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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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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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Let’s not look the other way: Peace Song of the Day for 2/20

“Soldiers” by ABBA is the Peace Song of the Day for February 20th. Duke Augustus found this song among a huge list of antiwar songs posted at Wikipedia: here.
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Who is leading us to the sound of guns?: Peace Song for 2/16/2012

Protocol by Gordon Lightfoot is the Peace Song of the Day for February 22nd. This song asks…

“Who are the ones who would lead us now to the sound of a thousand guns?”

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Why do your war boats ride?: Peace Song for 2/10/212

“I’ve Got To Know” by Woody Guthrie is the Peace Song of the Day for February 10th. You can find this song in the Rise Up Singing songbook on page 161.
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Hippie Thoughts on Peace and Public Service: Peace Song of the Day for 2/9

“Basic Human Needs” — by poet, Hog Farmer, hippie, clown, activist, philosopher Wavy Gravy — is the Peace Song of the Day for Thursday, February 9th. What would happen if we all cared for each other, and every human being had food, shelter, and clothing?

Thanks to The Duke and Duchess’s friend, DAK, who recommended the movie Wavy Gravy Movie: Saint Misbehavin’, where we discovered this song.

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Broadcast your objection: Peace Song of the Day

“Final Straw” by Michael Stipe/REM is the Peace Song of the Day for February 3rd. While this song does not name or assert “peace”, still, it is a good song about what a person of peace needs to do in a time of war.

“As I raise my head to broadcast my objection…”

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