This is a song that was very popular for a long while. Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter, Paul and Mary found on YouTube. Hope you too will enjoy it as much as I did, hearing it for the first time in many years.
I rather liked the pictures that go with this version rather than just watching three people singing. This is actually the very first time I had listened carefully to the words and I was saddened when I realised that Puff had lost his little friend and had withdrawn into his cave. Just shows it does pay to listen to the words.
I remember this, every time it played, I was always sad when Jackie grew too old to play with Puff.
ReplyDeleteI prefer clips that have pictures instead of just people singing, but they're not always easy to find.
River, I had either forgotten the words or not listened closely enough at the time I thought this video particularly beautiful and, as you say, good visuals are worth a thousand words, or something along those lines.
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ReplyDeleteOh Mimsie I got the spookies, I was just looking at this very video last weekend!!! It is wonderful and the song is a true modern classic! Love it... YAM xx
Ooh!! Goose bumps. Two great minds and all that. It is a fantastic song and I am so glad I rediscovered it and decided to share. xx
DeleteI always loved this song - and like River mourned when Puff's friend grew too old for him. A big mistake in my eyes. Not one I would make.
ReplyDeleteI am still trying to remember if I actually knew that Puff had lost his little friend. I tend to use music in the background so perhaps I miss out on the true meaning of the songs.
DeleteThese days I can't understand the words so it would make no difference. Not that I listen to modern (what they call) music.