This week in 1962: Peter, Paul & Mary went to #1 on the US albums chart with their self-titled, debut release on Warner Bros. Records; it is considered one of the most essential albums to come out of the 60s folk music revival, stirring in its sensibilities & haunting melodies, crossing between folk, childrens songs & even gospel; Lemon Tree became their first hit single (US #35) & their versions of If I Had a Hammer (US #10) & Where Have All the Flowers Gone helped to jumpstart the folk political/protest movement; in 1963, If I Had a Hammer won Grammy awards for Best Folk Recording & Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal…
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 03:09:45 +0000
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