“Love and War” by Neil Young is/was the Peace Song of the Day for January 26th.
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War, war is stupid: Peace Song for 1/23/2012
“The War Song” by Culture Club is/was the Peace Song of the Day for January 23rd. Many thanks to David Kirschenbaum at Boog City for conjuring up this suggestion when we asked for an obscure, antiwar song!
How it starts: “War, war is stupid…And people are stupid…” Continue reading War, war is stupid: Peace Song for 1/23/2012
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.]
Man killing man: Peace Song for 1/12/2012
“How Come” by Ray LaMontagne is the Peace Song of the Day for 1/12/2012. The Duchess of Peace dedicates this song to Kris, who gave this song as a holiday gift to the Duke and Duchess.
Coded messages: Peace Song for 1/11/2012
“Follow The Drinkin’ Gourd” is the Peace Song of the Day for January 11, 2012. You can find lyrics, chords, and resources for this song at the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 59.
This is an African American spiritual. It contained secret messages for slaves about how they could use astronomy to find their way to the first stop on “The Underground Railroad”, and travel North to freedom.