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Angels against war: Peace Song of the Day for 2/19

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Angels & Airwaves is not the usual kind of group that makes the Peace Song of the Day list. They are an alternative rock band, in the Space Rock style. Though, one of their songs clearly shows the horrors of war, and points to peace. Hope you find it interesting.

“The War” by Angels & Airwaves is the Peace Song of the Day. The song is made extra singable by a chorus of “Oh’s”. (In some live versions, they are almost a yo-oh rock yodel, which the audience can sing-a-long with.)
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Hippie Thoughts on Peace and Public Service: Peace Song of the Day for 2/9

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“Basic Human Needs” — by poet, Hog Farmer, hippie, clown, activist, philosopher Wavy Gravy — is the Peace Song of the Day for Thursday, February 9th. What would happen if we all cared for each other, and every human being had food, shelter, and clothing?

Thanks to The Duke and Duchess’s friend, DAK, who recommended the movie Wavy Gravy Movie: Saint Misbehavin’, where we discovered this song.

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Go away warplanes: A soothing and empowering Peace Song of the Day for 2/5/2012

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“I Am Not At War With Anyone” by Luka Bloom is the Peace Song of the Day for February 5th. Singing this song is a wonderful way to get centered in yourself and centered in peace.
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Teaching peace (or war?): Peace Song for 1/31/2012

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“What Did You Learn In School Today?” by Tom Paxton is the Peace Song of the Day for January 31st. How does your child’s school present war and the military?

You can find lyrics, chords, and resources for this song in the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 6.

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Comic Strip: The Peace Couple and Occupy

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Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair: Peace Song for 1/16/2012

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“All across the nation such a strange vibration…” It was true in 1967, and it is true today.

So, “San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)” by John Phillips is/was the Peace Song of the Day for January 16th.

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[This Peace Song of the Day was actually first announced/posted on 1/29/2012 as part of a marathon catch-up session.]

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Peace Song of the Day for 1/2/2012 and thoughts on catching up

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We Are One In The Spirit by Peter Scholte, is/was the Peace Song of the Day for January 2, 2012.

This is a more specifically religious song than we usually put on the Peace Song list. Though, it has themes of peace, unity, and working together which resonate with the life of a peace activist. So, take what you like, and leave the rest, as they say. (For more thoughts about songs and religion, and for a secular version of “We Are One In the Spirit”, see the Peace Couple post: here.)

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The Duke and Duchess of Peace (aka Ian and Kimberly of Wilderside, Ltd) announce a Peace Song for every day of the year. The Duke and Duchess believe that one of the ways to peace is through joyful, nonviolent entertainment. We encourage you to express yourself with singing, playing, and/or composing music about peace!