“Reach Out And Touch Somebody’s Hand”, by Ashford and Simpson (famously recorded by Diana Ross) is the Peace Song of the Day for this first day of the new year.
The video below includes the composers, Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, singing the song, with a star-studded cast of additional vocalists. It is fun viewing for this holiday weekend.
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“One More Step” by Sydney Carter is the Peace Song of the Day for December 31st. You can find the words and chords in the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 235. It is a hymn. Though, it’s references to the almighty are vague enough, that it could be enjoyed by people of all creeds, faiths, or philosophies. The words give inspiration for moving forward in the New Year with love and courage
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What song will thousands of people around the world hear tomorrow, as they watch the ball drop in Times Square, NYC? Probably, John Lennon’s “Imagine”.
Imagine by John Lennon is the Peace Song of the day for 12/30/2011. And, also, for that moment when hundreds of thousands of people around the world sing it together while envisioning a peaceful, New Year.
The song “Imagine” has also resonated with folks from the Occupy Wall Street movement. “Imagine” was one of the tunes sung by the small group of stalwarts who gathered at Liberty Square/Zuccotti Park for Christmas. [See story at DNA Info: here]
Below the first video are links to lots and lot of videos of occupiers singing Imagine.
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The Peace Song of the Day for 12/29 is The Flower Carol. See a video and details at the read more.
I was inspired to think about the hope for Spring today, because of a video message from Reverend Billy Talen. Reverend Billy noted that since Winter Solstice has passed, all of us (including the occupiers) are looking forward with great hope to the arrival of Spring!
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Whitney Houston passed away on February 11, 2012. This Peace Song of the Day entry was re-posted at the top of our page on February 12, 2012, with love and condolences to Whitney Houston’s family, friends, and fans.
The Greatest Love Of All, a song by Linda Creed and Michael Masser, and popularized by Whitney Houston, is the Peace Song of the Day for December 28th. This song is very appropriate as people look forward to the New Year. The words begin, “I believe that children are the future…”
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Common Thread by Pat Humphries is the Peace Song of the Day for 12/27. You can find the lyrics and chords to this song in The Rise Up Singing songbook on page 238.
More about this song… Continue reading Peace, justice, and food: Peace Song for 12/27
The Peace Song of the Day for 12/26 is Wanderin’. It’s a traditional song, adapted by Sammy Kaye. You can find it in the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 236.
This song is dedicated to everyone who traveled, wandered, (or did the preparing for) visits with family and friends this holiday season…
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