Peter, Paul and Mary - Carry It On - A Musical Legacy

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Summary: I thought music spoke louder than words...
Review: ...in the words of ppm themselves. But words get the nod on this video. I had been hoping that this would have been pure complete songs with a little discussion to hold everything together through time. A journey told in music. Unfortunately, it is mainly a presentation, via interviews, of what has held ppm together for 43 years, with bits and pieces of songs thrown in. So if you're looking for complete on-stage or in-studio video versions of the vast majority of songs listed you will be disappointed. For example, after building up (narration) to a rendition of "I Dig Rock & Roll Music," the video cuts away from the priceless Jonathan Winters Show performance to more "analysis." Never to return.

Now, the production is first-rate, and it IS wonderful to see the early videos, but unfortunately for me, they're just teasers, and sadly not the point of the video. I get to hear too many times in too many ways why social activism is such an important thing in their music and relationship. I heard that message the first time. Didn't need to hear it over and over again from Ronnie Gilbert, Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton, Richie Havens, Phil Ramone and others and the Trio (multiple times from each). Until a true music video comes out, though, I'll gladly settle for this in the meantime.

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Summary: Powerful and entertaining
Review: I only recently became a fan of Peter, Paul, and Mary.

Mary Travers is and was a very sexy talented artist. I can't take my eyes off her when she is on the screen. She has a light that shines. Peter and Paul are great musicians, singers, and political activists. The 3 of them made history and their history is documented on this great DVD. The history of America is told throught the music of Peter, Paul, and Mary. This DVD should be shown in classrooms in order for younger people to learn that activism and caring about others is something to strive for.

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Summary: WOW what a collection
Review: It is about time that Peter, Paul & Mary release this incredible collection of truly a 3 some of great talents. There isn't a folk group that touch their sensitivity, professional delivery of there musical performance. I have followed this group for 40 years and their enthusiam for the celebration of the human spirit hasn't waned an inch. They are as vibrant as ever. You won't go wrong on this purchase. It is handsomely packaged with great care.

If there was a disappointment it would be that the DVD that was enclosed had some pretty shakey video and audio reporductions. However, with an understanding of what was retrievable in "those days" was still appreciated.
This reviewer asks the group "When can you release a new concert of your work guys? IT WILL SELL.

BUY IT. You will enjoy and treasure this release

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Summary: I thought music spoke louder than words...
Review: Peter, Paul and Mary are ledgends of the folk rock era of the 60's. Bring there unique blend of muscial talents to the stage. This video represents many of there songs through out there 40 year career. For their many fans this is a must have CD for the music DVD collection.

This brought back wonderful memories of the group who I did see live in the late seventies. There music reflected not only folk roots but also the turbulant times of the late 60's during the height of the Veitnam Protest movement. Right down to there latest recordings.

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Summary: The true meaning of popular music
Review: Well...finally you lie down and take a sweet and deep breath. In these times of plain money music, of the abundance of marketing and the absolute lack of ideals, Peter Paul and Mary give you their honest, their lovely testimony of the true meaning of popular music. Ever since the start of human civilization, from India, China or Greece to the Plain Chant of the Middle Ages, popular music has stood up as a transparent reflection of our most sacred longings and aspirations as human beings. Our hopes, our despair, the way we love, our desire for true human understandig, the transcendent living within us...all that has been expressed through the poetical and the musical aspects of folk art. Well...this is it! The peace movement of the 60's, Luther King, the strong criticism to US atrocities in El Salvador during the Reagan administration, the voice of freedom, the call to respect, and not to hate, the "different", the honest carrer of three talented folk singers who still captivate millions for a clear and simple reason: they still have something to say; they're still willing to say it aloud and they choose beautiful vocal harmonies and a magnificent musical climate to say it! Anyone wondering why these times are not producing honesty ant talent like this? THE ANSWER, MY FRIEND....Please watch this DVD carefully. The message is clear: true music survives because it comes from the deepest and the most sacred sides of our human souls. And that's exactly what these contemporary money makers never even touch!

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Summary: Not their best.
Review: With fresh recollections of the 25th Anniversary video and the Lifelines - Live video in my mind for comparison; this video falls short. It seems to promise "something" that it never delivers. Many of the best performances on this DVD are interupted by voice overs. Peter, Paul, & Mary seem more angry for less reason on this DVD. I would have preferred seeing their beginnings explored a little more thoroughly, and more complete b&w concert footage included. Their early concert performances are barely touched upon. More focus is given to their treasonous acts against the United States, than to the music that they did so well together. For me, this DVD is way too wordy. Their music speaks for itself, when it is permitted to do so, which is very rarely done on this DVD. A great disappointment.