It fared notably better in commercial terms when it was recorded by Peter , Paul and Mary twelve years later . Their cover of the song , released in July 1962 off the group 's debut self-titled album , became a Top 10 hit , and won the Grammy Awards for Best Folk Recording and Best Performance by a Vocal Group . Trini Lopez 's 1963 single went to number three on the same '' Billboard '' chart . It was included on his album , '' Trini Lopez at PJ 's '' ( Reprise R/RS 6093 )
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