Puff
Peter, Paul and Mary
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Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honahlee Little Jackie paper loved that rascal puff And brought him strings and sealing wax and other fancy stuff oh Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honahlee Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honahlee Together they would travel on a boat with billowed sail Jackie kept a lookout perched on puff's gigantic tail Noble kings and princes would bow whene'er they came Pirate ships would lower their flag when puff roared out his name oh Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honahlee Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honahlee A dragon lives forever but not so little boys Painted wings and giant rings make way for other toys One grey night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more And puff that mighty dragon, he ceased his fearless roar His head was bent in sorrow, green scales fell like rain Puff no longer went to play along the cherry lane Without his life-long friend, puff could not be brave So Puff that mighty dragon sadly slipped into his cave oh Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honahlee Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist in a land called Honahlee
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Written by: Leonard Lipton, Peter Yarrow
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11 facts about this song
Creation"Puff" was written in 1962 by Leonard Lipton and Peter Yarrow, who later formed the iconic folk group Peter, Paul and Mary.
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OriginalityThough the song has been covered by numerous artists, the original version was performed by Peter, Paul and Mary.
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Chart SuccessThe song, also referred to as "Puff, the Magic Dragon", hit the number two spot on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1963.
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SpeculationDespite widespread speculation that it is about drug use, the creators of the song have strenuously denied this, stating it is about the loss of childhood innocence.
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LegacyIt is often considered a quintessential moment in '60s pop culture, featuring prominently in films, television shows and other forms of media.
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EndorsementsThe song earned the endorsement of iconic figures like Bob Dylan, who claimed to be touched by its poignant message.
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Children's BookIn 2007, Peter Yarrow and his daughter Bethany turned lyrics of "Puff, the Magic Dragon" into a children's book.
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Animation RepresentationThe song was turned into a short animated TV film in 1978 by cartoonists Romeo Muller and Fred Wolf, which became a classic of 1970s children's television.
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Cultural ImpactThe myth of "Puff" became so ingrained in popular culture that it led to the development of a real town of Honalee (originally a fictional land in the song), on the coast of Oregon.
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EnduranceDespite the passage of over 50 years since it was first released, "Puff" is still a popular song, often sung in schools and at hootenannies and campfires around the world.
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AdvocacyPeter, Paul and Mary often used the song as an advocacy tool for children’s literacy and imagination, notably through the nonprofit group Operation Respect.
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