Moving

Peter Paul & Mary

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 4, 1989)
• Original Release Date: 1963
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B000002KA2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,900 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Puff!, February 17, 2003

By	Carl Johnson "budbear_5000" (Detroit, MI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ahead of its time, December 6, 2001

By	Mr. Geoffrey M. Teece "gmteece2" (Birmingham UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving has all the right moves !!!, March 18, 2009

By	Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

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.