Peter, Paul and Mary - Wedding Song "There is Love" (25th Anniversary Concert)

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 16 чер 2013
  • Peter, Paul and Mary perform "Wedding Song (There Is Love)" live at their 25th anniversary concert in 1986. Now, two and a half decades later, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the group in the famed Greenwich Village, this joyous yet deeply moving live concert is being first released on DVD by Shout! Factory.
    Get the DVD here: www.shoutfactory.com/?q=node/1...
    "Wedding Song (There Is Love)" is a song written by Noel Paul Stookey in the fall of 1969 and first performed at the wedding of Peter Yarrow - Stookey's co-member of Peter, Paul and Mary - to Mary Beth McCarthy at St Mary's Catholic Church in Willmar MN: Stookey was best man at the ceremony which took place in the evening of October 18, 1969.
    Stookey had written the song on a midnight flight between Peter, Paul and Mary concert dates in San Jose and Boston setting out to write a song for Yarrow's wedding which would convey Stookey's Christian convictions while respecting Yarrow's Jewish faith.
    According to Stookey "the melody and the words [of "Wedding Song"] arrived simultaneously and in response to a direct prayer asking God how the divine could be present at Peter's wedding." (The first two lines of the song's second verse: "A man shall leave his mother and a woman leave her home/ And they shall travel on to where the two shall be as one", is largely a paraphrase of the text of Genesis 2:24: "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.") Believing he could not take personal credit for composing "The Wedding Song", Stookey set up the Public Domain Foundation which since 1971 has received the song's songwriting royalties for charitable distribution.
    SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS: / shoutfactorymusic
    CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK: / shout-. .
    FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: / shoutmusic_live
    Lyrics:
    He is now to be among you at the calling of your hearts
    Rest assured this troubadour is acting on His part.
    The union of your spirits, here, has caused Him to remain
    For whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name
    There is Love,
    there is Love.
    Well a man shall leave his mother and a woman leave her home
    They shall travel on to where the two shall be as one.
    As it was in the beginning is now and til the end
    Woman draws her life from man and gives it back again.
    And there is Love,
    there is Love.
    Well then what's to be the reason for becoming man and wife?
    Is it love that brings you here or love that brings you life?
    For if loving is the answer, then who's the giving for?
    Do you believe in something that you've never seen before?
    Oh there is Love,
    there is Love.
    Oh the marriage of your spirits here has caused Him to remain
    For whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name
    There is Love,
    there is Love.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 1 тис.

  • @marleenninaka1303
    @marleenninaka1303 3 місяці тому +45

    I am 62 years old and have suffered from depression and anxiety all my life. Listening to Peter, Paul and Mary reduces my symptoms by 80%.😂😂😂😁😁😁. I miss Mary so much. 😢😢😭😭😭😭😭

    • @Rotorhead1651
      @Rotorhead1651 3 місяці тому +3

      I, also, am 62. I lost my wife to cancer a few years ago. Whenever I hear this song, I think of her. ❤😢💔

    • @tracymcc2812
      @tracymcc2812 2 місяці тому +1

      I feel you 💕

    • @orangeandslinky
      @orangeandslinky Місяць тому +2

      I was never a fan of them, but I have listened to 4 songs of there in a row. You know what? My anxiety is lower too. I'm 71.

    • @rollinmckim4719
      @rollinmckim4719 Місяць тому +2

      I miss the simpler day.......

    • @pamelaellis6043
      @pamelaellis6043 21 день тому

      I'd say that's Jesus and His Word

  • @jowood1566
    @jowood1566 2 роки тому +362

    In my 85 years I don't believe I've ever heard a more beautiful song, lyrics and melody. It just makes my heart sing and think of my late husband who I will love until I draw my last breath.

    • @dianapotts4970
      @dianapotts4970 2 роки тому +7

      I played this at our wedding. Married 38 short years. A DD took his life 5/19/19❤💔💔

    • @jowood1566
      @jowood1566 2 роки тому +20

      @@dianapotts4970 May our Lord God mend your broken heart. It is very hard to lose someone so dear; love will endure and last forever. Just as Jesus Christ said to us, "do not fear for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand," He will always be with you.

    • @jamesjohnston5796
      @jamesjohnston5796 2 роки тому +4

      Listen to Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong with the spoken intro you will like it as well

    • @jowood1566
      @jowood1566 2 роки тому +5

      @@jamesjohnston5796 I agree, It's A Wonderful World is truly a beautiful song. I have the song on a CD with other songs from that era. I can't find songs that near;y come close today, by comparison.

    • @jamesjohnston5796
      @jamesjohnston5796 2 роки тому +4

      @@jowood1566 other songs in that same vein are A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke and People Get Ready by Curtis Mayfield and Someday We'll All Be Free by Donny Hathaway

  • @cncsamplesvideos5055
    @cncsamplesvideos5055 2 місяці тому +12

    Paul Stookey wrote to me personally when I wrote him a letter and asked how he played this song. I did not realize at the time that he tuned his 12 string down a step and a half and played it with G, C, and D shaped chords. Beautiful song written by a beautiful soul! God bless him.

  • @user-yw3vw5xf8u
    @user-yw3vw5xf8u 10 місяців тому +72

    This is the song my Grandpa sang at my wedding as I walked down the aisle. Love this song so much!

  • @carlaaustin6054
    @carlaaustin6054 24 дні тому +6

    Played it at my wedding, May 25, 1975. This just came to me this afternoon. May 22, 2024. Love it.

    • @debbie50100
      @debbie50100 18 днів тому +1

      We had this at our wedding, May 31, 1980.

  • @bryancassidy4873
    @bryancassidy4873 Рік тому +19

    I am 75 years old and married 55 years May 25, 2023. The most beautiful and comforting music/lyrics ever.

  • @cindykokenes1296
    @cindykokenes1296 Рік тому +83

    My Uncle played guitar 🎸 and sung this song at our wedding almost 45 years ago. 🥰 Uncle Claude was buried yesterday ☹️ He was 82. That song will ALWAYS be special to me!❣️

    • @rollinmckim4719
      @rollinmckim4719 Рік тому +4

      Anymore, you will have to search the song and play it, this modern world is more destroyed......
      But when you do, it will still stir you and move you.
      We had a professional Sal Mancini play it for our daughter's wedding years ago in the Colorado mountains.....it resonates in my mind and heart today even more now than it then did then.
      It is a timeless, Godly song.

    • @darronr.desantis5098
      @darronr.desantis5098 8 місяців тому

      Yes, indeed.

    • @litamartin8595
      @litamartin8595 4 місяці тому

      My Uncle Steve sang it for my wedding in 1988. ❤ Thankfully, he's still with us, but his twin sister, Aunt Nancy, just passed away from pancreatic cancer. 😭 My husband and I divorced, but this will always be my wedding song.
      Blessings on you.

  • @paulharrison6525
    @paulharrison6525 2 місяці тому +11

    My now departed brother played this at my wedding 45 years ago. An equally gifted musician, this reaches my soul and beyond

  • @donnas7393
    @donnas7393 9 місяців тому +32

    This was sung at our church wedding as we lit our unity candle. Still gives me chills as I think about it 37 years later

  • @pitfallstauder1198
    @pitfallstauder1198 2 місяці тому +8

    We chose this song to be played at our wedding 50 years ago. Still listening to it!

  • @kenbertolucci9673
    @kenbertolucci9673 4 роки тому +288

    A solo performer, no backing band, controls a large crowd with the power of this song. Truly inspired.

    • @ianmclean7880
      @ianmclean7880 4 роки тому +6

      Perfect description. I'd have given just about anything to be there that night.

    • @tomjefferson2024
      @tomjefferson2024 3 роки тому +13

      Biblical Song

    • @fatdanios
      @fatdanios 3 роки тому +11

      God gave him this beautiful song... it is woven throughout.

    • @lindaadler5682
      @lindaadler5682 3 роки тому +2

      ¹¹¹

    • @es330td
      @es330td 3 роки тому +4

      I saw PP&M twice at Laurie Auditorium in San Antonio growing up. I’ve seen some big names in arena concerts but none was as moving as three old people singing to acoustic accompaniment.

  • @breathlesshaste
    @breathlesshaste Місяць тому +4

    My cousin sang this at my wedding in 1995. Such a beautiful song!

  • @Vacaruba
    @Vacaruba 3 роки тому +10

    About 10 years I was walking to meet my wife and her friend as we were going to a PP & M concert...As I was walking forward much to my surprise Mr Stookey was walking by himself in my direction...I was awestruck and blurted out "You have to do The Wedding Song" He smiled an said he did not know what songs they were going to perform that night. I smiled and walked away mesmiriized...After the 3 did about a 45 minute set and went inside for a break...After about 10 minutes Paul came out solo and made an announcement...He stated that as he was walking to the show a "fan" requested this song....I stood up immediately and balled my eyes out as he proceeded to sing this song....I am quite sure Mr Stookey did this as a favor. God Bless him forever...One of the greatest songs of all time...up there with Hey Jude

    • @julieanna9178
      @julieanna9178 2 роки тому

      This story made me so happy that the singer heard your plea to sing the song, and then did it, for you-but for every other heart in that concert too. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @Gidget13mwa
    @Gidget13mwa Місяць тому +3

    Married for 50 years wish I had known this song! Gives me chills!❤️❤️

  • @arthurgran731
    @arthurgran731 3 роки тому +130

    Not intended to be publicized, this song was a wedding gift to be privately performed for Peter by Noel "Paul" Stookey at his wedding. One of the most beautifully written/composed songs of our time IMO! Timeless❤

    • @mitchlauner9355
      @mitchlauner9355 2 роки тому

      I remember him refusing to play it because it was requested...we don't do requests..then he admonished the guy who asked....over 30 years ago and I still remember that dick move!

    • @JG-zt5vr
      @JG-zt5vr Рік тому +2

      @@mitchlauner9355 Were you there?

    • @paanne1013
      @paanne1013 5 місяців тому

      I agree with you on this song, but have to add "First time ever I saw your face" by Ewan MacColl. The two most beautiful songs written in our time (I am 74).

  • @olafeklund6200
    @olafeklund6200 10 місяців тому +32

    So beautiful - I got all teary-eyed and choked up listening to this. Would that the world would go back to these values! Been married for 49 years now, and still there is love....

  • @gkengr917
    @gkengr917 Рік тому +7

    This was the first song played at my wedding to my lovely wife of 49 years!!

  • @stephenspencer4672
    @stephenspencer4672 7 місяців тому +18

    The most beautiful wedding song ever written.❤❤

    • @tompsheridantsheridant7354
      @tompsheridantsheridant7354 7 місяців тому

      Replying to @stephenspencer4672
      **I IMAGINE ALL SOON TO BE MARRIED COUPLES VOMITING 🤮🤮🤮🤮 ON EACH OTHER WHILE LISTENING TO THIS SONG!!** --- ROSEANNE BARR

    • @tomjefferson2024
      @tomjefferson2024 2 місяці тому +1

      It is and More 🙏😇

  • @ILoveMagic15
    @ILoveMagic15 2 роки тому +240

    This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, both musically and lyrically.

    • @kathrynlobert659
      @kathrynlobert659 2 роки тому +5

      It was one of the two songs we had for our wedding in August 1972. Incredibly beautiful and meaningful

    • @Jaime-il1nl
      @Jaime-il1nl 2 роки тому +2

      Me too!

    • @gerrypayment6530
      @gerrypayment6530 2 роки тому +4

      There is love

    • @bryantlane8646
      @bryantlane8646 2 роки тому +5

      Amen HALLELUJAH…THERE IS PURE HEAVENLY LOVE…AGAPE

    • @margaretfarmer8184
      @margaretfarmer8184 2 роки тому +6

      @@kathrynlobert659 We played it at our wedding, December, 1974. It's the perfect wedding song, (thus it's name.)

  • @Ajb897
    @Ajb897 9 місяців тому +26

    A man shall leave his mother and a woman leave her home...and the two shall be as one
    Probably some of the most profound lyrics of the past 50 years
    What a beautiful song❤

    • @darronr.desantis5098
      @darronr.desantis5098 8 місяців тому +4

      Quoted from Genesis.

    • @darronr.desantis5098
      @darronr.desantis5098 8 місяців тому +4

      The Words are the LORD's, from the Sacred Scriptures.

    • @ms.sonshine8878
      @ms.sonshine8878 4 місяці тому +2

      Matthew 19:5-6 And God said, 'So a man will leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and the two will become one body. ' So there are not two, but one. God has joined the two together, so no one should separate them.”

  • @Maxiedolly1
    @Maxiedolly1 Рік тому +7

    41 years ago (1981) my husband and I got married. This was the song that was played at our wedding in the church. We had a singer and he played the guitar
    , and he did a fantastic job. Every time I hear the song I think of that wonderful day. We're still together by the way!

  • @marybears5533
    @marybears5533 3 роки тому +105

    I lost my husband of 40 years on June 11, this song speaks to my lonely heart....

    • @user-iyyyy
      @user-iyyyy 3 роки тому +4

      Bless you Mary...... Praying that Jesus brings the peace of God to you through His Spirit dear one.

    • @Bigtime1998
      @Bigtime1998 3 роки тому +4

      Very very sorry to hear that. Hopefully this song helps you keep his spirit and all those great memories close to your heart!!

    • @twist7799
      @twist7799 3 роки тому +4

      This song Transends time and space. Where ever your dear husband is, Im sure he hears you !

    • @anthonyinhk
      @anthonyinhk 3 роки тому +4

      Blessings and much love on you, Mary.

    • @mkitzel8401
      @mkitzel8401 3 роки тому +2

      ❤️❤️

  • @leeannkressin1682
    @leeannkressin1682 Рік тому +10

    It was the song at our Wedding in 82. Still brings tears to my eyes. Paul never realized how much it would be used as inspiration for others. Thank you Paul, Thank you God!

    • @myroncoleman9825
      @myroncoleman9825 Рік тому

      The first time I heard it it just blew me aw ay oh how well written and sung it's timel ess and also meaningful lyrics I listen to music like this in today's world 2023 bec ause the music they make now is awful.

  • @oldhippiechick2387
    @oldhippiechick2387 6 років тому +108

    This is one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. Every time I listen to it, tears flow freely down my cheeks.

    • @judithsweeney4982
      @judithsweeney4982 Рік тому +2

      As I understand it ...Paul woke up from a Deep sleep to pen this Wonderful Beautiful song. Truly Inspired. I have my Ten Years Together album which I listened to in my youth and I saw them in concert "50 years together".

    • @johnherlihy4739
      @johnherlihy4739 10 місяців тому +3

      I agree! My wife and I had this song at our wedding in 1976!

    • @paanne1013
      @paanne1013 5 місяців тому

      This song and "First time ever I saw your face" (written by Ewan MacColl) in my opinion, are the most beautiful songs written in the last 100 years .

  • @BarryStanky
    @BarryStanky 11 місяців тому +12

    My wife and I are one of many couples who had this absolute beautiful song played during our wedding ceremony. Thank you Noel Paul Stookey.

  • @twist7799
    @twist7799 4 роки тому +206

    I'm 59, and have heard a lot of music, and this is one of the most beautiful songs
    I have ever heard!

    • @poemstogothefirst
      @poemstogothefirst 3 роки тому +8

      I couldn't agree more!

    • @kathyharris42
      @kathyharris42 3 роки тому +5

      My wedding song 42 years ago. A friend played the guitar and sang while I entered the church. It still touches me in some special way. There is love!

    • @Teresaandmark8561
      @Teresaandmark8561 3 роки тому +2

      Great song indeed!

    • @mrellen5
      @mrellen5 2 роки тому +2

      This was sung at my wedding. I also sung it at my dear friend’s wedding. Absolutely beautiful!!

  • @joanneloesner1264
    @joanneloesner1264 5 місяців тому +12

    I remember when this song was first released. I was so deeply touched and as I listened again here after many years it gave me the chills.
    Paul was a brilliant song writer with such depth and soul.
    Thank you Paul for all you have given us ❤

  • @bengemeister
    @bengemeister 7 років тому +6

    We need people like this now with their sense of being human and not chasing $$$$$$$$!.

  • @dougl.6461
    @dougl.6461 6 місяців тому +10

    One of the greatest songs ever!

  • @kathleenmenker3853
    @kathleenmenker3853 10 місяців тому +7

    I’m 79 and grew up a big Peter, Paul and Mary fan. I saw them twice in concert.
    This solo by Paul, so timeless, always brings the tears, especially now coming up on the 15th anniversary of my husband’s death in 3 days.

  • @carolynwoodman1734
    @carolynwoodman1734 2 роки тому +5

    Loving us the answer. God bless you all. And good health and fortune for 2022.

  • @jeffmueller6825
    @jeffmueller6825 Рік тому +3

    Don't know why I'm balling while hearing this song. Very emotional.

  • @WidowOfWindsor
    @WidowOfWindsor 6 місяців тому +8

    On 10/23/2023, my husband of 42 years died. It is now 12/16/2023. #NewWidow
    At our wedding reception in 1981, we danced to this as newlyweds. I haven't heard this piece since then -- until just now on the car radio. Tears of joy & sweet memories.❤

  • @kaycampbell8532
    @kaycampbell8532 3 роки тому +23

    My husband and I were married in 1978 and my brother-in-law sang this at our wedding. He sang so beautifully, it was one of my sweetest memories of that day.

  • @valerieasebedo767
    @valerieasebedo767 5 років тому +6

    I walked down the isle to this song June 21,1997 .... we’ll be married 22 yrs tomorrow 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️ 🙏🏻There is love 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻

  • @ddburdette
    @ddburdette 2 роки тому +26

    By coincidence, when me and my bride, Chris, were driving home from the wedding ceremony, this song played on the radio. We were touched.

  • @SuperAce62
    @SuperAce62 9 років тому +90

    31 years this September my wife and I will be married. This was our wedding song. Thank you to Peter, Paul and Mary for this wonderful song

    • @katherinehollada3272
      @katherinehollada3272 6 років тому +6

      Ours also, 44 years ago. and we still love each other

    • @jaysmith179
      @jaysmith179 10 місяців тому

      Are you still married in 2023?

  • @paulmeeker3816
    @paulmeeker3816 2 роки тому +23

    He doesn't just sing he speaks to your soul

  • @finisterrae577
    @finisterrae577 14 днів тому +2

    One man. One guitar. And a huge crowd listening in abslute silence. It’s a musical miracle.

  • @user-ok9ft1iv4x
    @user-ok9ft1iv4x 2 місяці тому +2

    One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard!

  • @matthewdutton119
    @matthewdutton119 5 років тому +162

    Even though he has probably sang this song many times, he sings it like he has just written a beautiful song and that he cant wait to share it with the world. His facial expressions and the intent behind his eyes really convey that this is a very special song.

    • @rickfrey9950
      @rickfrey9950 3 роки тому +6

      Back when there was real music. Not the crap you hear generated today....

    • @pzielinski123
      @pzielinski123 3 роки тому +5

      I thought the same thing. He is joyful in sharing this song with us!

    • @Chandra614
      @Chandra614 2 роки тому +3

      He wrote this song as a gift to his bandmate, his brother. It has become his gift to the world. One of the purest songs I've ever heard.

    • @CFGossettAbbasHealingArts
      @CFGossettAbbasHealingArts 2 роки тому +4

      I've heard him say that when he wrote the song, he hadn't been a Christian for long and the words were actually written, "I am now to be among you and the calling of your hearts...."

    • @Chandra614
      @Chandra614 2 роки тому +1

      @@CFGossettAbbasHealingArts yeah, if you look for it, I think there is a version on UA-cam with him singing the original words.

  • @16nowhereman
    @16nowhereman 2 роки тому +19

    People will continue to say something like, "They played this song at my wedding in 2078."

    • @user-qq6yv1xk6j
      @user-qq6yv1xk6j 2 місяці тому +3

      My parents did this song in the church at my wedding. Mommy sang and daddy played the organ ❤

    • @user-qq6yv1xk6j
      @user-qq6yv1xk6j 2 місяці тому

      1993!!

    • @tupelohoney622
      @tupelohoney622 Місяць тому

      1981, Still going strong in 2024.

    • @missy5656
      @missy5656 10 днів тому

      My wedding song 1989

    • @KeePenne
      @KeePenne 5 днів тому

      I think you're absolutely correct! ❤

  • @Daniel-qn7nq
    @Daniel-qn7nq 20 днів тому +1

    I am 70 years old and I'm happy to say that in 2 months I'll be married to a woman who's 43 this song epitomizes the feelings we have for each other. I said don't be depressed when the song goes away

  • @katbowl9971
    @katbowl9971 4 роки тому +60

    I've noticed all the comments about this song being played at so many weddings, and I'd like to add it was played at our wedding too. April 26, 1986. I have to think that Noel Paul is very proud that people love his song so much. 😃

    • @karendensmore8040
      @karendensmore8040 3 роки тому +2

      We had it played at our wedding too - July 31, 1987. A tornado hit a neighbouring city that day, unbeknownst to us. Luckily it wasn’t an omen. Lol

  • @craighickman5809
    @craighickman5809 9 років тому +461

    "There Is Love" was sung at our wedding on May 31, 1980. Unfortunately M.S. took my wife away 8 years ago in March, 2007. Whenever I hear this, it is a rough fight not to cry, I don't win that fight very often. This song that Noel has given to the world I can't put into words. All I can say is, "Thank you Noel for the memories this song returns to me". Kelly and I had a fantastic 27 years together.

    • @djjim01
      @djjim01 9 років тому +18

      Craig Hickman Man, so sorry for your loss. In a perfect world, everyone would live to be 100 (still healthy) and married couples would all celebrate 70 or 75 years together. It's good to hear you did have 27 wonderful years together .... may all the good memories of your wife sustain you until the time comes when you both are reunited ....

    • @cherixbiggs5819
      @cherixbiggs5819 9 років тому +9

      Craig Hickman Your post brought me to tears. I am so very sorry you lost your Kelly so early. My husband and I were married in 1976, when this song was recorded by The Captain and Tenille. We are now married 38 years. Every day is a gift. Thank you for reminding me of that.

    • @jerrybernstein3051
      @jerrybernstein3051 8 років тому +8

      God bless you.

    • @craighickman5809
      @craighickman5809 8 років тому +3

      +djjim01 Thank you for your kind words. The memories of Kel do sustain me and comfort me. Yes, someday we will be reunited.

    • @craighickman5809
      @craighickman5809 8 років тому +4

      +Rick Biggs Don't be sorry. Instead be happy for Kel because she endured the last 2-3 years of her life with essentially no quality of life. She's free of all of the constraints that damnable illness put on her. Kel is free, that's what counts.

  • @scbenna
    @scbenna 11 місяців тому +8

    Tomorrow is our 48th anniversary! We had friends play this song at our wedding!! So 3:33 beautiful and pertinent to today as it was then.

    • @TheKuschma
      @TheKuschma 8 місяців тому

      Was played at our wedding 50 years ago ! Lovey . Humbling

  • @toddsaedify
    @toddsaedify Рік тому +1

    dog died after ten years, hurts so bad, cried again with this,

  • @MMGARC
    @MMGARC 3 роки тому +8

    This song was sung at our wedding in 1979. It's still "Our Song" and always will be. 42 years and counting!

  • @suecamaione
    @suecamaione 9 років тому +323

    Still the most beautiful and spiritual wedding song ever.

  • @actarusfleed6607
    @actarusfleed6607 11 місяців тому +5

    God what a beautiful song. Never heard it before. Brings me tears.

  • @emjl4557
    @emjl4557 11 місяців тому +5

    A very beautiful song - even more so when my bride sang it to me on our wedding day... nearly 50 years ago

  • @jimcrowell5093
    @jimcrowell5093 11 місяців тому +9

    Have played this song at a few weddings just me and my guitar and each time i felt an anointing such a powerful song musically and lyrically. Masterfully Paul thank you and the Lord✌🙏

  • @JuMoo22
    @JuMoo22 9 років тому +70

    This song came out well before I was born but this is the song from my parents wedding in 1979. Everytime I hear this song I get misty. So beautiful. If I ever get married this will be my wedding song too.

    • @ChurchTrombonist
      @ChurchTrombonist 4 роки тому

      Same here! My mom's parents were in the choir, who sang this song at their wedding. The first time a secular song was ever sung in that church. It's beautiful. I'm now in choir, and would like the same for my wedding.....someday.

    • @derekd4394
      @derekd4394 4 роки тому

      I agree ray

    • @memoriesspecialist
      @memoriesspecialist 2 роки тому

      Hope you found him🙏 and the song has been played.

    • @JuMoo22
      @JuMoo22 Рік тому

      I just saw that I commented on this song 7 years ago. I will be getting married next month and yes, this will be our song ❤️

    • @rollinmckim4719
      @rollinmckim4719 Рік тому +1

      Are you married yet, Julie? Was this your song? Did it still resonate? It does for me, for my daughter's wedding.

  • @karenlefforge6792
    @karenlefforge6792 8 років тому +60

    My maid of honor 's dad and sister played this at my wedding. it was beautiful. they practiced for weeks to get it right. can never thank them enough for giving this song to us on our special day.

  • @gingerleigh_
    @gingerleigh_ 17 днів тому

    I can't help but just bawl when I hear this. He is so full of love. He is making sure everyone in the audience feels it. He looks out at all the people in different parts of the concert hall. The fact that he gave this song to public domain speaks more about him than anything else.

  • @eddiesouthgate6654
    @eddiesouthgate6654 6 років тому +4

    Sang at our wedding ......26 years ago and we and it are still going strong . Always been one of my favorites .

  • @bubbamom1
    @bubbamom1 5 років тому +33

    My wedding song 35 years ago marriage didn’t last but this song sure did

    • @annettesjoy
      @annettesjoy 3 роки тому

      Mine was 23 years ago. My ex didn't want to be married. 5 years later and we both are able to have a decent relationship. I had this song at my wedding too. So beautiful, I believe this song, The way we were, and We've only just begun I think are the most beautiful songs ever.

  • @gund2281
    @gund2281 8 років тому +90

    As an atheist I can honestly say....this is simply one of THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS ever written! I know it's more of a religious wedding song, but.....yeah, no words.

    • @bethbrittenbach3301
      @bethbrittenbach3301 6 років тому +9

      I don't think religion has any corner on love.

    • @retrorockdriquesrock9638
      @retrorockdriquesrock9638 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you .....words are naught necessary with this song thank you forsaying

    • @dckiddos4112
      @dckiddos4112 2 роки тому

      @@bethbrittenbach3301 then who’s the giving for?

    • @allenthornburgh8570
      @allenthornburgh8570 2 роки тому +7

      Mark, God is Love. Your Creator made you and loves you very much. "Seek and you will find."

    • @douglascutler1037
      @douglascutler1037 Рік тому

      These lyrics are open-ended and poetic enough you can still find your own meaning no matter your worldview and belief. Extraordinarily beautiful song.

  • @johns1280
    @johns1280 Рік тому +4

    Unfortunately they don't make songs like this anymore. Beautiful.

  • @ScottCrozier
    @ScottCrozier 10 місяців тому +4

    As a guitarist, I love the tone of that wonderful 12-string.

  • @dthawkins
    @dthawkins 4 роки тому +8

    I could not imagine a better song for celebrating life, friendship, and spirituality.

  • @georgesprouse9561
    @georgesprouse9561 8 місяців тому +4

    One of my all-time favorites. Our Pastor sang it at our wedding.

  • @shannonpruitt8780
    @shannonpruitt8780 4 роки тому +6

    Sang at wedding when I married my beautiful best friend. Getting close to our 24th anniversary. I love you Jodi

  • @MsPatECakes
    @MsPatECakes 5 років тому +19

    You’re not going to believe me but Peter Paul and Mary popped into my head I was just thinking it didn’t know they existed I thought it had something to do with the Bible. So I searched google and they popped up. So I thought ok they have a message for me, started listening to their songs and they move me blowing in the wind, early morning rain, 500 miles. It’s like they have this strong inner knowing, the answer is and forever will be love. This song especially I’m drawn to like a moth to the flame. He is radiating love onto everyone so desperately longing for it to be whole complete one again. Soon, soon, soon. Love you all. 💗

  • @chrisflaherty8991
    @chrisflaherty8991 Рік тому +15

    This is a wonderful song. It evokes feelings with every note and lyric. Pristine and full of power. It is an eternal and everlasting testament to love.

  • @brucegoodwyn978
    @brucegoodwyn978 Місяць тому

    My all-time favorite song. I sang this at my own wedding 50 years ago. Hope to recreate that moment at our 50th Anniversary party this year.

  • @SteveRaab100
    @SteveRaab100 Рік тому +1

    I believe Paul Stookey was truly "Divinely Inspired" in writing this song for his friend, Peter...(So admirable to have 'all proceeds going to Charitable donations, since 1971) ....(Peter, Paul, & Mary songs will last forever....❤) !!!!!

  • @RudiGoldmanVideo
    @RudiGoldmanVideo 7 років тому +126

    I produced and directed the Peter, Paul & Mary 25th Anniversary Concert. It was a great experience!

    • @kathyoverton998
      @kathyoverton998 5 років тому +1

      I am looking for the comic monologue he gives just before this song. About magazines, and trying to bluff when someone asks him a question when he brain was over at the punch bowl. Do you know of a video of that part? So funny!

    • @Golgafrinchamdent
      @Golgafrinchamdent 4 роки тому +1

      @@kathyoverton998 Wow, I definitely remember that!
      My brain was at the punchbowl so I say something clever like... perhaps if you rephrased, I could answer more fully.
      Reply - So how o-- what are the ages of your children?
      It's been years since I thought of that... thanks for reminding me!

    • @allenfinn2327
      @allenfinn2327 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you.....

    • @allenfinn2327
      @allenfinn2327 4 роки тому

      Thank you

    • @pennyportolese6064
      @pennyportolese6064 4 роки тому

      Thank you!!

  • @scootertd
    @scootertd 3 роки тому +3

    Some dear friends sang this song at our wedding in June 1973, 47+ years ago. It always brings a wonderful memory when I hear it. My wife has been battling cancer for 22 years and, sadly, it looks like her fight will be ending later this year. What a treasure this song is for us. I wouldn’t trade this life for anything.

  • @demelzahunter8504
    @demelzahunter8504 3 місяці тому +1

    If you want one of the most beautiful wedding songs of all times you are listening to it. Just close your eyes and go with the music and it will take you there on your wedding day. Woman draws her life from man and gives it back again. That's so true. I love you so much darling ❤❤💟💕💞💞💝❤️❤️

  • @ronsindric4241
    @ronsindric4241 2 роки тому

    In a world full of chaos, hatred and evil where are songs like this to give us strength to overcome ?

  • @lauralea37
    @lauralea37 3 роки тому +10

    This song brings me to tears every time I hear it. My daughter gave me a surprise gift on her wedding day and used this song. So with this song playing from the DJ and with tears of joy streaming down my face I was escorted down the isle by my brother as he did for my wedding day. It was a beautiful ceremony only to be highlighted for me by the gift of my daughter and Noel Paul Stookey.

  • @shawnobrien3223
    @shawnobrien3223 5 років тому +5

    Married 25 years, this was sung at our wedding. More meaningful than ever. There is love

  • @patriciaswanson8463
    @patriciaswanson8463 3 роки тому +2

    I am 72 years old and this is a beautiful song

  • @SeanCurtis
    @SeanCurtis 6 місяців тому +1

    This was my parents wedding song where my mom walked down the aisle and brought tears to my families eyes. Such a beautiful song. May my mom rest in peace. 😢🙏❤️

  • @alexandraasbury9974
    @alexandraasbury9974 11 місяців тому +3

    So beautiful. I'll never forget the first time I heard it in 1978. It was on the radio in my car. And I just had to find and buy that song!!!

  • @markalshouse7484
    @markalshouse7484 4 роки тому +6

    I have sung this for countless weddings, still brings chills to me. There is Love.....

  • @davidmjos4772
    @davidmjos4772 4 роки тому +2

    Peter Yarrow married my neighbor in Minnesota in 1968.
    They performed this song at the wedding which I was privileged to have attended.

  • @katherinehollada3272
    @katherinehollada3272 5 років тому +2

    married 44 years and this song sung at our wedding. still it is up to you and your spouse.

  • @ChasSO3
    @ChasSO3 8 років тому +228

    I'm a "non-believer," not at all religious (spiritually I'm Taoist). That said, this song is one of the most stunningly beautiful I've heard. God is love; Love is God.

    • @theoriginalbadbob
      @theoriginalbadbob 8 років тому +7

      I wrote a poem, to the woman that I have loved since 1967, the title of which was "Life is Love; Love is Life."

    • @lw216316
      @lw216316 7 років тому +13

      " I will DRAW all men to me " - Jesus
      The Love you feel in the song
      is Him drawing you.
      Come closer.

    • @ChasSO3
      @ChasSO3 7 років тому +2

      I wrote nothing about the Bible. Jesus didn't write anything that we know of. What's your point?

    • @lw216316
      @lw216316 7 років тому +10

      Some things about this song that may help to bring some
      understanding and light to this discussion
      This song, "There is Love" the Wedding Song was written by
      Noel Paul Stookey for his friend, co-band member of "Peter, Paul and Mary" for the wedding of Peter Yarrow.
      Noel was a Christian, a follower and believer of Jesus Christ,
      Peter was not.
      Noel wrote the song from the perspective of his faith. It is filled with
      quotes and references from the Bible.
      In the song, Noel repeats words Jesus spoke as recorded in the Bible by His followers.
      Twice in the song, Noel writes
      " whenever two are more are you are gathered in His name "
      This is from Matthew 18:20 where Jesus said,
      "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them'
      Noel, begins the song with - "He is now to be among you..."
      This is a reference to the God that Joel follows. The God of the Bible.
      He speaks of a man leaving his mother and a woman leaving her home.
      and of two becoming one. This is from the teachings about marriage in the Bible.
      Noel writes - " as it was in the beginning..."
      He is referring to the marriage of Adam and Eve as recorded in the Bible.
      Noel writes that "woman takes her life from man'.
      This is from the record in the Bible that man was made first by God
      and then Eve was made from a part of man.
      Noel also writes in the song
      "Do you believe in something that you've never seen before?"
      This is from the perspective of his Christian faith of believing in the God of the Bible where it says that "God is Love."
      This information is openly available and can be confirmed by searching the internet. Thank you.

    • @ChasSO3
      @ChasSO3 7 років тому +2

      If that's what you believe, we have no argument.

  • @yarrlegap6940
    @yarrlegap6940 6 років тому +62

    Fills a hole in our hearts ... . I believe Stookey's story. The song is the sound of an answered prayer.

  • @charleshaigh2688
    @charleshaigh2688 6 років тому +1

    I played my guitar and sang this for my wife at our wedding 32 years ago. We were married under a cabana in front of Silver Sands on Grand Cayman (Seven Mile Beach). I have done the same for many weddings but always remember to sing and play for my beloved on each anniversary.

  • @catherinepew8471
    @catherinepew8471 6 років тому +3

    This was the song that was playing as My Dad walked me down the aisle to my waiting Love! Now my husband! Now he has gone to live with our Lord. One day we will meet again!

  • @brianlykins6663
    @brianlykins6663 9 місяців тому +3

    I'll love this song as long as I can hear it played.
    My wife and I had this at our wedding 48 years ago, loved it, and then love it still.
    The perfect wedding song from a near perfect singer !!!

  • @carolyndevonshire8074
    @carolyndevonshire8074 5 років тому +5

    It was played at my wedding too and was lovely. So many wonderful memories!

  • @janwright61
    @janwright61 5 років тому +1

    February 24, 1973, my brother sang this for my wedding. 45 years later, we celebrate this song and our time together.

  • @williambarrett7075
    @williambarrett7075 8 років тому +177

    This was sung at our wedding. Now it is 40 years later and there is love!

    • @brucehilton1662
      @brucehilton1662 8 років тому +7

      +William Barrett Also at mine. 44 years ago. And I would choose it again, to be sure.

    • @williambarrett7075
      @williambarrett7075 8 років тому +3

      +Bruce Hilton We are in the minority of those married in the'70's. congratulations!

    • @moparmtn
      @moparmtn 8 років тому +6

      We are coming up on 45 years this coming May 29 .... it has been a wonderful 45 years... yes I to would do it all over again ...

    • @jc4135
      @jc4135 8 років тому +4

      +William Barrett It'll be 40 for us on May 28th.

    • @joycewastler4364
      @joycewastler4364 8 років тому +4

      mine too

  • @beckyhalvorsen2126
    @beckyhalvorsen2126 4 роки тому +4

    I heard this song while running errands on my wedding day. Must have been a good omen, 39 years later...

  • @debrajones4840
    @debrajones4840 5 років тому +3

    Our main wedding song June 22, 1974! I miss that man so much! I will be so happy when he comes home!

  • @mariasussman-rb9em
    @mariasussman-rb9em Рік тому +2

    My wedding song..I can’t listen without tearing up

  • @debbieerskine8235
    @debbieerskine8235 3 роки тому

    This was the song sung by my husband cousin 35 yrs ago this Nov. which should be a happy day but he passed away going on 2 yrs now and his memorial service is the same date.
    I loved Peter Paul & Mary & this song.
    Hopefully the pain lessens.

  • @Woody615
    @Woody615 Рік тому +11

    "Wedding Song" and Carpenter's "We've only just begun" are my two favorite wedding songs. Both are pure and simple, very contemplative in nature. Always wanted to have them sung at my wedding, but alas, never found the right girl.

    • @keithfaulkner6319
      @keithfaulkner6319 Рік тому

      Yeah.

    • @marianboudreau1337
      @marianboudreau1337 11 місяців тому

      these are the two songs sung at our wedding in 1971. beautiful memories

    • @gfurstnsu
      @gfurstnsu 9 місяців тому +1

      I will be singing this song at one of my students weddings in Seoul, South Korea on December 2nd. Will be playing it on my Larivée 12 string. I hope that I get through it without crying. She was one of my favorite teaching assistants at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. I seldom felt such joy as when I received a message from her asking me to sing at her wedding. I only hope that this leads to more requests in the future.

  • @caroldiponio6538
    @caroldiponio6538 4 роки тому +7

    Had this played at my wedding 39 years ago...💕

    • @brucehilton1662
      @brucehilton1662 4 роки тому

      We used it in 1971. The song was still relatively new. Nevermind, it's all good.

  • @kevinhickey3515
    @kevinhickey3515 9 місяців тому +2

    He owns this song in every way. Love it now and always have.......Beautiful.....

  • @johnalbert1460
    @johnalbert1460 Рік тому +1

    When ever two or more of you are gathered
    in His name , there is love ! 🙏💙

  • @susannespeciale5723
    @susannespeciale5723 3 роки тому +4

    41 years ago today this was chosen and played at our wedding. I play it every year on our anniversary .No song is more special And we're still in love as we were that day 💕

  • @catherinekelly8346
    @catherinekelly8346 7 років тому +8

    This song was played at my wedding 35 yrs this September and still brings a tear to us. It was the most beautiful day of our life we will treasure forever! This song was over
    Powering

  • @carleenwilson8203
    @carleenwilson8203 Рік тому

    My son and his wife chose this song for there wedding. Going strong 20 years later and centered in Christ.

  • @paulcurwood4276
    @paulcurwood4276 3 роки тому +2

    We had a busker sing this song at our church wedding in the early 1980's. It is one of the most beautiful wedding songs I have ever heard. I had a PP&M album for some years before and this song was on it because Paul Stookey had sung it at Peter's wedding. It has so much meaning on every level, but especially about the love of two people who are committing their lives to each other in marriage. We are still together and love each other dearly. I am 70 years old and my wife is 73. Not long after our wedding we had twins, a boy and a girl. Truly blessed. Thank you Paul Stookey.

  • @kathybordenkircher206
    @kathybordenkircher206 6 років тому +5

    Kathy Bordenkircher. This song was played at our wedding on 6/18/90. Next month will be our 28th Wedding Anniversary. Having God in our marriage has helped us through the difficult times and has made the wonderful times even better. I love this song and I always will. It is wonderful being married to your best friend. I love you Dale & I always will.

    • @jbdmed
      @jbdmed 6 років тому

      Happy anniversary to you and Dale ours is 22 yrars

    • @kathybordenkircher206
      @kathybordenkircher206 6 років тому

      John Douglas
      Kathy Bordenkircher. Thank you Mr. Douglas. Congratulations to you and your wife on 22 years. May God bless you both with may more years.