Sharing this week’s song of peace for our world: The iconic song Blowin’ in the Wind was written by Bob Dylan in 1962 and released in 1963. The melody was an adaptation of the old spiritual No More Auction Block (which originated in Canada among former slaves who had fled there), while the lyrics draw on Biblical rhetoric to raise questions about…
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Peace Music on Monday: He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother
Sharing this week’s song of peace for our world: Originally recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969, the popular musical ballad He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother became a worldwide hit for The Hollies later that year and again for Neil Diamond in 1970. It has been covered by many artists in subsequent years. The song’s title comes from…
Peace Music on Monday: Put a little love in your heart
Sharing this week’s song of peace for our world: American singer-songwriter Jackie DeShannon wrote and recorded “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” in 1969. It became her highest-charting hit in the U.S. The song also has been included in albums recorded by other performers such as Dolly Parton, Mary Mary, the Isley Brothers, and the…
Peace Music on Monday: Everybody get together, try to love another
Sharing this week’s song of peace for our world: Originally recorded in 1964 by the Kingston Trio, Get Together has been recorded by several groups in the years since then. This version by the Youngbloods was released in 1967 and then re-released in 1969, becoming a #5 hit in the U.S. Get together by the youngbloods Love is but a…
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