Mary Travers (9 November 1936 – 16 September 2009) was an American singer-songwriter and member of the folk music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
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On a First Name Basis
Mary Travers had a surname
That was rarely part of her name,
Still, I’m sure that she was very
Proud of Peter, Paul and Mary.
We don’t know who had the vision,
Recommending the decision
That they set a friendly tone
By using their first names alone.
The trio had prolonged discussions
Of the likely repercussions,
Dropping, after long palavers,
Yarrow, Stookey, also Travers.
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