Thursday, May 31, 2018

Happy Birthday, Peter Yarrow!

Today is Peter Yarrow's 80th birthday, and I wish him many more healthy and enjoyable years. I was a fan of Peter, Paul and Mary and remember listening to their songs on the radio when I was a child.

Puff, the Magic Dragon (1963):



Blowin' in the Wind (1963):



Day is Done (1969):



He's always been a political activist, and here he is in 2011 at Occupy Wall Street:



He has a website here.
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  1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth6:58 AM

    I LOVE Peter, Paul, and Mary. I was SO naive, I had no idea what Puff the Magic Dragon was all about until someone explained it to me a few years ago. This is a great tribute. I wish him the best.

    Please, please feel better soon. I miss you!!!!

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    1. Divers and Sundry2:37 PM

      I believe Puff is a sweet song, a reminder of childhood, and I don't accept other interpretations ;)

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  2. Rita10:12 PM

    I always really liked Peter, Paul and Mary. I never knew anything about Puff The Magic Dragon being anything else. Wasn't there a dragon show on TV around that time? So I didn't think anything of it--LOL! :)

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    1. Divers and Sundry2:41 PM

      I still think Puff is a lament for lost childhood, but people interpret songs in many ways. I don't remember a dragon on tv back then; I'll have to google it :)

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  3. My name is Erika.2:52 AM

    Wow! 80! Time goes by too fast. I also enjoy Peter, Paul and Mary and actually got to meet Paul once many many many years ago. Happy June! Hugs-Erika

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    1. Divers and Sundry2:43 PM

      Wow! So now I have somebody who has met somebody famous comment on my blog. Yayeee! :) Time does fly, doesn't it!

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  4. Let's Art Journal2:06 PM

    Such fabulous songs 😁. Wow, 80! Hope you are recovering well and wishing you a Happy June! J 😊 x

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    1. Divers and Sundry2:44 PM

      He contributed a lot to my musical life growing up. Fond memories :)

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