrations are definitely inferior to the Broadway version, however. Many are taken at a slower tempo and played with less gusto. This is particularly evident in "Red and Black," if my memory serves me correctly. Some of the lyrics are sung in an odd way by the man playing Enroljas, as if he's overdramatizing, but that's only one track of thirty-odd tracks. Another minor irritation: Cosette's songs are cut short and placed into a five minute "love montage" which can be found in their full versions on the Broadway cast with the also-great Judy Kuhn.

This is the show that skyrocketed some of these performers to stardom -- Ball, Caine, Wilkinson -- and cemented others' places: LuPone, for example. It's a superb cast recording of one of the greatest musicals in history.

Buy it.

5 out of 5 stars One of the greatest versions of Les Mis.......2006-03-05

I love this version of Les Mis. I am a real fan. I have played it dozens of times. The energy and the music are just wonderful. You'll love it. Performances are terrific. Musical clarity is excellent.

5 out of 5 stars THIS IS THE SECOND BEST!.......2005-10-21

I have reviewd the symponic and 10th anniversary.So.............THIS CD IS THE SECOND BEST ! THE 1rst BEST IS THE 10th ANNIVERSARY! ALUN ARMSTRONG IS THE BEST THENAIRDIER ACTOR EVER!
BUY THIS AND THE 10th ANNIVERSARY!

4 out of 5 stars Great for what they had to work with.......2005-09-10

After the anniversary edition, the begins to pale, but I love it nonetheless. Everyone should listen to it, and preferable listen to it first, before all the other versions. Learn to love the original, and go from there.
Peter, Paul And Mary (1st LP)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Solid Debut of A Classic Folk Act
  • Very Disappointed
  • Totally Awesome
  • The debut of a popular folk trio
  • Fell in Love With PP&M All over again
Peter, Paul And Mary (1st LP)
Peter Paul & Mary
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002K9W
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Early In The Morning
  2. 500 Miles
  3. Sorrow
  4. This Train
  5. Bamboo
  6. It's Raining
  7. If I Had My Way
  8. Cruel War
  9. Lemon Tree
  10. If I Had A Hammer
  11. Autumn To May
  12. Where Have All The Flowers Gone

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The legendary trio's eponymous 1962 debut produced two classics--"Lemon Tree" and Pete Seeger's "If I Had a Hammer." Because they were always hipper and more political than the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul & Mary were soon frequently credited as the group that transformed American folk music into '60s pop. It would be another six months before they really exploded with "Puff the Magic Dragon," and then another six before they brought Bob Dylan into the mainstream via their hit covers of "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Don't Think Twice." Which is why 1970's 10 Years Together: The Best of Peter, Paul and Mary remains the essential buy; nevertheless, the debut features their gorgeous covers of "Cruel War" and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," making this disc mandatory for folk fans. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Solid Debut of A Classic Folk Act.......2007-05-01

If you were alive in the early 60s, you certainly heard Peter,Paul and Mary on the radio and occasionally saw them on TV. Of course, back then the sound quality of either medium was less than stellar and those beautiful harmonies were very likely blurred. People fortunate enough to have then state-of-the-art hi-fi's or early stereos fared better, of course, and certainly the group's elegant vocals and skillful, straightforward instrumentals are even better served on today's equipment.

It's easy to treat this, their first album, as a trip down memory lane for aging boomers and pre-boomers. Their numerous PBS appearances in recent years are certainly nostalgia fests (not that there's anything wrong with that), but they're more than that. Musically this recording holds up well 45 years after its release. "Lemon Tree" and "If I Had a Hammer" were bona fide hits, of course, but the group's versions of "500 Miles," "Man of Constant Sorrow," and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" could just have easily have charted during those early days of the folk boom. I'll let others debate over which of the many versions of these tunes are "definitive." Suffice to say, that PP&M's are excellent.

The lesser cuts are all performed with polish and understated passion. A novelty number like "It's Raining" holds up only to just so many hearings, however. Gospel purists may find "This Train" or even Paul Stookey's own gospel-tinged "Early In the Morning" a bit on the tepid side. Most listeners will accept them for what they are, however, earnest, understated interpretations of a tradition that the singers chose to honor even though it wasn't quite their own.

Of course, later on, PP&M would occasionally be criticized for "pretty-fying" the edgier contemporary folk compositions of Bob Dylan and other young troubadors of the era. They'd say the same thing about Judy and Joan, of course. But all those singers did their bit to popularize the genre, and make those compositions more palatable to the masses. And, yes, unless you really are an absolute purist, you have to admit that their takes on the material--and I'm talkin' Dave Van Ronk or Rev. Gary Davis here as well as Dylan--were certainly valid.

1 out of 5 stars Very Disappointed.......2007-03-08

The music and songs are great except on every song, the recording stops before the song (and/or music is finished) and after paying almost $19.00, I am not very satisfied with the recording.

1 out of 5 stars Totally Awesome.......2006-01-29

This album is as awesome today as it was 40 years ago. Although Peter, Paul and Mary have matured, they still sing what they believe and support wonderful causes like Operation Respect. Wish there were more groups like this today.

5 out of 5 stars The debut of a popular folk trio.......2004-09-09

This trio consisting of Peter Yarrow,Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers are not just folk musicians and singers. They are folk rockers. All three sing and Yarrow and Stookey play guitars. Blonde beauty Travers holds a bouquet of flowers in her hands in the cover photo and Yarrow and Stookey hold their guitars. Hits from this album include 500 MILES,where Louisville,Kentucky born Travers takes the lead. Other hits include LEMON TREE,IF I HAD A HAMMER and IT'S RAINING.

5 out of 5 stars Fell in Love With PP&M All over again.......2004-08-31

I have had this cd for several years as well as the albums "In the Wind" "Peter Paul & Mommy" and "The Best of PP&M (Ten Years Together)". About three weeks ago (as this is being written) they were part of a PBS fundraiser, and I got intererested in playing the dedut album again. There are so few artists making vital music now that I have been craving to listen to music with meaning, power and passion. When I replayed this album, its majesty and beauty really hit me. I can understand and appreciate how popular the album was. I read the reviews here and noted that one mentioned that the "Peter, Paul & Mary" album was not the biggest of 1962. Of course not-it was released mid-way through the chart year. What he failed to state was that it was the #2 selling album of 1963. It was also one of the Top 10 selling albums of 1964. It charted into 1965, spending over 180 weeks on Billboard's album chart. It was a powerhouse seller because its music mattered. This album is essential listening. Where Have All the Flowers Gone; their Grammy winning performance of If I Has A Hammer; their original Cruel War; Bamboo; Autumn to May; 500 Miles...music from heaven. Vocally, the trio are inspirational, and Peter and Paul's guitar playing is magnificent. This is what music is all about.
In Concert
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Peter Paul Mary in concert
  • Peter, Paul & Mary prove they were meant to be heard "In Concert"
  • Those concerts must have been fun
  • The title says it all!
  • I was there.
In Concert
Peter Paul & Mary
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002KA7
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. The Times They Are A' Changin
  2. A' Soalin'
  3. 500 Miles
  4. Blue
  5. Three Ravens
  6. One Kind Favor
  7. Blowin' In The Wind
  8. Car-Car
  9. Puff, The Magic Dragon
  10. Jesus Met The Woman

Tracks:

  1. Le Deserteur
  2. Oh, Rock My Soul
  3. Paultalk
  4. Single Girl
  5. There Is A Ship
  6. It's Raining
  7. If I Had My Way
  8. If I Had A Hammer

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In a manner that their studio albums never could, Peter, Paul & Mary's live performances indicate much of what shot the trio to fame and influence during the folk revival. They were witty, sincere, and engaging entertainers, with strong, smooth voices and a smart sense of vocal dynamics. This record, originally released in 1964, and compiled from various venues, shows the trio at the top of their stylized game, both as individual performers and as a unit. Material includes the opener "Times They Are A-Changin'" and spirituals "Rock My Soul" and "Jesus Met the Woman," as well as the familiar "500 Miles" and "If I Had a Hammer." --Roy Francis Kasten

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Peter Paul Mary in concert.......2007-05-14

Great CD. I totally enjoyed the mix of songs and comedy. A great Laugh!

5 out of 5 stars Peter, Paul & Mary prove they were meant to be heard "In Concert".......2005-09-18

At first I was surprised to discover that when Peter, Paul & Mary released "In Concert" they had only released three albums. But when the folk movement was in full flower lots of artists were releasing live albums, which is why what ends up being really surprising is that PP&M did not release their second live album until 1993. Maybe they just knew that they were not going to be able to top this one, because this double-album with its 81-minutes of music (and comedy) made listening to their studio albums no where near as much fun. Lots of groups sound better live than in the studio, and PP&M amply proves that here.

Of course there are some of the hits from the early part of PP&M's career: "A'soalin'" (#15 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart), "Blowin' in the Wind" (#2), and "Puff (The Magic Dragon)" (#2). The last one of that trio stands out because of Paul Stookey's introduction in which he defines the term "dragon." Discovering that Stookey has a wicked sense of humor during his "Paultalk" monologue is one of this album's pleasant surprises. In fact, there is a lot more comedy here than you would suspect, found not only in introductions to songs like "A' Soalin'" but also in having fun with Woody Guthrie's "Car-Car" and turning that song about "Blue," that good ol' dog, into an opportunity to make fun of rock & roll (not to mention folk song purists). Then there is the gentle fun of "It's Raining," which weaves all sorts of familiar children's songs together.

The album opens with what would have been a new Bob Dylan song in 1964 with "The Times They Are A' Changin'", which again reminds us that of course just about anybody singing a Dylan song sounds better than Dylan, but that most people are too busy paying attention to the lyrics to notice how beautiful the melodies are as well. The album closes with "If I Had A Hammer," so that the concert is neatly bookended by songs full of social consciousness. In between there are some traditional folk songs, such as "500 Miles," "Three Ravens," and "There is a Ship," with the group's original song "One Kind Favor" clearly in that style as well. Everybody gets to sing on 'On, Rock My Soul," Peter Yarrow sings "Le Desertuer" in French, and Mary Travers gets to do a solo on "Single Girl."

The two tracks that I have found I have absolutely loved over the years have ended up being the gospel songs "Jesus Met the Woman" on Disc 1 and "If I Had My Way" on Disc 2. What these two songs have in common is how the three are often singing completely different lyrics and weaving a rich harmony of sound while strumming those two guitars. Listening to these tracks is where I really wish I could see PP&M in concert and not just listen to them. The bottom line is that four decades later "Peter, Paul & Mary in Concert" is still my favorite PP&M album. The double-album was remixed by Peter Yarrow and Lee Herschberg, which would explain why it sounds better than ever.

5 out of 5 stars Those concerts must have been fun.......2005-04-12

This is a SUPERB collection and is my PP&M favorite. I went off to college in 1964 and took my HS graduation gift "RECORD PLAYER" and was given this album as a gift from my sister. The guys in the dorm and I spent countless hours listening to those 2 LP's. We felt like we were "in the concert". When the "funny stuff" like Paultalk, Car-Car (Riding In My Car) and Blue came on we would quietly listen like it was the first time and then burst into laughter! There's no need to sell on the songs. They are all familiar standards. You either like folk music or you don't. What's fun is to think back to life during this era. Simple but extremely complicated. A date might be to take in the coffee shop and hear some great folk songs while drinking....COFFEE.KUMBAYA!! The next morning might see you carrying protest signs on campus or being involved in some other movement. I'll tell you how much I've enjoyed this collection. There was the original gift LP, it was later replaced with a tape cartridge, then a cassette tape and finally a CD. Oh, and I ripped the CD to MP3 files so I can enjoy them on the computer. I'm really a music buff. I still have huge collections of 78's, 45's, LP's, cartridges, cassettes, CD's and now MP3's. Tens of thousands of songs. I'd rank this collection in my top 25. Take a walk down memory lane with this great CD. Give it a try, you'll enjoy it.

5 out of 5 stars The title says it all!.......2004-09-09

After three studio albums,Peter Yarrow,Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers decided to record some of their live performances. We start with Bob Dylan's THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN',one of his highly covered tunes. Billy Joel even recorded it live. A-SOALIN' from MOVING,is about Halloween,according to Stookey. 500 MILES is from PP&M's 1962 self-titled debut. The version on this album would later appear on THE BEST OF PETER,PAUL & MARY-TEN YEARS TOGETHER. BLUE,I think would later inspire the Nick Jr. cartoon. THREE RAVENS and ONE KIND FAVOR are OK. PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON,from MOVING,is a popular childrens' song. Forty years after the release of this album,the song would remain popular with generations that followed. CAR CAR and JESUS MET THE WOMAN are OK also. There's also another popular Dylan composition,BLOWIN' IN THE WIND,from 1963's IN THE WIND. That song asks nine questions,as mentioned by Yarrow. LE DESERTEUR is sung in French by Yarrow. Following that is ROCK MY SOUL. Again,Yarrow takes the lead vocal,this time asking the audience to join him. PAULTALK,a non-musical track where Stookey,who's a comedian as well as a musician,does bits about swimming,golf,cars and drive-in theaters. Stookey's comedy is a lot like Bill Cosby's(Cosby is PP&M's Warner Bros. Records labelmate). Travers takes the lead again for SINGLE GIRL(naturally,she would for that song). THERE IS A SHIP is cool. Also from the PP&M debut is IT'S RAINING,IF I HAD MY WAY and IF I HAD A HAMMER. I'm surprised Stookey never did any full comedy albums. There is a similar track on 1965's A SONG WILL RISE entitled TALKIN' CANDY BAR BLUES which Stookey's spoken vocal is heard.

5 out of 5 stars I was there........2002-08-11

I saw PP&M at the Honolulu Amphitheater in 1964. They performed most of the songs from this CD. When the concert was over, there was no encore, only applause. Like Elvis, they had already left the building, and sadly, left us wanting more.
In the Wind
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • "In the Wind" on cd
  • Very Disappointed
  • PP and M do not hold up well in the new century...
  • Great cd - ridiculous price
  • Their best ever. Maybe anybody's best ever.
In the Wind
Peter Paul & Mary
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000002LLM
Release Date: 1990-07-17

Tracks:

  1. Very Last Day
  2. Hush-A-Bye
  3. Long Chain On
  4. Rocky Road
  5. Tell It On The Mountain
  6. Polly Von
  7. Stewball
  8. All My Trials
  9. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
  10. Freight Train
  11. Quit Your Low Down Ways
  12. Blowin' In The Wind

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You could have some fun with the title in more suggestive times, but In the Wind refers here to the popular trio's classic recording of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind." Interestingly, their recording did as much for Dylan's career as it did for PP&M's, for, while it sealed their image as the troubadours of the '60s civil rights movement, it helped posit the then-little-known Dylan as the voice of a generation. Other highlights here include their gorgeous interpretation of Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" as well as spirituals, a lullaby, and even a Civil War ballad. It may all seem quaint now, but when this LP reached No. 1 in 1963, only weeks after John F. Kennedy's assassination, the folk movement was in full throttle...and something was definitely in the air. Or in the wind, so to speak. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "In the Wind" on cd.......2007-04-12

I love this cd. It brings back memories of old record albums. I am so glad you offer some of these older selections.
It has great sound!

1 out of 5 stars Very Disappointed.......2007-03-08

The original album and songs are just the greatest ever. So, I ordered the CD and on EVERY song, the very last part of each song is cut off before it is finished, which is so disturbing.

3 out of 5 stars PP and M do not hold up well in the new century..........2006-09-21

I was a fan from the beginning, but over the decades I think this trio's work has seemed more dated than that of their rivals, The Kingston Trio, The Chad Mitchell Trio, The Highwaymen, and Jim and Jean. Maybe it is the too-frequent and too-familiar reunions on PBS that bothers me. This album is memorable only for the two Dylan songs, "Don't Think Twice" and "Blowin' in the Wind" and yet the latter song has become annoying to me in recent years. Read the review below by "J in Boston" who complains about the price for these CD transfers of the original LP's, and also protests the lack of Mary Travers' later solo albums on compact disc. He is right on both counts. Neither Peter nor Paul's later solo efforts were memorable, but Mary had at least two releases which were superb.

5 out of 5 stars Great cd - ridiculous price.......2006-08-22

I love this recording. In fact I love all the PP&M recordings from the 60's. I bought all of them on vinyl when originally released and they remain a very important part of my life. But I'm not really here to comment on the quality of the recording itself. Many of you have already done that and I have nothing unique to add.

What I do want to comment on is the pricing of this and all the other PP&M recordings from the 60's. They are a perfect example of why so many people have simply stopped buying recorded music and/or feel no guilt about making copies of the recordings they have bought. These discs are priced at 18.99 which is the same full price as a new release, although you would almost never have to actually pay that much for a new release. What excuse can there be for pricing these discs this way? They are now close to half a century old, have long since turned a profit, are only about 30 minutes long and have been issued in perfectly acceptable, but nothing special, cd transfers with no extras of any kind.

If the discs offered something more to justify their cost or had been issued as "twofers", since many of these albums could easily be doubled up on a single disc or been issued as midprice discs I would have bought every single one of them. Instead I have dubbed my vinyl recordings to cd, except in a few cases where my vinyl was simply no longer in good enough condition.

I know that if I want more of the music I like to be available that I have to spend money on it and I am more than willing to do that. However, I do expect some value for my dollar. Bonnie Raitt's old albums which are also on Warner Bros. have all been remastered twice and are available at a reasonable midprice. I don't know if the continued high price of the PP&M discs is a decision of the singers or the label, but isn't it time they used a little common sense and realized that after all these years they just might be able to sell a few more discs and make more money if they lowered the price.

Now that I've got that off my chest I would really like to make a plug for cd releases of Mary Travers' solo albums.

5 out of 5 stars Their best ever. Maybe anybody's best ever........2006-03-04

Great song selection, fabulous sonics, good cover artwork, what's not to love? Perhaps the best album of the Folk Era, and definitely PP&M's best work. I'm first, foremost, and forever a Kingston Trio fan, but this album is better than any one KT album,(sorry Bob, Nick and John)with the possible exception of "Time To Think" which was released at exactly the same time.
Maybe there really was something "In the Wind" then.

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