I love this version. Thanks for reacting to Peter, Paul, and Mary. I love them so much. I have listened to this song for 50 years, and it still hits hard.
Peter Paul and Mary were such a big part of my childhood and continued to influence well into adulthood. They were just as good at their 25 Anniversary video as when they were first starting out. The intricate use of their voices in stages was a brilliant idea.
Love this trio. They were an American folk group formed in 1961. They had a lot of great hits such as "Puff, The Magic Dragon", "Lemon Tree", "500 Miles", "If I Had A Hammer", "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?", "Day Is Done". They recorded quite a few of Bob Dylan's songs such as "Blowin' In The Wind", "The Times They Are a-Changin'", "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right", "When The Ship Comes In" etc.
I really am sad that folk music is so unappreciated nowadays. The whole anti-war and civil rights movement that people associate with rock was actually energized originally by folk, and then folk rock. You should try and find some Pete Seeger from the 40s or fifties to hear the predecessor and inspiration for artists like Bob Dylan.
Actually Pete Seeger did some great songs in the sixties. I first became aware of him in the mid sixties, in my native Denmark. We shall Overcome, Oh Freedom, I ain't scared of your Jail, RIding in the back of the bus. All protest and civil rights songs, he did a concert at Carnigie Hall, and many of the songs are from that concert. While we are talking protest songs, we should not forget Phil Ochs, he was very talented, unfortunately also a troubled soul.
There are instances of artists releasing the same song at the same time. Bob's version hadn't charted, so giving it to Peter Paul and Mary was a good move to get the song out there, giving Bob his first hit as a song writer. The Chad Mitchell Trio also release a version the same year. Being a civil rights song, I believe that there was also a push to get the song into the water for the cause. Another instance of groups releasing different versions of the same song is Jefferson Starship and Crosby Stills and Nash releasing Wooden Ships together. The two groups had collaborated on the song and they wanted to release it together.
Now that you know some of the older artist and groups, you should hear Peter, Paul and Mary’s song ‘I Dig Rock and Roll Music’ where they mimic these artists and groups. Fun song.
Shawn, I saw Noel "Paul", and Peter in concert a while ago. Still a sight to behold! I love PP&M and two of my favorites are "Stewball" and "500 Miles" and I also love their cover of "Early Morning Rain" written by Gordon Lightfoot! If you want more Bob Dylan covers, I recommend two from Joan Baez, "Too Many Mornings" and "It Ain't Me, Babe." Both great songs but having Joan sing them took them to another level!
Back in the day when they came out with Puff the Magic Dragon I was just a kid listening to the Kingston Trio, Johnny Cash and Pat Boone just to name a few and their harmony in that song was magical for my little ears. I love this choice for the 3rd and finale song unless you’re going to surprise us with a 4th. Great Job Shawn.
I love their version of Bob Dylans song. I always thought this song was theirs because I heard their version first before I heard Bob Dylans version. Blowing in the wind has been covered by over a hundred artists.
Peter Paul & Mary always bring tears to my eyes even when they're singing happier songs. They just make such a poignant sound that is so devoid of artifice and pretense. It's so sincere that the sincerity itself chokes me up. You might also check out "500 Miles", "If I Had a Hammer", "Puff the Magic Dragon", "I Dig Rock and Roll Music" and "Hangman"
I recall listening to this song. as a young child and loving it so much. Also, Puff, the Magic Dragon. I never saw them in person until in Vienna, Va. in 1999.
Shawn, another good oldie.:..."Shades of grey" by Monkees......."Chirpy chirpy cheep cheep" by Middle of the road......"Rose garden" by Joe South....."Great pretender" by the Band
Dylan's recording of "Blowing In The Wind" was released in 1963, but this BBC performance by Peter, Paul and Mary was recorded in 1965. That was the same year the U.S. substantially ramped up its involvement in the Vietnam War, rapidly increasing the number of troops deployed and commencing the first major bombing campaign against North Vietnam. Casualties from the bombings included not only Viet Cong soldiers but also tens of thousands of civilians. Hence it's understandable why the performance is so obviously heartfelt.
Love Peter, Paul and Mary. We had a group in college that would sing at different events and this was a fan favorite. Of course Dylan's poetry is hard to beat regardless of the singers. Thanks for this wonderful memory, Shawn. Have a great birthday. Blessings all
Can't say much just love this trio to no end. Beautiful music, great acoustic guitar playing by Paul and Noel and, obviously, Mary Travers vocals...Spectacular show..🎤🎶🇺🇸
Bob Dylan was the first album I bought back in 1966. Folk music was my favourite type of music back then. I saw Peter, Paul and Mary in San Francisco at a concert when I was a kid and that may be when I first fell in love with folk music. Bob Dylan wrote about things people didn't want to think about back in the 1960's. Woody Guthrie was one of the first.
Hi Shawn! Thanks for reacting to this song! Love it! The Australian version to this Folk group is The seekers! My FAVOURITE group of all time! Maybe you could try some of their songs some time! They’re incredible! Thanks for every thing you do for the channel! Peace and Blessings from Australia!
Go Bob. I'm a lyrics girl! But the music really brings it, and make them pierce the soul. THIS SONG has been covered by hundreds of artists. Everyone I've loved all my life. Folk artists across the board, such as stevie wonder, Neil Young, and many others too! I was a teenager getting old enough about what was going on in the country and knew all the music anti war and unrest in the 60s n 70s. Many political songs. Love your reaction! Thanks ❤
Peter , Paul and Mary please listen to their classic: “PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON “ grew up with this one from childhood, still gets me!!No meaning to this song other than of childhood and growing up and losing our imagination!!
Bob Dylan would have been (or should have been) joyful that his plaintive song of protest was covered by the talented trio, who added beautiful harmonies and revealed the depth of his lyrical sensitivity.
PPM were folk music royalty for decades. Beautiful harmonies. They covered Dylan, John Denver, and others, also wrote their own original material. I particularly recommend their Hanukkah song Light One Candle from much later in their career.
Perfect. I am always amazed by covers of Dylan's songs. Even though his versions are powerful, the beauty is brought out by other musicians. It almost feels like a magic trick.
P P&M’s version was a hit before many of us old timers ever heard of Dylan. Dylan was barely famous outside of folk music circles, when P P&M had a hit with Blowin in the Wind.
If you like Peter Paul and Mary, I'd suggest listening to the vocal harrmonising and folk styling of Australian band The Seekers, who had a number of huge hits during the 1960s. Their songs "Georgy Girl" and "The Carnival is Over" are ripe for reviewing :)
I grew up with this music as a kid in the 60s, along with The Beatles, Bob Dylan , The Band, Pete Seeger, Mamas and Papas....Stevie Wonder's version of this song is great , too.
Google Marianne Faithful. Quite a story there, ups,downs, sad, happy. Had a number of great songs. Both love songs and some as Dylan called them, “finger pointing songs.”
PP&M version of Blowin' in the Wind turned the tide for anti-violent protest. It is one of Dylan's best. It is a call to activism, compassion, and participation. This song changed the world. (trust me, I was there).
Great point about people who focus more on the musicality of a song vs its lyrical content. Of course both are important but, some people can’t get past the instrumentation and they just don’t listen to the words. I, on the other hand love the music but, want to hear what the artist is trying to say. Dylan was called by the poet Allen Ginsburg, the first great “poet of the jukebox”. Dylan had something to say and his early solo acoustic shows you could hear a pin drop during his performance. Of course he is also stunning creator of brilliant music.
I think most people who've commented on music over lyrics weren't saying "every song" it's that way. TONS of songs back then fall in the opposite direction like Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, but the main purpose of my point was to _not focus_ on lyrics to the extent you miss _the listening_ of a song. You're pretty good at being able to do both so I wouldn't worry too much about.
Great reaction Shawn, and a personal treat because I've heard the song scores of times, yet somehow missed this particular performance. Puff The Magic Dragon was my first 45, and I played it till it was nothing but scratches. The meaning was obvious to me as a child, not the ludicrous trope of pop culture they have spent their whole lives denying. Once again brother, your words went straight to my heart.
I was in the 8th grade when this song was popular, but after so many good songs came out & the British Invasion, it’s not as appealing to me. Shawn, I love it that you are playing many classic songs. Thank you!👍👏👏👏♥️ Happy 4th Of July!🎉🍿🍔🌭🍕🍟♥️♥️♥️♥️
Chills indeed-this song is profound to me-I have to know the lyrics -I have to know what a song means -I was a teen when this came out -I would have to listen to some songs over and over to get the lyrics if it wasn’t on the album cover -no google
Another song of my youth that is unfortunately still all too relevant in my elder years. Just as with "The Times They Are A-Changing" Bob wrote the song but the beautiful harmonies of PP&M brought it out to the world. And Mary was exquisite. 😁
The first time I heard it was from Peter, Paul, and Mary. I knew Bob Dylan wrote it because I paid attention to those things. Frankly, Bob Dylan had (and has) a lousy voice, and sometimes the greatest lyrics can be sabotaged by a singer with a lousy voice, even if he is the author. But they made Bob Dylan popular to a wider audience.
I prefer Dylan's version. This one is too pretty and there's nothing pretty about the things they're singing about. Dylan's gritty voice reflects reality.
P, P, and M iconic version. But they play the wrong chords versus the way Bob Dylan Composed it. Always going to the V [5] chord on every line in the verses, 3 lines. Too repetitive. Bob went to the 5 chord only on the 2nd line, and time 1 and 3 to the Root chord [1]. Which makes more musical sense phrase wise to me [Dylan's version].
Have enjoyed your reactions until today… In today’s climate we come here for entertainment and escape, not another lecture from someone who wants to criticize other generations, thinking yours is the smartest and all knowing….
Bob Dylan writes pure poetry. Peter, Paul, and Mary provide have great harmony.
I love this version. Thanks for reacting to Peter, Paul, and Mary. I love them so much.
I have listened to this song for 50 years, and it still hits hard.
Peter Paul and Mary were such a big part of my childhood and continued to influence well into adulthood. They were just as good at their 25 Anniversary video as when they were first starting out. The intricate use of their voices in stages was a brilliant idea.
They were a big part of my childhood, my mom got me the 8track Peter, Paul, and Mommy 💖
Their cover of Gordon Lightfoot's Early Morning Rain is worth checking out.
Love their harmonies. If I had a hammer, lemon tree, puff the magic dragon, and Paul Stookey's wedding song. Thanks for getting back to them
You should try Where have all the Flowers Gone by Peter Paul and Mary. It’s fantastic
Lyrics are the soul of any song!
Anthem for an age.
Love this trio. They were an American folk group formed in 1961. They had a lot of great hits such as "Puff, The Magic Dragon", "Lemon Tree", "500 Miles", "If I Had A Hammer", "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?", "Day Is Done". They recorded quite a few of Bob Dylan's songs such as "Blowin' In The Wind", "The Times They Are a-Changin'", "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right", "When The Ship Comes In" etc.
Also, John Denver's "Leaving on a Jet Plane" and, although some people think it's a little silly, "I Dig Rock and Roll Music."
I really am sad that folk music is so unappreciated nowadays. The whole anti-war and civil rights movement that people associate with rock was actually energized originally by folk, and then folk rock. You should try and find some Pete Seeger from the 40s or fifties to hear the predecessor and inspiration for artists like Bob Dylan.
I agree, and some Woody Guthrie too 🙂
Actually Pete Seeger did some great songs in the sixties. I first became aware of him in the mid sixties, in my native Denmark. We shall Overcome, Oh Freedom, I ain't scared of your Jail, RIding in the back of the bus. All protest and civil rights songs, he did a concert at Carnigie Hall, and many of the songs are from that concert. While we are talking protest songs, we should not forget Phil Ochs, he was very talented, unfortunately also a troubled soul.
Pete Seeger was a monster on banjo. Also Woody Guthrie was singing protest and social commentary way back.
@@netzahuacoyotl Yes, I have some old LP's with Woody Guthrie and also some with Seeger singing Guthrie.
There are instances of artists releasing the same song at the same time. Bob's version hadn't charted, so giving it to Peter Paul and Mary was a good move to get the song out there, giving Bob his first hit as a song writer. The Chad Mitchell Trio also release a version the same year. Being a civil rights song, I believe that there was also a push to get the song into the water for the cause. Another instance of groups releasing different versions of the same song is Jefferson Starship and Crosby Stills and Nash releasing Wooden Ships together. The two groups had collaborated on the song and they wanted to release it together.
💖💖💖 Gotta listen to "Puff The Magic Dragon".
Now that you know some of the older artist and groups, you should hear Peter, Paul and Mary’s song ‘I Dig Rock and Roll Music’ where they mimic these artists and groups. Fun song.
Shawn, I saw Noel "Paul", and Peter in concert a while ago. Still a sight to behold! I love PP&M and two of my favorites are "Stewball" and "500 Miles" and I also love their cover of "Early Morning Rain" written by Gordon Lightfoot! If you want more Bob Dylan covers, I recommend two from Joan Baez, "Too Many Mornings" and "It Ain't Me, Babe." Both great songs but having Joan sing them took them to another level!
Back in the day when they came out with Puff the Magic Dragon I was just a kid listening to the Kingston Trio, Johnny Cash and Pat Boone just to name a few and their harmony in that song was magical for my little ears. I love this choice for the 3rd and finale song unless you’re going to surprise us with a 4th. Great Job Shawn.
I love their version of Bob Dylans song. I always thought this song was theirs because I heard their version first before I heard Bob Dylans version. Blowing in the wind has been covered by over a hundred artists.
Peter Paul & Mary always bring tears to my eyes even when they're singing happier songs. They just make such a poignant sound that is so devoid of artifice and pretense. It's so sincere that the sincerity itself chokes me up. You might also check out "500 Miles", "If I Had a Hammer", "Puff the Magic Dragon", "I Dig Rock and Roll Music" and "Hangman"
I recall listening to this song. as a young child and loving it so much. Also, Puff, the Magic Dragon. I never saw them in person until in Vienna, Va. in 1999.
I believe anyone can cover any song that is available to be licensed as long as they pay the licensing fee which goes to the songwriter.
Right! Under copyright law it's called a compulsory license. You don't need permission to cover the song, but you do have to pay royalties.
But, Peter, Paul and Mary and Dylan were friends, anyway plus, they had the same manager.
Shawn, another good oldie.:..."Shades of grey" by Monkees......."Chirpy chirpy cheep cheep" by Middle of the road......"Rose garden" by Joe South....."Great pretender" by the Band
Dylan's recording of "Blowing In The Wind" was released in 1963, but this BBC performance by Peter, Paul and Mary was recorded in 1965. That was the same year the U.S. substantially ramped up its involvement in the Vietnam War, rapidly increasing the number of troops deployed and commencing the first major bombing campaign against North Vietnam. Casualties from the bombings included not only Viet Cong soldiers but also tens of thousands of civilians. Hence it's understandable why the performance is so obviously heartfelt.
I was In high school when this first came out. Still fits today.
Love Peter, Paul and Mary. We had a group in college that would sing at different events and this was a fan favorite. Of course Dylan's poetry is hard to beat regardless of the singers. Thanks for this wonderful memory, Shawn. Have a great birthday. Blessings all
Can't say much just love this trio to no end. Beautiful music, great acoustic guitar playing by Paul and Noel and, obviously, Mary Travers vocals...Spectacular show..🎤🎶🇺🇸
Oh I love this one and the message!! Great vocals!! Yes it’s written by Bob Dylan !! But I love this version better!!!!
Bob Dylan was the first album I bought back in 1966. Folk music was my favourite type of music back then. I saw Peter, Paul and Mary in San Francisco at a concert when I was a kid and that may be when I first fell in love with folk music. Bob Dylan wrote about things people didn't want to think about back in the 1960's. Woody Guthrie was one of the first.
Hi Shawn! Thanks for reacting to this song! Love it! The Australian version to this Folk group is The seekers! My FAVOURITE group of all time! Maybe you could try some of their songs some time! They’re incredible! Thanks for every thing you do for the channel! Peace and Blessings from Australia!
Yes to The Seekers! Judith Durham had such a great voice!
I've just posted the same thing :) Hi from across the Tasman in NZ :)
Great review! I suggest Puff the Magic Dragon as your next Peter, Paul, and Mary song. It is sweet, gentle, nostalgic song.
Go Bob. I'm a lyrics girl! But the music really brings it, and make them pierce the soul. THIS SONG has been covered by hundreds of artists. Everyone I've loved all my life. Folk artists across the board, such as stevie wonder, Neil Young, and many others too! I was a teenager getting old enough about what was going on in the country and knew all the music anti war and unrest in the 60s n 70s. Many political songs. Love your reaction! Thanks ❤
They have a deep catalog of amazing songs!
They had a great anti-war anthem, "The Great Mandella"
Listen to Donovan, Try and Catch the Wind.
Peter , Paul and Mary please listen to their classic:
“PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON “
grew up with this one from childhood, still gets me!!No meaning to this song other than of childhood and growing up and losing our imagination!!
Bob Dylan would have been (or should have been) joyful that his plaintive song of protest was covered by the talented trio, who added beautiful harmonies and revealed the depth of his lyrical sensitivity.
PPM were folk music royalty for decades. Beautiful harmonies. They covered Dylan, John Denver, and others, also wrote their own original material. I particularly recommend their Hanukkah song Light One Candle from much later in their career.
Words and music
They do justice to this great Bob Dylan song. Check out their "Jesus Met The Woman At The Well"
Another great track by them is "If I had a Hammer", originally written by Pete Seeger (I think). Great music performed by great artists!
Perfect. I am always amazed by covers of Dylan's songs. Even though his versions are powerful, the beauty is brought out by other musicians. It almost feels like a magic trick.
You also motivated me to look up other covers. I'm listening to Stevie Wonder's version now, and next I'll check out Marelene Dietrich's (!)
As a teenager back in the 60's I had the biggest crush on Mary. Peace out.
Another big chiller..Jon Anderson YES..singing awaken..live with Icelandic orchestra
That choked me up, again, after sixty years. They made Dylan's simplest protest song really hit hard.
I saw them in person in the early 80s. They made it an interactive affair and invited the audience back to their hotel for cocktails, lol.
My first concert. Listen to 500 Miles.
P P&M’s version was a hit before many of us old timers ever heard of Dylan. Dylan was barely famous outside of folk music circles, when P P&M had a hit with Blowin in the Wind.
Something else to consider is that in the Bible the Wind is often what the Lord uses to enforce His will.
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If you like Peter Paul and Mary, I'd suggest listening to the vocal harrmonising and folk styling of Australian band The Seekers, who had a number of huge hits during the 1960s. Their songs "Georgy Girl" and "The Carnival is Over" are ripe for reviewing :)
I'm a lyrics-first guy mostly. The music and voice obviously matter, but it's hard for me to completely get into a song that doesn't mean something.
They are pretty cool theres a song they have cqlled the wedding song thats beautiful
Have you reacted to their song RIGHT FIELD
it's cute
I grew up with this music as a kid in the 60s, along with The Beatles, Bob Dylan , The Band, Pete Seeger, Mamas and Papas....Stevie Wonder's version of this song is great , too.
Google Marianne Faithful. Quite a story there, ups,downs, sad, happy. Had a number of great songs. Both love songs and some as Dylan called them, “finger pointing songs.”
When a song is written and registered, anybody can record a cover version for a nominal fee to the publisher.
PP&M version of Blowin' in the Wind turned the tide for anti-violent protest. It is one of Dylan's best. It is a call to activism, compassion, and participation. This song changed the world. (trust me, I was there).
Yes. Sadly somebody's changed it back...
Great point about people who focus more on the musicality of a song vs its lyrical content. Of course both are important but, some people can’t get past the instrumentation and they just don’t listen to the words. I, on the other hand love the music but, want to hear what the artist is trying to say. Dylan was called by the poet Allen Ginsburg, the first great “poet of the jukebox”. Dylan had something to say and his early solo acoustic shows you could hear a pin drop during his performance.
Of course he is also stunning creator of brilliant music.
I think most people who've commented on music over lyrics weren't saying "every song" it's that way. TONS of songs back then fall in the opposite direction like Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, but the main purpose of my point was to _not focus_ on lyrics to the extent you miss _the listening_ of a song. You're pretty good at being able to do both so I wouldn't worry too much about.
Like a lot of people then, I heard this version long before Dylan's. PP&M were long accepted on radio, who didn't really play any Dylan yet.
Great reaction Shawn, and a personal treat because I've heard the song scores of times, yet somehow missed this particular performance. Puff The Magic Dragon was my first 45, and I played it till it was nothing but scratches. The meaning was obvious to me as a child, not the ludicrous trope of pop culture they have spent their whole lives denying. Once again brother, your words went straight to my heart.
I was in the 8th grade when this song was popular, but after so many good songs came out & the British Invasion, it’s not as appealing to me. Shawn, I love it that you are playing many classic songs. Thank you!👍👏👏👏♥️ Happy 4th Of July!🎉🍿🍔🌭🍕🍟♥️♥️♥️♥️
Where have all the flowers have gone?
Great reaction! I have always appreciated their music. You should try “If I had a Hammer” & “Puff the Magic Dragon” …two out of many. 🙂
Chills indeed-this song is profound to me-I have to know the lyrics -I have to know what a song means -I was a teen when this came out -I would have to listen to some songs over and over to get the lyrics if it wasn’t on the album cover -no google
It's all about the lyrics for me. Except with disco. That's just for dancing.
Have to hear Puff the Magic Dragon Peter Paul Mary
Another song of my youth that is unfortunately still all too relevant in my elder years.
Just as with "The Times They Are A-Changing" Bob wrote the song but the beautiful harmonies of PP&M brought it out to the world. And Mary was exquisite. 😁
Ya Shawn please check out Dylan's version again. I'm with you on the importance of lyrics. And he is the most important lyricist in rock 👍
You should try their other song called ( Puff the Magic Dragon )
Bob Dylan wrote this from a few Bible verses.
I've always PP@M and the Byrds as Dylan Lite. Pleasant enough though.
I write comedy rap stories..they've got rhythm..like a song..but I prefer listening to music. Not noticing lyrics
It's worse than lack of empathy, Shawn: it's active malice. As the saying goes, the cruelty is the point.
This whole genre is heartbreaking to listen to now...because the other side is about to win...
Those people that don't care republicans
my last escort said it was the same price whether I was in the wind or not.
The first time I heard it was from Peter, Paul, and Mary. I knew Bob Dylan wrote it because I paid attention to those things. Frankly, Bob Dylan had (and has) a lousy voice, and sometimes the greatest lyrics can be sabotaged by a singer with a lousy voice, even if he is the author. But they made Bob Dylan popular to a wider audience.
Not lousy
His voice perfectly enhances his songs. Other voices may make it prettier but Bob's voice is impactful.
I prefer Dylan's version. This one is too pretty and there's nothing pretty about the things they're singing about. Dylan's gritty voice reflects reality.
I don't care about lyrics
P, P, and M iconic version. But they play the wrong chords versus the way Bob Dylan Composed it. Always going to the V [5] chord on every line in the verses, 3 lines. Too repetitive. Bob went to the 5 chord only on the 2nd line, and time 1 and 3 to the Root chord [1]. Which makes more musical sense phrase wise to me [Dylan's version].
Have enjoyed your reactions until today… In today’s climate we come here for entertainment and escape, not another lecture from someone who wants to criticize other generations, thinking yours is the smartest and all knowing….
What!?
Marianne Faithful sings a great "As Tears Go By".
He was reading up on the history of the song. Those weren't his words "lecturing".
Must be a trump supporter.