"Puff, the Magic Dragon" was a hit single in 1963 for which of these musical acts?
Correct answer: Peter, Paul and Mary
WeeverBeezle
Mary Travers was horrified when she found out people were saying Puff is about marijuana. She was appaled anyone would think they had released a kid's song about drugs.
Axel
A favorite of mine:-)
ATS
I remember being taught this at primary school.
Kiki
I love that Song Puff The Magic Dragon
Nonikins
Frog, my kid was born in 83 and he knows the song. And yes there was a rumor it was about smoking pot. Have you ever heard the term “puff puff pass? “ my grandson who is 12 knows this song.
Looney
Someone, I was told the same thing about it being about drugs... I'm glad its not!
Frog
Someone, speculation on the meaning is said to gave started around 1964 so you're a bit young to have heard it.
Betty
Axel, mine too, but it's sad
Player JD
R.I.P. Peter Yarrow
Someone
WeeverBeezle, Seriously! I’m only a hop skip and half a jump from turning 50 and I have never heard anything remotely close to what you said, considering we used to sing this song in kindergarten and prep and early years of primary school. I think your the stoner.
banjo
I was told it was about marijuana too
marimargo
Should have known this. I loved Peter, Paul, and Mary. For shame on my aging memory.
Player #68738491
It still brings tears to my eyes.
MicheDu
Dorathy, NO!
Veronica
ccmomma, Dorothy, no
ccmomma
Dorathy, no
fatii
I don't know about this
ruth
People can read anything into a completely innocent song, story play etc.