In May 1962, “Warner Bros” label released the self-titled, debut Peter, Paul and Mary album. It was recorded in 1962, and was produced by Albert Grossman. In 1963 “Grammy Awards”, the recording of “If I Had a Hammer” won the “Best Folk Recording and Best Performance by a Vocal Group Grammies”.
Personnel:
- Peter Yarrow – vocals, guitar, arrangements
- Paul Stookey – vocals, guitar, arrangements
- Mary Travers – vocals
- Bill Schwartau – recording
- Milton Glaser – design
- Bernard Cole – cover photography
- Milton Okun – musical director
Track listing:
All tracks are traditional American folk songs, except where noted.
- Early in the Morning – Noel “Paul” Stookey
- 500 Miles – Hedy West
- Sorrow
- This Train
- Bamboo – Dave Van Ronk
- It’s Raining
- If I Had My Way – Rev. Gary Davis
- Cruel War – Peter Yarrow, Noel Stookey
- Lemon Tree – Will Holt
- If I Had a Hammer – Pete Seeger, Lee Hays
- Autumn to May – Peter Yarrow, Noel Stookey
- Where Have All the Flowers Gone? – Pete Seeger
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