I'm 17th and I really love this song so much. My mom always sings this song to me. I play this song whenever I miss my mom . This song reminds me that home without MOM is not home.
I am a 90s kid, and dear lord do I love music from the 60s. They don't make music like this anymore. Such a shame. I am thankful a lot of the old stuff is on youtube.
Times have changed. And are changing fast. When it comes to music, mostly not for the better. For most other things, also not. But we can’t rewind time.
A lot of their music was about the war in Vietnam. I was born in the early 50's and I was still born a little too late. My generation was filled with the coming out of The Beatles. I love Peter. Paul and Mary. I love all of the music during this time.
When one has heard PP&M sing this in concert, there is no way to describe the absolute beauty in her voice and the harmony provided by P&P. We sat in total silence just waiting for the next note to be sung. This was many years ago at a concert in Charlotte, NC. One of the highlights of my youth that I will never forget. Mary was just as beautiful if not more so in person and a totally great lady. I do miss those days when talent like theirs was available for us to listen to. I still believe that during this period, some of the best singers and talent graced the entertainment industry and once they were no longer at the front, the quality, talent, and context of songs and singers rapidly declined and since their departure, a desert with not much talent is all we have today. In the 60s, I was teenager and in my early 20s and consider the time a blessed time for great music. Thank you PP&M for giving us so much and still blessing us with your talent today.
I am privileged to have seen them from their beginning. From concerts and rallies to talking to Mary on the street. In NY and up to the end of her life, I attended her memorial along with 3000 people at the Riverside Cathedral
I thought I bought the only Silvertone Sears made. It was ‘65/‘66….rushed home from HS to take lessons from Laura Webber on PBS….never got past ‘Red River Valley’…..”the very best of times 😐😊
This song brings you to tears. I have this song on a cd of 60 classics. I had my girlfriend and her sister in the car. And before this song was over they were straight out balling. And they said that they didnt even know why they were crying and especially never hearing this song before. It just does that to a person, I've she'd a many of tears to this song. It's like an emotional cleans. You just can't help it. It doesn't matter who you are, if you can hear it, you will tear up. It's just that beautiful.
You don't have to know English to feel what the lyrics are saying. It is ever so soulful and the haunting tone, leaves an impression within your soul.. ❤
During the early 60's when other high school kids were collecting rock and roll songs, I was collecting folk songs. That is why I guess I turned into a war protestor in 1968. Folk music was my introduction to the war movement. I still have many of those records because I took meticulous care of them. Slowly I have been giving my collection to my nephew because he is an audiophile and just as meticulous with those records. He will take care of them long after I am gone.
Me too. I was a teenager in 1962. I loved the 193O 4O 59’s music. I saw PP&M in their beginning at a Civil Right March and at Carnegie Hall. They were real troubadours
I still perform this song, which I learned shortly after it was recorded. Out of hundreds of songs I play and sing, this is by far the most popular. More people come to me and say how moved they were to hear it--it's amazing. There are more verses to it, so my version is a little different, but this is the version I learned first. Growing up I listened to all kinds of music, and played classical violin. But I was always drawn to folk; PP&M, Simon & Garfunkel, Joan Baez, etc. Later I got into the Delta Blues singers, and developed my own style. Though I no longer play professionally (too old and tired) I play for friends and family, show up at an open mic now and then, and occasionally sit in with anyone who asks. This is true Americana, with far-reaching roots that grow in many directions, influenced by many countries and styles. It's really fun to play these songs for young people--most of whom have never heard them before. It's awesome to see their reactions. 🎶
that Mary Travers and the guys what a great ensemble singing group. They were like fine wine. Take a long road trip with their music. A tapestry of woven harmonies
being born in 1949, I am a poster child for all things 50s and 60s. Loved all the music and am thankful my folks had broad interest in music ,too. Dad liked Jazz so thelonius Monk and Brubeck and Goodman were all part of the music that floated out of our hose. My sister loved West Side Story so I was even exposed to composers and Broadway plays (my favorite was Music Man). Add to that my mom's love of Opera and her Nelson Eddie heart-throb and the explosion of rock and roll, I was very well rounded in music appreciation before I got to MIddleschool.
Who's playing this in 2021 like me ? Memories of those far-off day? Memories tinged with sadness ? Reminiscences and Memories crowded your mind? Long lost friend? or heyday of your life? I want hear your stories.
I'm right here thinking that in these strange and unpredictable times, I ought to be making some plans for the future. Think I'll be carried in to this one or All My Trials. Both so beautiful. Stay safe everyone.
Because they made it look so easy, it's just not possible to fully appreciate the perfect counterpoint harmonies PP&M created. Anyone who's attempted to do it instantly knows just how hard it really is. ----Miss you, PP& M ! ------------------Wolfsky9
In the 60’s the person or persons who sang believed what they sang for the most part. They could truly sing and allow the instrumental to enhance their voice. We did not play loud and scream into the microphone. That started in the 70’s and the music (as to rock) has continued to go downhill for the most part. That is why the 60’s music is still around. The music of that time was to make one think, be happy, or just to remind us to dream. To bad that the youth of today have nothing but trash music. I that generations music made me and my friends want to enjoy ourselves and make the best of life. We did not blame anyone for what we had, or did not have. We just work hard and made the best of it, and sang along with the music.
I go to my local coffeehouse and get some pretty great music. But, you're right, popular stuff is pretty crappy. I'm thankful for RU-vid, good old music here.
So good omg...I was watching the 50 years of Peter, Paul and Mary DVD and when this came up I had to look it up so I could share it. Thanks for posting
I don't know about you, but when I see Mary pouring out her soul and then think that she lies moulding in a grave, it just breaks my heart. With all the demented and depraved people running around on this planet, who so deserve to dead, and here is this beautiful creature. Only the prospect of the resurrection gives me comfort, as I approach my 80th year. I hope to see Mary there.
Meu pai tinha um Aero Willys e me levava para escola quando escutei essa musica a primeira vez. Cresci e nos anos 80 consegui reencontra-la. Após quase 60 anos que entrei naquele carro essa musica ainda me emociona....
Note that in this perf., all 3 are singing at one mic., rather than 2 or 3 they normally used. THAT'S why Paul & Peter are not as strong on their harmonies. One mic. rather than 3 makes a huge difference. ---Still, beautiful. ----------------Wolfsky9
What happened to the "not a shirt on my back" verse? Did audiences snicker at the mental image it would create when a woman would sing that line, so they stopped singing it live?
@@marksheiman1538 Here is the full version by Peter, Paul and Mary with the extra verse, "Not a shirt on my back..." and also in a higher key of D instead of C. Enjoy ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HBhoJDC_2O0.htmlsi=LP5rA42h4hjsZClw
