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"Puff, the Magic Dragon" (or just "Puff") is a song written by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary from a poem by Leonard Lipton. It was made popular by Peter, Paul and Mary in a 1962 recording released in January 1963. Lipton wrote a poem about a dragon in 1959, and, when Yarrow found it, he wrote the lyrics to "Puff" based on the poem. After ...
Nov 28, 2023 · 2. Did Peter, Paul and Mary write “Garden Song”? No, “Garden Song” was written by David Mallett. However, Peter, Paul and Mary’s rendition of the song brought it to the forefront of popular consciousness and is widely recognized as a definitive interpretation of the song. 3. What is the significance of the lyrics “Inch by inch, row ...
- Brian Kachejian
- Blowin In The Wind. We close out our Peter Paul and Mary songs list with their rendition of Bob Dylan’s famous song Blowin’ In The Wind. This song infiltrated mass culture Beyond just pop culture.
- Puff (The Magic Dragon) It’s amazing that a children’s poem would be such a big hit, but this one was. Peter, Paul and Mary’s rendition of the children’s poem by Leonard Lipton in “Puff (The Magic Dragon)” became a massive hit single for the group.
- Leaving On A Jet Plane. Everyone who grew up in the sixties and seventies remembers “Leaving On A Jet Plane,” as a very famous John Denver song. Peter Paul And Mary recorded the song in 1967 for their album entitled Album 1700.
- The Lemon Tree. At number four on our Peter Paul and Mary songs this week for Saint Peter Paul and Mary’s debut single entitled Lemon Tree. The song was released on that first album Peter Paul and Mary.
Apr 16, 2024 · Born out of the folk music revival of the 1960s, “500 Miles” showcases the expressive harmonies and acoustic guitar strumming that defined Peter, Paul and Mary’s distinctive sound. Written by Hedy West, a young folk singer from Georgia, the song quickly captivated audiences with its simple yet evocative lyrics and catchy melody.
- Gerry Benson
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Nov 9, 2023 · Recorded at the Sydney Opera House, 1970.Lyrics:I have a song to sing, O! (Sing me your song, O!)It is sung to the moon by a love-lorn loonWho fled from the ...
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The group's repertoire included songs written by Yarrow and Stookey, early songs by Bob Dylan, and covers of other folk musicians. They were enormously successful in the early- and mid-1960s, with their debut album topping the charts for weeks, and helped popularize the folk music revival.
