Donna Summer passed away today. We found a song she sang about peace, and are making it the Peace Song of the Day.
“Let There Be Peace”
Dedicated to the memory of
Donna Summer, born LaDonna Adrian Gaines
Born: Dec 31, 1948
Died: May 17, 2012
Continue reading Donna Summer sang “Let There Be Peace”: Peace Song of the Day for 5/17/2012
Jello Biafra‘s “Attack of the Peacekeepers” is the Peace Song of the Day for May 16th.
This choice is somewhat unusual for our Peace Couple daily project, because it is punk rock, a little too fast for most campfire singers, and has quite an edge of sarcasm. Though, NATO will meet in Chicago, and this song is an interesting way to think about the facts of peace, war, and military strategy.
This song is from the 1980’s. It alludes to the way that NATO made us believe we needed their bombs and military might to ward off the Soviets and East Germany. It is interesting to realize how the Soviet and East German threats truly faded away. And, it might be interesting to update this song with verses about the fake war on terrorism.
Sample lyrics and more info on the Chicago demonstrations at the readmore… Continue reading Thinking about NATO: Peace Song of the Day for 5/16/2012
The big march will be:
5/20/2012 Sunday starting at 2pm from Grant Park/Chicago
(with cultural and lead-up activities starting at 11am)
at OccupyWallSt.org
#ChicagoSpring: Occupy NATO May 12-21 Full Schedule
commentary at In These Times
As Chicago Prepares For NATO, Four Ways That Demonstrators Can Win
(including very specific comments and strategies for the peace movement) Continue reading How do people who cherish peace respond to the NATO summit in Chicago?
“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…
Continue reading My mind is set on freedom: Peace Song for 5/8/2012
“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.)
Continue reading “One Guitar” by Willie Nile is the Peace Song of the Day for 4/30
“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.
Continue reading If You Want To Be Free: Peace Song for 4/29/12
“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.
Continue reading Sending all my loving: Peace Song of the Day for 4/28/2012