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340 entries.
Boni Quirog from City of Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines
January 23, 2026 at 12:56 am
Thank you for writing, There Is Love. It's a blessing for humanity.
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
ah, boni...i was just being a faithful scribe.
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Khevin Barnes from Vail, Arizona
January 21, 2026 at 9:23 pm
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!
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
hey khevin! nice to see you here. my personal update to THE TIMES THEY ARE A'CHANGIN is here: https://vimeo.com/123156517?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
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Joseph Shreve from Weston, West Virginia
January 17, 2026 at 8:24 pm
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.
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
thanks for the thanks, joseph and vicky - just passing it on as i was led...
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Melvin De Barr from Great Mills, MD
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 pm
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!
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
thanks, melvin! all the best of the new year to you as well...
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Cricket Murphy from Niantic Ct
December 31, 2025 at 5:13 pm
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
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
hi cricket! i suspect you mean EB White - who actually came to the NEWORLD studio to narrate one of his writings as an audio book. the henhouse never was a home for us - though timbers from the decommission of the barn found their way across the street to add a living room to the house we had in south blue hill for many years. FUN NOTE: if you act fast i think the henhouse is still on the market by the current owner!
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Trip Sinnott from Clinton Corners, NY
December 30, 2025 at 6:23 pm
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!
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
AWWW SHUCKS (scuffing shoe on ground) THANKS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR RIGHT BACK AT YOU AND ALL WHO'VE DROPPED BY HERE WITH GREETINGS!
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Jefferson Glover from Springfield, Ohio
December 23, 2025 at 9:30 pm
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.
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
>> thanks, hadn't heard...condolences.
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Joseph "Trip" Sinnott from Clinton Corners, NY
December 23, 2025 at 11:33 am
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.”
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
ah, trip...yes, that song always reaches me deeply. and my co-author jeanne finley's visuals are such a contribution and visual confirmation of the Love at the center. noel ps / rumor - schoomer aside, thanks for the 88 wishes!
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Joseph Thomas
December 19, 2025 at 6:11 pm
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!
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
your message could not have come at a better time. just finishing up 4 days of A type flu and though introspectively i would have peferred a little 'brighter' holiday celebration, a reaction like yours brightened my day! thanks...
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JOSEPH THORNTON from Snellville, GA
December 16, 2025 at 7:01 pm
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!
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
ah thanks joseph! just had the chance to relisten to the song on an album i released after the PP&M carnegie concert called 'SOMETHIN SPECIAL'. classic song for sure! n
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Ellie A from Aberdeen, Scotland
December 4, 2025 at 2:59 pm
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!
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
hi ellie! thanks for your note - just had a friend (in fact the person responsible for most of the pix on this site) returning from a wonderful visit to scotland.
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Larry Z from Pittsburgh, PA
December 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
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. :)
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
hey larry! thanks for the thanks for the thanks for...well, you get it. and yeah, certainly maine is state to be celebrated.
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Anne Wilson from Brisbane Australia
November 27, 2025 at 11:57 pm
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
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
thanks for the 'stop-by', anne...nice to know there's still resonance here!
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Marilyn Brownjohn from BETHEL
November 27, 2025 at 4:24 am
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.
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
thanks for stopping by, marilyn! and for the memories...we DO go back a bit, don't we! all the best this thanksgiving and the coming new year!
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Jeff Benton from Parksley, VA
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 am
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
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
...and a most in-depth thanks right back to you! yes, liz WAS at the ETHICAL CULTURE SHOOL prior to the family move to maine in '74 and the pix of the kids on the cover was indeed a 'random sampling' with no design other than age range. fun songs, fun time...and yes, 'keepin on in Love!
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Dakota North from Barrie
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 am
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.
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
and, thanks for stopping by...
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Kathy Erlandson from Olympia, WA
November 21, 2025 at 10:49 pm
I should have said it 60 years ago, & every year since: Thank you (& PP&M) for the joy you've brought to my life.
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
aw, shucks...it's a two-way street, doncha know...been good to share it with you
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John Thome from Scottsdale
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 pm
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
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
hey john! turns out i'll be concertizing at the MIM in phoenix (anywhere near you?) on april 16 and 17 of next year...appreciate the offer and probably not available for dinner but surely a brief hello/hug after one of the shows?
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Andrew Bermant from Santa Barbara (formerly from Rye NY)
November 18, 2025 at 5:32 am
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.
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
ah yes, andy...our next door (well practically next door) neighbor's kid ! what a treat to 'see' you here and tickled pink you're a player now. In hopes that our paths cross again, all the best for the upcoming holidays!
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Jerry Girard from Plano
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 pm
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
Admin Reply by: Noel Stookey
jerry! of course! the WEDDING SONG was originally meant for peter's wedding but the accessibility of the Holy Spirit demanded that 1) i give the writing and publishing proceeds to the PUBLIC DOMAIN FOUNDATION and 2) never deny any private agency or party from participating in the performance. go for it and bless you for your concern...
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