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Friday Classics: If I Had A Hammer

What the world needs now is some classic early 1960s vintage Folk Music.  Go ahead and sing along:

 

Here is a link to the lyrics and a little of the amazing history of this song:

http://www.mysongbook.de/msb/songs/i/ifihhamm.html

When Pete Seeger first wrote the lyrics, they were considered "radical" and the song didn't become popular until Peter, Paul and Mary revived it several years later.

6 comments • Cheryl Johnson • November 23 2007 06:12AM

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Pretty funny how that was considered radical.  I hadn't heard that song in so many years, thanks.
Posted by Peggy K - Illinois Virtual Tour Provider and Real Estate Photographer (Grand Property Virtual Tours) over 4 years ago
CJ... These Friday morning classics are a delightful start in the Early Morning Rain.
Posted by Dan Cummings - Connecticut's Running Realtor (Raveis Real Estate) over 4 years ago
Dan ... Wow!  Thanks!  That one's beautiful, too ....
Posted by Cheryl Johnson, Bob Taylor Properties, Inc., Los Angeles, CA over 4 years ago

Cheryl...love the lyrics.  The history was very interesting.  When I was singing along to Peter, Paul and Mary's version I was oblivious to what had taken place before. 

Thanks, Kathleen

Posted by Kate Elim, Realtor® 540-226-1964 Selling Homes & Land at LAKE ANNA over 4 years ago
My speakers don't work, but that's ok, the speakers in my mind do. I can sing along anyway. Private karaoke I guess. How about the Limelighters next week?
Posted by Jim Little, Your Sun City Arizona Realtor (Ken Meade Realty) over 4 years ago
Jim:  I'm coming across some Limeliter reunion stuff, still haven't found any original 60s clips.  They do sound good, though.  Here's their website with the current group members;  http://www.limeliters.com/
Posted by Cheryl Johnson, Bob Taylor Properties, Inc., Los Angeles, CA over 4 years ago

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