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Sing Out For Pete Seeger!

From the lens Pete Seeger - The Power of Song.

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How has Pete's music enhanced your teaching?

  • jtrandall Jan 17, 2012 @ 9:51 am | delete
    Pete Seeger has always had a spot in my heart. He is truely an American icon.
  • traveller27 Jan 15, 2012 @ 10:52 am | delete
    I saw Pete Seeger perform in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada over thirty years ago. Great lens - blessed by a travelling angel.
  • Pastiche Dec 26, 2011 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    Pete was blacklisted but has just kept on teaching peace and influencing generations through music and actions.
  • cmadden Nov 26, 2011 @ 6:46 pm | delete
    Nice lens about an amazing person. I am wondering why the petition link ends up at a page promoting the gold standard?
  • BillBarbin Sep 30, 2011 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    What a nice lens. Pete Seeger helped change the world and continues through spirit like this!
  • Sep 25, 2011 @ 8:04 pm | delete
    Wow, you've done your homework. Fantastic lens about a fantastic person! Pete Seeger is great.
  • Leopold-Blatt Aug 20, 2011 @ 5:51 pm | delete
    A lovely informative lens on a beautiful signer. Much enjoyed, thank you.
  • fluffyclouds Mar 21, 2011 @ 12:53 pm | delete
    Great lens! Pete Seeger is simply amazing...
  • Rafick Mar 1, 2011 @ 10:50 am | delete
    Nice lens. Lensrolled with Music for World Peace.
  • faithfuljim Jan 24, 2011 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    Even though I like Burl Ives' voice better (personal preference), I must say you've done a bang up job with this lense. I'm lensrolling it to and featuring it on my brand new lense: The Almanac Singers and also to my old lense: American Folk Music, Past, Present and Future.
  • annmackiemiller Nov 24, 2010 @ 8:39 am | delete
    as a boomer I'm surprised some people havn't heard about him - personally I'd give him a peace prize all to himself - great lens x
  • Irenemaria Nov 24, 2010 @ 7:09 am | delete
    I really like many of his songs. But from there to say that he can bring world peace - the step is too long!
  • jbraithwaite3 Oct 26, 2010 @ 4:39 am | delete
    I never heard about Pete Seeger. When I am reading your lens thoroughly, I notice that he has a contribution on the music industry. I hope you can post some songs of him. Looking forward of my request.
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  • louiswery Sep 15, 2010 @ 8:49 am | delete
    I grew up on Pete Seeger music yet learned so much more by perusing this lens. I especially appreciated the suggestions for ways that we can take action.
  • Jodi_k Sep 14, 2010 @ 4:17 pm | delete
    I love Pete Seeger! Watching him at the inauguration, I thought he'd burst from happiness.

    You're right, he should win the Nobel Prize.
  • DinosaurEgg Sep 13, 2010 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    Interesting. I know Pete's music, but hadn't come across his stuff for children. I have two small boys now, so will be checking it out.
  • OhMe Jan 27, 2010 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    Wow, I didn't know that Pete Seeger was 90 years old. He is amazing. Lensrolling to The Brothers Four.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Jan 29, 2010 @ 6:16 am | delete
    He is certainly amazing. His music is still being sung wherever there is hunger and injustice.
  • RinchenChodron Apr 16, 2009 @ 6:42 pm | delete
    Great site 5 BIG **** Welcome to the Activists Sound Off Group. Your lens was added to our featured module and it will appear randomly.

    I invite you to join the Children's Global Peace Project which is a group on Facebook. I love Pete Seiger! - Give me that old time religion!
  • Pastiche Apr 16, 2009 @ 11:50 am | delete
    We can never do harm by teaching peace and kindness. Pete Seeger is a shining example of working for worldwide peace and understanding through art - his music. I'm featuring this lens on Make Peace Not War - Peace Crafts. 5* once again.
  • faithfuljim Mar 24, 2009 @ 4:14 pm | delete
    Great lense--very complete--a great picture of a great man. The only thing you left out was that he founded the Weavers. But your purpose was to show how he promoted peace and I think you accomplished that masterfully. I gave you a 5.
  • praise Feb 13, 2009 @ 6:30 pm | delete
    What a great lens, I didn't know he is that old. Visit my lens here at Squidoo and sign my guestbook.
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  • Evelyn_Saenz Jan 5, 2009 @ 12:17 pm | in reply to Shelly | delete
    Oh, Shelly, That is one of my favorite songs as well. Pete Seeger has helped me believe through all these years that peace will come someday through songs.
  • Shelly Jan 2, 2009 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    Tipi and I grew up hearing Mom play Pete Seeger Albums and watching him on T.V., it wasn't until recently I learned, I think on American Masters that he had been bannished from many sectors to singing with children--guess the powers that were didn't realize that children are the most important audience! My favorite has always been....Last night I had the strangest dream, I've ever dreamed before. I dreamed the world had all agreed to put an end to war. I dreamed I saw a mighty room, the room was filled with men and the paper they were signing said, they'd never fight again.......and the people in the streets below were dancing round and round...and guns and swords and uniforms were scattered on the ground.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Dec 14, 2008 @ 7:52 am | delete
    I love Pete Seeger and this is a great lens! *****
  • funwithtrains Dec 10, 2008 @ 1:30 am | delete
    Another finely crafted lens by you! 5 stars and a Digg!
  • JustBon-Crochet-Designs Dec 9, 2008 @ 11:33 pm | delete
    Great lens! I love the song Turn, Turn, Turn. I remember it well by The Byrds. 5*s.
  • Dec 9, 2008 @ 11:03 pm | delete
    I have great respect for Seeger. Spreading his story is important. Thanks!
  • Mayflowerblood Dec 9, 2008 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    excellent! =]
  • lakeerieartists Dec 9, 2008 @ 2:55 pm | delete
    As usual another wonderful lens. Really nice, Evelyn.
  • ArtByLinda Dec 9, 2008 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    I had never heard of him, thanks for sharing him with the world!
  • bgamall Dec 9, 2008 @ 12:53 pm | delete
    I saw a documentary on Pete Seeger. Fascinating. I still know more about Bob Seger though. Lol. Speaking of Bob Seger, is being successful on Squidoo "Running Against the Wind?"
  • Caravansarai Nov 23, 2008 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    What an incredibly detailed lens! I was vaguely familiar with Pete Seeger before visiting your lens, but now I feel like he could have been my neighbor. Thanks for sharing such an insightful piece of work. :) Kudos and 5 stars to you!
  • the-swell-closet May 25, 2008 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    A great lens about a true American hero. 5 *.
  • BFuniv.com May 1, 2008 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    The one Pete Seeger song I have been unable to find is Waist Deep In The Big Muddy. It sure fits todays world. I'd love to play it for my kids and grandkids.
  • chefkeem Mar 24, 2008 @ 12:00 pm | delete
    You have an incredibly thorough way of presenting your topic. Everything one needs to know about something - all in one place. I love your lens work, Evelyn! *****
  • rwoman Mar 21, 2008 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens! If you need some inspiration check out my lens.
  • CreativeArtist Mar 2, 2008 @ 8:01 am | delete
    I love that Pete Seger lived his passion and is a peaceful influence through song.
  • Graceonline Feb 21, 2008 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    I've been listening to Pete Seeger's songs, and influenced by them, since I was a child. I give gratitude for this man and his gifts and his willingness to share them with us all his life. Most of all, I give gratitude for his unwavering commitment to waging peace wherever he goes. May he be ever blessed, and you too, Evelyn, for building this lens.
  • Eevee Feb 12, 2008 @ 8:37 am | delete
    Pete Seeger deserves to win the Nobel Peace Prize. I signed the petition.
  • JaimeBonet Jan 28, 2008 @ 4:55 am | delete
    Beautifully presented lens, great job!
  • flicker Jan 18, 2008 @ 10:52 am | delete
    Good job! This lens brings back lots of memories.
  • bdkz Jan 18, 2008 @ 8:41 am | delete
    Wow, this lens is really interesting. I always liked Pete Seeger!
  • Margaret_Schaut Jan 5, 2008 @ 11:33 am | delete
    Love Pete Seeger! Terrific page! Lensrolled...
  • Comfortdoc Dec 8, 2007 @ 9:57 pm | delete
    Thank you for joining us at the Imagine Peace Group. I have included the Pete Seeger as one of the Imagine Peace Featured People.
  • Music-Resource Nov 19, 2007 @ 6:27 pm | delete
    Hi Evelyn, Great lense on Pete. Pete Seeger is a good man and he writes good lyrics. My favorite is "Turn, Turn, Turn". I remember "If I had a Hammer" from my childhood. I hope that Pete gets a Nobel. ~Music-Resource~

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