This program will air an encore broadcast on August 26, 2011 at 9:30 p.m. (check local listings).
Where Have all the Flowers Gone is a singalong memoir written by Pete Seeger. This book is now in its third printing (including revisions and additional material). Stories and anecdotes are supported chronologically with approximately 200 songs (music and lyrics) that Pete wrote or with which he is associated – “Guantanamera,” “Where Have All The Flowers Gone,” “If I Had A Hammer,” “Turn Turn Turn,” “Wimoweh,” “We Shall Overcome” plus some new songs and more. Within these pages, Pete provides perspectives on everything from songwriting and the music business to social activism – including insight drawn from his experiences with the labor, peace, civil rights and environmental movements.
These pages from Where Have all the Flowers Gone feature one of the newer songs written by Pete, added to the book for this new edition. “Take It from Dr. King” is Pete’s tribute to the late, great civil rights leader.
The power of song truly humbied me. Iwas a child of the sixties and grew up watching the vietnam war and the antiwar protests on the evening news As a child those days had a tremendous effect on me andthe music I listened to. Thank you so very, very much for the Power of Song and its touching music, it brought me to tears.Tell the world to do the right thing and give Pete Seeger the nobel peace prize, he truly deserves it.
PLease tell me where I can hear him sing this summer It is something I have to do. THank you Pete Seeger for helping to shape my life
HELP ME PLEASE! I have tried many places on the computer to find “Watching the Dandelions Grow”, can somebody help me find the video and the chords? I love that song – along with all the others….
Marilyn, is that the Peter Paul and Mary song Right Field?
Saturday Summers when I was a kid… see link
http://www.azchords.com/p/peterpaulandmary-tabs-5456/rightfield-tabs-112649.html
Kind regards, Tim
What an outstanding video of the man, his life and convictions. It was on our local PBS station, WBHM in Birmingham last evening, 22 August 2010. And being from the “Folk music, Hippie, Viet Nam era generation,” which I served my country in the US ARmy during that time, I truly miss the music which brought so many of us together. But not only Pete Seeger, but Peter, Paul and Mary, along with so many others. Keep up the good programming.
I live in Olympia, Wa. I spent time treesitting in Oldgrowth Forests, I have been inspired by natures frequencies through sound. I have a son now and we find music from the library to explore great music and the people who create it. I want Pete Seeger to come to our Library and sing for our children here. Our town is special and the music coming from place may interest Pete. Like attracts to like.
pete seeger is my life, our mentor he is what those of the 50,s&60,s were all about! that we love our country, but should never trust our govt. is validated with blacklisting and all that govt deception since. As aveteran I embrace the principals of our democracy and will defend them , but believe we must strive to, GivePEACE A CHANCE.
Pete and I have been talking about a show where part of the time will be devoted to his stories of his compositions while children of all ages, choirs and individuals perform the songs. A date has been set for this and all is ready for his visit to Middletown, CT. on Thursday, March 10, 2011.
He will perform, teach new songs and lead sing-a-longs too
Event will be from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at ..- at Cross St AME zion Church on 440 West St.
At 91, this may be one of the last times you will find Pete in this neighborhood, in Connecticut.
Come to enjoy the evening with us
Kwame Ocansey
860 342-5490
860 881 4894
Hello Pete, would you please contact Mr. Stan Francis the maker of your two early guitars, as he has never had a mention in any of your writings, you said in Liverpool, he was the finest guitar maker in the world, Stan is with me this weekend at my Bluegrass Festival, a word would make him very happy indeed. He is still making the best guitars, thank you JL
Mr. pete. I remember when you came to my school in nyc in 1967……… you played your banjo and we all sang and laughed. then when i got home and showed my mom your autograph she said you were one of those communists. well i always thought you were a very nice person whether you were a communist or not and i still admire you today.
a fellow communist bastard
Mr. Seeger not only a great American – but a true patriot…
“Communists are not villians!” – Robert A Heinlein – 1961
Please let Mr Seeger see these words I wrote and set to music. I do not wish to make fame or money just know the message is important.
Thank you for your time.
Sally Meyer aka(Shealray)
“What About Me” was written years ago when my teenage daughter asked me the question “What About Me?” This is asked of each generation past present and future. Perhaps the answer is right in front of us. We only have to look with different eyes to see it.
Lyrics
What About Me?
There’s a war going on though no one speaks of it.
Clouded by the issues that no one will admit.
From the oldest to the youngest and the one’s you cannot see.
Every one is crying “What About Me?”
What About Me? Am I not worth fighting for?
What About Me? Don’t I exist?
What About Me? I have a right you know.
Say’s each generation to the next.
It’s a crazy mixed up world where everyone disagrees.
Looking for the answers that nobody sees.
If you listen very closely you’ll understand the need.
Every one is crying “What About Me?”
What About Me? Am I not worth fighting for?
What About Me? Don’t I exist?
What About Me? I have a right you know
Say’s each generation to the next.
Look at me don’t you see that were not so very different you and me.
Look around it is there. Takes a lot of loven when you care.
So you can’t see the forest for looking at the trees.
Life’s many answers just take’s you and me.
Then we’ll look to each other and understand the need.
Every one is crying “What About Me?”
What About Me? Am I not worth fighting for?
What About Me? Don’t I exist?
What About Me? I have a right you know
Say’s each generation to the next
Look at me don’t you see that were not so very different you and me.
Look around it is there. Takes a lot of loven when you care.
One of my strongest Oberlin College in the 1970’s memories is a Pete Seeger concert in Finney Chapel.
There wasn’t enough room for all the people who wanted to attend. When Pete came on stage, he asked for volunteers from the audience to join him as an on stage chorus. A hundred or so jumped at the chance and swarmed up to sit on the floor behind him. Then he called to the back, “OK, now let in some more people!”
Every song, he would just start up and we all basically took over. It was a magical evening, harmonies pouring out the windows and Wimoweh going on for 20 minutes. Bless you, Mr. Seeger, for showing us the joy of folk singing in community, something I still do 35 years later.
The American Masters documentary on Pete Seeger I just watched was wonderful and very uplifting. I too would like to explore how we could bring our country back together through song — perhaps a singing congress?!
My mother introduced me to Pete Seeger’s powerful voice when I was a boy growing up in Greece. One of the most memorable experiences in my life was a concert he gave at the University of Minnesota (probably 1979 or 1980). Pete has a magical ability to transform the audience, to project optimism, and to inspire. He has made the world a better place. Thank you Pete Seeger.
What a program !
My husband and I just watched the documentary and it brought tears to our eyes. We remember the struggles, the injustices suffered, the fear in our country. We also remember the progress forged with the undeniable energy and focus of Pete’s music. My wish now is that the current and future generations care enough about what is going on around the world to want to make a difference the way Pete does. He is truly a remarkable and brave AMERICAN PATRIOT!
Wow. I Really enjoyed the show and was truly enlightened and reminded of true nature of spirit on earth as an evolutionary incarnate longing for balance in an unbalanced Society. We must forge forward and humble ourselves so we may continue to be cognitive of the past and be grateful of the Past strife and how Music is one of the many Keys to a Future worth the academic discourse. I am reminded that there is same amount of salt in a tear of joy as in a tear of sadness. Peace and Love to all.
We need Pete to stand up and fight for us today – with the same energy and conviction that he did in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. What an inspiration he is to us all. He truly made a difference through his music and his example. This program was remarkable. BRAVO!
Hi… does anyone know if Mr. Seeger still makes public appearances? I work at a performing arts Pre School and Kindergarten and I appreciate everything he does… I thought it would be so neat to have him do Abiyoyo…or just stop by the school and see the kids who still listen to him and LOVE his stuff!!!!! Please message me at TaraLinnet@yahoo.com if anyone has any information :) Thank you so much!!!
I am looking for the lyrics for “We Sing Out” anyone know them?
Anyone have or know where to find subtitles in any language for this documentary? Thanks…