Early In The Morning/500 Miles/Sorrow/This Train/Bamboo/Its Raining/If I Had My Way/Cruel War/Lemon Tree/If I Had A Hammer/Autumn To May/Where Have All The Flowers Gone
Peter Paul & Mary was the incredible debut album from the talented New York folk trio and includes several of their own compositions. It features the US top ten hit single If I Had A Hammer. They would take over from The Kingston Trio as the leading American folk group with a greater focus on political protest. (US:1 UK:18)
“For a young group on their first album, this was meticulously produced and already showed their incredible sense of professionalism. From their close harmonies to tightly interleaved guitar picking, each song radiates perfectionism. Mary's voice is a lilting bird reaching above Peter's tenor and Paul's bass, adding brilliant highlights and enforcing the sense that these songs just couldn't be sung any better.”
“The album contains some beautiful folk music from a time when that genre was popular. Many of the songs are written by the group. The trio sound wonderful together. They have wonderful phrasing, intonation and balance. Perhaps some of the modern groups should take a cue from them.”
“This LP is a delight. Here is where we were introduced to three great voices and the selection of songs is very good. There is a mixture of classic and new folk songs. The early 60s folk revival is in full bloom here.”
“There are so few artists making vital music now that I have been craving to listen to music with meaning, power and passion. When I replayed this album, its majesty and beauty really hit me. I can understand and appreciate how popular the album was. Vocally, the trio are inspirational, and Peter and Paul's guitar playing is magnificent. This is what music is all about.”
“What strikes me about Peter, Paul and Mary above everything else is the way they can take a simple melody and make it magical with gorgeous vocals and honest emotions. It's genius because most bands can't pull off simple and honest emotions in such a beautiful and memorable way.”
“This record is just so doggone good, it's hard to find adjectives that can praise it enough. Folk singers are at their best when, as here, they're young and idealistic.”
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