[Jim Noble]

The group’s version of "If I Had a Hammer" became an anthem for racial equality

And how has that worked out?

[nascarnation]

[faithhopecharity]

they were good singers
but their politics Stink!

you’d think that age and success would have matured them a bit, but not in their politics it seems

so sad.

[plain talk]

“just causes” = self-righteousness

(from wikipedia)
“If I had a hammer” ... The song was first performed publicly by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays on June 3, 1949, at St. Nicholas Arena in New York City at a testimonial dinner for the leaders of the Communist Party of the United States, who were then on trial in federal court, charged with violating the Smith Act by advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government.

[dfwgator]

What the world needs now, is another folk singer, like I need a hole in my head.

[dynachrome]

‘Puff the Magic Dragon’

I prefer John Valby’s version. (John Valby aka Dr. Dirty, and very filthy parody songs)

[hoe_cake]

reminds me of the scene in Animal House where Belushi smashed the guitar of a guy was singing “If I Had a Hammer”. Couldn’t find the video.

[Gay State Conservative]

There's a video on youtube of PP&M doing “Hammer” at Newport (approx ‘62/’63). Say what you will but Mary was the star of that group as evidenced by that Newport performance.

[djpg]

Why do they call that stuff “folk music”?

[Bigg Red]

Is Paul the pedo, or is that Peter?

[Bonemaker]

..."the real story behind "Puff the Magic Dragon,"..

Well, Travers sure "puffed" up!

[Bratch]

"I think that poor Puff was a victim of his times for a bit."

*laughs*

"When Peter wrote the additional verses, it was obviously about this little boy who had grown up and no longer believed in Puff. It was about a boy coming of age. But the times in which the song was released gave you a window of interpretation.

Peter went on stations and gave examples of how "The Star-Spangled Banner" could even be interpreted as a song about drugs. But unfortunately, it didn't stop the rumor. And in some ways, it crippled sales. I believe it was either Hong Kong, Shanghai or Singapore, but they refused to play it because they felt it was about drugs. But it wasn't and it never was. But the song still brings people joy."

[americas.best.days...]

I’ve nearly injured myself racing to the radio or Pandora tv to change the channel when these clowns come on.

Horrible music.

[nicollo]

Huh. When I was a kid, we all thought it was a song about a dragon named Puff.

Must have missed out on all that commie stuff.

[deks]

Fox News:
What’s the story behind “Puff the Magic Dragon”? There are many theories that still exist about that song.

Stookey:
I think that poor Puff was a victim of his times for a bit *laughs*. When Peter wrote the additional verses, it was obviously about this little boy who had grown up and no longer believed in Puff. It was about a boy coming of age. But the times in which the song was released gave you a window of interpretation.

Peter went on stations and gave examples of how “The Star-Spangled Banner” could even be interpreted as a song about drugs. But unfortunately, it didn’t stop the rumor. And in some ways, it crippled sales. I believe it was either Hong Kong, Shanghai or Singapore, but they refused to play it because they felt it was about drugs. But it wasn’t and it never was. But the song still brings people joy.

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/noel-paul-stookey-of-peter-paul-and-mary-just-causes