Noel Stookey

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Peter, Paul & Mary: Noel Stookey in the middle

Noel "Paul" Stookey (born December 30, 1937 in Baltimore ) is an American singer, known as "Paul" of the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary . The other two members of the trio were Peter Yarrow and, until her death in 2009, Mary Travers .

Solo projects

After the (provisional) dissolution of the group in 1970, he was active as a solo musician. Best known is The Wedding Song (There is Love) , which he wrote for Peter Yarrow's wedding. The lyrics of his songs are mostly about Christian and social issues.

Stookey is married and lives in Maine with his wife, Betty .

Discography

Chart positions
Explanation of the data
Albums
Paul And
  US 42 04.09.1971 (15 weeks)
Singles
Wedding Song (There Is Love)
  US 24 10/16/1971 (14 weeks)

Web links

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  1. a b Chart sources: US