In the Wind

Peter Paul & Mary

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 17, 1990)
• Original Release Date: 1963
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Warner Bros / Wea
• ASIN: B000002LLM
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,802 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

You could have some fun with the title in more suggestive times, but In the Wind refers here to the popular trio's classic recording of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind." Interestingly, their recording did as much for Dylan's career as it did for PP&M's, for, while it sealed their image as the troubadours of the '60s civil rights movement, it helped posit the then-little-known Dylan as the voice of a generation. Other highlights here include their gorgeous interpretation of Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" as well as spirituals, a lullaby, and even a Civil War ballad. It may all seem quaint now, but when this LP reached No. 1 in 1963, only weeks after John F. Kennedy's assassination, the folk movement was in full throttle...and something was definitely in the air. Or in the wind, so to speak. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where to Start?, April 25, 2002

By	TheHighlander (Richfield, PA United States) - See all my reviews

If you are curious about Peter, Paul and Mary this is the place to start. A wondeful album that hits many chords for me personally. The way music was meant to be performed. Acoustically, able to be reproduced around a camp fire with little effort. Have guitar, will travel. And the harmonies are out of this world.

On a more personal note this album has touched many areas of my life, some I did not realize until later in life. My brother turned me on to Peter, Paul and Mary and made me a tape, of which this entire album was on, plus other songs. I did not realize the entire album was included until I bought this album. Then, I realized, that many of these songs we had sung in music class throughout elementary and junior high and I never knew they were Peter, Paul and Mary. And finally, this was the one tape that my dad and I could both enjoy together during a drive.

Trying not too make this review to personal I will turn back to the music. Taken individually the songs are very good. Take as a whole the album is great. A terrific indroduction to the music of Peter, Paul and Mary. One their greatest efforts ever and a contribution to any music collection.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discover the power of music, September 28, 2002

By A Customer

This CD brings back all the power and excitement of the PP&M concert that introduced me to their music in the 60's. I bought the first of many guitars right after and I still play their original arrangements. I had all their albums but they got stolen and I hadn't replaced them. So, I just bought all the CD's. "Very Last Day" really shook me. And now, I just can't stop playing it and sharing it with friends. Truly, if you don't know their music or haven't listened for a while, play this track. Then, let the wonderful contrasts of successive tracks on this CD roll right on. Its an absolute treasure. Their best.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peter, Paul & Mary at Their Mighty Peak, August 30, 2004

By	Jim's Passion "Jim A." (Virginia) - See all my reviews

"In The Wind" has become one of my all-time favorite albums. As much as I love the debut, it is "In the Wind" that I love with a strong passion. This album hit #1 on Billboard's album chart it's second week on the chart. It should be noted that "Peter, Paul & Mary" and "Moving" were already in the Top 10 and had been when "In the Wind" was released. It did not drag the other two back into the Top 10; they had been there for months preceeding the release of this wonderful album, which went on to be one of the biggest selling albums of 1964. Deservedly so.

The vocals on this album are sublime-emotional, beautiful and dazzling. As always, Paul and Peter's guitar work is extraordinary (as is the bass work of Edgar deHaas). The songs they chose to record for this album are sung with conviction, belief and testimony, among them All my Trials; Tell it On the Mountain; Long Chain On; Very Last day; and Polly Von. Their versions of Dylan's Don't Think Twice, It's Alright and especially Blowin' in the Wind are definitive. Not one less than great track on this album.

This is an album I cherish and am under its spell each and every time I play it. With "In the Wind" Peter, Paul & Mary recorded an album that is spiritual and its impact everlasting.