“Love Train”, written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, and performed by The O’Jays, is the Peace Song of the Day for March 5th.
More about this song: Continue reading Don’t you wanna ride this Love Train?: Peace Song for 3/5/2012
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Who is leading us to the sound of guns?: Peace Song for 2/16/2012
Protocol by Gordon Lightfoot is the Peace Song of the Day for February 22nd. This song asks…
“Who are the ones who would lead us now to the sound of a thousand guns?”
Continue reading Who is leading us to the sound of guns?: Peace Song for 2/16/2012
Why do your war boats ride?: Peace Song for 2/10/212
“I’ve Got To Know” by Woody Guthrie is the Peace Song of the Day for February 10th. You can find this song in the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 161.
Continue reading Why do your war boats ride?: Peace Song for 2/10/212
“Don’t fight! ‘Cause the sun is shining…”: Peace Song for 2/1/2012
“Sunday Shining” by Finley Quaye is the Peace Song of the Day for February 1st. (Thanks to local, Long Island radio station WEHM for playing it on this sunny day, and giving us the idea!)
Continue reading “Don’t fight! ‘Cause the sun is shining…”: Peace Song for 2/1/2012
And before I’d be a slave: Peace Song for 1/22/2012
“Oh Freedom (O Freedom)” is the Peace Song of the Day for January 22, 2012. You can find lyrics, chords, and resources for this song in the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 62. It’s a great song to add verses to.
The video below is a beautiful and soulful rendition, done by a young woman inspired by the music of Odetta…
Continue reading And before I’d be a slave: Peace Song for 1/22/2012
How to put an end to war: Peace Song for 1/17/2012
“This is not the way we put the end to war…” says the song.
“The Universal Soldier” by Donovan is the Peace Song of the Day for January 17th.
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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.]
War is not the answer: Peace Song for 1/15/2012
Marvin Gaye says, “You see, war is not the answer…For only love can conquer hate”
“What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye is/was the Peace Song of the Day for January15th.
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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.]
