“Woke Up This Morning With My Mind On Freedom” is the Peace Song of the Day for May 8th.
Sample lyrics and more about this song choice at the readmore…
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“My Guitar Gently Weeps” by George Harrison is the Peace Song of the Day for 5/1 May Day
“My Guitar Gently Weeps” by George Harrison is Peace Song of the Day for May Day, May 1st. The song was first recorded by The Beatles. Today, a phalanx of guitars, marching in the Occupy Guitarmy, of part of May Day celebrations. (Information at the Occupy Guitarmy website: here.) Also the track is in honor of the Duchess’ Tearwater Tea Party for May Day. Harrison credits the inspiration for the song to the I Ching.
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“One Guitar” by Willie Nile is the Peace Song of the Day for 4/30
“One Guitar” by singer/songwriter Willie Nile is the Peace Song of the Day for April 30th. Tomorrow, a thousand guitars, marching in the Occupy Guitarmy, will perform song as part of their set list. (There is still time to join. Info, schedule, and set lists at the Occupy Guitarmy website: here.)
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If You Want To Be Free: Peace Song for 4/29/12
“If You Want To Sing Out” by Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) is the Peace Song of the Day for April 29, 2012. A video of this song was posted at OccupyWallSt.org in relation to the upcoming Occupy May Day/General Strike activities. So, we wonder if folks may be singing this one in the streets on Tuesday.
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Sending all my loving: Peace Song of the Day for 4/28/2012
“All My Loving“ by the Beatles is the Peace Song of the Day for April 28th. The Duke and Duchess dedicate this to the newest member of our family.
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For children and adults who cherish peace: “Little Drops of Water” is Peace Song for 4/23/2012
(On 4/17/2013, we dedicated “Little Drops of Water” as a song of healing and peace to the Boston Marathon community.)
“Little Drops of Water” is the Peace Song of the Day for April 23, 2012. It is a traditional song from England. I first discovered this song in the collection, Singing Bee!, compiled by Jane Hart.
I could not resist making my own verse for this song which clearly states the need for “peace”. Below my video are other versions and resources for the “Little Drops of Water” song.
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Preparing for Earth Day: Peace Songs for 4/21/2012
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, 2012
(See a long list of peace songs for Earth Day after the video!)
Books for Earth Day at onthewilderside: here.
Duke Augustus’ favorite Earth Day stuff: here.
“White Coral Bells” is the Peace Song of the Day for April 21st. It is a short, sweet song about Lily of the Valley flowers, often sung as a round.
A riddle: Is it more important for people who want peace, to realize that peace starts with loving the earth? Or, is it more important for people who love the earth, to realize the only way to save the earth is to end the wars and embrace peace?
Probably a riddle that doesn’t need to be solved. Though, it does go to the heart of this website. In caring for peace and justice, Kimberly and Ian were drawn into green activism. Then, while submersed in green activism, we realized that we really wanted a special place set aside for pacifism and peace. Those feelings were part of the vision that became this Peace Couple project.
Because of the interconnectedness of peace work and environmentalism, many of the Peace Songs of the Day are about earth, nature, and the environment. Each song we list also reflects the value of nonviolence.
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