Peter, Paul & Mary - Leaving On A Jet Plane (1969 #1 Song) #shorts #60smusic #retro #jukebox

✈️ “Leaving on a Jet Plane” – Peter, Paul & Mary (1969) 🎶 Originally written by John Denver, this heartfelt ballad became an international hit when Peter, Paul & Mary released their version in 1969. With its tender lyrics about love, parting, and longing, it quickly became one of the trio’s most iconic songs — and their only #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100. ✨ Highlights: Written in 1966 by John Denver, then titled “Babe, I Hate to Go” Reached #1 on Billboard in December 1969 Became a defining folk anthem of the late 60s, blending intimacy with protest-era emotion 🎼 Why it still resonates: A timeless song about goodbyes and promises Captures the folk sound that defined a generation Covered by countless artists, yet the Peter, Paul & Mary version remains definitive 👉 If you love 60s folk, protest songs, and classic ballads, hit LIKE, drop a COMMENT with your favorite Peter, Paul & Mary track, and SUBSCRIBE for more timeless folk and classic hits every week! #PeterPaulAndMary #LeavingOnAJetPlane #JohnDenver #60sMusic #FolkSongs #ClassicHits