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Jun 21, 2024 · Peter Yarrow was a member of the iconic folk group Peter Paul and Mary, the trio which had so many hits in the 1960s including “Blowin In The Wind”, “Puff The Magic Dragon” (which Peter co-wrote), “Leaving On A Jet Plane”, “Lemon Tree”, “I Dig Rock And Roll Music” and many more.
Jun 17, 2024 · Prominent in the civil rights movement and the struggle against the Vietnam War, Peter, Paul and Mary included protest songs in a repertoire that also featured plaintive ballads such as “500 Miles” and children’s songs such as Yarrow’s “ Puff (the Magic Dragon),” which often is mistakenly interpreted as drug-related.
Jun 1, 2024 · The song “Rich Man Poor Man” was written by singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow, and it was recorded by the folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary in 1965. This powerful song delves into the socio-economic disparities and the struggle for justice and equality.
3 days ago · Nearly 100 did, Patty Prasada-Rao said, but some were unable to make the trip. Among those who couldn’t be there was Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, who wrote him an email instead.
Jun 16, 2024 · The song “Very Last Day” by Peter, Paul and Mary holds a significant meaning that resonates with listeners even to this day. Released in 1963 as part of their album “In the Wind,” the song addresses the universal themes of judgment day, equality, and the interconnectedness of humanity.
Jun 17, 2024 · Photos by Steven Lawrence. In early June of 2024, Peter Yarrow and I co-hosted an event at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, welcoming two of our guitars into their instrument collection.
Jun 18, 2024 · Peter Yarrow & John McClure. I have always had a deep connection to the song “Puff, the Magic Dragon” by Peter, Paul, and Mary. As a child, I remember sitting on my mother’s lap as she sang the lyrics to me, enveloping me in a world of imagination and wonder.
