I note with sadness the death of Peter Yarrow, who was known to everyone of my generation as part of the enormously popular folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
I mixed two Peter, Paul and Mary albums — Flowers and Stones (1986), and No Easy Walk To Freedom (1990) — and I remember Peter as a jovial, slightly goofy fellow who was a pleasure to work with. I hadn’t seen him in decades, but I’m sorry to hear that he is gone. His death leaves Noel Paul Stookey, now 87, as the last surviving member. (Noel, my condolences, and I hope you are well.)
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I did not mix any albums, but I bought many by PP&M. It was in fact their rendition of “A-Soalin'” that led me to learn guitar. It was a simple chord change – from D major to D Minor, I learned later – in their “It’s Raining”, that enraptured me before I knew any music.
I enjoyed them and owe them a lot. Peter Yarrow, God bless.