“Heard Somebody Say“, by Devendra Banhart, is the Peace Song of the Day for December 3rd. (We are catching up on days, because we like to have one peace song assigned to each day.)
Continue reading When will the wars end?: Peace Song for 12/3/2011 (catch-up)
“My Grandfather’s Clock Lyrics“, a song written in 1876 by Henry Clay Work, is the Peace Song of the Day for December 2nd. (Yup…needing to catch up again, busy weekend…). You can find the lyrics to this song in our favorite campfire book, Rise Up Singing, in the Time section, page 224.
Continue reading Life and time: Peace Song for 12/2/2011 (catch-up)
Since it is the first day of December, we decided it was okay to insert a little holiday spirit into the mix. (We think it’s okay to be sentimental, as long as you don’t put up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving!)
So, with the holiday spirit in mind, the Peace Song of the Day is the interwoven song, “Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy“. This song was created especially for a Bing Crosby TV holiday special. It is performed by Bing Crosby and David Bowie. It resonates with warmth, compassion, and a harmony between the ying and the yang.
Continue reading Peace Song for 12/1/2011: Getting The Holiday Spirit
“Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills and Nash, is (or was) the Peace Song of the Day for November 30th. (We are playing catch-up again!). You can find the lyrics to this song in the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 113.
Video below is the song as performed by David Crosby and Graham Nash at Occupy Wall Street…
Continue reading Teach your children well: Peace Song for 11/30/2011 (catch-up)
(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding is the Peace Song of the Day for November 29th. The song was written by Nick Lowe, and made popular by Elvis Costello.
Continue reading What’s so funny about wanting peace?: Peace Song for 11/29/2011
Gonna Get Through This World is the Peace Song of the Day for 11/28/2011. The lyrics were written by Woody Guthrie in 1945. The words were put to music by Lisa Gutkin of The Klezmatics in 2003. Arlo Guthrie and family performed this song at Carnegie Hall this past Saturday, November 26, 2011.
Continue reading I’m gonna get throught this world: Peace Song for 11/28/2011
“Talking About A Revolution” by Tracy Chapman is the Peace Song of the Day for November 25th.
Continue reading Talkin’ bout a revolution: Peace Song for 11/25/2011