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Why Peter, Paul and Mary Broke Up, the Truth Is Hard to Swallow Hotney 13 Streams • 2 years ago

Did you know that Peter, Paul and Mary's hit song "Puff, the Magic Dragon" was not actually about drugs, despite persistent rumors? Did you know that the group's formation was orchestrated by manager Albert Grossman, who would later go on to manage Bob Dylan?

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - The Rise of Peter, Paul and Mary
02:29 - The Soundtrack of Social Change
04:08 - The Pressure of Fame and Activism
05:25 - The Breaking Point
06:55 - The Aftermath of the Breakup
08:12 - The Reunion and Later Years
09:25 - Outro

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In this video, we delve into the fascinating story of Peter, Paul and Mary, one of the most influential folk groups of the 1960s. From their meteoric rise to fame with hits like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "If I Had a Hammer," to their breakup in 1970 and eventual reunion, we explore the ups and downs of this iconic trio.

We trace their journey from Greenwich Village coffeehouses to the March on Washington, where they performed alongside Martin Luther King Jr. The video examines how their music became the soundtrack for social change during the civil rights movement and Vietnam War protests.

But success came with its own challenges. We look at the personal and professional pressures that led to their breakup in 1970, including creative differences and the toll of their activist lifestyle. The aftermath of their split is explored, touching on their solo careers and the controversies that followed, particularly Peter Yarrow's legal troubles.

The story doesn't end there, however. We cover their reunion in the late 1970s and their continued impact on music and social causes up until Mary Travers' passing in 2009. The video also touches on the legacy of Peter, Paul and Mary and how their influence continues to be felt in music and activism today.

Through interviews, archival footage, and expert commentary, this video offers a comprehensive look at one of America's most beloved folk groups. It's a story of music, activism, personal growth, and the enduring power of harmony – both musical and social.

Why Peter, Paul and Mary Broke Up, the Truth Is Hard to Swallow

Be My Baby - The Ronettes 1963 "Color" {Stereo} Hotney 10 Streams • 2 years ago

Rest In Peace, Ronnie Spector. We will miss you forever.
This DES stereo (property of Eric Records) video has been abridged to support the hard work of its creators. Without sales of the CD on which this first-time DES song appears there can be no more new stereo like this based on mono originals. Please visit www.ericrecords.com to order and express your support! To find out more about spectral editing and sound source separation, go to http://www.monotostereo.info/. Colorized video by "Colouring The Past." Further editing and remastering by Smurfstools STS Video
1963.....#2 U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #4 UK Singles Chart, #2 Canada, #2 New Zealand
"Be My Baby" is a song written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector. It was recorded on July 5, 1963 at Gold Star Studios Hollywood by American girl group the Ronettes and released as a single in August 1963 and later placed on their 1964 debut LP Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes featuring Veronica. Ronnie Spector is the only Ronette to appear on the single; her future husband Phil produced their elaborately layered recording in what is now considered a quintessential example of his Wall of Sound production formula.
"Be My Baby" was recorded in July 1963 at Gold Star Studios in Los Angeles. Spector recorded a range of instruments including guitars, saxophones, multiple pianos, and horns with innovative studio mixing and over-dubbing. Spector described his production method as "a Wagnerian approach to rock & roll", which became known as the wall of sound. "Be My Baby" was one of the first times Phil Spector used a full orchestra in his recording. The drums were played by Hal Blaine, who introduced a drum beat that later became widely imitated. Guitars on the session were played by Tommy Tedesco and Bill Pitman, after whom the instrumental "Tedesco and Pitman" on the B-side of the single was named.
The song was arranged by Spector regular Jack Nitzsche and engineered by Larry Levine. Ronnie Spector is the only Ronette to appear on the record. "Be My Baby" was the Ronettes' first song produced by Phil Spector, released on his label, Philles Records. The group had already recorded a track by Greenwich and Barry called "Why Don't They Let Us Fall in Love", but this was held back in favor of "Be My Baby". The song reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Singles Chart (kept from the top spot by The Fireballs' "Sugar Shack") and number 4 on the UK's Record Retailer. It also peaked at number four on the R&B chart. The single sold more than two million copies in 1963. In her autobiography, lead vocalist Ronnie Spector relates that she was on tour with Joey Dee and the Starlighters when "Be My Baby" was introduced by Dick Clark on American Bandstand as the "Record of the Century."