Both my Mom and my sister loved Peter, Paul, and Mary. One of them had their records and although I was young I remember their music and especially loved the hits like, "If I Had a Hammer," "Where Have All The Flowers Gone," "Lemon Tree," "Puff the Magic Dragon," "Leaving on a Jet Plane," and "Blowin in the Wind."
Those songs will always be classics and Mary Travers will certainly be missed.
So sad. What a beautiful voice, and a great spirit. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteMary was probably the first real diva for my generation. We knew all of the songs on that album by heart -- not that we tried to learn the words -- that music was everywhere, like a soundtrack for the lives we were living.
ReplyDeleteShe did have an incredible voice. I remember listening to "Puff the Magic Dragon" over and over again as a kid.
ReplyDeleteI loved their music and she will indeed be missed.
ReplyDeleteI saw that in the paper this morning and it made me so sad. I miss that era of music...simple and to the point without all the swearing and threats of violence.
ReplyDeleteOh..and thanks for the YouTube from Sister Act! You put a great big grin on my face this morning, much appreciated!
Hope you're feeling better...
I'm definitely very sad about her death. Not only did she have a wonderful voice, but she had an amazing spirit and wondrous compassion.
ReplyDelete@Howard, thanks for leaving a comment. It's been a sad year losing so many talented people, and now we add Mary Travers to that list.
ReplyDelete@Bruce Coltin, You are so right! That made me remember that in Jr. High Chorus we sang "If I Had a Hammer." It must've been sung at most every school in the country!
@Blonde Goddess, We must be close in age, because I remember listening to that song too.
@kenju, thanks for adding your comment, always appreciated.
@Mary Ellen, I had a feeling you loved the music of Peter, Paul, and Mary. Thanks for reminding us of the good ole days. Hey, I think they called some of them "folk songs." I wonder what, if anything would be considered a folk song today?
Glad you liked seeing the Sister Act video again! That is "linked within" and automatic. I bet it matched "Mary." I never get tired of watching that video!
@Kyle, You summed it up wonderfully. That's what I like about comments! Thanks, your comments never go unnoticed and I really appreciate it!