Pete Seeger Book order
Pete Seeger was a pivotal figure in the mid-20th century American folk music revival, celebrated for his activism and songwriting. His work, often imbued with a spirit of protest, addressed profound social and political themes, leaving an indelible mark on the era. Seeger's compositions, including enduring anthems like "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" and "If I Had a Hammer," transcended genres and borders, becoming globally recognized songs. His legacy lies in the powerful fusion of music with urgent social commentary, inspiring generations.
- 2024
- 2019
(Richmond Music Folios). This songbook celebrates the legacy of Pete Seeger with 41 favorites presented with words, melody lines, and chord All Mixed Up * The Bells of Rhymney * Blue Skies * Goodnight, Irene * Guantanamera * If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song) * Lonesome Valley * Michael Row the Boat Ashore * Midnight Special * Over the Hills * So Long It's Been Good to Know Yuh (Dusty Old Dust) * This Land Is Your Land * Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) * We Shall Overcome * Where Have All the Flowers Gone? * and more.
- 2009
Everybody Says Freedom: A History of the Civil Rights Movement in Songs and Pictures
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
“Filled with beautiful music, glorious lyrics, and the soul of one of the most important historical and social revolutions of our history.” —Judy Collins In words, photographs, and music, Pete Seeger and Bob Reiser tell the story of the civil rights movement, building their narrative around the accounts of people involved and the songs that inspired their struggle. It documents the sit-ins, freedom rides, and marches that occurred along the long path to triumph in an uncertain age. This narrative scrapbook collects forty songs and includes profiles of activists and a chronological outline of the extraordinary events from 1955 to 1968. It is a story of courage and resilience on the part of ordinary people. From “This Little Light of Mine” to “We Shall Overcome,” the music of the time was both encouragement and catharsis for those who struggled against adversity in an effort to change the world.
- 2002
One grain of sand
A Lullaby
A lullaby celebrating the fragility of the environment, the innocence of childhood, and the sense that we all are connected and part of the world's family.
- 1973
The Foolish Frog
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Relates the chain of events that caused the frog to puff himself up until he exploded--all because of a song. Includes the melody.
