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Barry from Sauquoit, Ny On July 25th 1971, "Wedding Song (There Is Love)" by Paul Stookey entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #87; and on October 10th, 1971 it peaked at #24 {for 1 week} and spent 14 weeks on the Top 100... It reached #3 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Tracks chart... The song was covered by Mary MacGregor in ...
Apr 23, 2024 · Noel Paul Stookey, a member of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, wrote “Wedding Song (There Is Love)” in 1971. According to Stookey, the song was actually inspired by a passage from the Bible – specifically, 1 Corinthians 13, which is often referred to as the “love chapter” thanks to its emotional and poetic description of love.
Mendy. 2011-09-19. Some of our college friends played guitars and sang this song at our Sept 1971 wedding. We just celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary and a college age student from our church sang this song for us at our anniversary party. This song still brings tears to my eyes, even 40 years later.
The Song I Had to Give Away. Noel Paul Stookey. 7 min read. Noel “Paul” Stookey’s “Wedding Song” is performed at marriage ceremonies all across America. But few know how the inspiring story behind it. As a songwriter I’m naturally pleased when people recognize my authorship. When Goldie Hawn recorded my tune “The House Song” in ...
As it was in the beginning is now until the end. A woman draws her life from man and gives it back again. And there is love, there is love. Well then what's to be the reason for becoming man and wife. Is it love that brings you here or love that gives you life. For if loving is the answer then who's the giving for.
