Travel Song of the Day: ‘Leaving on a Jet Plane’ by Peter, Paul and Mary
Travel Blog • Michael Yessis • 09.17.09 | 2:03 PM ET
Travel Blog • Michael Yessis • 09.17.09 | 2:03 PM ET
Michael Yessis is the cofounder and coeditor-in-chief of World Hum.
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grizzly bear mom 09.17.09 | 5:12 PM ET
I miss the meaningful folk tunes of the 60s and 70s… Folk singers are a gift to civilization.
Africa Safari 09.18.09 | 4:33 AM ET
Good song! Did Mary not pass away recently though? Or am I mistaken?