“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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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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Ain’t it everybody’s sun?: Peace Song for 3/13/2012
Simple Song of Freedom by Bobby Darin is the Peace Song of the Day for March 13th.
It is a beautiful, sunny afternoon on Long Island. So, I wanted to share a song with some joy in it. Check out these lines: “But speaking one to one, ain’t it everybody’s sun / To wake to in the morning when we rise?”
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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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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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What kind of news is this?: Peace Song of the Day for 2/23
“A Little Good News” performed by Anne Murray is the Peace Song of the Day for February 23rd. The song was written by Charlie Black, Rory Bourke, and T Rocco. This song is full of images and personal impressions about what is in the media, and what should be in the media.
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Angels against war: Peace Song of the Day for 2/19
Angels & Airwaves is not the usual kind of group that makes the Peace Song of the Day list. They are an alternative rock band, in the Space Rock style. Though, one of their songs clearly shows the horrors of war, and points to peace. Hope you find it interesting.
“The War” by Angels & Airwaves is the Peace Song of the Day. The song is made extra singable by a chorus of “Oh’s”. (In some live versions, they are almost a yo-oh rock yodel, which the audience can sing-a-long with.)
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