Peter, Paul and Mary - Carry It On [2004] (4 x CDs)

PETER, PAUL and MARY

Peter, Paul and Mary - Carry It On [2004] (4 x CDs)

Peter, Paul and Mary were an American folk group formed in New York City in 1961 during the American folk music revival phenomenon. The trio consisted of Peter Yarrow (guitar, tenor vocals), Paul Stookey (guitar, baritone vocals), and Mary Travers (contralto vocals) The group's repertoire included songs written by Yarrow and Stookey, early songs by Bob Dylan, and covers of other folk musicians. They were enormously successful in the early- and mid-1960s, with their debut album topping the charts for weeks, and helped popularize the folk music revival. After the death of Travers in 2009, Yarrow and Stookey continued to perform as a duo under their individual names.

Mary Travers said she was influenced by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and the Weavers. In the 2004 documentary Peter, Paul & Mary: Carry It On - A Musical Legacy, members of the Weavers discuss how Peter, Paul and Mary took over the torch of the social commentary of folk music in the 1960s. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999. Peter, Paul and Mary received the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006.

The “Carry It On” box set by Peter, Paul and Mary is not merely an assortment of melodies; it’s a voyage through history, mirroring the folk period and the socio-political environment of the era. This all-encompassing compilation, launched in 2004, embodies the quintessence of the trio’s musical contributions, their underlying message, and their profound influence on the folk genre and beyond. The collection, which includes four CDs and a DVD, provides an experience that goes beyond mere listening. The audience is whisked away to the epicenter of the 1960s folk revival movement, a period when music served not just as a form of amusement but as a vehicle for protest and a cry for transformation. The harmonious fusion of Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey, and Mary Travers’ voices reverberates with the ethos of unity, peace, and social justice, mirroring the aspirations of a generation yearning for change.

The music of Peter, Paul and Mary is a genuine reflection of the folk tradition. At its heart, folk music is about narrating stories, articulating the happiness, grief, challenges, and aspirations of ordinary people. This box set beautifully captures this essence. The lyrics explore universal themes of love, loss, liberty, and tranquility, mirroring the raw human experience. 

Furthermore, the music stands as a testament to the era it represents. The songs reverberate with the protest against war, inequality, and injustice that characterized the 1960s. They encapsulate the spirit of a generation that dared to envision a superior world and had the audacity to voice their dissent against the established order.

The “Carry It On” box set embodies the spirit of the folk revival movement and the socio-political atmosphere of the times. It stands as proof of the potency of music as an instrument for change, a societal mirror, and a beacon of hope for a brighter future. The listener is left with more than just lingering melodies but also a profound understanding and appreciation of the folk genre and the era that molded it. This box set is indeed a gem for any music Folk lover, a timeless masterpiece that perpetuates the legacy of Peter, Paul and Mary, and the folk tradition. (B)

Peter, Paul and Mary weren't the first folk group to scale the music charts in the early 1960s, but they were far and away the most commercially successful. This box set that gathers all of their hits, along with generous helpings of rarities, B-sides, and previously unreleased songs. Enjoy!

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Track lists

CD01

01 Peter, Paul And Mary - Early In The Morning 1:37

02 Peter, Paul And Mary - 500 Miles 2:50

03 Peter, Paul And Mary - Lemon Tree 2:58

04 Peter, Paul And Mary - If I Had A Hammer 2:13

05 Peter, Paul And Mary - It's Raining 4:24

06 Peter, Paul And Mary - If I Had My Way 2:27

07 Peter, Paul And Mary - Autumn To May 2:49

08 Peter, Paul And Mary - Where Have All The Flowers Gone 3:59

09 Peter, Paul And Mary - Puff, The Magic Dragon 3:29

10 Peter, Paul And Mary - This Land Is Your Land 2:29

11 Peter, Paul And Mary - Gone The Rainbow 2:45

12 Peter, Paul And Mary - Flora 3:13

13 Peter, Paul And Mary - Old Coat 3:52

14 Peter, Paul And Mary - A'soalin' 3:20

15 Peter, Paul And Mary - Blowin' In The Wind 3:00

16 Peter, Paul And Mary - Polly Von 4:12

17 Peter, Paul And Mary - Stewball 3:12

18 Peter, Paul And Mary - All My Trials 3:20

19 Peter, Paul And Mary - Don't Think Twice, It's All Right 3:16

20 Peter, Paul And Mary - Freight Train 2:49

21 Peter, Paul And Mary - Paultalk (Live) 12:42

CD02

01 Peter, Paul And Mary - The Times They Are A' Changin' (Live) 3:20

02 Peter, Paul And Mary - Three Ravens (Live) 3:52

03 Peter, Paul And Mary - Blue (Live) 4:13

04 Peter, Paul And Mary - Oh, Rock My Soul (Live) 5:45

05 Peter, Paul And Mary - When The Ship Comes In (Live) 2:39

06 Peter, Paul And Mary - Come And Go With Me (Live) 3:38

07 Peter, Paul And Mary - For Lovin' Me 2:11

08 Peter, Paul And Mary - Jimmy Whalen 2:43

09 Peter, Paul And Mary - Gilgarra Mountain (Whiskey In The Jar) 6:04

10 Peter, Paul And Mary - Wasn't That A Time 2:26

11 Peter, Paul And Mary - Monday Morning 3:18

12 Peter, Paul And Mary - San Francisco Bay Blues 3:03

13 Peter, Paul And Mary - Early Mornin' Rain 3:07

14 Peter, Paul And Mary - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 3:09

15 Peter, Paul And Mary - The Last Thing On My Mind 2:46

16 Peter, Paul And Mary - The Cruel War (2nd Single Version) 3:29

17 Peter, Paul And Mary - Il Faut Qu'il Vienne Le Temps (If I Were Free) 3:09

18 Peter, Paul And Mary - And When I Die 2:37

19 Peter, Paul And Mary - Kisses Sweeter Than Wine 3:07

20 Peter, Paul And Mary - For Baby (For Bobbie) 2:46

21 Peter, Paul And Mary - Hurry Sundown (Single Version) 2:13

22 Peter, Paul And Mary - Mon Vrai Destin 2:21

23 Peter, Paul And Mary - Well, Well, Well 3:15

CD03

01 Peter, Paul And Mary - The Other Side Of This Life (Live) 3:18

02 Peter, Paul And Mary - Sometime Lovin' (Live) 3:35

03 Peter, Paul And Mary - The Good Times We Had (Live) 3:10

04 Peter, Paul And Mary - Leaving On A Jet Plane 3:29

05 Peter, Paul And Mary - No Other Name 2:31

06 Peter, Paul And Mary - The House Song 4:19

07 Peter, Paul And Mary - The Great Mandala (The Wheel Of Life) 4:46

08 Peter, Paul And Mary - I Dig Rock And Roll Music 2:32

09 Peter, Paul And Mary - The Song Is Love 2:49

10 Peter, Paul And Mary - Too Much Of Nothing 2:31

11 Peter, Paul And Mary - Moments Of The Soft Persuasion 2:34

12 Peter, Paul And Mary - Hymn 2:20

13 Peter, Paul And Mary - Day Is Done (Live Single Version) 3:25

14 Peter, Paul And Mary - The Marvelous Toy 3:09

15 Peter, Paul And Mary - Leatherwing Bat 2:31

16 Peter, Paul And Mary - I Have A Song To Sing, O! 4:08

17 Peter, Paul And Mary - Going To The Zoo 3:11

18 Peter, Paul And Mary - Because All Men Are Brothers (With Dave Brubeck) 3:19

19 Peter, Paul And Mary - Follow Me - Mary Travers 2:41

20 Peter, Paul And Mary - Wedding Song (There Is Love) 3:47

21 Peter, Paul And Mary - Conscientious Objector (I Shall Die) 4:08

22 Peter, Paul And Mary - Weave Me The Sunshine 4:28

23 Peter, Paul And Mary - By Surprise 4:13

CD04

01 Peter, Paul And Mary - Such Is Love (Live) 3:29

02 Peter, Paul And Mary - There But For Fortune (Live) 4:21

03 Peter, Paul And Mary - Wild Place (For Caloola) (Live) 5:16

04 Peter, Paul And Mary - Right Fields 3:39

05 Peter, Paul And Mary - No Easy Walk To Freedom 2:49

06 Peter, Paul And Mary - Greenland Whale Fisheries 4:16

07 Peter, Paul And Mary - El Salvador 4:02

08 Peter, Paul And Mary - Greenwood 4:06

09 Peter, Paul And Mary - Children Go Where I Send Thee (Live) 5:23

10 Peter, Paul And Mary - Light One Candle (Live) 3:19

11 Peter, Paul And Mary - All Mixed Up 3:58

12 Peter, Paul And Mary - It Ain't Me Babe 4:46

13 Peter, Paul And Mary - Pastures Of Plenty (Live) 3:26

14 Peter, Paul And Mary - The Fox (Live) 2:48

15 Peter, Paul And Mary - Garden Song (Live) 4:06

16 Peter, Paul And Mary - The Kid 5:07

17 Peter, Paul And Mary - Mi Caballo Blanco (Live) 3:47

18 Peter, Paul And Mary - It's Magic 4:07

19 Peter, Paul And Mary - Don't Laugh At Me 4:40

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