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Peter, Paul and Mary: The Solo Recordings (1971-72)

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This title is a Barnes & Noble exclusive. Whether that was the smartest thing for Rhino to do, I'm not sure. All three of these albums are great. So if you want to avoid grossly inflated prices, I suggest you head down to your "local Barnes & Noble" (is that phrase even allowed?) and pick one up for the MSRP of $29.99. The BN website no longer has the title online, so you actually have to go to a store. A bit archaic, and a slight inconvenience, but think of the savings.

Let me clearly state that I do not work for BN, I have no connection with them whatsoever, and I am the last person to ever suggest that someone should patronize a corporate chain. But the logic of a seller pricing a still readily available title at 10 times the list price is completely and utterly baffling. This title was released in November 2008 and is not yet out of print. Know that for the foreseeable future, you have a convenient option to purchase this title for its standard list price.

Hope you find this helpful.

P.S. Since I posted this review, the title has again become available at the Barnes & Noble website for $25.49. No need to pay $70 to $100--at least not yet.

The cd release of these albums from the early 1970's is a long time coming. The Peter Yarrow and Mary Travers albums are classic folk records. I actually wore out my vinyl copies. When I first saw this collection I thought I was dreaming. The sound is terrific and the music is as relevant today as it was 35 years ago. This is a must have for any fan of folk music past or present.

As of 6-October-2009, this title can be ordered on Barnes & Noble's website for about $25.50. I am very much looking forward to receiving this exciting release and will honor Mary Travers' memory by enjoying her solo work.

Of all the Peter, Paul and Mary music I have (every cd and previously ever LP), I was most saddened when my last record player broke and I gave away my solo albums of Peter Yarrow and Mary Travers because they were my very favorite records. My intention was to rebuy them on cd when they came out on cd. But they never came out on cd, and I've regretted for years never being able to listen to my favorite solos by them. Therefore this set of cds is a real find - and their music sounds even better on the cds than they did on records. No Peter Paul and Mary fan should be without them.

These cds are a special and limited edition produced by Barnes and Noble. Last night I contacted 21 Barnes and Noble stores within 2 hours of where I live and only ONE had any left -- and just ONE. They checked for me and told me that they could not order more because there are no more - they are sold out throughout New England (and most of the rest of the U.S.) and there are no plans to produce more. If any B&N's still have them, they are few and far between. I drove 3 hours today in order to get the only one I could find. And it was worth it! How much we will miss Mary Travers.......and the three of them singing together. In the folk music world, they have no equals.

My only criticism of this cd set is that my two favorite PP&M solo numbers are not on them - Mary Travers' It's In Everyone Of Us, and Peter Yarrow's haunting Wrong Rainbow. One has to buy the old LPs for them --- but meanwhile the songs on the solo cd set will fill your heart and feed your soul.

It is a pleasure to obtain these recordings. They came as promised and in excellent condition. It is also a much better recording than my home recording off of some very old and well-played albums. Thanks very much.

About 35years ago, I bought 1 of this item [PETER],and I had no chance to find {PAUL and],[MARY].
35years later I got these album, olso CD.
Thank you very much to get 3album.

About three or four years ago I suggested to Rhino (through the website) that they consider releasing the first solo albums of Peter, Paul and Mary on CD. I even suggested that a box set idea would be a nice way to go. I submitted it and frankly forgot about it. Well here it is and I am still in shock. I never thought that these wonderful recordings would see the light of day on CD but .......
The "Peter" album has always been a personal favourite. Peter Yarrow was at a writing and singing high point during this period and here he has penned some of his most beautiful songs. Listen to "Tall Pine Trees". "Paul and" featured the perfect "Wedding Song" and showed Noel Paul Stookey for the wonderful writer and guitarist that he is. The "Mary" album of course blasted forth the incomparable vocals of the beautiful, late Mary Travers and featured the quintessential, must listen version of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's "Indian Sunset". The trio certainly released other brilliant solo albums over the years but these recordings are essential and in my opinion are as important as anything that they released as PPM.
This box set is beautifully presented and well thought through. The overall packaging, the booklet and right down to the detail of the discs themselves. Well done and thank you Rhino !
Get this extraordinary, essential set while you can.

I saw Peter Paul and Mary at (what I believe) was their last Christmas Concert together at Carnegie Hall in December, 2008. I remember feeling very strong emotions throughout the concert, realizing that Mary, in particular, could not sing all that was clearly still within her soul to sing. But I also remember thinking how inspirational their lives have been, and a bit envious that I will likely never come close to making such a profound impact on the world as these three individuals have, both individually and collectively.

I still have my original LP versions of the solo album collection, which I plan to hold onto. It is indeed exciting to see them out on CD, however, which I hope will last for much longer. I suppose I'd be smart to buy 10 or 20 copies now, while they can still be had for less than list price, then double my money in a couple of years after it's out of print. But alas, I'm just happy to get a copy for a reasonable price. I am not someone to promote Barnes and Noble either, but want others to get the best price possible, while it lasts! As of this date, it is available both online and in Barnes and Noble Stores!

Have hung on to these in LP form since purchasing new. Nice to have the CD's. They are three very talented singers whether performing individually or as PP&M.

Recorded after the group decided to go separate ways in 1971/2 after years of recordings and concert tours, the "Solo Recordings" gave an opportunity for Peter, Paul (Noel) and Mary to explore their individuality and they have done brilliantly in this three CD set. Some great songs ("Mary Beth" and "Greenwood") by Peter, the hugely successful "Wedding SOng" by Paul and Mary's "Rhymes and Reasons" and "Follow me" being just a few. The albums show the singers could hold their own as solo performers, as well as being such a brilliant folk trio!