Peter, Paul And Mary - A Soalin' (* This Video Will Be Deleted Soon. See The Video Description) May 2026

The trio's version is a complex vocal arrangement written by along with Elena Mezzetti and Tracy Batteast. A' Soalin' | Christmas Songs

The track is based on the medieval English tradition of "," a precursor to modern trick-or-treating. The trio's version is a complex vocal arrangement

: While "souling" was originally an autumn tradition for All Souls' Day , Peter, Paul and Mary's version incorporates Christmas elements by sampling melodies from " God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen " and " Hey, Ho, Nobody Home ". Arrangement and Composition Arrangement and Composition : The chorus, "Soal, a

: The chorus, "Soal, a soal, a soal cake, please good missus a soul cake," directly references this plea for alms. Song Meaning and Historical Roots

The song "" by the American folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary was first released on their 1963 album Moving . It is a reimagined traditional English folk tune that blends medieval customs with 1960s folk harmonies. Song Meaning and Historical Roots