Peter, Paul and Mary - Light One Candle

[@rockhound1999]

One of the best protest anthem/carols ever written. Rest in power, Peter and Mary.

[@TheaterPup]

RIP Mary and Peter

[@jaynasheats]

Every year we should tell Peter Yarrow and the group how much we love him and what he stood for (and light a candle, even if not Jewish).

[@Aristocles22]

Peter Yarrow can... well, just look up what he did to that 14 year old girl. Sorry to have to bring that up.

[@howardaltman2587]

Such an amazing song, and still so relevant. Just go through the comments, you will see every few years people saying the same. And here we are, November 2024, still remembering “this is the burden, this is the promise, this is why we will not fail”. I think people who have not been through hard times sometimes can lack this important perspective, the knowledge that, yes, times can be dark, but that just means we know we will not give up.

[@jaynasheats]

Second, third, fourth, and a millionth... never give up on life and liberty. There are many possible metaphors for this spirit, but perhaps my favorite comes from the autobiography of a 17-year-old German girl who on Christmas Eve of 1971 was the sole survivor of the disintegration of the airplane in which she;'d been a passenger. She woke up on the ground after falling 10,000 feet, still strapped to her seat, with no sign of anything around her but Peruvian jungle. Having learned from her parents that if lost in the jungle one should follow water downhill, she did so, with no food and minimal clothing, and eleven days later found the only three living humans for many more miles. Along the way she thought: "Is there any sense in going on? Yes, I said to myself, summoning all my powers, "you must keep going. Here you'll die." ("Als ich vom Himmel fiel," Juliane Koepcke)

[@joelwinter8205]

I saw that Mary Travers was born on this day (November 9) in 1936. It’s early for holiday music but we need this song now more than ever.

[@jayalhadeff3663]

I cry every time I hear this song. Thinking of Peter Yarow today as he is now in hospice.

[@davidhubbell4980]

Boy do we need to hear this song in this time.

[@howardaltman2587]

Thank you, Peter Yarrow, for this amazing song. We need it (and Peter, Paul and Mary) now more than ever.

[@dontrahan4524]

Peter Paul and Mary were a perfect complement to one another.

[@davidanthonystone5165]

Three voices that wove a tapestry I saw them as a youngster back In early 60’s. They could preform in Any venue

[@BluffPines]

Seems this video has been lost for years now but is still meaningful today. The world needs more light

[@CaptainLightning1]

I love this song. I love them. But now I can't see her without shedding a few tears.

[@annadavis5388]

I feel exactly the same. They were the BEST. The BEST concert I ever attended. The BEST music.

[@CaptainLightning1]

@@annadavis5388 Me too.

[@BassPlyr23]

Wonderful song. This was filmed in February 1988 at Lehman College in the Bronx. My parents, my future best man and I were in the audience.

[@MrZinser1]

What a great song! Peter, Paul and Mary were one of the greatest peace promoting groups our world has ever been blessed with! Boy do I miss them! What a wonderful message they shared with the world thru their music! God Bless Them! Peace! Steve

[@josephezra4249]

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[@graysengordon6387]

@Joseph Ezra flixportal xD

[@josephezra4249]

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[@graysengordon6387]

@Joseph Ezra you are welcome :)

[@miriamlitvak9366]

This song expresses the TRUE meaning of Chanukah! I love it❤️👍

[@mpullen99]

We miss you Mary.

[@margaretcolville5643]

Thank you, and here is my prayer W mourn in the morn, Alongside the forlorn, Who know either love nor joy , We plead for your love Come from above To hearten each girl and boy. We pray day and night That the beams of your light May penetrate gloom and pain And renew a delight In the knowledge that You, God Still reign. ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜❤️

[@BenRagunton]

It is rare for me to feel so inspired by a song these days. It used to happen to me a lot when I was younger, but at my age it rarely happens. Not this time. I am so unbelievably moved by this song. It makes me dance, it makes me cry, it fills me with hope. I love this song so much that I just can't stop listening to it.

[@edwardbaggett8287]

Ben Ragunton it

[@donaldnelson2097]

This song is also great for memorials,stopping riots & remembering our fallen soldiers & first responders. Also it feels like I was there helping you guys out on the drums

[@genesclean1]

Now more that ever is this precious.

[@TheMarciaann]

love this song, loved this Holiday Concert: I've watched it every times it's been on. G-d Bless PBS!

[@MrChuckdavey]

I remember watching this for many years until PBS discontinued airing it. I went into my local HMV store here in Toronto and it is available to order . I checked Amazon as well and it is available to order from them.

[@catherinescott4650]

Timeless inspiration. I remember singing this at the top of our lungs with my grandkids!

[@genesclean1]

Thank you for posting this KZbin keeps taking it down- especially Peter's narration. He wrote this and it was the first public performance. Little Red School House chorus sings with them..They also sing with Paul on Night Before Christmas, but that isn't available I got to be in the audience waving my light..It was quite special. PBS used this for their Holiday fund raising concert for 15 years.

[@alonzomourning33]

+genesclean1 It was also actually performed at Peter, Paul, and May's 25th Anniversary Concert that was shown also as a PBS special in 1986!

[@sallyzanger]

As a Jewish mother, I can't help worrying about all those candles in a crowded concert hall.....even though it was 27 years ago!

[@genesclean1]

they were cigarette lighters

[@eagle219406]

There was one thing that the candle lighter was doing wrong. The UNLIT candle is supposed to tilt towards the LIT one. Not the other way around. I am not Jewish, I am christian, still love the song though. On Christmas Eve, I have a church service where our final song is sung while holding candles. We were taught to light them that way to prevent injury from melted wax.

[@dragonsundancing]

There’s a Crack in Everything - ( you know the rest)L. Cohen

[@DOCTORRUTHUSA]

BEAUTIFUL ! THE LIGHT MUST NEVER GO OUT ! PEACE, LOVE AND HAPPINESS !

[@larrysweeet6581]

Amazing song- still applies to our world in 20021

[@steady4812]

2023 ❤

[@MistBlues]

And 2024 post election.

[@carolbrowning2246]

One of the best songs-still brings tears to my eyes, for we do so need strength and wisdom to not become our own foes!

[@pennyentringer3557]

Brings tears to my eyes as well.

[@MrValdeze1]

All of their songs bring tears to my eyes. Used to see them in concert at Westbury Music Theater on LI, NY and cry throughout their concerts.

[@karenfuchs1674]

we need this song the world is in so much confusion and darkness . We need the light and the love more than ever in this world !! .

[@donqlfzahnke8158]

Amen

[@Starjammerblue]

Brings a tear to my eye whenever I hear it. I want it played at my funeral, dedicated to my extended and nuclear famelys. Thanks for posting, DON'T LET THE LIGHT GO OUT!

[@מריםבןישי]

still relevant (Israel Dec 2023)

[@MrValdeze1]

Always loved them and always will!

[@Scorpious187]

Thank you for sharing this... I've been looking for a version of this video that included the narration at the beginning!

[@genesclean1]

Light one candle for the Maccabee children With thanks their light didn't die; Light one candle for the pain they endured When their right to exist was denied; Light one candle for the terrible sacrifice Justice and freedom demand; And light one candle for the wisdom to know That the peacemaker's time is at hand! Chorus: Don't let the light go out, It's lasted for so many years! Don't let the light go out! Let it shine through our love and our tears! Light one candle for the strength that we need To never become our own foe; Light one candle for those who are suff'ring A pain they learned so long ago; Light one candle for all we believe in, That anger not tear us apart; And light one candle to bind us together With peace as the song in our heart! [Chorus:] What is the memory that's valued so highly That we keep it alive in that flame? What's the commitment to those who have died? We cry out "they've not died in vain," We have come this far, always believing That justice will somehow prevail; This is the burden, This is the promise, This is why we will not fail! [Chorus:] Don't let the light go out! Don't let the light go out! Don't let the light go out!

[@carlafelsted5560]

Yes, don't "let the light go out" amidst the negativity. Besides lighting a candle now and then, identify the causes you believe them and support them--with your time and energy and/or dollars. Lifting them up will lift your spirits. And dialogue with others, not only the people who hold the same beliefs you do but those who can explain theirs without nonproductive arguments.

[@edwardbaggett8287]

don't let the light go out in Parkland, Fl

[@OrganicSilverMoonDesignsLLG]

Best ever Peter, paul,and Mary, Sharing what will be and is. Peace .No we are not hippies. For All not just some. March in peace. = = = HRC

[@MichaelGaribaldi]

R. I. P Mary

[@thies7831]

Let's never forget !

[@garyandkathleenaugustine5225]

RIP Peter💔

[@phillips27106]

Love it.

[@nickthenewfie100]

love & peace

[@wearybashful]

Tearing up....

[@Foxylady3484]

My childhood song!!! Always special

[@DaleHudson-t2k]

Im jewish i loved this song its os apart of my childhood im related to the jewish peoples .❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BettyWall-l6d]

1988

[@andreworiez8920]

Light one Candle for the Ukrainian Children... Now... After all this time this song is screaming into the dark. I pray that in Moscow those you are in control realize that the Peacemaker's time is at hand.

[@dollyhewett2553]

LOVE

[@OliviaEstrada-qd6sf]

My choirs teacher is teaching me this song

[@blackglovestudio]

Are any of the children with candles in this video here? If so, how was it being there at the Holiday Concert and singing with Peter, Paul, and Mary?

[@lisa-marienowakowski3840]

Hello. I love this concert and would really like to share the song "Cherry Tree Carol" on social media, but a live video for that doesn't exist. Is that something you could make happen? I'd be ever so grateful.

[@DELRAYDISH]

What would They Say Now .? Peter The Hebrew ! Don’t Let The Light Go Out ! Yisroel Chai .

[@joelwinter8205]

Adam Sandler is not the only one to make great Chanukah songs.

[@jamesrodparks]

What does peace look like?

[@dalehudson8993]

This song reminds me that's I'm still a Jew just liked my greatgrandpal said to me on my porch my greatgrandpal Robert Benjamin Cohen my grandpa's talked about him to me

[@elizabethhurley1129]

Particularity poignant right now. 💙💔🤍