Guestbook

Gustavo Abecasis wrote on February 16, 2023

Hello Paul. I write from Argentina. I have had the privilege of knowing your songs and those that you have interpreted together with Mary and Peter. All of them, as a band and as a soloist, fill my soul every day and I feel a great emotion knowing that next month you will reunite in concert with Peter. I wish you the best and that life continues to give us your talent and sensitivity for a long time. Gustavo

Hello Paul. I write from Argentina. I have had the privilege of knowing your songs and those that you have interpreted together with Mary and Peter. All of them, as a band and as a soloist, fill my soul every day and I feel a great emotion knowing that next month you will reunite in concert with Peter. I wish you the best and that life continues to give us your talent and sensitivity for a long time. Gustavo... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

thank you gustavo...for your encouraging words. in these troubled times, it's refreshing to know that many of the values the trio have shared in the past are still part of our mutual musical lexicon. viva la revolution! viva Love! n

thank you gustavo...for your encouraging words. in these troubled times, it's refreshing to know that many of the values the trio have shared in the past are still part of our mutual musical lexicon. viva la revolution! viva Love! n... Collapse

Myron Jenkins wrote on February 11, 2023

Devouring the “Carry it On” Box set yet again, and still relish memories of attending the PPM show at Chicago, Symphony Center. Every time I hear the Slash guitar solo from “Sweet Child O’Mine” I imagine hearing “The Wedding Song” morphed onto it, like a DJ mix. Do I have too much free time? Love all that you guys have done, MJ

Devouring the “Carry it On” Box set yet again, and still relish memories of attending the PPM show at Chicago, Symphony Center. Every time I hear the Slash guitar solo from “Sweet Child O’Mine” I imagine hearing “The Wedding Song” morphed onto it, like a DJ mix. Do I have too much free time? Love all that you guys have done, MJ... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

thanks for the well wishes...the revolution continues @ https://www.revolution1x1.org/

thanks for the well wishes...the revolution continues @ https://www.revolution1x1.org/... Collapse

Donald Tanner wrote on January 29, 2023

Please tell me where I can write to you for an autograph. I would love you to sign one of my Peter Paul and Mary albums

Please tell me where I can write to you for an autograph. I would love you to sign one of my Peter Paul and Mary albums... Collapse

John Webster wrote on January 26, 2023

We just bought tickets for the Mar 18 show in Mesa, AZ. Will bring my mother, Gail (Welter) who introduced us to her "high school friend" when were children. Looking forward to seeing you in person!

We just bought tickets for the Mar 18 show in Mesa, AZ. Will bring my mother, Gail (Welter) who introduced us to her "high school friend" when were children. Looking forward to seeing you in person!... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

wow! remember your mother - can see her in my mind's eye - and so glad that you can make the performance!

wow! remember your mother - can see her in my mind's eye - and so glad that you can make the performance!... Collapse

Elizabeth wrote on January 25, 2023

As a child in the early 60s, my father often sang “Puff” to me, with accompanying shenanigans from my Puff hand puppet. I loved the song and got a warm feeling every time I heard it as I grew up. At my wedding, my husband chose your Wedding Song for our first dance, which was lovely. And for my dance with my father, I chose Puff the Magic Dragon. Never was I ever so grateful for waterproof mascara. My choice decimated everyone at the reception as well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a tender, precious... Read more

As a child in the early 60s, my father often sang “Puff” to me, with accompanying shenanigans from my Puff hand puppet. I loved the song and got a warm feeling every time I heard it as I grew up.

At my wedding, my husband chose your Wedding Song for our first dance, which was lovely. And for my dance with my father, I chose Puff the Magic Dragon.

Never was I ever so grateful for waterproof mascara. My choice decimated everyone at the reception as well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a tender, precious moment. Dad has since passed, but that will remain one of my most treasured memories.

Bless you, NPS. ♥️... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

My darlin' Elizabeth...such a moving description of how music weaves through our lives. A heartfelt giggle at the mention of PUFF as your dad dance and i'm forwarding your lovely message to peter, the co-author and my beloved partner...

My darlin' Elizabeth...such a moving description of how music weaves through our lives. A heartfelt giggle at the mention of PUFF as your dad dance and i'm forwarding your lovely message to peter, the co-author and my beloved partner...... Collapse

Ian Shapiro wrote on January 9, 2023

My dear brother Phil just told me that his dream would be to meet NPS and/or have a guitar lesson from him. Would you be open to given a guitar lesson to my dear brother, even one time (like by Zoom)? It would be gift from me. We are lifelong lovers of PPM, sing your music at family singalongs, well into our 7th decade! Love, Ian, Ithaca, NY

My dear brother Phil just told me that his dream would be to meet NPS and/or have a guitar lesson from him. Would you be open to given a guitar lesson to my dear brother, even one time (like by Zoom)? It would be gift from me. We are lifelong lovers of PPM, sing your music at family singalongs, well into our 7th decade! Love, Ian, Ithaca, NY... Collapse

Admin Reply by: David Snyder

Hi Ian. I'll leave it to Noel to give an answer about a guitar lesson, zoom or otherwise, but, in the meantime, I thought you and Phil might enjoy this 2 minute story about learning guitar at an advanced age. It is part of the Q & A session during a concert filmed in 2010 at St. Petersburg College. Enjoy! [copy and paste this url in your browser's address field.] https://youtu.be/4li79dowM7c?t=2411

Hi Ian. I'll leave it to Noel to give an answer about a guitar lesson, zoom or otherwise, but, in the meantime, I thought you and Phil might enjoy this 2 minute story about learning guitar at an advanced age. It is part of the Q & A session during a concert filmed in 2010 at St. Petersburg College. Enjoy! [copy and paste this url in your browser's address field.] https://youtu.be/4li79dowM7c?t=2411... Collapse

Neil wrote on December 30, 2022

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

...aw, shucks...thanks!

...aw, shucks...thanks!... Collapse

Eddy Hill wrote on December 26, 2022

Hey Noel "Paul"! Just wanted to say thank you for all the great music! I've been listening to P, P & M, my whole life! I'm 38 now and have been a musician myself for the past 30 years. You've been a great influence on me and what I do. Thank you and God bless. p.s. Lemon Tree is one of your best vocals ever! And can you please say Hi to my dad MOOSE!

Hey Noel "Paul"! Just wanted to say thank you for all the great music! I've been listening to P, P & M, my whole life! I'm 38 now and have been a musician myself for the past 30 years. You've been a great influence on me and what I do. Thank you and God bless. p.s. Lemon Tree is one of your best vocals ever! And can you please say Hi to my dad MOOSE!... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

hi ed! happy to offer an antler wave to yer dad...

hi ed! happy to offer an antler wave to yer dad...... Collapse

Jeff Stoodt wrote on December 18, 2022

Seasons greetings, Noel! I am listening to P, P & M’s Christmas album—a favorite. You 3 forged my love for folk music. I have always loved your voice and your songwriting (wore the grooves off “Paul And”). I’m a 66 year old history teacher. I greatly impressed with your newest release. You sound terrific. I look forward to seeing you somewhere in New England in 2023!

Seasons greetings, Noel! I am listening to P, P & M’s Christmas album—a favorite. You 3 forged my love for folk music. I have always loved your voice and your songwriting (wore the grooves off “Paul And”). I’m a 66 year old history teacher. I greatly impressed with your newest release. You sound terrific. I look forward to seeing you somewhere in New England in 2023!... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

thanks for the kind words and a happy holiday (despite the superficial world craziness) to you and yours!

thanks for the kind words and a happy holiday (despite the superficial world craziness) to you and yours!... Collapse

Victor Varner wrote on November 22, 2022

hello Sir....I work as music director at a Presbyterian Church in South Carolina....we would like to use your "Christmas Dinner" at our Christmas Eve service this year....is the music available in print anywhere?....as a singer/guitarist I've admired your work for years.....thank you

hello Sir....I work as music director at a Presbyterian Church in South Carolina....we would like to use your "Christmas Dinner" at our Christmas Eve service this year....is the music available in print anywhere?....as a singer/guitarist I've admired your work for years.....thank you... Collapse

Admin Reply by: David Snyder

Hello Victor. I'll pass along your kind words to Noel. Re. the music for "Christmas Dinner", you might try this link: https://www.sheetmusicnow.com/products/christmas-dinner-p257806 Best to you, ~ David Snyder (on behalf of Noel).

Hello Victor. I'll pass along your kind words to Noel. Re. the music for "Christmas Dinner", you might try this link: https://www.sheetmusicnow.com/products/christmas-dinner-p257806
Best to you, ~ David Snyder (on behalf of Noel).... Collapse

Tony Baker wrote on November 16, 2022

Now I have turned 75 and my daughter played me your version or "75 Septembers". I knew PP&M by the time you played Sydney, Australia, in an appalling boxing stadium with revolving stage and corrugated iron accoustics, 1964. I thank God for you and the love and wisdom you have shared out of your experience, oh, and the music! ...hope to see you again in the audience when there are 10,000 times 10,000 present 🙂

Now I have turned 75 and my daughter played me your version or "75 Septembers". I knew PP&M by the time you played Sydney, Australia, in an appalling boxing stadium with revolving stage and corrugated iron accoustics, 1964. I thank God for you and the love and wisdom you have shared out of your experience, oh, and the music! ...hope to see you again in the audience when there are 10,000 times 10,000 present :-)... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

hi tony! yeah, sometimes i have trouble getting through the lyric of 75 SEPTEMBERS' tearing up a bit remembering tales of my dad growing up on a ranch in utah and the rapidly chaging times that he and my mom experienced before their passing. thanks for your touching reminder...

hi tony! yeah, sometimes i have trouble getting through the lyric of 75 SEPTEMBERS' tearing up a bit remembering tales of my dad growing up on a ranch in utah and the rapidly chaging times that he and my mom experienced before their passing. thanks for your touching reminder...... Collapse

Dennis Loh wrote on November 13, 2022

I have been a fan since 1964 when you came to Japan. I thoroughly enjoyed your concert with Peter last Saturday at Keane University. We were sitting on the fourth row center. My sons from Houston and Saint Louis flew in just for your concert. Thank you for all the joys, thoughts and love brought to me through your songs and words.

I have been a fan since 1964 when you came to Japan. I thoroughly enjoyed your concert with Peter last Saturday at Keane University. We were sitting on the fourth row center. My sons from Houston and Saint Louis flew in just for your concert. Thank you for all the joys, thoughts and love brought to me through your songs and words.... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

Thanks for the thanks...nice to celebrate hope with you and your family!

Thanks for the thanks...nice to celebrate hope with you and your family!... Collapse

Paul D. Amschler wrote on November 10, 2022

Noel' I want to once again being an inspiration to fellow musicians. I have played your songs and sung them all over the world, but the one song I will never forget is Leaving on A Jet Plane. hearing it on my head phones as I was taking off for my first tour. I cried as it was so true to my spirit then used a song or two in sermons. Keep up the faith and strong musical truth we all need each day. Paul.

Noel' I want to once again being an inspiration to fellow musicians. I have played your songs and sung them all over the world, but the one song I will never forget is Leaving on A Jet Plane. hearing it on my head phones as I was taking off for my first tour. I cried as it was so true to my spirit then used a song or two in sermons. Keep up the faith and strong musical truth we all need each day.
Paul.... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

Thanks for the encouragement...right back atcha!

Thanks for the encouragement...right back atcha!... Collapse

Jane wrote on November 3, 2022

Hello! Are you going to host any live shows this year?

Hello! Are you going to host any live shows this year?... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

thanks for asking...i'm headed to new jersey tomorrow for a saturday night concert with peter yarrow (details on the pp&m website) but no solo gigs planned until 2023.

thanks for asking...i'm headed to new jersey tomorrow for a saturday night concert with peter yarrow (details on the pp&m website) but no solo gigs planned until 2023.... Collapse

Allen Shoulders wrote on October 27, 2022

Dear Mr. Stookey, I want to wish you the very best. Your beautiful music, and especially The Wedding Song, brings me joy and never gets old. I was playing it today and decided to reach out and thank you for it. You're the same age as my mother and I pray you're in good health and walk in peace. I'd love to hear from you but I understand that millions of others would as well. Warmest regards, Allen

Dear Mr. Stookey, I want to wish you the very best. Your beautiful music, and especially The Wedding Song, brings me joy and never gets old. I was playing it today and decided to reach out and thank you for it. You're the same age as my mother and I pray you're in good health and walk in peace. I'd love to hear from you but I understand that millions of others would as well. Warmest regards, Allen... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

hey allen! appreciate your kind words. i am still agog at the long history of weddings at which the song has appeared. reassures me that there is a larger Love at work in the world. pass it on...

hey allen! appreciate your kind words. i am still agog at the long history of weddings at which the song has appeared. reassures me that there is a larger Love at work in the world. pass it on...... Collapse

Darrell Potter wrote on October 23, 2022

I admire your music, your dedication and your faith. May God continue to bless you and your family.

I admire your music, your dedication and your faith. May God continue to bless you and your family.... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

awww...thanks, darrell. all the best to you as well...n

awww...thanks, darrell. all the best to you as well...n... Collapse

Sandy Foreman wrote on October 15, 2022

Looking for the song you sang so many years ago: "trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding" I can not find this rendition with any search, did you record this and where is it please?

Looking for the song you sang so many years ago: "trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding" I can not find this rendition with any search, did you record this and where is it please?... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

hmmmm...curious. perhaps you're thinking of the 23rd psalm that i set to music and sang @ the sydney opera house? it's on the REAL TO REEL album.

hmmmm...curious. perhaps you're thinking of the 23rd psalm that i set to music and sang @ the sydney opera house? it's on the REAL TO REEL album.... Collapse

Jill Martin wrote on September 27, 2022

Hi Noel. I was introduced to your music by God himself. He sends me songs regularly (sometimes secular, sometimes Christian). One night I asked him to send me a Christian song I had never heard of and the words “building block” popped into my head. I looked it up and your song “Building Block” popped up. I immediately added it to my playlist along with several other songs of yours. I also watched an interview you did back in the 70’s on how you came to the Lord. God is amazing! Thank you for your uplifting music and getting out... Read more

Hi Noel. I was introduced to your music by God himself. He sends me songs regularly (sometimes secular, sometimes Christian). One night I asked him to send me a Christian song I had never heard of and the words “building block” popped into my head. I looked it up and your song “Building Block” popped up. I immediately added it to my playlist along with several other songs of yours. I also watched an interview you did back in the 70’s on how you came to the Lord. God is amazing! Thank you for your uplifting music and getting out God’s message!... Collapse

Admin Reply by: David Snyder

Thank you, Jill, for signing the guest book and sharing your joyous story. ~ David, on behalf of Noel

Thank you, Jill, for signing the guest book and sharing your joyous story.
~ David, on behalf of Noel... Collapse

Gaylord E. Sundt wrote on September 10, 2022

Shook your hand this evening at David Mallet’s concert at the Grand in Ellsworth, Maine. And I Thankyou again for all the years, all the music. In spite of my white hair, I’ve followed you many, many years and David almost as long. Both superlative performers ! I’m honored to have been able to shake your hand. You are a real gentleman and this country needs more like you. Thankyou for your dedicated voice.

Shook your hand this evening at David Mallet’s concert at the Grand in Ellsworth, Maine.
And I Thankyou again for all the years, all the music.
In spite of my white hair, I’ve followed you many, many years and David almost as long.
Both superlative performers !
I’m honored to have been able to shake your hand. You are a real gentleman and this country needs more like you.
Thankyou for your dedicated voice.... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

Happy to be part of your white-haired 'family'...Love on!

Happy to be part of your white-haired 'family'...Love on!... Collapse

Larry Shafer wrote on September 8, 2022

Have always liked Peter, Paul and Mary's music, saw them twice at Wolf Creek in the early 2000's. To me they were one of the greatest groups, good music and on stage what seemed to be a great chemistry. Two things I didn't know about Paul that he wrote the Wedding Song which is (my opinion?) one of the finest love songs ever written. I also didn't know until his website that Paul loves our Christ and savior. Anyway, thank you Paul Stookey for who you are and the enrichment you have provided to folks like me. Larry Shafer Lawton,... Read more

Have always liked Peter, Paul and Mary's music, saw them twice at Wolf Creek in the early 2000's. To me they were one of the greatest groups, good music and on stage what seemed to be a great chemistry. Two things I didn't know about Paul that he wrote the Wedding Song which is (my opinion?) one of the finest love songs ever written. I also didn't know until his website that Paul loves our Christ and savior. Anyway, thank you Paul Stookey for who you are and the enrichment you have provided to folks like me. Larry Shafer Lawton, OK... Collapse

Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey

hey larry! thanks for the brotherly encouragement...for the Love of it all.

hey larry! thanks for the brotherly encouragement...for the Love of it all.... Collapse

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Welcome to the NPS Guestbook