Description
Author: Peter Paul & Mary
Brand: Rhino
Edition: Rmst ed.
Format: Box set
Details: Product Description
With roots tied to seminal folkies The Weavers, Peter, Paul and Mary defined the '60s folk revival and, surpassing that, their unwavering commitment peace and social justice made them the conscience of an entire era. In an unprecedented way, they communicated political concerns through music, reaching millions with their message as when they sang at the historic 1963 March on Washington, where Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech. Phenomenally popular from the start beginning with 1962's self-titled debut, their first three albums hit #1, #2, and #1, respectively they've amassed a singularly beautiful repertoire replete with sublime harmonies and uplifting songs. One of the most enduring acts in music, they're part of the centuries-tradition of Americans raising their voices in song for freedom's sake. That activist heritage and their own thrives as new generations continue to discover Peter, Paul and Mary.
Carry It On spans the years 1956 2003, contains over five hours of music, and features more than 80 remastered tracks on 4 CDs!
The bonus DVD features rare footage including vintage live performances of "If I Had A Hammer" from the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, "Leaving On A Jet Plane" with John Denver, and clips from their 1970 PBS documentary.
Amazon.com
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. Carry It On is a four-CD (plus one DVD) box set that gathers all of their hits, along with generous helpings of rarities, B-sides, and previously unreleased songs. Although they had a magical vocal sound, a camera-ready image, and strong songwriting chops of their own, perhaps the trio's greatest strength was their ability to recognize outstanding songs from then-unknown composers. They were the first major group to cover songs by Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, Laura Nyro, John Denver, and Tom Paxton, which helped introduce the work of these songwriters to a wider audience. Carry It On is a worthy testament to the legendary group that proved you could make a career out of singing songs of social protest, ancient ballads, modern heartbreak, and even magic dragons, as long as you did so with sincerity, humor, and gorgeous three-part harmonies. --Michael John Simmons
EAN: 0081227390723
Release Date: 24-02-2004
Package Dimensions: 10.1 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
Languages: English
Binding: Audio CD
Part Number: 081227390723
model number: 081227390723