R.I.P. Pete Seeger

[Hamilton Saint]

R.I.P. to the great Pete Seeger. Pete Seeger wrote, or co-wrote, "Where Have all the Flowers Gone?", "If I Had a Hammer", and "Turn, Turn, Turn." He was a member of The Weavers. He was a committed activist, who got into trouble by defying the House UnAmerican Activities Committee. His warm, disarming performing style always had him more as the leader of a sing-along, rather than an emoting artist. A wonderful inspiration.

 

Here is a video in his honour:

 

 

[Hamilton Saint]

And a second video of Seeger. Everywhere you go in Cuba they sing this song - based on a poem by Jose Marti.

 

 

[Fowllyd]

RIP Pete - one of the greats.

[miserableoldgit]

Edited 29 January, 2014 by miserableoldgit

[solentstars]

Enjoyed a lot of his songs

 

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[Hamilton Saint]

In an incredibly long career Pete Seeger made just ONE music video. At the age of 92 (in 2012) he recorded a video of Dylan's song "Forever Young".

 

Since Pete's recent death, the video has gone viral. No wonder - it is inspiring.

 

 

[pressingon]

Although I have the album it comes from "Chimes Of Freedom" the songs of Bob Dylan, I had not seen the video

Many thanks

[miserableoldgit]