And that trunk on the cover is probably where Peter, Paul and Mary keep their magic, for they've already moved into a million hearts and show no signs of ending the spell. They arrive on any stage like a breath of fresh air and, during the course of their program, explore a great variety of emotions. In each lyrical instance, what's more, the emotion is explored with a depth of feeling and understanding 'til now unheard-of in popular music.
Audiences seem to realize they're being offered more than just simple amusement.
Rather than killing time, they're seeing and hearing it brought to life. Which is, after all, what entertainment used to be about. And these same audiences are frequently moved to healthy laughter, another important aspect of the Peter, Paul and Mary experience. These bright fantasies are completely forthright and delightfully Chaplinesque. The crowd is very often just one big teeth.