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Moving

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This record was released when I was about 3 or 4 years old. My grandmother used to let us play it on her old mono phonograph record player. I have vivid memories of being captivated by this record. Songs like Flora, Man Come into Egypt and Old Coat took me to a different place and still captivate me even today. This record and the live one, release in 1963, are PPM must haves! Honestly, the song for which this record got all of its attention for, is the weakest cut on the record (Puff The Magic Dragon). I think it's the one that Grandma thought was okay for us kids to listen to (smile)! Indescribable spin! Simply awesome!

Listening to the re-mix CD version of this fine album convinces me that these three fine singers were well ahead of their time. The brilliance of their singing and guitar playing is , perhaps, best illustrated on the final track, 'A Soalin'. Other stand out tracks are 'Gone the Rainbow', 'Flora' and a hauntingly beautiful 'Tiny Sparrow' (sometimes called 'Come all ye fair and tender ladies'). Peter Yarrow has done a fine job with the remix and so, if like me, you have all PP&M's early albums gathering dust buy this and their other albums on CD. The music sounds better than ever. Truly lasting.

Moving by Peter, Paul & Mary should not be an out of print CD. Their music is invariably good and I can only hope that this comes back into print very soon. Peter, Paul & Mary could take a folk song and deliver it with the best of them; I definitely rank them high in my book. The quality of the sound is excellent and that artwork copies the original artwork on the record album jacket.

"Settle Down (Goin' Down That Highway)" has great guitar work and Peter, Paul & Mary harmonize this very well. Some bars are sung by just one of these three artists; and when they come together it packs a punch! "Settle Down (Goin' Down That Highway)" is classic folk music and I'm very impressed. There's also "Gone The Rainbow;" Mary's portion of this song is charming and the chorus is impeccable. "Gone The Rainbow" gets a very sensitive treatment from Peter, Paul & Mary and this works well for this number.

"Flora" is a very pretty tune that has Peter, Paul & Mary squarely front and center--right where they belong. "Flora" is an interesting song about a love relationship and I think you'll like it if classic folk music is your cup of tea. "Pretty Mary" has a fine guitar arrangement; and my very favorite song on this album is definitely "Puff, The Magic Dragon." Many people have debated the true meaning of this song; but I think the meaning is pretty much what Peter, Paul & Mary sing about--it's on a literal level even though you could interpret the lyrics more than one way. "Puff, The Magic Dragon" is also an interesting coming of age story told from the perspective of the toy that a young boy plays with and eventually discards as he gets older; and that's extremely creative.

Of course, "This Land Is Your Land" shines very brightly on this album; it's easily a major highlight of this CD and Peter, Paul & Mary certainly do this one up right! I always liked "This Land Is Your Land" and this trio of performers does it great justice. In addition, "Old Coat" has still more incredible guitar work as they perform this to perfection and beyond. "Big Boat" mixes folk music with just a touch of country to make this ballad stand out--and it works very well. "Morning Train" plays with both major and minor keys to create a memorable, artistic effect; and the album ends strong with Peter, Paul & Mary doing "A'Soalin." "A'Soalin" has great harmonizing and that melody is very sweet.

Moving showcases Peter, Paul & Mary at their very best. Although they always sounded great, this album is truly a gem. I highly recommend it for fans of Peter, Paul & Mary; and people who like classic folk music will enjoy this album, too.

I just purchased this CD and I can't wait to get it...You might be wondering how I could review what I haven't received yet...Well let me explain. I received this LP nad a mono record player when I was 8 years old from my Uncle Dick. He was a wonderful human being who suffered from diabetes and blindness. He passed when I was 10 but the music stayed. Over the years the album ceased to be playable (yes I do still have it). I have searched for another album or other version and am thrilled that I have finally found it. Their music is comforting, thought provoking and lyrical. I can't wait until it comes. I've miss them and their songs.

My father bought this recording for me as a four year old when it was a new release...I've listened to it for very nearly forty years and am thrilled to have it on CD for my son to enjoy too.

My parents had this LP and I grew up listening to it. When I heard of Mary Travers passing, it made me nostalgic for the album. I didn't think I would be able to find it in CD form and was pleasantly surprised when I did. This is such a great album! My husband groaned something about "folk music", but I wouldn't label it as such. After listening to it, even he was converted! The harmonies are beautiful and the songs are haunting. Better than I remembered!

My parents had this album when I was a little girl growing up. My parents never liked it but I listened to it all the time. I just wanted a copy of it for myself.

I grew up with this music and maybe that's why I love it so much. It still sounds great, even better without all the cracks and scratches from my old worn-out LP. About half the songs are about Western Religious Faith and Tradition: "Man Come Into Egypt,"Old Coat," "Morning Train," "Tiny Sparrow," and "A'Soalin'" - Side B on the original LP. The others are a lovely collection of folk music. It's silly now to remember that some people though "Puff, the Magic Dragon" was about smoking dope and "This Land is Your Land" was about communism. Today they sound like what they are, great harmonies and wonderful voices. I highly recommend this CD.

Peter Paul and Mary/ Moving: The scant liner notes here include Pete Seeger's response to someone complaining that the new folk singers were writing to many new songs. His response was "Don't interfere with the Folk process". The Folk process was doing well in this set of songs as most of them were written (or co-written) by Peter Paul and/or Mary. The big hit here is "Puff, the magic dragon". The other new songs feel as if they have been around forever, which is also a tribute to their songwriting and performing abilities. Of their interpretation of other's songs, their upbeat performance of Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land" is a classic in its own right. A wonderful album.

If you like PPM IN CONCERT, SEE WHAT TOMORROW BRINGS, and A SONG WILL RISE, you will truly love this album. Another of their finest works!