Posted by Bob_Chicago on 1/13/06 8:26am
Msg #88084

Puff the Magic Dragon -Follow-up

Straight from "Puff's" mouth
Posted by Bob_Chicago on 1/12/06 12:15am
Msg #87763 from logged in user

Peter Yarrow just did a benefit for an organization that my dauther belongs to.
She told me that he emphatically told them that PTMD was NOT about marijuana.
My wife and I used to sing it to her in the car seat, which in those days, was in the front seat. (this was even before 8 traks)
Too late to call her tonight, but I will ask her tomorrow if he said what it was, in fact, about

Spoke to my daughter , and she confirmed that Peter did tell them that PTMD was never intended
to be about any type of smoking, and was written as a kid's song.
(She said that my grandchildren loved it)
I would imagine that PP&M did not do much to quell the rumors about wacky weed, when
sales to the "flower power" generation went through the roof.
He did relate, however , that "If I had a hammer" was , in fact , about Mary's obsession
of being a carpenter with short , curly hair.
For those of you into ancient music trivia, I have it on good authority that Brenda/TX is
preparing a detailed analysis of Don McLean's American Pie.
She intends to debunk the story that "the day the music died" had anything to do with
the tragic deaths of Buddy Holley, (Lubbock. Tx only claim to fame, Ritchie Valens and
RJ Richardson (The Big Bopper)
Expect it to be a verrrrrrrrrry long post, but that's what she lives for.
Have a good day all .

Reply by eXpedN_TX on 1/13/06 9:30am
Msg #88100

I'd like an analysis on Scooby Do and Shaggy if anyones game. LOL!

Reply by LilyMD on 1/13/06 9:32am
Msg #88101

Yea, and Olive Oyl has some issues too! Way too thin and sadistic. LOL.

Reply by HisHughness on 1/13/06 11:12am
Msg #88156

Ahhh, Puff. What memories!

I once wrote a musical, using Puff as the theme. It involved pirates ("Even though I swash and buckle, I'll never knuckle under to you"), a 350cc Yamaha, a divorce, and a bedsheet. No marijuana, though. And no sale on the musical.

Reply by Anonymous on 1/13/06 12:54pm
Msg #88209

I think all of you are smokin'(?) as you type this stuff!!!!!
But since were on this pathetic discussion what about that Stewie you think he's on track to Oklahoma City status? lol

Reply by BrendaTx on 1/13/06 2:18pm
Msg #88227

**Expect it to be a verrrrrrrrrry long post, but that's what she lives for.**

And, to think I call you a friend, Bob (the jack as*)!

LOL...Isn't it disappointing that some women live for something other than a slightly older man with duct tape to come and sweep them off their feet? I keep a broom handy for sweeping that type off my porch. However, a slightly younger man does not even have to have duct tape to escape the broom. "C'mon in honey! I have my own duct tape!"

Bet your bottom dollar that when I do finish my "Bye, Bye Miss American Pie" thesis you will be amazed. Everyone will be looking for vinyl copies and record players they can use to play the thing backwards. There's a yarn there that will shock, compel and duly amaze the masses.