First time hearing PETER PAUL AND MARY - LEAVING ON A JET PLANE

[@robinreiley1828]

A whole Generation of young men and their girlfriends, heard this song as they were leaving for Vietnam. It brings those times back for me..

[@TheSchuyler75]

got chills and choked up reading this comment

[@richardburdon3241]

another song in that vein would be The Monkeys- "Last Train To Clarksville"

[@jmco7613]

Rest in peace Mary Travers, (November 9, 1936 - September 16, 2009).

[@bertusvanhal8855]

Peter,Paul & Mary are [in my eyes] one of the best folksingers, 500 miles, blowing in the wind and many others.

[@PUNKMYVIDEO]

Written by John Denver

[@debbiechang5781]

This is my favorite version of this song. I love Peter, Paul & Mary and they were the ones to make this song #1 in the U.S. This trio was the epitome of folk music in the 60’s. “Puff, the Magic Dragon” was one of the songs which they made famous and generated many conversations and some controversy 😂

[@kirpalite]

Peter Paul and Mary are the class act of folk singing. Their story is amazing... and to top it all off, wonderful human beings. They had the first folk album lp to be #1.

[@dalem8332]

They took this beautiful John Denver song to #1. Young me bought the record. Old me still loves it. ♥️🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

[@TheOnespeedbiker]

Peter Paul and Mary actually were the first to have a commercial release of Leaving on Jet Plane, as at the time John Denver was a relative unknown singing with the Chad Mitchell Trio, who recorded a demo solo album that he sent to friends on Christmas. PPM heard the demo, the two groups had the same producer, recorded their version of Leaving on a Jet Plane. Several years later John Denver released his own version on his debut album Rhymes and Reasons and Rocketed to fame.

[@darost]

Their version of BLOWING IN THE WIND put Bob Dylan on the map.

[@pauldover1403]

Lots of tear-jerkers from them among the great number of songs they recorded, probably the haunting "500 miles" and "Puff the Magic Dragon" - the latter always had me in tears as a child, I couldn't forgive Jackie Paper for abandoning his friend like that. But I'm sorry, this is THE version, it's the most emotional and it's the hit version. No. 1 in the UK and USA, John Denver didn't even enter the charts. I don't like going on popularity as a means of determining quality but in this case, I think it works.

[@1nelsondj]

'Puff the Magic Dragon' was the first sad song I ever heard, they used to play it a lot on the "Captain Kangaroo" show when I was in grade school.

[@IllumeEltanin]

I just finished scrolling through the comments, and I agree with the many suggestions of Peter, Paul, and Mary songs to react to. However, I'm going to throw a related song reaction your way. In 1969, Noah Paul Stookey, "Paul" of Peter, Paul and Mary, was best man at Peter Yarrow's wedding. Peter is the Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary. For his wedding gift, Paul composed a song called Wedding Song (There is Love). He released it as a solo piece in1971, although Peter, Paul and Mary remained together as a trio until Mary's passing in 2009, causing the trio to have spent over 40 years together as performers. Wedding Song (There is Love) is a beautiful, very emotional song. I would like to strongly recommend you do a reaction to it.

[@roberthalpern5454]

Probably the greatest wedding dong ever!

[@IllumeEltanin]

@@roberthalpern5454 Well... My husband might want to argue with that. 😉

[@beedeegee9374]

Such a beautiful song. A friend performed it at our wedding.

[@DavidTateVA]

Someone once described PP&M as "two cellos and an angel". That's about right. An incredible body of work over half a dozen albums in their youth, then 40 years of being beautiful ambassadors to the world. I have spent hundreds, perhaps thousands, of hours listening to PP&M in my life, and I don't regret a second of it. And for what it's worth, this isn't even in my top 10 of their best songs.

[@garyarnett1220]

This is the first version of this song I ever heard, and became the standard to compare al others to. They all fall a bit flat. Mary Travers' voice is just right, and the guys hamonies? Wow

[@kevinkazmierczak9161]

Finally someone reacting to Peter, Paul and Mary. Their whole first album is magic. Early in the Morning is my fave.

[@cspringer333]

They may have been the last to hold on to the true folk sound. Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, The Byrds and others created their own unique styles.

[@raenellefisher8514]

I like PP&M, but I thought I read in a folk rock history book that they were a studio manufactured group--put together by studio execs. They were all folkies before they joined together (not sure about Mary here), but studio execs created the group.

[@corvanna4438]

I give that honor to Stan Rogers.

[@LLewis-vu9qf]

@@raenellefisher8514 -- I think the fellow responsible for getting them together was named Al Grossman. He wanted to create a singing group of a lead singer, a girl singer and a funny guy. I'd say he chose pretty well. Their voices blend beautifully. The idea of a 'lead singer' sort of faded out. Each one of them takes a turn as lead on various songs. I suspect a lot of singing groups were manufactured. Not all of them work out. Thankfully PP&M worked out just fine, with a long successful career.

[@sjbict]

"Where have all the flowers gone" PP&M

[@jackmandu]

And the Kingston Trio, also a great version.

[@lauriemccomas1578]

John Denver was thrilled when he heard this by P, P, & M on the radio. It's the first time one of his songs was sung on the radio. 🤗

[@jimreedy1960]

Peter Paul and Mary were a very.poular folk trio. They did some great covers, such as this one, but they also popularized many old folk songs that were popular for more than 40.yeard.

[@thekingcobra63]

Try If I had a Hammer by them, it is my favorite of theirs.

[@rodneygriffin7666]

Peter Paul and Mary. Fabulous group. Legends.

[@donfette5301]

Might sound odd, but I’ve been to hundreds of concerts from rap to metal to jazz and probably the best one I’ve ever experienced is PPM. It was 1992-ish and Peter had used some of Rodney King’s now-famous speech and the honesty, passion, and conviction in those guys while playing it just hit me deeply. And of course the rest of their songs that night were on point. I saw them in a new way during and ever since that night - and it still sounds odd to me when I hear myself saying it was the best concert I’ve ever been to.

[@johngarcia7774]

My favorite version actually. Others are great but this one is special.

[@helenarcarvalho]

The best for me, too!

[@clemdane]

Now you need to listen to Pete Seeger and Judy Collins playing "Turn, Turn, Turn"! Seeger wrote it and Judy Collins perfected it.

[@danieljodrey8863]

This is the version that will always remain in my mental "ears". Man that was a long time ago. Thanks Harri, you're the best.

[@georgesnow3985]

One of my favorites is Puff the Magic Dragon!

[@anthonymunn8633]

I get what you're saying.Mary had this warm voice that comforted you.It was truly sad when she passed in 2009.

[@richardfox1605]

Note that Mary Travers often shares a mic with Paul Stookey the baritone of the two men vs Peters tenor. Paul's voice blends so well with Mary's.

[@janetottomeyer9444]

El Salvador - powerful and beautiful - give it a listen.

[@wiggion]

They did their cover of Dylan's 'Blowin' In The Wind, and their cover of Pete Seeger's 'If I Had a Hammer", at The March on Washington 1963, with a quarter of a million people there, before Dr Martin Luther King gave his legendary "I Have A Dream" speech. You hearing this, they were that good.

[@richardfox1605]

The perfect combination of voices tenor Peter Yarrow, Baritone Noel Paul Stookey and contralto the late Mary Travers.

[@aviatom1]

Everytime you hear it, it gets better, lol.great song. Peter Paul and Marty could harmonize like nobody's buisiness. Well, maybe Mamas and Papas or countless others, lol

[@robertcooke1774]

the carpenters and seekers were pretty good,

[@donlawson3330]

Peter, Paul and Mary! So many great songs, so many legendary performances! They helped break Dylan out to a wider and more mainstream by covering his songs like “Blowin’ in the Wind”. Hugely important in the fill/protest movements of the 50s and 60s

[@barbarabweaver1]

I fell in love with this when my brother gave me the 45 (!) for Christmas when it was first released! Yes, I am ancient of days.

[@susankrsnich7389]

…and young of heart…

[@robertdseals1]

You should check out Peter Paul & Mary Jesus Is On The Wire

[@cathyortiz1280]

Please do Blowing in the Wind next. Also 500 miles, If I Had A Hammer, Puff the Magic Dragon & I dig Rock & Roll Music

[@ellenstrack6274]

Some of my favorites also....Great music.

[@39thala]

Harri, people of my particular age range were first introduced to Peter, Paul & Mary when we were small children with one of their earlier hits in 1962 called, "Puff The Magic Dragon". You ought to check that one out sometime.

[@nyrockchicxx]

Puff always makes me cry.. Little Jackie Paper!

[@jankreps5115]

You could feel her pain when Mary sang this! she added that little cry in her voice!! nice reaction!

[@carol3843]

Angels inspire musicians … and maybe vice versa. Mary Travers is singing in heaven with Cass & John.

[@terrisue4059]

This is the version I heard as a kid. It wasn't till later I heard John sing it.

[@threekidzmom04]

me too

[@rondelby2482]

I once had the honor to play right in front of them no more than 3 feet away at a rehearsal. I played Dont Think Twice, Eden's Mist (my own composition) and Greensleves all on my 30 string harp..They really enjoyed it. It was the highlight of my musical life. They were real sweet folk. Mary invited me to play at the rehearsal.

[@jimmythetout109]

First saw P< P and M back in 1963-64 , in College at SJU in Philly , always been a fan ..Puff , the Magic Dragon is a fun song , with a very interesting story-line ..

[@robinreiley1828]

I saw them at Saratoga PAC in 1965. It was the venue's first non classical concert.

[@Apostrophe65]

I have an uncle that turned me on to Peter, Paul & Mary as a really young child. This song takes me back to sitting on my uncles floor with a set of headphones while his reel to reel played out some of the most beautiful sounds I ever heard. Today I have that tape and it still plays loud and proud taking right back to being a 7 year old with a set of headphones singing along with every note.

[@doriwiljt]

Always loved this song. My favorite from them is ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ I was a kid at the time and just loved that song.

[@lr4428]

More Peter Paul and Mary please, try where have all the flowers gone , it's a belter

[@snakelite61]

Their In the Early Morning Rain will break your heart.

[@margieguild519]

It's magic❤

[@2Cambourne]

Written by the late great singer/songwriter John Denver. Done masterfully and beautifully by the great Folk Rockers "Peter, Paul and Mary."

[@ronrr9875]

I love seeing you react to the music of my youth. I saw Peter Paul and Mary perform this song live in the early 80's. They were simply amazing. I still marvel when 3 people can just walk out on stage and make such beautiful sounds. Harmonies that bring a tear of joy to my eyes. Outstanding. Rock on brother. 🤘 Peace ✌

[@cathyortiz1280]

Love Peter, Paul & Mary sooo much! Bob Dylan's manager out them together & they had their 1st huge hit with Bob's, "Blowing in the Wind." They would up singing it at MLK's march on Washington DC. We used to sing all their songs at youth church camp. My dad was the minister & they'd have a youthful guy on the guitar. I was little so loved it. I used to sing there songs on the swings at the park too. But they always remind me of church camp too. You have to check out their other songs too. Brilliant harmonies.

[@beeseewill2407]

The music is so soft.Sounds like they were singing Accapella. They sang beautifully.

[@victoriajohnson5461]

I love the woeful, sad narrative. I could see the sad tale in my head . As a young teen. I love your taste in music.😘

[@mulatacatachufla]

When you like all four versions of this song, is because the song is a Jewell by itself and the one who wrote it is a true genius. The great John Denver. RIP

[@LLewis-vu9qf]

This reaction is quite a tribute to the song itself and John Denver's talent as a composer.

[@baskervillebee6097]

The name on the album says Henry John Deutchendorf, John Denver. I think that it was his first big hit and P P &M sang it.

[@ericanderson8886]

Huge hit and it helped John Denver, though he really didn't need any help lol.

[@RonaldDelby]

I have met them and played my Celtic harp for them at Mary's request. They were wonderful. I still keep in touch with Noel Paul the taller man. He is a real nice fello and so is Peter Yarrow.

[@deanwrigleyuk]

This song touches us no matter who covers it because we know it's about someone leaving for Vietnam and probably never coming back.

[@helenarcarvalho]

Mary's voice is stunning!

[@bradleyhenry6868]

If that song don't t put tears in your eyes, you aren't listening.

[@rayniecox7683]

Waaay back in 1967-68, my 8th grade teacher taught us quite a few songs by Peter, Paul and Mary; think she was a fan!!😎😎😎😎

[@frankiebowie6174]

There’s nothing to fear, nothing to compare- they’re all beautiful in their own way.

[@charlesstraight5499]

I know you're just getting your first taste of Peter Paul and Mary and you may not realize that they have quite a few of really great songs but I'm asking you to take a look for a song by one member of this group named Paul stookey it's called The Wedding Song and it may well be one of the best most perfect wedding songs ever if not the most perfect Wedding Song Ever. I think Paul has sang the song with the group before but he usually sings it alone on his 12-string acoustical Box Guitar. Anyway the only reason I made this remark it's because I believe after you listen to a couple of their songs you'll really want to see what one of the greatest wedding songs ever sounds like.

[@larrystuder8543]

P,P, & M have a great many hits. Almost anything of theirs is worth listening to, and reacting to.

[@jamesferris4573]

Peter Yarrow, Paul Stokey and Mary Travers formed the greatest Folk group among many amazing Folk artists during that time. In my massive album collection I own almost all of the Folk albums printed, including all of Peter, Paul and Mary's albums. You can never be disappointed by putting on any of their albums and lean back to take it in.

[@rubroken]

Some songs are so great that it's hard to mess them up

[@Cats4PresidentHarris]

Such tenderness in one song.

[@patriciasepulveda1264]

it's my generation Harry .. all those harmonies you spoke of .. we all sang those harmonies .. know them as if that era was only two months ago and we all knew every song and all the harmonies. Enjoyed your response.

[@vorlon1]

Harri, I'm very happy you listened to Peter, Paul & Mary, my favorite group as a young man. I did see them in concert twice in the 70s.😁 Give a listen to their performances of, "It Ain't Me Babe," "Lemon Tree," "Blowin'in the Wind," and "Stewball." There are many others, but these are a good start.

[@kenrk]

Another three versions of a song you should consider ( Early Morning Rain ): 1. Gordon Lightfoot ( Original ) 2. Peter, Paul, and Mary 3. Eva Cassidy

[@rosmeeker1964]

Yes! Great song! It's been a favourite since those times. I also like Glen Campbell's version and more recently Molly Tuttle's version.

[@royhollyfield1826]

You will notice that Mary does not have a microphone, her voice was so powerful...

[@kevinkeane335]

Vietnam era song. People had reason to cling to songs like this. During that time, people needed hope for better times and people coming back home… 😌

[@HeidiDenoble]

This song was written for Mary Traverse. Her soulful rendition brings out the longing and sadness of separation in a way that cuts through your heart.

[@stephenulmer3781]

Great reaction Harri! Another good song comes from Paul Stookey( Paul from Peter, Paul and Mary) "The Wedding song" ☺

[@keithcaserta]

IMO, Harri, you proved yourself to be among the very "Best" at reaction videos. This was comparative, knowledgeable, researched, sensitive, informative, and emotive. The vast majority of your videos are. Very, very well done.

[@joelliebler5690]

One of the best trio vocalists ever!

[@jollyrodgers7272]

PP&M's friend wrote this song, which went to #1 in the 'states - and propelled their friend's career (we know him as John Denver).

[@JamesLachowsky]

A friend of mine grew up in Denver. She tells the story of having gone to a PP&M concert in Denver. They performed this song and then said the composer was in the audience and they would like to introduce him. The guy next to her stood up. It was John Denver who was mostly unknown at the time.

[@BW-jv6jg]

Peter,Paul and Mary are awesome.. try Puff the Magic Dragon, If I Had A Hammer, and their cover of Blowin In The Wind. Diamonds to your ears, I promise🙂

[@damonhines8187]

Consummate folk-music artistry. Finding the truth and soul of a song, elevating it with your voices. ✌😘🎶💎💖

[@amandathibodeau4996]

Seriously this is one of the best renditions of this song!

[@patrickbuckley344]

They were great- I grew up on this! Mary Travers has a great , pure, lovely, and emotive voice☺

[@JackleenaO]

This was my very first fav song when i was 4 or 5 years old. I didn't know until recent adulthood that it was John Denver's song. I grew up on Peter Paul & Mary.. I know their "Ten Years Together" album by heart. Lemon Tree, Puff the Magic Dragon, oh..and you HAVE to hear/react to "Early Morning Rain!"

[@TheSchuyler75]

after the break up from the first love after being together 15 years this came on the radio on the way to the airport 😭😭 I was bawling on the plane then I see Jimmy Carter is on my flight and shaking hands with people and he gave me the sweetest look of empathy though he didn’t speak to me. That man was too good for politics and he was working with Habitat for Humanity at this point. A National Treasure

[@TheSchuyler75]

We did see each other again a few more times over the years but ended up with other people in the end

[@patrician7445]

Saw their concert in 1964. They were wonderful individually and together. Every song was perfection! There was just a small smattering of applause when Mary said, "Our next song is by a writer that you'll be hearing a lot more from. His name is Bob Dillon," and then they sang "Blowing In The Wind." Would you please listen to Mary Travers singing "There Is A Ship." She had such a beautiful voice.

[@Wellch]

Bob Dylan

[@jamestripp239]

One of my top 10 favorite Those 3 were great together 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@stevensprunger3422]

Oh that’s right harri The angels should listen to this to take the edge off their day

[@evelynrossetto3143]

THE LOSS.... OF CHILDHOOD INNOENCE AND FACING THE REAL WORLD!!!THIS WAS ONE OF MY FIRST RECORDS IN THE EARLY 60S..EVEN AS A CHILD I UNDERSTIOOD WHAT THIS WAS ABOUT!!

[@youngbloodk]

The fact that so many artists can do so much with this song shows the underlying quality of John Denver's writing.

[@User2718218]

This also almost makes me cry: It's the hammer of justice! It's the bell of freedom! It's the song about love between My brothers and my sisters, All over this land. We are so far astray in this day and age...

[@donaldleider7382]

Harri, it’s not a contest, enjoy every version of this classic!

[@lr4428]

For me this is the best version, they play all the instruments along with incredible vocals

[@John_Locke_108]

Saw them at Lake Compounce back in 89. And I got to meet them backstage. I was 12 and it was my first concert.

[@reneleeper7296]

Became a fan of Peter, Paul, and Mary because of this song. Have always loved their harmonies.

[@sicklyapple4496]

I remember hearing this song on the way to the airport taking my brother to Vietnam. I was a young man at that time but I still cried like a baby hearing this song.

[@wild62meg47]

Thanks for doing this, Harri. Yes, I was one of those who asked you to check this out. i think it's the best version -- amazing harmonies.

[@rogerkelly7988]

This is what we were all listening to before the Beatles

[@neilphelan145]

I saw them at the Greek Theater in L.A. around 1985. Excellent show.

[@lindakinninger5500]

To truly hear their harmonies at their best.. check out the live version of their cover of Bob Dylan’s “Blowin In The Wind”. It will break your heart

[@terryfirestone6342]

If I had a hammer was another one of their songs.

[@kentmains7763]

Her voice just fits the song perfectly.

[@lionheartroar3104]

This is the hit version!

[@micheledash7269]

When they sang Puff the Magic Dragon the kid’s faces in the audience is priceless!

[@passover77]

I enjoyed this reaction! Don't forget that I sent you a video of John Denver doing this song with Peter, Paul and Mary.

[@ricklaszlo3989]

Harry you must and I mean you must get yourself a copy of Peter Paul and Mary's greatest hits they were words cannot explain how good they were songs like Puff the Magic Dragon and blowing in the wind they took their Fame and performed for civil liberty just watching them perform brings tears to my eyes

[@richhahn2443]

As I have gotten older, I have come to appreciate them more. My first experience with them and other folk singers was when a couple of senior girls would lead us in singing on the band bus on the way to and from football games.