Pete Seeger
Songwriter · 12 records in the archive · 1966–1975
About
Iconic American contemporary folk singer, Pete Seeger (born 3 May 1919 in Manhattan, New York, USA, died on 27 January 2014, same location) played a key role in the 1950s contemporary folk revival and the 1960s anti-war and Civil Rights movement. He often wrote political songs, protesting against war, segregation, and calling for environmental protection. His body of songs referencing the Vietnam War is significant in both themes and volume: "The Willing Conscript" on the album Broadside Ballads Volume 2 (1963); "Beans in My Ear", "King Henry", and "The Draft Dodger Rag" on Dangerous Songs!?…
Pete Seeger as a performer: 18 records →
Songs
- Pete Seeger – Beans in My Ears (1966)
- Pete Seeger – King Henry (1966)
- Pete Seeger – The Torn Flag (1968)
- Pete Seeger – Ballad Of The Fort Hood Three (1969)
- Pete Seeger – Bring Them Home (1969)
- Barbara Dane – Bring 'Em Home (1970)
- Charlie Haden – We Shall Overcome (1970)
- Pete Seeger – Everybody Has the Right to Live (1971)
- Pete Seeger – Our Generation (1971)
- Pete Seeger – Uncle Ho (1971)
- Karl Heinz (Karl-Heinz Ocasek) – Letzter Zug Nach Nürnberg (1973)
- Joan Baez – We Shall Overcome (1975)