1964 Album contains one of the best-known songs ever written, "If I Had A Hammer", as well as Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are-A-Changin'".
"The surprises include vignettes in blues and gospel, and, most notably, the group's humorous digressions. Peter, Paul & Mary spared few opportunities for a good laugh on stage, beginning with the introduction to "A' Soalin'," which shows off a lightheartedness that was an essential part of who they were, even as it leads into an exquisitely sung round-like piece that should have found its way into the repertory of Steeleye Span. "Blue" gives the trio a chance to play around with rock & roll, from doo wop to British Invasion, through the song "Old Blue" (satirizing folk music purists at the same time), and Paul Stookey adds his own sound effect embellishments to Woody Guthrie's "Car-Car." The solo spots are also worthwhile, particularly Peter Yarrow's introspective version of "Le Deserteur," followed by his dazzling, rousing sing-along on "Oh, Rock My Soul"; and Mary Travers' rendition of "Single Girl," a low-key proto-feminist song. The group's rendition of "It's Raining" achieves an exquisite mix of gossamer textured harmonizing and thematic innocence, and their rendition of the Reverend Gary Davis' "If I Had My Way" is a bracing re-interpretation for three interwoven voices. Finally, the version of "If I Had a Hammer" that closes this album is superior to their hit single of the same song." - allmusic.com
Special Note: Disc 1 is a Hybrid Stereo SACD. It contains the entire In Concert album on the SACD layer. Due to the time constraints of the CD format, the performance is split between the CD layer of Disc 1 and is resumed on the additional CD.
Tracklist:
1 The Times They Are-A-Changin'
2 A 'Soalin'
3 500 Miles
4 Blue
5 3 Ravens
6 One Kind Favor
7 Blowin' In The Wind
8 Car-Car
9 Puff
10 Jesus Met The Woman
11 Le Deserteur
12 Oh, Rock My Soul
13 Paultalk
14 Single Girl
15 There Is A Ship
16 It's Raining
17 If I Had My Way
18 If I Had A Hammer
Recording information:
Title: In Concert
Artist: Peter, Paul & Mary
Genre: Pop-Rock
Media: 2x Hybrid SACD Stereo , Remastered, . Playable on SACD player or standard CD player. Disc 1 is a hybrid SACD containing the complete album on the SACD layer. Due to the time constraints of the CD format, the performance is split between Discs 1 & 2.
Label: Analogue Productions
Cat#: CAPF1555SA
Released: 2014 in US
Original release: 1964 by Warner Bros. Records 2W 1555
EAN: 753088155567
Discogs rel.#: 9294977
