Stookey is known as "Paul" in the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary; however, he has been known by his first name, Noel, throughout his life.He continues to work as a singer and an activist, performing as a solo artist, and occasionally performing with Peter Yarrow. In fact, Stookey has said that The Wedding Song (There Is Love) came through him directly from Jesus. 82 Year Old Singer #9. N. Paul Stookey was born on December 30, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA as Noel Paul Stookey. Noel Paul Stookey is best known as one-third of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Noel Paul Stookey (born December 30, 1937) is an American singer-songwriter. 82 Year Olds. Noel Paul Stookey is best known as one-third of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Noel Stookey - the “Paul” in Peter, Paul and Mary – came to a similar realization about the holiness of Jesus. Find Noel Paul Stookey bio, music, credits, awards, & streaming links on AllMusic - The "Paul" in classic folk trio Peter, Paul and… “The closest thing to a common experience of emotion is music. Peter, Paul and Mary was an American folk group formed in New York City in 1961, during the American folk music revival phenomenon. The song selection is well balanced between fast-paced and ballad, finger-picking and full orchestration, exciting and mellow.

His songs frequently include Christian themes. about. While continuing irregular gigs with the trio, he has continued a solo career, with a folk and folk-rock tradition. As a songwriter I'm naturally pleased when people recognize my authorship. He has been married to Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Bannard since September 4, 1963. They have three children. Learn about Noel Paul Stookey: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By YouMarvin Gaye "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" by Marvin Gaye was inspired by Jackie Gleason's saying, "How Sweet It Is!" Music can draw you to want to change the world around you, when you come to desire what the lyrics call for.” —Noel “Paul” Stookey, Artist and Co-Founder, Music to Life His songs frequently include Christian themes. Noel Paul Stookey is "Paul" of Peter, Paul, and Mary. Read more. "Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds was the only US #1 single by a female act between July 1956 and February 1958. Find Noel Paul Stookey bio, music, credits, awards, & streaming links on AllMusic - The "Paul" in classic folk trio Peter, Paul and… Noel Paul Stookey in Concert. They have three children. Noel Paul Stookey is "Paul" of Peter, Paul, and Mary. Songfacts.com reports that Stookey was “given” this song after praying, and that all he needed to do was “allow the pencil to move across the page.” "Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds was the only US #1 single by a female act between July 1956 and February 1958.