When my dad laid down after his last meal, suffering from cancer, I asked if he wanted me to play him a song on the guitar not knowing at the time that he would never wake up. He said yeah. I named a few songs and as soon as i said, "right field" he said, "yeah, play right field". I did and he fell asleep and those were his last words.
@robkeane
9 жыл бұрын
BigSirZebras Wow. Very nice. My condolence.
@frankcabanski9409
9 жыл бұрын
BigSirZebras Thanks for the story. Rest in Peace to your dad.
@crazykids431
9 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss. My dad also died from cancer. Very sorry.
@BigSirZebras
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks everyone. It is kind of funny, I would always play the song and one time one of my friends said "that is the saddest song in the world" then I said it really wasnt sad and he replied, "it is just the way you play it, i've never heard anything sadder".
@BigSirZebras
9 жыл бұрын
***** Thank you.
@philochristos
2 жыл бұрын
I love this song. It's about me, you know.
@Haroldbeavis1969
3 ай бұрын
It’s about all of us.
@CarlVolk
Жыл бұрын
Its so realatible it hurts
@terrystarr8936
9 жыл бұрын
I love this song because it happened to me in seventh grade exactly as the song says. I was a lefty myself, a member of the third string, relegated to right field. I spent a lot of time "watching the dandelions grow." When that momentous pop fly came my way, and fell into my glove, I watched confused as the other team exited. "Why are they leaving?" It was the last out of the game. My teammates practically mobbed me, as the coach shook her head in disbelief. I cry when I hear this song. Great memories!
@marcstevens3761
3 жыл бұрын
As you said. I was there in Right Field in my minor league days, wondering what was going on on the actual game. Later graduated to First Base. Great song & it surely brings back memories. ⚾
@bernardsoberg1953
Жыл бұрын
Little League Baseball When I was a young boy I played Little League Baseball. I wasn’t very good at baseball, yet I was excited to be a part of a larger social organization. The coach was very competitive, so I didn’t get much play time. One day, I was placed in right field. There wasn’t much to do there. To my surprise a hit came my way. I didn’t have to move much to catch it. I was the hero of the inning. The coach complimented me. I was proud of my accomplishment. After that incident, I sat on the bench as before. It appears that the competitive spirit leaves a lot of people behind as those in charge pursue the goal of winning. Winning may not be the ultimate objective. Rather, participation may be more important than winning. A society that places a premium on winning over participation may be accumulating a net loss in the creation of social value. A focus on participation generates more social value than a focus on winning. In the long term, participation may be the preferred social objective.
@kevinpeterson6468
Жыл бұрын
Making it great
@elkabong6429
8 ай бұрын
I love this song so much! ⚾️👏
@blessedvirginmaryisqueen8448
Ай бұрын
Very endearing!
@lonnieeastin6401
3 жыл бұрын
That's only the cutest song ever in the world! I want to show my grandson this!
@annseven7166
Жыл бұрын
Find their version of The Marvelous Toy, also. It's very cute, as well!
@TheNotbadphonedaddy
6 жыл бұрын
I can't listen to this song without having tears in my eyes. It resonates with me on so many levels. Being the awkward, unathletic kid without any natural talent. The last one picked in P.E. Then having that moment of levity. That moment of importance. When suddenly you go from feeling worthless to suddenly knowing you're good at something. What a beautiful song, with such meaning and feeling. Thank you Peter, Paul and Mary.
@neilroot5759
5 жыл бұрын
right field is the greatest baseball song ever. everyone in America loves the underdog
@robertkresko6338
3 жыл бұрын
Spring of 1972, I had this true "right field" experience. The field where I made the catch is still on my jogging route. I stand at the very spot for a minute or so sometimes and hum this song!
@superkaijuguy7728
2 жыл бұрын
"as a proud sponsor of little league baseball, pizza hut welcomes all the kids who make it great."-pizza hut '90
@susancohendestefano8342
9 жыл бұрын
One of the very best baseball songs -- and Noel Paul Stookey was the perfect person to sing it.
@paulinerothstein8982
2 жыл бұрын
I just love this song ❤️ It happened to me just like this!!!!!!!!!
@ashawalls6504
2 жыл бұрын
I wanna have my wedding dance with this song lol like after I get married when I'm first married this song be perfect to dance to I believe
@vgrof2315
3 жыл бұрын
Just an absolute favorite, especially for an old baseball fan remembering my boyhood sandlot days. Thanks, P, P and M. RIP, Mary. How we boys loved you.
@davidlogansr8007
3 жыл бұрын
My Late Lovely Wife and I saw PPM at Hershey Theatre several times, and when we heard this song we fell in Love with it! We were raising 2 Sons, and we’re Head Houseparents at The Milton Hershey School. Wonderful Times!
@thearmyflyer4905
4 жыл бұрын
In 1989 I was 6 playing T-ball in Left Field and at that age not too many kids could hit it to the outfield. Then came a day when I was kicking the dirt around and a ball was hit and everyone was screaming my name. I was lost in the sauce and felt a “Thump!” I looked down and the ball had landed in my glove. I tried to play it off like I knew what I was doing the entire time. The Umpire was laughing so hard we had to pause the game 5 minutes. I got the game ball that day and still have it. When I heard this song I smiled knowing that I am probably one of a handful who will ever have that happen in their lifetime. If we had that on video it would have won Americas Funniest Home videos. Always loved this song and hope kids today will appreciate music like this no matter how old it is.
@teddywoods6463
8 жыл бұрын
This song always manages to cheer me up
@durvalis
2 жыл бұрын
Being the one kid on my little league team who was awkward, shy and had ADD & and actually played Right Field this song resonated with me on levels not many would understand. I played right field, it's important you know? You gotta learn how to catch, you gotta learn how throw and that's why I played in right field, way out where the dandelions grow ❤️
@SodaPopinski2014
Жыл бұрын
omg tmnt and pizza hut brought me here...mind completely blown
@StoneyBrownTV
Ай бұрын
I got a free Pizza Hut pizza and the vhs for TMNT. I remember the Pizza Hut commercial to this day. Didn't know it was a full song for a long time. Lol!
@cody0126a
2 жыл бұрын
This is great because it shows that there's always a spot for you no matter who you are.
@ashawalls6504
2 жыл бұрын
This is my future wedding dance song
@KaiLindaova-dd3wz
Ай бұрын
I re-visited this Song this-Morning! It was more to... Tell a Story! I'm in Supported Accommodation;- as I have had Bad Mental Health, this past Eight years! It was a Breath of Fresh Air;- to hear the last verse;- that even the: "Slow"/'Dyspracsic' can have luck come to them! I need more luck in my life! Still PP&M were always Classic!
@whattodoaboutme7129
2 жыл бұрын
If this isn't played at my wedding I'm not going lol
@azeridave
10 жыл бұрын
This is the theme song for myself. Its almost like this song was written for me! I was the worst player for my 6th grade softball team and the team knew I was so bad they put me deep in the outfield that no ball EVER came to me except the final important game when someone from another team hit a deep flyball to me and I was able to get the ball on a bounce, throw it in to the better team player on my team and he threw out the opposing player at the plate and we won the game!!! I was bombarded by the opposing team saying I never played in the game because I was too far out in the field but the coaches knew I was in the game. I got our 6th grade class in the championship game!!!! Only bad thing is during the championship game, my team decided not to have me play that game and had me be a benchwarmer. Oh well, I still helped my team win. I will always remember what happened to me till I die, every time this song is played. I always cry when I hear it.
@lonnieeastin6401
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! I spent two seasons trying to play baseball. I literally never hit the ball. And my defense in right field was more than a little suspect. :-)
@marshallvanstee4777
Жыл бұрын
What an absolute class act. I saw them perform live three different times and they were always the same wholesome best friends and the ultimate performers. They didn't have to scream or smash their guitars to make their point. It was always in their words and harmonies. I guess, in short you could say they were real. The world lost a truly great trio when Mary Travers died.
@quinkelly1441
Ай бұрын
I caught myself singing/Humming this song last time I was at pizza hut this was a memory pull.
@Goallthewayaway
Ай бұрын
I saw them at 5. I don't have tangible memories but listening to them brings me right back
@marksleboda8325
4 жыл бұрын
We sure miss you Mary.
@amygravelle5820
4 жыл бұрын
This concert was such a huge part of my childhood. The VHS copy we got from PBS as a thank you gift was played constantly. Love PPM to this day.
@BigSurJay
3 жыл бұрын
We had this on VHS too! Got it from KQED’s annual drive. I watched it over and over. This, James Taylor live in Boston, and Simon and Garfunkel’s reunion concert. When I started playing guitar, these were my foundation.
@nickferelli5220
Жыл бұрын
Grew up on that same tape.
@PeglegSailor
2 жыл бұрын
TMNT and Pizza Hut. Thank you.
@mrsimpson2062
2 жыл бұрын
This is the comment that I was looking for. I cannot hear this song without thinking about those 2 things.
@泉健二-q8r
4 ай бұрын
私の生きている時代にPPMがいたことは恩恵そのものです!I always smile and cry listning to PPM. Having had them in my life is nothing but a blessing, so thank you!!
@kfodom
8 жыл бұрын
I've never cared much for baseball, but I've always loved this song. :-)
@steinfranken1108
8 ай бұрын
Wonderful song, wonderful presentation. All of us who played right field can relate, even if we didn't all have happy endings (chagrin)🥴🤭
@robertkresko6338
3 жыл бұрын
I love baseball and I love this song. I was not very good and I literally had a "right field" experience similar to this at age 9 in 1972. Describing that catch years later my friend Steve who played first base on that team said, "I remember that catch!" It was about 40 years after that day that I made that catch and we were at a St. Louis Cardinals game together. So UNUSUAL was my catching the ball that he remembered it! A great memory nonetheless.
@jameschandler2776
5 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite songs
@bethsmith2242
4 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this song and always have mainly because… I played shortstop… sorry about that… my best friend played right field… once in a while… he is one of the nicest and kindest people I know… I learned from him.
@sergiooo9003
7 жыл бұрын
There's something in my eyes.
@88cutty
3 жыл бұрын
I want this played at my closing ceremony. I wasnt horrible at baseball but i was always the small guy. People underestimated me. In my early years i was behind most of of my friends. Eventually my skills overcame my size and then my size caught up to my skills. This song is perfect for a timid kid who found confidence. I thank God u grew up in the 80s. What a great time to be a kid.
@brianshattuck3040
7 жыл бұрын
great song
@pannapaong-in8388
7 жыл бұрын
I love this song.
@ashawalls6504
2 жыл бұрын
Say the names 3times fast Peter Paul Mary... lol it's cute I love this song I get married again this is my wedding dance song !!!!!!!!!!
@brentthompson570
8 жыл бұрын
when I was younger I always played right field
@HobbesRH
5 жыл бұрын
Playing shortstop an center as a young kid I love this song I caught a crazy pop fly to win it as a kid and this song just is amazing to me musically and nostalgia wise (edit: I’m lefty too😂)
@killer99whale
3 ай бұрын
This brings me back to when camp nuhop brought in a lady and she would always play us guitar and sing songs like this
@JDshabbos
3 жыл бұрын
being burdened with ADHD (which it turned out to be extremely common, yet stigmatized in the US) pretty much defined my childhood as a kid. I'm better now. but regardless this song will always bring me to tears personally❤
@mariag4677
7 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites!!!!
@DJPuzzles
3 жыл бұрын
i got back into coed softball this summer, and my batting's got better, but my fielding's gotten worse. and i find myself allocated back to right field. and the song returns to me.
@kateealer7
7 ай бұрын
When I was a little girl, I played right field and second base. I was actually a very good hitter and good at second base, but it was well known by the mothers of the coed team that the head coach was a sexist. The moms would come up to me before I went to bat and tell me to hit it out of the park. I had a few inside home runs and distinctly remember making a tough pop-up catch at second. As an adult, I realized I was somehow a feminist icon for the mothers of the team. Not being a feminist myself, but a Strong Woman, this song always takes me back to those moments. I love baseball and this song.
@CaptAmerica12
8 жыл бұрын
Marvelous! i always played 1st base so the kid didn't have to worry. Love it.
@EduardoNavarro-u7e
Жыл бұрын
Seguirán siendo únicos estilo divertido y muy agradable Estarán en el subconconsciente nuestro siemprr😂😂
@TomParmenter
11 жыл бұрын
This song was written by my friend Willy Welch. You'll find his version on KZitem.
@bluemaas2973
10 жыл бұрын
missing i) our lovely, .p.e.r.f.e.c.t. singers & ii) our AAA club's ball already ! Yes - Iowa Cubs - and AllWeAll NEED back the honor and the leadership of these singers and their songs. SOOOO miss You, Mary, Paul and Peter ... ... -- Blue
@Naminski1a
2 жыл бұрын
As a proud sponsor of Little League Baseball, Pizza Hut welcomes all the kids who make it great.
@superstarreviews9937
Жыл бұрын
Teenage mutant ninja turtles bro!!!
@jenniferschillig3768
10 жыл бұрын
There was a neat picture book with the lyrics to this. I've got it in the library where I work. I like to read it (or rather, sing it) at storytime. Right before the last verse, where the bridge would normally go, it's got a new short verse: "Sometimes I'd dream I was Mathews or Mays, Hitting home runs and making great plays...But they were so graceful and they were so fast, They never batted last..."
@misterwilly52
Жыл бұрын
LOL That's actually the original bridge as I wrote it; Noel learned it from a friend of mine without the bridge. I've teased him about it.
@LLewis-vu9qf
9 ай бұрын
@@misterwilly52-- This is a wonderful song. Thank you for composing it. Noel and company 😊 really did it proud, even without the extra bridge. 👏👏
@illwill1991
2 жыл бұрын
Pizza hut, makin it great! (New line cinema logo) We open on the new york city skyline April O'Neal on a TV: "much more than just a series of small isolated incidents, it's now apparent that an organized criminal element is at work."
@nbenefiel
3 жыл бұрын
I only see out of one eye, no stereoscopic vision. I couldn’t catch a ball if my life depended on it. It made my childhood a nightmare.
@maryannhenke8942
2 жыл бұрын
😊😊😊
@mikesable6221
3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous. Does anyone know what brand of guitar Paul Stookey plays? Is it steel or nylon strung?
@misterwilly52
2 жыл бұрын
It's nylon.
@crazykids431
9 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for show choir now!! We have a baseball theme.
@glovesnsuch1221
8 жыл бұрын
This guy could be the voice of kermit
@jimmaculate5
5 жыл бұрын
Was a comedian prior to the group and did their funny tunes.
@swvacollings290
8 жыл бұрын
My favorite song by the wonderful Patrick Alger, writer of hits later for Nanci Griffith and Garth Brooks.
@misterwilly52
7 жыл бұрын
Pat Alger is a wonderful songwriter, but he didn't write this song. I know that because I did. LOL
@swvacollings290
7 жыл бұрын
A thousand apologies !!!! I'd read an interview about the writing of the song and totally messed up the name. I'd been listening to a lot of Pat's songs and have seen him a few times. Must've had the name stuck in my head. Thanks for this gem of a song.
@shudderbug
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Willy, I was wondering if you knew why P,P,&M filled in one of parts of the song with whistling. Was it because they didn't like your lyrics for that part? Just curious. Anyways, I really, really love this song, as it brings back many memories, which were unpleasant at the time, but are treasured now. Thank you.
@vgrof2315
3 жыл бұрын
Mary's expression when Paul messes up the whistling is worth watching it over and over. A classic!
@misterwilly52
2 жыл бұрын
@@shudderbug Sorry - I just saw this post. They didn't do my bridge because they learned the song from a friend of mine, who forgot about it when he taught it to Noel. By the time I met them they had already cemented their version, and decided to keep it that way.
@turtleman2816
7 жыл бұрын
tmnt brought me here
@imhappyandyou.4003
3 жыл бұрын
No!. It's the Pizza Hut commercial just before the movie starts on VHS is what actually brought you here!. LOL
@dasn0tmyname117
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! I still have the VHS
@BuckFu
2 жыл бұрын
You should check out Willy Welches video on KZitem, he originally wrote the song and has the same lyrics as the commercial.
@Ringey247
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely .
@wiidlbeetle3857
2 жыл бұрын
Tmnt also brought me here
@rsoulburnz
5 ай бұрын
TMNT VHS brought me here
@George-jn7qm
2 жыл бұрын
The coach had to put the worst player somewhere. Never forgot how it felt. So lonely, so out of your element, so disengaged from the game at age age. no hits to the outfield. Avoided baseball afterwards but Never forget the feeling Never thought a song would express the thexperience and emotions so exactly. To my amazement my six year old son had talent and "redeemed" me!!
@kreyes8605
11 жыл бұрын
I saw this in 3rd grade ^^ but it says this was uploaded this year 0-0
@nextfeelingfreeagain
9 жыл бұрын
This isn't playing well on my computer I don't know why It would be easier to appreciate if it played well.
@markcicotello3657
7 жыл бұрын
Robert Main i
@lordavzul666
5 ай бұрын
It's 1990 and you pop in your Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle vhs.
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