Dear Noel - Just a quick note to say thank you for Dannys Downs. I wasn’t familiar with the tune but came across it while looking for the lyrics for Wedding Song. When my son Bobby was born 37 years ago, we were immediately offered the opportunity to put him in an institution, however there was never any question in our minds that he would stay with us, and he is still happy here at home. Not a day goes by that I am not thankful for him. Thank you again for the song and all of your good work.

Thank you, Noel, for letting us look over your shoulder in reading Ivy's heartfelt note and hearing Greg's magnificent rendition of the Wedding Song. I'm sure the Author would approve.

Thank you for a lifetime of music and guitar inspiration. When will the book be available?

Dear Noel Paul, our 40th wedding anniversary is this Sunday September 20. We selected Wedding Song to be played before my wife and father walked down the aisle. Our singer/guitarist and I worked out an arrangement with him on acoustic and me on electric guitar. It sounded pretty cool. I was more nervous about playing guitar than getting married. Thank you for such a beautiful song for all of us married couples. Your guitar arrangement on the original is amazing. I still have the 45 that I bought of Wedding Song all those years ago. Also thank you for making it public domain and sharing this wonderful song for all of us. We hope this finds you well. Bernadette and Roger Peters 9/20/1986.

Dear Mr. Stookey; Your concert was a gift from my bride and arrived at just the right moment. In a time of dark failed government and open crimes against humanity; it was also the 24th anniversary our blind date; 25th of 9/11; a neighbor and friend surviving a cardiac arrest, the celebration of life of the last person who brought me back to Boston, and days in Hokkaido with my daughter and grandson. A PBS fundraiser early August with you and your original trio took DG and I back to happier days; she bought tickets on the spot for your concert at the Kate in Old Saybrook, CT. Outside was is its annual memorial - 2,977 flags, in memory of every life lost on 9/11 and a book with the names and biographies of the victims. Your music was our coming of age and the emotions of America's ongoing journey. You announced intermission and that we’d return in 45 minutes. Then you introduced us to your latest project and the Manulenjo,and the story about writing of the Marriage Song.. I thought you were speaking to us and at another of your performances we invite you to dinner to tell you the end of the story that started our second spiritual journey. thank you so much for the inspiration Matt & DG

Hello. Hope this story will fit. My wife and I were married in SF on September 24, 1978. About to celebrate 48 years. We live in California and are visiting New England in a few short days. We had a family friend sing 2 songs at our wedding. The wedding song was one of them. In planning this trip and looking for things to do, Stephanie and I found that you are performing on our anniversary only 30 minutes from where we are staying. I immediately purchased tickets. We would be most appreciative if you would consider playing the Wedding Song that night. It would mean so much to us.

Greetings, We are excited to see you at The Kate on Friday night! Our super fan club of three will be short one, my brother, Bobby, your biggest fan. You were kind enough to stop to give Bob a hug when you exited Cary Hall in Lexington, MA and found us lurking in the dark, waiting to say thank you. I have the picture of the two of you and the joy is contagious. If I bring it, or maybe send it, might you autograph it for Bob, and me, until we can get him to a show in MA? With immense joy and gratitude, D.

Hello Mr Stookey! We met briefly at Peter Yarrow's memorial celebration in NYC in October last year. I made very short interview with you for Swedish public service radio (our equivalence to BBC, but much smaller), and my little "feature"/report from this celebration was aired a couple of weeks later on national radio P4 in Sweden. Thank you!

My Dad loved Peter Paul And Mary music. I grew up listening to your records and singing your songs in the car. I was singing your songs before I ever knew who you three were. I remember being 3 or 4 and bawling while listening to "Day Is Done". The first CD I ever bought was a PPPM record. You were my first favorite comedian. I loved Paul Talk on the records. I don't go to concerts but I had always wished I could have gone to a PPPM concert. Thank you for the music and the memories.

Hi there! I'm writing to ask if you remember my brother in law, Guthrie David Hardy. As I recall, you attended school together quite a long time ago, perhaps even before your music career got off the ground. It may have been in a seminary school, but because David has passed I can't talk with him about it. This is all from memories that he gave to me throughout the years he and my sister Ruth were married and lived in Carmel and Monterey and I often think about David because I loved him dearly, and I also want to relay the story of your friendship properly to others who I share David's story with. Personally, I grew up with your music and you and your band mates were some of my earliest influences and shaped my love of folk music to this day. So thank you for everything you have given not only to me, but to the world. It is the greatest gift I will take with me always. Thank you for reading and please be well and take good care. Best, Amy Bishop