Many of Seeger’s best-known songs and more obscure compositions are presented in satisfying new recordings by a rainbow of artists. “His “ Talking Union” energized embattled laborers he transformed “We Shall Overcome” (performed on Flowers by Bruce Springsteen) from a gospel spiritual to the anthem of the civil rights movement “ Where Have All the Flowers Gone” gently addresses the futility and casualties of war. Harnessing the power of music to rally support for political and social causes is an American tradition as old as “Yankee Doodle” and “Hail, Columbia.” Pete Seeger has been the modern exemplar of that heritage. 2 (2001) and Grammy finalist Seeds: The Songs of Pete Seeger, Vol. ![]() So many artists wanted to be involved in the project that two subsequent all-star Seeger tributes have followed: If I Had a Song: The Songs of Pete Seeger, Vol. All acknowledge their debt to Seeger by performing songs or poems he has written or sung for more than half a century to champion the labor and civil rights movement, peace, the environment, and the human spirit. This unprecedented assemblage of performers spanning generations and international borders includes Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Billy Bragg, Ani DiFranco, Judy Collins, actor Tim Robbins, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel, and politically active musicians from Bosnia, Ireland, Scotland, England, and Canada among its many participants. Where Have All the Flowers Gone presents 39 songs written, adapted or adopted by Seeger in 37 exclusive new versions by major figures in entertainment and social activism. Probably the last person to feel comfortable with a tribute to himself, no one more than Pete Seeger deserves to be celebrated by his musical contemporaries and descendants and artists from other fields. " A stellar all star lineup on this marvelous CD offering testimony to Seeger's status as Godfather of contemporary music." I Come and Stand at Every Door Anne Hills To Everyone in the World Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxerġ5. Doublin' Si Kahn With The Freighthoppersġ3. All My Children of the Sun Tim Robbinsġ2. Waist Deep in the Big Muddy Dick Gaughanħ. If I Had a Hammer Nanci Griffith & Friendsĭisc 2 1. Empty Pocket Blues Ronnie Gilbert With Robin Flower & Libby Mclarenġ9. How Can I Keep From Singing? Cordelia's Dadġ6. ![]() These Three Are On My Mind Kim And Reggie Harris & Magpieġ4. Sailing Down My Golden River Greg Brownġ3. My Father's Mansions Billy Bragg & Eliza Carthyġ1. My Name is Lisa Kalvelage Ani Difrancoġ0. Of Time and Rivers Flowing Richie Havensĥ. Kisses Sweeter Than Wine Jackson Browne & Bonnie RaittĤ. Where Have All the Flowers Gone Tommy SandsĢ.
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