What ever happened to Peter Paul and Mary?

What ever happened to Peter Paul and Mary?

Sept. 17, 2009 — — Mary Travers of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary died Wednesday after a long battle with leukemia. Peter, Paul and Mary was one of the most successful folk groups of the 1960s, with hit songs such as “If I Had a Hammer,” “Lemon Tree,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane” and “Puff the Magic Dragon.”

What religion were Peter Paul and Mary?

Peter was a secular Jew. Paul was a spiritual seeker. Mary was a lapsed Southern Baptist.

Is Puff the Magic Dragon about drugs?

Both Lipton and Yarrow have stated, “‘Puff, the Magic Dragon’ is not about drugs.” Yarrow has frequently explained that the song is about the hardships of growing older and has no relationship to drug-taking.

Why was Puff the Magic Dragon banned?

This song was banned in Singapore and Hong Kong because authorities thought it contained drug references. Peter, Paul and Mary formed in 1961, and this song was always part of their repertoire, although they didn’t record it until their second album, Moving, was released in early 1963.

Who sings Puff the Magic Dragon?

Peter, Paul and Mary

What was the name of the dragon in Puff the Magic Dragon?

The dragon’s name is “Puff,” and the kid’s name is “Jackie Paper” — you don’t have to be Cheech and Chong to get the possible drug references there.

Is there a Puff the Magic Dragon movie?

Puff the Magic Dragon1978

Is Pete’s Dragon the same as Puff the Magic Dragon?

Disney Brings Pete’s Dragon Back to Life Tell them it’s called Puff the Magic Dragon. It’s not, but because that song was popular at the time, people get the movie confused with the song.

Does Jackie Paper die?

Jackie Paper did not die, which is the way some people interpreted the lyrics. He simply grew up and no longer believed in magic dragons. There was an additional verse in the original poem that introduced a new child for Puff to play with, but neither Peter nor Leonard can recall the exact words.

Who originally wrote Puff the Magic Dragon?

Peter Yarrow

Where is Puff the Magic Dragon from?

Kauai

What year was Puff the Magic Dragon released?

1963

Which group recorded the 1963 song Puff the Magic Dragon?

Where was Mary Travers funeral?

Riverside Church

Who wrote the song If I Had a Hammer?

Lee Hays

Who wrote Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

Pete Seeger

What was Peter Paul and Mary’s biggest hit?

Leaving On A Jet Plane

What is the net worth of Peter Paul and Mary?

How much is Mary Travers Worth? Mary Travers Net Worth: Mary Travers was an American singer-songwriter who had a net worth of $3 million. Mary Travers was born in Louisville, Kentucky in November 1936 and passed away in September 2009. Travers is best known as being part of the folk music trio Peter, Paul, and Mary.

Who sang If I Had a Hammer in the 1960s?

Trini Lopez

What are the full names of Peter Paul and Mary?

Mary Travers

Are Peter Paul and Mary in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

The biggest reason that Peter, Paul & Mary belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is their music. It is quite a surprise that not only are Peter, Paul & Mary not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame but that they are not considered to be a particularly obvious snub.

Who is alive from Peter Paul and Mary?

Extras & Daily Features

Name	Born	Died
Paul Stookey	/td>
Mary Travers	11/7/1937	9/16/2009
Peter Yarrow	5/31/1938