“Military Madness” by Graham Nash is the Peace Song of the Day for 3/28/2012. It is on his album Songs for Beginners.
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Don’t be a hero: Peace Song for 3/27/2012
“Billy Don’t Be A Hero” (1974) is the Peace Song of the Day for 3/27/2012. It was written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander, and performed by Paper Lace, as well as Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods.
This song was picked in keeping with the subject of counter-military recruiting, that we mentioned with yesterday’s song. How do we teach young people that war is not a place of glory?
“Billy don’t be a hero don’t be a fool with your life…”
I’ve Got Soul, But I’m Not A Soldier: Peace Song for 3/26
The Peace Song of the Day for 3/26/2012 is “All These Things That I’ve Done“, by the alternative rock band, The Killers (2004).
The song includes a great line for young people trying to resist the temptation of choosing the military as a career. There is a mantra in the song that goes, “I got soul, but I’m not a soldier”. For more ways to resist war, and resist military recruitment at school, you can see the Counter Recruitment page at War Resisters League: here.
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When the war is over: Peace Song for 3/25/2102
Steve Earle‘s song, “Steve’s Hammer (for Pete)“, is the Peace Song of the Day for March 25th. As the title hints at, this song is dedicated to Pete Seeger. The song is from Earle’s album, Washington Square Serenade.
“Steve’s Hammer” tells about the day when the war is over, and there isn’t any hunger and pain, so all of us peace and justice activists can finally take a bring and sing a silvery tune. In other words, the song embodies why it is called “The Struggle”.
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We are young and we have heart: Peace Song for 3/6/12
“Young“, by the rap rock group Hollywood Undead, is the Peace Song of the Day for March 6th. This song is a little louder than many that have been on the daily list. Though, the lyrics are great. And, sometimes its good to get angry against war.
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Don’t you wanna ride this Love Train?: Peace Song for 3/5/2012
“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.
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Can I help you find the peace and the star?: Peace Song for 3/4/2012
“The Fiddle and The Drum” by Joni Mitchell is the Peace Song of the Day for March 3rd.
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