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Thank you for writing, There Is Love. It's a blessing for humanity.
Well Noel (Paul), you've popped into my head again today as your live rendition of "Times they are a'changin" played on the home music system. That song (and your version) shaped my music career so many years ago.
Never had the chance to see the three of you live in concert, but I would imagine your songs have played in my car, in my home, in my live music shows and in my heart a few thousand times. Thank you sir!
50 years ago this past July my bride, Vicky, and I had "The Wedding Song" sung at our wedding. It is still very special to us after over 50 years of marriage. Thank you, Mr. Stookey.
Happy belated birthday, Mr. Stookey and greetings from your birth state of Maryland, St. Mary's County to be exact. Thank you for all the great music. "Wedding Song" is one of my all-time favorites as is "The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary CD. God bless you and have a great 2026!
Hi Noel Happy Birthday
Hope you and yours are doing well. Ya know you pop up when I least expect it. I'm reading Essays by E N White
It spoke of Kerramerica.ME
Would you.believe told of the 4 story old chicken farm. You bought it and turned it into recording study and a home
I was so surprised..God bless hope to see you soon
Forgive a little December double-dipping here — but I couldn’t let the day slip by without a heartfelt round of applause for Maestro Stookey on his 88th!
I am sorry to let you know that my cousin Jim Glover (of "Jim & Jean") passed away in October.
I know that you two had some reconnection a few years back after I sent you his information.
The Greenwich Village musicians are thinning out - it was a rare time.
Yet another Joseph arriving at the table to say thank you, Noel. My Christmas season has been touched to the core by your rendition of “There’s Still My Joy.” For those carrying loss and grief to the table, it’s especially good medicine. Here’s a tender video version: https://vimeo.com/897009365 …
… and, since rumor has it that there’s a birthday coming up next week, may I raise an early toast to say, “Hope you live to be a hundred.”
Another Joseph checking in to say thank you. Your rendition of “Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel” has fed my soul for many years. A priceless gem. At this moment, I’m enjoying your comforting “Somethin' Special” album while prepping Christmas gifts. Wonderfully helpful medicine in this hectic season. Let’s all stay calm, and carry on!
Have long been a fan of PP&M. It's that time or year to listen to the "Holiday Concert". Our entire family watches the DVD every year.
Even at my ripe old age of 72, I still get misty-eyed at your rendition of "Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel"
Thanks for the years of entertainment, and especially for this Christmas classic!
Hi Noel,
I'm 23 from Scotland and have just started listening to PP&M in the past few months. Hurry Sundown is my current favourite. Just wanted to say how much I'm loving making my way through your discography. All the best for the festive season!
Mr. Stookey - I've spent 60+ years of loving your music and your messages. To say I am a bit late in saying thank you is an understatement. But, thank you. Many happy fulfilling years ahead I wish for you. -- Larry PS What is it about the beauty of Maine that captures the soul? I've been visiting there 2x a year for 15 years now. I know you've been a Mainer for decades. So was the late Dan Fogelberg, another musician who wrote probably the second best wedding song, "Longer". Anyway, peace to you. Maybe I'll run into you up there some day. :)
I am 66 years old and am listening to a Peter, Paul and Mary right now. I was curious about all three of you and was delighted to learn you are still working. I love what I am listening to - it has truly brightened my day!
That’s all 😊
Stay well
Anne
My dearest noel... it's hard to believe we've been friends for 35 years. I've never forgotten your kindness & generosity towards my family when my dad was dying. Or how you welcomed me to Blue Hill. I remember making lifetime friendships on Celestat. I remember you taking me to dinner after the NYC Toy Fair. And I still have every kind, generous, caring email you sent me. Your faith was enough to lift me when mine faltered. I remember the party at Mary's house after your Danbury concert, never dreaming I'd wind up living just down the road from her. And every time our paths crossed, you would live up to "for the love of it all".
My birth family has all passed now, leaving me alone. You're one of the few people still alive who would remember 28yo me. Now I collect social security. And I know both of us are out on the downhill slope. So I just wanted to say "thank you"- your kindness and support was one of the highlights of my life. I still listen to pp&m near daily-i spose I will as long as I can hear (covid took ½ my hearing so it might be sooner than I want).
And you always gave the best biggest bear hugs. One of the few people who hugged me and meant it. I love you for that & all the rest. And I'm looking forward to the book. Love to Betty, the twins, spouse& grandkids. May God continue to bless us with your presence. I love you.
Dear Mr. Stookey,
Family legend has it that I hung out with your daughter back when we used to go to the Ethical Society in White Plains. It wouldn't have been later than about 1970 or so. I think I would have been something like 3 or 4 or at most 5 years old. It seems to be just beyond the grasp of my memory and so many other family legends have been debunked...... Anyway.
Recently I've sort of stumbled into a bit of a discussion between a woman and her adult daughter about a family heirloom of theirs (for lack of a better term) and it brought to mind "The Marvelous Toy". So I went back to listen to it and gazed at the cover of PETER PAUL & MOMMY. It seems I'm on the only one online asking "how in the world did they get the album cover?"
You all were adults when you first met, no? And this would have been long before all of the digital image fakery that we have available now. Did you audition kids for the cover? It is an amazing thing..., or maybe I'm just easily impressed. Anyway, thanks for the songs and as so many others here write, thanks for sticking to it these days when hostility seems to be most prized.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Mr. Stookey, once I was introduced to your music I became a fast fan. Thank you so much for the many years of listening enjoyment as well as the concert material.
I should have said it 60 years ago, & every year since: Thank you (& PP&M) for the joy you've brought to my life.
I am just wondering how you are doing, and hoping that you are well. I have been a fan for life, since the early 60's. My wife and I saw PP &M so many times I lost count, and we were blessed to be able to meet and speak with the three of you after the concerts at Ravinia in Chicago. It was so cool that you would come out after the concerts to talk with your fans. I still listen to your music all the time - I too find folk music the finest ever. Please stay healthy and if you ever get to Arizona, write me - my wife and I would love to take you to dinner, any time. Stay healthy, my friend. Sincerely,
John Thome
Noel, after all the years I just wanted to write to say hello. I have such fond memories as a child visiting you and Betty at your home on Shore Road. I remember sitting and listening to you play and if my memory serves me correctly, one time Mary and Peter were there as well. Anyway, after all these years I finally picked up the guitar to keep my mind limber and have since learned many of the songs you all played, including, tonight, the Wedding Song. I was blessed by your music, your kindness and your spirit. I just wanted to share that joy and say thank you . . . all my very best to you , Andrew.
Hi, my church has a person performing your song " The Wedding Song (There Is Love) on the 20th, and we do a lifestream for our sick and shut ins to watch the service. Our legal department requires that we aquire permissions to stream. I would email about this but I couldn't find a contact method on your website. Could we aquire permissions to stream the performance please? It's a small webcast with 50 people on average that watch. It can on occasion get higher than that, but it's a password protected platform not open to the public.
Thank you so much, have a blessed day!
Jerry jsgirard@outlook.com
