Ten Years Together: The Best of Peter, Paul and Mary by Peter, Paul and Mary

Pros: beautiful harmonies, Mary's solos, contains most PP&M hits
Cons: several songs I associate with other artists; these versions don't always compare favorably

I was never a typical teenager. At a time when my classmates were going ga-ga over Prince, Madonna, and Michael Jackson I was listening to showtunes, oldies, and folk music. I detested the popular music of that time (I like it more now, actually),...

Pros: Great music for the whole family; if they're ever in town, you can all go see 'em together :-)
Cons: Nothing!

For as long as I can remember, my father has commuted to whatever job he held. When I was in elementary school, he worked two hours away from home. I used to go with him on Sunday mornings, and it was during these long drives that my father introduced me...

Pros: Beautiful, meaningful music
Cons: There aren't more songs like these

Peter, Paul and Mary need to be enshrined somewhere as national treasures. For decades, they’ve turned out wonderful music even as they continued their involvement in social causes. At the very least, they should be cloned before it’s too late.
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Pros: Songs are strong, lyrically and musically--excellent lyrics, catchy hooks
Cons: none

Still Inspiring After All These Years
(revised 10-11-00)

Throughout the years, I have been uplifted whenever I hear Peter, Paul, and Mary's greatest hits compilation, "The Best of Peter, Paul, and...

Pros: three great voices
Cons: not nearlt enough

You know, these three are a national treasure if there ever was one. To think of all the civil rights songs and other great tunes these three have performed all over the world all these years to countless people everywhere bringing the message of America...