Peter Yarrow, On Combining Music And Activism
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary has spent a lifetime combining his music with the fight for civil rights and justice. We discussed his years relationships with Paul Stookey and the late Mary Travers, and how he uses music to fight for social justice and peace. Yarrow described what it was like playing at the 1963 March on Washington right before Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. And we addressed the myths around the song he co-wrote, “Puff the Magic Dragon.” And, thankfully, he brought his guitar. His new book tells the story of his legendary group.
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Carla Akins November 22nd, 2014 at 15:08
I am happy that he uses his fame for the greater good. But damn, now that song is going to run through my head all day. Actually, both songs. I’m already looking for a hammer.
KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker November 22nd, 2014 at 15:26
I know…right!
Roctuna November 22nd, 2014 at 16:57
Plenty of douchecanoes to smack with that hammer. (figuratively of course)
Carla Akins November 22nd, 2014 at 17:22
Bwahaha. Well played.
Carla Akins November 22nd, 2014 at 16:08
I am happy that he uses his fame for the greater good. But damn, now that song is going to run through my head all day. Actually, both songs. I’m already looking for a hammer.
KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker November 22nd, 2014 at 16:26
I know…right!
Roctuna November 22nd, 2014 at 17:57
Plenty of douchecanoes to smack with that hammer. (figuratively of course)
Carla Akins November 22nd, 2014 at 18:22
Bwahaha. Well played.
Roctuna November 22nd, 2014 at 17:23
Excellent interview Alan and great radio!
Roctuna November 22nd, 2014 at 18:23
Excellent interview Alan and great radio!