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?”
Continue reading Ain’t it everybody’s sun?: Peace Song for 3/13/2012
“Sunshine” by Jonathan Edwards (circa 1971) is the Peace Song of the Day for March 12th. During the Vietnam War, it was sung very sad. Now, Jonathan Edwards sings it more upbeat and sweet. And, the ending has always held a burst of hope…”This old world, she’s gonna turn around / Brand new bells’ll be ringing.”
Sample lyrics and more about the song after the video…
Continue reading War, Peace and Sunshine: Peace Song for 3/12/2012
Bring The Boys Home, by Freda Payne, is the Peace Song of the Day for March 7th.
Continue reading Bring The Boys Home: Peace Song for 3/7/2012
“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.
Continue reading We are young and we have heart: Peace Song for 3/6/12
“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.
More about this song: Continue reading Don’t you wanna ride this Love Train?: Peace Song for 3/5/2012
“The Fiddle and The Drum” by Joni Mitchell is the Peace Song of the Day for March 3rd.
Continue reading Can I help you find the peace and the star?: Peace Song for 3/4/2012
Sometimes feelings are too rich for words. Sometimes the words do not flow.
The Peace Song of the Day is usually something very singable, with lyrics that reflect on peace or justice. Though, the winter has cast a lull on the Duchess (if you notice, we are very behind on our daily project) and the winter has stirred deep feelings. So, the Peace Song for today has no words. It reflects peace by creating healing, and perhaps tuning one in to the season, in the hopes of bringing inner harmony.
The Peace Song of the Day for March 3rd is “Contemplating Winter” by Jayson Williamson. It is a new composition, inspired by Native American music, performed on Native American flute.
Continue reading A winter reflection too rich for words: Peace Song for 3/3/2012