The Trio's Much-Loved 1986 PBS Concert debuts on DVD July 26, 2011 Via Shout! Factory, featuring performances of "Blowin' In The Wind," "Puff, The Magic Dragon" and other classic songs
In 1986 legendary folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary marked their 25th anniversary with the taping of their first PBS TV special. Now, in celebration of the group's 50th anniversary, Shout! Factory will release Peter, Paul and Mary's25th Anniversary Concert on July 26, 2011.
Making its DVD debut, the 25th Anniversary Concert is a must have for fans of the trio and DVD collectors alike and fans can pre-order the DVD exclusively on Amazon.com starting today. The DVD features many of Peter, Paul and Mary's most-loved songs including "Puff, The Magic Dragon," "Blowin' In The Wind" and "Leaving On A Jet Plane."
The 25th Anniversary Concert also showcases the music, humor and warmth that have made Peter, Paul and Mary one of the most cherished musical ensembles of all time. For many, Peter, Paul and Mary's music was the soundtrack of their generation, illuminating the power of folk music. During times of uncertainty, folk music gave America hope and Peter, Paul and Mary's music was at the forefront, providing people with a call to conscience that to this day remains an enduring part of our national quest for equality and justice. With Peter, Paul and Mary, songs like "If I Had A Hammer," "Leaving On A Jet Plane" and the Woody Guthrie anthem "This Land Is Your Land" take on a life of their own, thanks in part to the trio's genuine warmth, chemistry and passionate conviction.
Peter, Paul and Mary's 25th Anniversary Concert Program Listing:
1. Such Is Love
2. I'm In Love With A Big Blue Frog
3. Puff, The Magic Dragon
4. Right Field
5. Where Have All The Flowers Gone?
6. El Salvador
7. Like The First Time
8. Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
9. Wedding Song (There Is Love)
10. Weave Me The Sunshine
11. Greenwood
12. Light One Candle
13. Leaving On A Jet Plane
14. If I Had A Hammer
15. Greenland Whale Fisheries
16. Power
17. Blowin' In The Wind
18. This Land Is Your Land
19. Goodnight, Irene
Taped before a live audience at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, TN.
Peter, Paul and Mary's 25th Anniversary Concert
Preorder Date: 7/1/11
Street Date: 7/26/11
Running time: +/- 88 minutes
DVD catalog #: SF 12589
About Shout! Factory
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