Peter, Paul and Mary were an iconic American folk group that captivated audiences worldwide with their harmonious voices and poignant songs. From anthems of social change to gentle melodies of love and childhood, their music continues to resonate across generations. This comprehensive guide explores the vast catalog of Peter, Paul and Mary songs, offering a glimpse into the heart and soul of the folk revival era.
Peter, Paul and Mary: A Songbook of Generations
Formed in Greenwich Village, New York City, in 1961, Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey, and Mary Travers quickly rose to prominence, becoming leading figures in the American folk music scene. Their music not only entertained but also carried messages of peace, equality, and social justice, deeply influencing the cultural landscape of the 1960s and beyond. Their interpretations of traditional folk songs, alongside their original compositions and covers of contemporary songwriters, created a rich tapestry of music that remains beloved today.
Below is an extensive list of songs recorded and performed by Peter, Paul and Mary, inviting you to explore the depth and breadth of their musical legacy. Click on any title to delve into the lyrics and rediscover the magic of their harmonies.
[It’s important to note that in a real-world scenario, each song title below would be hyperlinked to a page containing the lyrics. For this example, I will only list the titles as per the original markdown.]
- 24 Green Street
- 500 Miles
- 75 Septembers
- A Soalin’
- All God’s Critters
- All Mixed Up
- All My Trials
- All Through The Night
- And When I Die
- Apologize
- Autumn to May
- Babylon/Oh, Sinner Man
- Ballad of Spring Hill
- Bamboo
- Be Right Back
- Beautiful City
- Because All Men Are Brothers
- Been On The Road Too Long
- Best of Friends
- Betty & Dupree
- Big Boat
- Blowin In The Wind
- Blue
- Boa Constrictor
- Bob Dylan’s Dream
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime
- But A Moment
- By Surprise
- Cactus In A Coffee Can
- Canaan Land
- Car-Car
- Children Go Where I Send Thee
- Children One And All
- Christmas Dinner
- Circus
- Come & Go with Me
- Coming of the Roads
- Conscientious Objector
- Cruel War
- Danny’s Downs
- Day Is Done
- Delivery Delayed
- Deportee
- Dodi Li
- Don’t Ever Take Away My Freedom
- Don’t Go Down To The Quarry
- Don’t Laugh At Me
- Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
- Down By The Riverside (Study War No More)
- Early In the Morning
- Early Mornin’ Rain
- El Salvador
- Erika With The Windy Yellow Hair
- Every Flower
- Fair Ireland
- Father’s House
- Flora
- Follow Me
- For Baby (For Bobbie)
- For Lovin’ Me
- For The Love of It All
- Forever Young
- Freedom Medley
- Freight Train
- Gabriel’s Mother’s Hiway Ballad #16 Blues
- Garden Song
- Geraldine & Ruthie Mae
- Gilgarra Mountain
- Give A Damn
- Give Yourself To Love
- Going To The Zoo
- Golden Vanity
- Gone The Rainbow
- Goodbye Baby
- Goodbye Josh
- Goodnight Irene
- Greenland Whale Fisheries
- Greenwood
- Hangman
- Have You Been To Jail For Justice?
- Hayo, Haya
- Hey Sad Sack
- Home Is Where the Heart Is
- Home On The Range/Don’t Ever Take Away My Freedom
- House Of The Rising Sun
- How Can I Keep From Singing/The Great Storm Is Over
- Hurry Sundown
- Hush-a-Bye
- Hymn
- I Am Your Child
- I Dig Rock & Roll Music
- I Guess He’d Rather Be In Colorado
- I Have A Song To Sing, O.
- I Know An Old Lady
- I Need Me To Be For Me
- I Shall Be Released
- I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
- I Wonder As I Wander
- I’d Rather Be In Love
- I’m In Love With A Big Blue Frog
- If I Had A Hammer
- If I Had My Way
- If I Had Wings
- If I Were Free
- Indian Sunset
- Inside
- Invisible People
- It Ain’t Me , Babe
- It’s Magic
- It’s Raining
- Jane, Jane
- Jesus Is On The Wire
- Jesus Met The Woman
- Jimmy Whalen
- John Henry Bosworth
- Ju Les Ver Negre En Cheese
- Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
- Kumbaya
- Le Deserteur
- Leatherwing Bat
- Leaving On A Jet Plane
- Lemon Tree
- Light One Candle
- Like The First Time
- Listen, Mr. Bigot
- Little Ship
- Long Chain On
- Love City (Postcards to Duluth)
- Lucy
- Make-Believe Town
- Man Come Into Egypt
- Man Of Constant Sorrow
- Mary Beth
- Meanings Will Change
- Mi Caballo Blanco
- Michael Row the Boat Ashore
- Midnight Special
- Mockingbird
- Moments of Soft Persuasion
- Mon Vrai Destin
- Monday Morning
- Morning Train
- Motherless Child
- Ms. Rheingold
- Music Speaks Louder Than Words
- No Easy Walk To Freedom
- No Choice
- No Man’s Land
- No Other Name
- Norman Normal
- O Come, O Come Emmanuel
- Of This World
- Oh, Had I A Golden Thread
- Oh, Rock My Soul
- Old Coat
- Old Enough
- On A Desert Island
- On The Path Of Glory
- One Kind Favor
- Pack Up Your Sorrows
- Parallel Universe
- Pastures of Plenty
- Paultalk
- Plato’s Song
- Poem For Erika/For Baby
- Polly Von
- Power
- Pretty Mary
- Puff (The Magic Dragon)
- Quit Your Low Down Ways
- Reason To Believe
- Rhymes and Reasons
- Rich Man Poor Man
- Right Field
- River of Jordan
- Rocky Road
- Rolling Home
- San Francisco Bay Blues
- Sebastian
- Semper Fi
- September Song
- Settle Down
- She Dreams
- Show The Way
- Side Road
- Single Girl
- Somagwaza/Hey, Motswala
- Some Walls
- Sometime Lovin’
- Somos El Barco
- Song For The Asking
- Song of Peace(Finlandia)
- Space Suits
- State of the Heart
- Stewball
- Such Is Love
- Summer Highland Falls
- Sweet Survivor
- Take Off Your Mask
- Take The Chance
- Talkin’ Candy Bar Blues
- Tall Pine Trees
- Tell It On The Mountain
- Tender Hands
- The Cherry Tree Carol
- The Cuckoo
- The Eddystone Light
- The First Time Ever I Saw
- The Fox
- The Friendly Beasts
- The Good Times We Had
- The Great Mandala (Mandella)
- The House Song
- The Kid
- The King of Names
- The Last Thing on my Mind
- The Love In You
- The Magi
- The Marvelous Toy
- The Other Side of This Life
- The Rising of The Moon
- The Song Is Love
- The Times They Are A’Changin’
- The Unicorn Song
- There But For Fortune
- There Is A Ship
- There’s Anger In The Land
- This Land Is Your Land
- This Train
- Three Ravens
- Tiger
- Tiny Sparrow
- Too Much of Nothing
- Tramp On The Street
- Tryin’ To Win
- ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
- Union Medley
- Very Last Day
- Virtual Party
- Wanderin’/Nobody Knows
- Wasn’t That A Time
- Wayfaring Stranger
- We Shall Overcome
- We Wish You A Merry Christmas
- Weave Me The Sunshine
- Wedding Song (There Is Love)
- Weep For Jamie
- Well, Well, Well
- Whatshername
- When The Ship Comes In
- Where Have All the Flowers Gone
- Whispered Words
- Wild Places
- Wings of Time
- With Your Face To The Wind
- Would You Like To Learn To Dance
- Yesterday’s Tomorrow
- You Can Tell the World
- Yuppies in the Sky
Rediscover the Folk Legacy
Peter, Paul and Mary’s music is more than just songs; they are stories, anthems, and a reflection of a generation’s hopes and dreams. Exploring their extensive catalog is a journey through folk music history, offering something for everyone, from the socially conscious listener to those seeking simple, beautiful melodies. Dive into their discography and let the timeless harmonies of Peter, Paul and Mary enrich your life.
