Peter, Paul and Mary - Light One Candle (25th Anniversary Concert)
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- Peter, Paul and Mary perform "Light One Candle" live at their 25th anniversary concert in 1986. Now, two and a half decades later, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the group in the famed Greenwich Village, this joyous yet deeply moving live concert is being first released on DVD by Shout! Factory.
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Mary Travers has said she was influenced by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and the Weavers. In the documentary Peter, Paul & Mary: Carry It On - A Musical Legacy members of the Weavers discuss how Peter, Paul and Mary took over the torch of the social commentary of folk music in the 1960s.
Manager Albert Grossman created Peter, Paul and Mary in 1961, after auditioning several singers in the New York folk scene. After rehearsing them out of town in Boston and Miami, Grossman booked them into The Bitter End, a coffee house, nightclub and popular folk music venue in New York City's Greenwich Village.
They recorded their first self-titled debut album, Peter, Paul and Mary, the following year. It included "Lemon Tree", "500 Miles", and the Pete Seeger hit tunes "If I Had a Hammer" (subtitled "The Hammer Song") and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?". The album was listed in the Billboard Magazine Top Ten for 10 months, including seven weeks in the #1 position. It remained a main catalog-seller for decades to come, eventually selling over two million copies, earning Double Platinum certification from the RIAA in the United States alone.
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Lyrics:
Light one candle for the Maccabee children
With thanks their light didn't die;
Light one candle for the pain they endured
When their right to exist was denied;
Light one candle for the terrible sacrifice
Justice and freedom demand;
And light one candle for the wisdom to know
That the peacemaker's time is at hand!
Chorus:
Don't let the light go out,
It's lasted for so many years!
Don't let the light go out!
Let it shine through our love and our tears!
Light one candle for the strength that we need
To never become our own foe;
Light one candle for those who are suff'ring
A pain they learned so long ago;
Light one candle for all we believe in,
That anger not tear us apart;
And light one candle to bind us together
With peace as the song in our heart!
(chorus)
What is the memory that's valued so highly
That we keep it alive in that flame?
What's the commitment to those who have died?
We cry out "they've not died in vain,"
We have come this far, always believing
That justice will somehow prevail;
This is the burden, This is the promise,
This is why we will not fail!
(chorus)
Don't let the light go out!
Don't let the light go out!
Don't let the light go out! - Hudba
Praying for our Jewish brothers and sisters in this difficult time. The message of Hanukkah resonates so deeply this year.
Thank you for your kind words.
This year, 2023, during the Israel-Hamas War, this song is even more beautiful on this, the first night of Hanukkah. Peace and blessings to all who celebrate, all who remember, and all who grieve.
AGREED!!!
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If we ever needed the light we sure do need it now right now like one candle peace Joy love righteousness truth!
I produced & directed the Peter, Paul & Mary 25th Anniversary Concert!
Rudi Goldman You did a wonderful job. I wish they would've done Gone the Rainbow live at that concert. I really miss them very much. Nothing will happen like them ever again.
Rudi You did a great production on that concert.
+Ron Delby i think mary needs a movie, kate Hudson, goldie hawn, Mary is was the light
Yes she is. I got to briefly know her. I made her a celtic harp and she was going to learn to play it but she got too sick to do it. At her request, I did play mine for her and the boys as she called them. It was a great time I will always remember.
+Ron Delby i like you.
LIGHT ONE CANDLE SHOULD BE PLAYED EVERY DAY AND not just on Hanukkah!!!!!
This Hanukkah, I lit one candle in Mary's memory. She was such an inspiration!
I love this song and somehow it wasn't until I listened to it again this year that I realized it is a Chanukah song.
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This is an excellent song that has significance to me because I celebrate Chanuka. This is the story of The Maccabees, the brave Band of warriors who rescued the Holy Hebrew Temple from the Greek desecration by lighting a tiny flask of oil that miraculously burned for eight days and nights. But it means more than that. For all those who have been oppressed, keeping the light of hope burning helps us all to keep fighting for whatever we desire most.
I listen to this every year on hanukkah, and im listening tonight before lighting my menorah!
Light a candle everyday and listen to
P P&M everyday. Hanukkah Blessings to you
Ha-ha
Hello!
I am currently writing a speech for my choir concert and we are singing this song.
I have noticed that the lyric "light one candle" is sang exactly eight times (from "Light one candle for the Maccabee children" to the end).
Do you know if this was purposeful? The song is a Hanukkah song and I am wondering if they wrote that to symbolize the eight days of Hanukkah.
I love this song. Several years ago I put together a synagogue program for Soviet Jewry and wanted to use this song. In the pre-internet world, I tried multiple sources to find the sheet music for the cantor with no luck. I called my friend Theo Bikel who gave me Peter's phone number in New York. Peter graciously sent me the sheet music. The program went over extremely well and I'll never forget Peter's kindness and generosity. Baruch ha shem.
Hey, that's an interesting story. I have never heard about the concept of Soviet Jewry before, what does it mean?
@@samarcher3419 The Jews that lived in the former Soviet Union. Russian Jews.
Sam Archer: before the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, there were many Jews in Russia who lived in oppressive circumstances and yet were not allowed to emigrate. Advocacy for their rights and religious freedoms was a major focus of US Jewish activism in the 1960's, 70's and 80's.
What a great story!
Phenomenal!! Such a great song, that brings so many emotions. Blessed to you
In the midst of the toughest US election count I've ever experienced, this song rekindles hope in my heart. Hope for decency, democracy and justice.
One of the Candidates actually brought peace to Israel and its neighbors, in case you haven't noticed. Biden call for a "viable" independent Palestinian state with contiguous territory. You know what contiguous means, don't you? Don't believe me? Here is the link. Contiguous: From the river to the Sea.
www.theguardian.com/world/2010/mar/10/israel-homes-plan-biden-apology
With all my heart, I pray for my former supervising surgeons: David Greenberg, DPM, A. Gerson Greenburg, MD, Steven Schechter, MD, Steven Baron, MD, and many of the cherished surgeons. If you were still there, I would still be there.
I’m not Jewish, but this song touches me in the deepest part of my soul. I absolutely love it and the timeless (and timely) message it conveys! 💙
The message of Chanukah is universal
@@kyjazz1 thank you! I couldn’t agree more! Happy Chanukah to you and to all! 💙🕎
Dark times! Don’t hide your light under a basket, but let it shine before others!
always incredible and especially at Chanukah time
My wife and I were with a group that happened to be in Nashville the night of this concert. We got tickets and had a great time. Peter, Paul and Mary sure could sing!
They were so good
In light of the attack in Pittsburgh today, this song feels appropriate!
It's almost 40 years later and those words are more needed now than ever.
Oh I would like to buy this this song is speaking at this moment of our time !
Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!!
Every year at Hanukkah I put this on my Facebook page. RIP Mary.
+TeachESL Oh, I didn't know! :,(
May her memory be a blessing!
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+TeachESL me too!
Me too.
I'm listening to this the day before I have to sing it in church
The light must continue on..
Always loved this song. Now listening to this during the Ukraine/Russian debacle😥...so much meaning...
This song is timeless.
Regardless who is leading our country as a unified people we can keep the candle burning. Don't let the light go out.
I’m not Jewish, but I love this song! I can even play this on my guitar!
Peter Yarrow was the TA in "Romp and Stomp" the undergraduate folk music course at Cornell during the years when I was a graduate student at Cornell.
The best
One candle for the whole world!!!
This song was played at a funeral for a friend of mine. RIP :(
Living almost 1,000 miles from our family, and missing them this holiday. This song is a staple in our Chanukah Music.... “Don’t Let the Light Go OUT!!!!”
I love this song so much, it always brings tears to my eyes, not just the beautiful melody, musicianship, harmonies, but Peter Yarrow‘s powerful lyrics. The last verse says it all. For all we have endured, for all we have lost, the burden of loss, the promise never again, this is why we will not fail.
Tears yes.
ESPECIALLY, 2day!!!
And now after the terror attacked on 7 October it’s even more poignant - I’m praying every night for the hostages who still have not been released Am Yisrael Chai 🇮🇱
I just joined our Temple choir and am delighted that we will be singing this wonderful song. Thanks to Peter Yarrow for writing it, and for Peter, Paul, and Mary performing it.
LOVE THIS SONG!!! SHALOM SHALOM
I've celebrated Hanukkah my whole life, and...I've never heard this before. It's beautiful. Couldn't be more timely. :')
Go to Peter, Paul and Mary and punch in "light one candle" on youtube.. They did a performance with little children you will like.
@@dickbackus2004 Pretty sure I've seen that one too.
the songs of PP+M will live in the hearts of all that can remember them and the era.
i can still remember the ''Kingston Trio" then came these guys love their music
I am not Jewish...BUT this song is special.... and well performed
I happened to go to this concert and I remember it very clearly. I am a singer songwriter, guitarist, and have been to many concerts to see some great groups. Probably one of the concerts I will never forget is THIS ONE. PP&M had a unique gift and those FOUR people could create a lot of music, out of two guitars and a standup bass. They were amazing.
Who's the fourth person?
@@steve757 -- their bass player for many years was Richard Kniss. At some point during their concerts, they would always acknowledge Mr. Kniss for his contributions to their performance.
Had to come here today. I’m not religious but I pray for the safety and victory of the people of Israel. 😢🇮🇱
Forever & Always Israel 🙏🏻🦋🌼🌈🐢💞
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As a Jewish person who grew up listening to this song I think you have the message all wrong. It is not about "victory" it's about unity with all people.
Light a candle for the Gaza children too 😢
Pray for peace for the innocent and oppressed.
It's hard watching Mary sing. Her heart out knowing er leukemia will take her away from a mm of us.
sang this song in 5th grade, always loved it even though i’m not jewish
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SAME!!
Me too, I never actually knew who it was by but always remembered the lyrics
Same!
Love this song: have loved P P & M for so many years......they could do no wrong
Was listening to this earlier today, with all the turmoil going on right now and the start of Channukah. I'll have to come back to this more in the next couple years.
"Light one candle for the strength that we need
To never become our own foe
And light one candle for those who are suffering
Pain we learned so long ago
Light one candle for all we believe in
That anger not tear us apart
And light one candle to find us together
With peace as the song in our hearts"
After singing this in the shower today, I felt a great urge to search for them singing it on CZcams. Really lifts my spirits! Happy Hanukkah!
Ayre Blossum happy Hanukkah
Wow! This is the first time I've heard this awesome song. I wrote a song called "Light a Candle" but Peter Paul and Mary's song is so much better. A message we should all heed. DON'T LET THE LIGHT GO OUT.
Sharon Rose Poet amen
This is what we are born with souls for. Serve one another through thoughtless kind acts, never for profit. Be like lambs set among wolves. Go without fear and celebrate each day in the knowledge that you have not become your foe.
I was 8 when I fell in love with Mary, RIP, Love Y'all!
I met Mary after a Carnegie Hall Concert 1967. One of a kind and the guys also
Their chemistry is absolutely incredible and their music is timeless
I love the light the Jewish faith gave the world.
Love this song. May this be song during 2020. It is needed.
A very inspiring song of unity and peace and justice!
Every time I hear this song. It reminds me of my father, and this being Pearl Harbor day has greater significance, it would have been his 93rd Birthday. He did serve in The European theater in the Navy
It still gives me chills....and some hope.
This is maybe the best folk song forever or the testament of your times which began from long time ago. PPM was and is the greatest folk group, world vide message of peace, freedom and love. I miss their times.
Paul is alive and well and still entertaining in Maine. It's grand.
Love the look they give each other at the end: "Nailed it."
Hello. They often looked at each other to
Carry each other’s vocal change
They were as trapeze artist
I don't remember the era, but thanks to my mom I grew up listening to their music and I was privileged to see them in concert when I was twelve.
The words just give me goose bumps. Eternal Lord let it be so.
Great song! Peter playing that awesome Martin D12-35 sounds amazing!
Memorys of happiness growing up and listening to this wonderful trio. Thank you.
I took my daughters to see them when they were young. This is such a great song.
I love this song--my favorite Chanukah melody. And PP&M's performance, especially Mary's fervor for her solo in the third verse, consistently brings tears to my eyes! I'm looking forward to participating when our vocal group at the JCSVV will be performing this at erev Shabbat service on Dec. 19.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG BLESS THEM I WOKE THIS MORNING SINGING THIS SONG AND SENT TO MY 17 YR OLD WHOS EXPERIENCING RIDICULE BECAUSE SHE WONT HAVE THE BITE SHE SO LOVES THE LORD PLEASE PRAY FOR HER STRENGTH AND PEACE CHARLOTTE 😇🙏
Happy Hanukkah Everyone!
Brought back wonderful and warm memories of Peter, Paul and Mary. I had the joy to see them perform in Jerusalem. A special moment in time.
We used to sing this song back in the Catholic church and I just remembered it, this bad boy is such a banger
This song reminds me watching PBS Christmas Special with my father. He's since day passed, and this is one of the last shows we enjoyed together. The song has a message that should expressed 365 days a year
Beautiful Song
So many songs 🎵 written about Chanukah fail to speak to the meaning of the Festival. Everyone of us needs to embrace the truth of this composition.
Peter, Paul and Mary have the ability to transcend time.
Hello!
I am currently writing a speech for my choir concert and we are singing this song.
I have noticed that the lyric "light one candle" is sang exactly eight times (from "Light one candle for the Maccabee children" to the end).
Do you know if this was purposeful? The song is a Hanukkah song and I am wondering if they wrote that to symbolize the eight days of Hanukkah.
@@anniemcclory5364 : The repeat of 8 is a direct reference to the number of days and the number of candles on a 🕎 Menorah. A delightful fact; you've added 👍 dimension to the 🎵 🎵 🎶 song.
Just love it and their rendition. I first learned about this song singing in my Congregation's volunteer chorale and was wowed by the fact there were songs, especially this one, not counted among the traditional songs.
beautiful and fierce that only PP&M can deliver
Beautiful voices. Am thnpankful to have been able to hear them often in my youth.
Light a candle for Mary! :(
+skewlboypin yes, and a happy hannukah to all
G-d bless you dear souls, I remember you, especially Peter Y. when you sang to we students of SJSU, in a tiny meeting room full of soul and light. G-d bless the light! Xoxo
Thank you, Rudi. I started my musical listening journey with PP&M when I was a child and what an expansive journey it has been with so many flavors, rock, jazz, opera, punk/new wave. And through it all, PP&M continue to deeply move me.
I'm not Jewish, but this is my favorite Chanukah song.
Great song!!!!!!!
I love this song my school plays it all the time
It was such a treat to get this an email tonight.. They were a wonderful. I listen to their music often.
Great to share Cheri's comment . I think of you often. Judy
I love this song. Come back to it every year
She was rockin' like Elvis!!!
Love this song
I have loved Peter, Paul and Mary ever since my early teens in the Sixties, and this is one of the top songs in my heart. A friend just asked for some more Hanukkah songs, and they're about to get this link.
I remember being in the temple youth group when this song came out, and the entire organiation played it up - but we responded.
(??) "Responded" how?
We embraced the song
Ahh... :-)
Hayo Haya is pretty moving...
I love this group. There are marvellous
Just a Wonderful Ensemble of voices
I saw them from their beginning
loved this since i was kid
Beautiful !!
God how I loved them.
Such magical performers
♥ this!
Magnificent! Just posted it...."....don't let the light go out....."!!
This is beautiful!
Light one candle for the pain they endured when (anyone's) right to exist was denied...don't let the light go out...
This is the first song that came to me after witnessing what happened in Alabama on the first night of Hanukkah. I waited to comment on it until now because I was praying that we would sing it tonight at synagogue. We didn’t, but it was great anyway. Perhaps at an adults only Hanukkah?
May God pray they sing again
I know this song at shady Grove when I have music so now this so is stuck in my head.🎸🎤🎧🎶
*I was 16 when I spent a summer listening to P,P,&M on a cassette tape, while I cut firewood to sell to the tourists at Mear's State Park.*
This is Chanukah. expect a miracle.
Thanks, Bonnie! The joys of watching PP&M continue via recordings such as this. One is grateful for the techies among us who can summon it up for the rest of us with a few clicks. Much as I love PP&M; still think it sounded better in the Syn-Aud when sung by Cejwinites of all ages.
Don't let the light go out in Ukraine!
ILoveIt
I play this on the piano.. The chords are incredible!
timeless
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