Marvelous Toy

[AMDave1023]

Add this to my feel good collection of clips. This very clip will help me to defeat any bouts of depression that I may have in life, and I'm bipolar! Thank You so very much, Sommartjejer, for sharing with me a wonderful gift this holiday season.

[SHC87]

I love this song. They were great in concert. I was lucky enough to see them about 10 years ago.

[Lissical]

I love PP&M. They always knew how to involve the audience in some way. RIP Mary, you will be missed!

[efil4own1isback]

Whatever they took before going on stage...pass it! :)

[chism26]

I love these guys

[rickideemus]

My God, this PROVES it!! PP&M were the greatest.

[k432100]

there are 3 idioits in the world

[hchs98]

@k432100 She died in 2009 of cancer...learn your facts and by the way....this was real and not computer generated or lip-synched....and they did it purely to please audiences....if that makes them idiots, then consider the rest of us fans idiots as well cause we know what talent is.

[TheBarkinFrog]

@hchs98 I suspect the 3 idiots referred to were the 3 (at the time) people who pressed "dislike"

[Xenophile665]

3 dislikes??? (3 morons)

[thefluffy7]

Peter, Paul and MAry were one of the greatest groups ever, sadly, there are no longer groups like this.

[sirstarsalot]

My favorite Christmas concert/special ever. My whole family watches it on the 23rd of December every year and have since I can remember

[sandinmyears1]

This is so darn cute!

[gabeargue1]

i've never seen a band interact with the audiance like this before;enjoyable for both kids and adukts alike.

[sandinmyears1]

@gabeargue1 - Check out Pete Seeger sometime, although w/o children in the audience, it's not quite this interactive.

[sandinmyears1]

@gabeargue1 - Belafonte had fun with his audience too. :)) Don't see this much anymore. Concerts have become to "showy."

[bubbaluvshismum]

I haven't heard this song since I learned it at school 40 years ago and am delighted to find I remembered all the words. What a delight to be able to enjoy it once again on Youtube.  Thanks so much for posting.

[verbaud]

All most children, no, ALL children want is safety, love, and a little magic. Ever see the faces of children in the worst war torn areas of the world just light up, when somebody gives them a little candy or a soccer ball or a toy? It don't cost very much.

Spread the safety, love, joy and a little magic....wherever you roam.

[tpjgjr]

This song always takes me back to my childhood Christmases. Truly a classic!!! I hope my children have memories like these!

[AdamsApple1963]

My Mom had the whole concert on video tape and we always watched it every Christmas.

[pinkahdolphin]

=) love it.

[ILOVEISRAELIS]

This is my favorite version of this song performed. Peter, Paul and Mary have always been my all-time favorite and always will be! They do really captivate and entertain both children and adults alike!

[ILOVEISRAELIS]

This is my favorite version of this performed. Peter, Paul and Mary have always been my all-time favorites!

[lucas79487]

I remeber this song when i was just a we little lad my teacher homer came one night

and tought us a little song and the moement that i herd this song it became my hearts delight it went....

[ThomasASwilling]

A marvelous little song, and a marvelous rendition. PP&M had the kanack! Great audience participation. Thanks, Sommartjejer, for uploading this one

[michele3566]

i lost my parents and grand parents today is my dadsb-day today he turn 74

[Beljeth]

My parents had this whole special on tape when I was little, and I watched it countless times. Their guide to doing the sounds always made me giggle uncontrollably. They had an amazing stage presence. What a marvelous gift they gave everyone.

[vtectuner1]

i lost my father today and found this he used to play and sing this to me when i was a child.ohh how i loved to hear him. please god take care of my daddy he was such a grea man..

[efil4own1]

The way Peter and Paul are talking, methinks they were "puff"ing on some "magic dragon" before curtain...

[Cherryspecial7]

You made me cry... I remembered every Christmas with my little sister. We used to see this concert while decorating the Christmas tree. Thank you so much!! =) Greetings and blessings from Mexico.

[edweirdo]

Written by Tom "Paxton"...

[oldermusiclover]

i never out grew my chilldhood. this is one

of my all time fav songs. Thanks Paul for

writting it

[johnnykov]

Paul didn't write it I think it was Tom Paxson that wrote it!

[tuokreahp]

OMG! I haven't seen this video in over 20 years! Thank you for posting it.

[remfanbeforu]

This is great! Thanks for posting it!

[GAbby8473]

Look at the faces of the children in the audience. Peter Paul & Mary truly captivate them. What a wonderful, beautiful trio. Mary, rest in peace and may your legend continue to inspire children forever.

[retropixiechic]

I love this song.  I love this group. I am going to miss you Mary

[emnlindy]

A wonder to behold, indeed. Rest in peace, dear Mary.

[paradoxsmiles]

RIP Mary, I've always loved your voice... it taught me how to sing.

[hornetmun1985]

Thank you Mary for your contributions to this wold. You made it a sweeter place. The summerlands are that much sweeter now. Blessed Be.

[TippyDeVil]

boisterous, loud, crass ..... effective :)

[cmhsepeefencer]

OMG they are so amazing! RIP Mary.

[youhavegottabejoking]

God Bless Mary Travers. She will be missed. I always loved her soulful voice.  God rest her lovely soul.

[brittmayo]

The world is a tiny bit poorer tonight. Thank you for making our lives and our society richer, Mary.

[jonathanvaljean]

Mary, thank you for all of the memories and beautiful music... You (and Peter and Paul) will always define American folk music for me. May you rest in peace.

[eyescandeceive]

RIP Mary!!!

[imoverthetop44]

when i was a kid my big brother would always sing this song to me .i had no idea it was a real song untill now/

[BlastFurnaceCanada]

This is what performing should be about -- you just don't sing a song you love, but have a great time singing it and make sure your audience does too!

[63myvidsteve]

They certainly know how to work an audience. A touch drawn out but it works well if actually in the theater I guess..

[biscayne427]

These guys are such sweethearts, I want em at my b-day party!

[Aundrearoyal]

My family has watched this show together every Christmas Eve for as long as I can remember... It puts me in my childhood happy place every time! :)

[Raintalon89]

OMG! these three are hilarious! this is my favorite version!

[nomargfan661]

great video! I loved this song growing up!

[joeygsmom]

my mom and dad loved this group I can see why :)

[SirCoughsalot]

Oh, this is just so awesome!

[raymondcrooke]

Great performance by PPM. Thanks to Stewball for sending it.