Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary Dies

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Mary Travers, one-third of the hugely popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 72 at a Danbury, Ct., hospital. She had battled leukemia for several years.

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A class act all the way.

RIP, Mary Travers.

#1 | Posted by Dave at 2009-09-16 10:11 PM | Reply | Flag:

If I Had A Hammer

#2 | Posted by Dave at 2009-09-16 10:12 PM | Reply | Flag:

Awww...RIP Mary!

#3 | Posted by Lisa at 2009-09-16 10:15 PM | Reply | Flag:

Thanx for the tunes and memories, Mary (*sigh*)

#4 | Posted by TrueBlue at 2009-09-16 10:22 PM | Reply | Flag:

Time for some great leftie classics...

www.youtube.com

#5 | Posted by nullifidian at 2009-09-16 10:23 PM | Reply | Flag:

And for a great, apolitical tune...

www.youtube.com

#6 | Posted by nullifidian at 2009-09-16 10:27 PM | Reply | Flag:

puff!

#7 | Posted by sense at 2009-09-16 10:36 PM | Reply | Flag:

It probably wasn't about weed, but a 420 anthem nevertheless...

www.youtube.com

#8 | Posted by nullifidian at 2009-09-16 10:36 PM | Reply | Flag:

She resides now in Honalee.

#9 | Posted by MSgt at 2009-09-16 10:39 PM | Reply | Flag:

Another great leftie classic...

www.youtube.com

#10 | Posted by nullifidian at 2009-09-16 10:42 PM | Reply | Flag:

The Leukemia finally took her down, eh?

Damn.

Deth is sad Spud now.

Long Time Passing

RIP Mary Travers.

You were a singularity.

A wonderful talent and a beautiful person.

Be Well.

#11 | Posted by dethspud at 2009-09-16 11:03 PM | Reply | Flag:

On both the Left and the Right

A silent moment of unity.

And while none of us, despite the courage of faith or conv iction can say for absolute certain if there is a hereafter,

I hope I get to a place where I can hear Jimi, Janice, Brian, Jim, Moon, Bonham, Entwistle et al are jamming and I'm enjoying a glass of Makers at a table up front just digging it.

#12 | Posted by boojiboy at 2009-09-16 11:44 PM | Reply | Flag:

She was a fine performer, and a part of many lives.

Be well Mary.

#13 | Posted by oldwhiskeysour at 2009-09-17 12:01 AM | Reply | Flag:

(snif)

#14 | Posted by valis at 2009-09-17 12:04 AM | Reply | Flag:

One of my favorites --

"In The Early Morning Rain" - Peter, Paul and Mary

Thanks for so many great songs and memories.

#15 | Posted by CalifChris at 2009-09-17 12:23 AM | Reply | Flag:

The jet plane finally left.

RIP

#16 | Posted by morris at 2009-09-17 01:24 AM | Reply | Flag:

Rest in peace, Mary. You will be sorely missed.

Here is one of my favorite songs when I was kid. I used to listen to it over and over on 8 track.

The Unicorn Song

Listening to that brought back many memories.

#17 | Posted by moomanfl at 2009-09-17 02:12 AM | Reply | Flag:

"...leaving on a jet plane..."

#18 | Posted by GodAlmighty at 2009-09-17 03:35 AM | Reply | Flag:

Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut...

Sometimes You Don't...

#19 | Posted by Brent at 2009-09-17 04:37 AM | Reply | Flag:

Sorry you're leaving, Mary. Thanks for spending some time and giving us the gift of soaring dreams.

#20 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2009-09-17 05:23 AM | Reply | Flag:

So long, Mary. Thanks for singing about the love between my brothers and sisters all over this world.

#21 | Posted by igmoramus at 2009-09-17 07:09 AM | Reply | Flag:

I was part of a folk group in high school.. and we used to sit and listen to Peter, Paul, and Mary for hours trying to work out the harmonies..

One of the more interesting songs they did, later in their careers, which was a spoof... "I love rock and roll music" "If I really say it, the radio won't play it"

RIP

#22 | Posted by nmg_no at 2009-09-17 07:44 AM | Reply | Flag:

R.I.P. Mary. Don't Think Twice, It's Alright...

#23 | Posted by MrFair at 2009-09-17 07:55 AM | Reply | Flag:

If I had a hammer,
I'd hit you in the head.

#24 | Posted by wisgod at 2009-09-17 08:11 AM | Reply | Flag:

One of my favorite songs by PP&M...

#25 | Posted by American1st at 2009-09-17 09:02 AM | Reply | Flag:

Please NO politics............. She was a Great Lady for all. I hope her jet plane takes her peacefully to honalee.

#26 | Posted by princessdog at 2009-09-17 09:22 AM | Reply | Flag:

'Bye Mary-thanks for stopping for by for awhile to share your gift with us.
See you on the other side.

#27 | Posted by frankf55 at 2009-09-17 09:38 AM | Reply | Flag:

#22 - NMG NO - that's funny, I didn't know till I read her obit that that song was a spoof. I thought it was just terribly corny and dated. "I could really get it in on that scene..." - LOL

Mary was born in my hometown so there's an extra helping of sadness around here this morning. Nice harmonies and nice people. Rest in peace, Mary T.

#28 | Posted by cbob at 2009-09-17 09:46 AM | Reply | Flag:

try again - "I could really get it on in that scene..."

#29 | Posted by cbob at 2009-09-17 09:47 AM | Reply | Flag:

Peter Paul and Mommy was a classic childrens album. Timeless. The marvelous toy still brings tears to my eyes.

She was on the wrong side of many political topics but that won't matter to her now.

#30 | Posted by ELCIDCE90 at 2009-09-17 10:07 AM | Reply | Flag:

The wrong side for you, not for her. : )

Agreed on Marvelous Toy--I _love_ that song.

#31 | Posted by pragmatist at 2009-09-17 10:32 AM | Reply | Flag:

They were a great group. She will be missed by many.

#32 | Posted by Sniper at 2009-09-17 11:08 AM | Reply | Flag:

They sucked. 1 down, 2 to go.

#33 | Posted by 101Chairborne at 2009-09-17 11:20 AM | Reply | Flag:

101,
You're an asshole. Not that this is news to anyone here.

#34 | Posted by morris at 2009-09-17 11:40 AM | Reply | Flag:

News to me. An "asshole" is an empty space, and 101 certainly has a physical presence, thus his ability to type.

#35 | Posted by kanrei at 2009-09-17 11:42 AM | Reply | Flag:

Which one was the kid diddler? Peter or Paul?

#36 | Posted by wisgod at 2009-09-17 11:47 AM | Reply | Flag:

101,
You're an asshole. Not that this is news to anyone here.

#34 | Posted by morris at 2009-09-17 11:40 AM | Reply

Hey cupcake,
Check this one out...
www.drudge.com

Hahahahahahaha!

#37 | Posted by 101Chairborne at 2009-09-17 11:54 AM | Reply | Flag:

If you have young children, definitely pick up a copy of "Peter, Paul, and Mommy". Superb album for young and old.

RIP Mary.

#38 | Posted by PublicTrough at 2009-09-17 12:11 PM | Reply | Flag:

Obama's fault and the Democrats.

If they had passed the health bill earlier this year, this could have been prevented.

Heck, they had control of the House for two years under Bush and not once did they pass a Health Bill to save poor Mary.

#39 | Posted by Petrous at 2009-09-17 12:18 PM | Reply | Flag:

Artists that use their fame to promote truth, justice and democracy are awesome.

Mary is one of those heroines and John Lennon tops them all.

#40 | Posted by nutcase at 2009-09-17 12:18 PM | Reply | Flag:

#23- That's a Bob Dylan song first and foremost.

#41 | Posted by dylanfan at 2009-09-17 12:26 PM | Reply | Flag:

She was on the wrong side of many political topics but that won't matter to her now.

#30 | Posted by ELCIDCE90 at 2009-09-17 10:07 AM | Reply | Flag

She stood for freedom and equality for all people--like our Constitution says, but was rarely adhered to. She tried to help America stand up for its stated position of freedom and equality---I understand your opposition.

#42 | Posted by Buffalo_Bob at 2009-09-17 01:25 PM | Reply | Flag:

She was a good singer... 40 years ago.

#43 | Posted by HulkHogan at 2009-09-17 03:48 PM | Reply | Flag:

Great memories.... what harmony that group..
she stood tall and was quite a vocal talent..
and, quite a lady...!!!! classy individual..

#44 | Posted by drsoul at 2009-09-17 05:27 PM | Reply | Flag:

I'm a rightwing believe in GOD and His Son Jesus, conservative, capitalist, anti-nazi, anti-marxist, anti-communist, anti- socialist, homophobe, but there are no laws against being anti-, but, I really liked alot of their music.

Rest in the Arms of the Lord Mary, you now know His divine plan.

#45 | Posted by rightnut at 2009-09-17 07:34 PM | Reply | Flag:

I knew I'd find common ground with most of the poster's on DR. I too will miss Mary. And I love what MSGT wrote, "She resides now in Honalee." Say hi to Puff.

#46 | Posted by AndyB62 at 2009-09-17 10:07 PM | Reply | Flag: