Pete Seeger - If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song) (Live at Farm Aid 2013)

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  • Pete Seeger performs "If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song)" after being introduced by John Mellencamp at the Farm Aid concert in Saratoga Springs, NY on September 21, 2013. Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.
    For more information about Farm Aid, visit: farmaid.org/youtube
    Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help - what can you do?
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Komentáře • 216

  • @dl7281
    @dl7281 Před 2 lety +222

    In 1979 I wrote to Pete as a14 year old, letting him know I was his biggest fan . He wrote back.
    I wrote again as a 39 year old, pregnant with my second son, thanking him for his lifelong commitment to social justice.
    He wrote back, again.

    • @liJK88
      @liJK88 Před 2 lety +11

      Such a humble and warm hearted human being he was!!!

    • @soleilbelkis9010
      @soleilbelkis9010 Před 2 lety +7

      lovely, wonderful!!!!! 😍 🥰 😘

    • @bendyrland7213
      @bendyrland7213 Před rokem +2

      Wow, what a wonderful man.

    • @bernardozon5872
      @bernardozon5872 Před rokem +3

      Un grand humain! He is missing to humanite

    • @MiaGeorge-dm1ks
      @MiaGeorge-dm1ks Před 5 měsíci

      @@liJK88 honestly he was.
      Where are you chatting from

  • @jrmwigga5555
    @jrmwigga5555 Před 8 lety +185

    I am crying. RIP Pete Seeger.

    • @Anzevuil
      @Anzevuil Před 8 lety +5

      I only had a few minutes with him in November 2013. Wanted to know him. Never got the chance. :-( But we all miss him.....

    • @Sandeepan
      @Sandeepan Před 2 lety +2

      I met the love of my life in a march, remembering Pete

  • @telemachus53
    @telemachus53 Před 10 lety +302

    Tears are welling up in my eyes listening to this 94 year old legend.
    The same man who refused to say whom he voted for during the Macarthy inquisitiion, the same man who worked and sang and created his whole life long for the betterment of his fellows.
    A thousand thanks to Pete. Yours was a life well lived.

    • @tommckinnon1005
      @tommckinnon1005 Před 9 lety +7

      telemachus53 A purpose filled life, a positive influence on the collective trajectory of our species, RIP, Pete.

    • @thomasgilbane9303
      @thomasgilbane9303 Před 3 lety +3

      I am a west ham supporter come on the irons today.
      I remember singing this in assembly at junior school...find memories..

  • @patwary5129
    @patwary5129 Před 2 lety +25

    I was there. My husband had died in July, and I was going to sell the tickets, but our sons talked me into keeping them so we could go together. Pete Seeger was a totally unexpected addition. I used to sing this song to my sons, so a lot of tears were shed.

  • @charlieradbourn1430
    @charlieradbourn1430 Před 8 lety +127

    My only regret is that I am too young to have discovered him earlier. Pete Seeger, a great man playing to the very end.

  • @adswu2008
    @adswu2008 Před 10 lety +31

    If I can stand at 94 I would be happy let alone perform on stage .. RIP

  • @JohnPortfolio2010
    @JohnPortfolio2010 Před 9 lety +155

    So sad that the human body degrades so awfully to this point. You can tell the guy is full of so much life at 94. His weak body was the only thing keeping him from living for ever (physically)

  • @INDiwidualistka
    @INDiwidualistka Před 9 lety +73

    I can't listen to this man singing without tears in my eyes... RIP Pete Seeger - you remain such a great inspiration!

  • @ZahidurRahmanUdoy-pg6su
    @ZahidurRahmanUdoy-pg6su Před 10 lety +1

    no matter how old are you........you are ever green....

  • @edschwab942
    @edschwab942 Před 10 lety +20

    I heard Pete sing this with the Weavers in 1949 down in Greenwich Village and I have been listening to him ever since. The voice may be weak, but the spirit is still there. A great singer and a great man.

  • @irlandesousa830
    @irlandesousa830 Před 5 lety +30

    I sadly discovered you a moment too late,it's hard to believe such a beautiful person ever lived,thank you very much for everything!,you're my new hero!it's because of people like you that me and my people keep struggling on everyday...keep walking while playing your banjo towards Heaven's gates,just follow the glowing light Pete!Rest in Peace!

  • @shelleybryantNZ
    @shelleybryantNZ Před 3 lety +25

    This made me burst into tears. Trying to learn this on ukulele. What a legendary song and man.

  • @ford2n2003
    @ford2n2003 Před 8 lety +30

    If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song) was written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays. God Bless Pete Seeger!!!

    • @BrockenSpecter
      @BrockenSpecter Před 5 lety +2

      Yes, indeed, when they were part of The Weavers, who first recorded the song in 1949.

  • @1AvW1
    @1AvW1 Před 8 lety +40

    WOW !!!! At age 94 not much voice... WHO cares??? Fantastic!!!

  • @CanadianClub
    @CanadianClub Před 10 lety +10

    He just never gave up. Performing and leading the audience in song right up to the end. Yes, a life well lived and well shared. A lesson for us all. RIP my fellow banjo player.

  • @RocRizzo
    @RocRizzo Před 10 lety +3

    Pete should be a role model to us all.

  • @dramusic
    @dramusic Před 8 lety +24

    He was one of our greatest Americans! A good man! It is as simple as that!

  • @computersolutions164
    @computersolutions164 Před 10 lety +44

    RIP Mr Seeger - Bless you

  • @aaronpriven
    @aaronpriven Před 10 lety +1

    I hope I am as active and vibrant at 64 as he is at 94.

  • @tonytoonstours
    @tonytoonstours Před 3 lety +9

    Tears. What a wonderful, humble human being Pete was.

  • @maureennoble9932
    @maureennoble9932 Před rokem +5

    I remember him! I remember singing this song when I was a teenager! It’s so true and I’m sobbing just listening to this amazing man. His body may have been weak but his spirit and Love for humanity still rang through. 🙏💖🙌

  • @TannerPolednak
    @TannerPolednak Před 10 lety +8

    Close on a century and Pete still manages a crowd like nobody else. Good on ya man.

  • @Gabor.P.
    @Gabor.P. Před 6 lety +3

    WOW I mean at 94 and a little less then a year in Jan. 27. 2014 the legend passed away R.I.P. Pete Seeger.

  • @bzhorne
    @bzhorne Před 10 lety +1

    Lost another great musician. Pete Seeger. Here he is three years ago.

  • @TravisLoneWolfWalsh
    @TravisLoneWolfWalsh Před 10 lety +14

    God Bless him 94 and still had it

  • @justbekindtooall
    @justbekindtooall Před 10 lety +5

    94 and still amazing.. we should learn from our elders

  • @JagedNS
    @JagedNS Před rokem +2

    Start watching at 1:06 to see Mr. Seeger. Legend!

  • @reneecarter6702
    @reneecarter6702 Před 3 měsíci

    I grew up loving Pete 😩💔💔💔

  • @caz4777
    @caz4777 Před 10 lety +12

    Rest in peace, Mr. Seeger.

  • @skipperrussell2025
    @skipperrussell2025 Před 7 lety +5

    Three chords, the truth, and LOVE! God bless Pete Seeger!

  • @pheo4156
    @pheo4156 Před 4 lety +6

    Rest in peace you absolute legend. Workers of the world unite!

  • @janridenour7522
    @janridenour7522 Před 10 lety +2

    Goodbye dear friend, time to rest awhile. One of the very last greats! You are missed. We love you!

  • @1992Maton
    @1992Maton Před 9 lety +8

    Oh... My... God. Thank you so much Pete, The world was a better place with you here :(

  • @Paolo8772
    @Paolo8772 Před 10 lety +12

    R.I.P. Pete Seeger

  • @robertwest4497
    @robertwest4497 Před 10 lety +2

    One Of Our Greatest American Heroes...Amen ...

  • @ayekah1
    @ayekah1 Před 10 lety +5

    He's an amazing man, what a legacy he leaves. 94 and still going! God bless him.

  • @patrickscully4786
    @patrickscully4786 Před 2 lety +4

    This is sooooooooo awesome. The beautiful crowd showing their love for Pete! So cool!

  • @rammergramps
    @rammergramps Před 10 lety +2

    RIP Pete Seeger your songs will live on

  • @stanaoki330
    @stanaoki330 Před 4 lety +4

    I remember Mr. Seeger from the 60's. Music that had a message was happening then! At his 90's he still has the spirit!

  • @randeross4827
    @randeross4827 Před 10 lety +2

    This man is so inspiring. I just think he should win some Nobel Peace Prize or something. He would hate it but it might make some on the younger generation think.

  • @maddogwrestlingfan
    @maddogwrestlingfan Před 10 lety +1

    God bless Him....

  • @strangersinlondon_
    @strangersinlondon_ Před 10 lety +16

    Thank you for your music.

  •  Před 10 lety +12

    Thank you Pete,
    With Love from Austria

  • @baudolinoalessandria4096
    @baudolinoalessandria4096 Před 2 lety +3

    Pete was a hero of mine (and of many others). It makes me sad to see him so frail, though it is amazing he was still performing at 94.

  • @olmmbill
    @olmmbill Před 10 lety +3

    I was privileged to meet Pete for the first time at a concert at Gaelic Park in the Bronx in 1964. God bless you, Pete, with health and joy as you continue to inspire folks for good after so many decades.

  • @ecolocalguy
    @ecolocalguy Před 10 lety +3

    Simple words, still applicable today. Long live Pete Seeger!

  • @edwardanthony7283
    @edwardanthony7283 Před 10 lety +3

    The audience was great!

  • @rkeller93
    @rkeller93 Před 10 lety +2

    Still inspires me! After only 7 decades...

  • @liart6219
    @liart6219 Před 10 lety +4

    I miss you, what a great person you was.

  • @karfux6902
    @karfux6902 Před 9 lety +5

    I wish I was there! Goodbye Pete Seeger, thanks for your songs!

  • @toluccatoo
    @toluccatoo Před 10 lety

    Hate to see him go, but we will call out his name and sing his songs to future generations to hear. Thank pete.

  • @sky-magnet
    @sky-magnet Před 2 lety +2

    A working class hero is something to be. RIP Pete.

  • @giorse23
    @giorse23 Před 10 lety +1

    I want to be a 90 years old man and be like him. R.I.P. Pete.

  • @sedshc3540
    @sedshc3540 Před 10 lety +1

    keep watching out for us you gracious man. you will be missed

  • @LegionEmu396
    @LegionEmu396 Před 3 lety +1

    Did not expect to cry going into this but u did, rest in peace brother

  • @3salamanders
    @3salamanders Před 10 lety +4

    Thanks for carrying so many on your shoulders!! Hopefully we all learn to stand on our own as you did now.

  • @thimanisenanayake7680
    @thimanisenanayake7680 Před 3 lety

    You will never grow old Peter. Rip. We live u

  • @silaspereira3167
    @silaspereira3167 Před 8 lety +4

    Emocionante Sr. Peter Seeger. Em 1956 voce cantou esta música. Eu tinha apenas 2 anos de idade. Após 57 anos, vejo o Sr. cantando If I had a hammer e assisti com uma emoção contagiante. Parabéns meu amigo. Voce deixa este legado para a música internacional.

  • @godragons100
    @godragons100 Před 2 lety +2

    Simply Timeless, Pete was Awesome here. Thank God for the many wonderful years you touched our lives with your music.

  • @rodsreel
    @rodsreel Před 10 lety +1

    This great man put so much of his own life into other peoples causes, a real inspiration to generations. A life of music and self belief it doesn't get any more real. Thank you Mr Seeger.

  • @mentalhospital9812
    @mentalhospital9812 Před 5 lety +2

    Heart touching

  • @cocottedemai9183
    @cocottedemai9183 Před 10 lety +3

    Much love and respect to Pete Seeger.
    Thanks for everything Pete, you're such an example of what a true human being should be
    Keep your hand on that banjo, hold on!

  • @rakscyn
    @rakscyn Před 10 lety +2

    Pete, you will be with us -- forever.

  • @ronbroomell
    @ronbroomell Před 10 lety +1

    Yes, Amen, Thank You and Aloha ~

  • @JimChilders1
    @JimChilders1 Před 10 lety +1

    Pete you don't have long on this earth but your music will be here a long, long time!

  • @1992Maton
    @1992Maton Před 7 lety

    oh pete. you beautiful human being.

  • @gachitadamunga5614
    @gachitadamunga5614 Před 10 lety +2

    God bless you Pete. May you be blessed forever. Thank you for the light and the warm fire. Your life never leaves us.

  • @bensimpson9175
    @bensimpson9175 Před 10 lety +1

    What a man, and what a life of purpose. God speed, Pete!

  • @mandyburkettthomasnelson817

    Fantastic!

  • @edwardanthony7283
    @edwardanthony7283 Před 10 lety +1

    God blessed the old fellow!

  • @kibbulz1
    @kibbulz1 Před 10 lety +2

    Oh man....this is so lovely!!!

  • @budgles
    @budgles Před rokem

    HFS. What a legend.

  • @desperatehonkler9338
    @desperatehonkler9338 Před 10 lety +1

    Panie Piotrze R.I.P.

  • @theLatestMe
    @theLatestMe Před 10 lety +1

    ¡Presente, Pete!

  • @lindsaym7614
    @lindsaym7614 Před 10 lety +1

    A piece of history, had both my kids there! Beautiful day, great tunes, RIP Pete

  • @120551DS0u2a
    @120551DS0u2a Před 10 lety +1

    This song still makes me cry. RIP Pete Seeger :(

  • @jorgearturoortiz424
    @jorgearturoortiz424 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved Peter Seeger, a real hero of the song.

  • @aaronpriven
    @aaronpriven Před 10 lety +1

    And to think he wrote "Well May The World Go" ("when I'm far away") 40 years ago... not yet Pete!

  • @DieGwinners
    @DieGwinners Před 10 lety

    REST IN PEACE PETE SEEGER * FROM GERMANY ...

  • @angr3819
    @angr3819 Před 2 lety

    Thank you

  • @GilWeinberg4
    @GilWeinberg4 Před 10 lety +1

    I wish I could be there. Remarkable. Inspiring.

  • @AndrewGreeneAg
    @AndrewGreeneAg Před 10 lety +5

    Thank you, Pete.

  • @brockenspecter5626
    @brockenspecter5626 Před 10 lety +3

    The lyrics were written by Lee Hays, and the music by Pete Seeger, when they were both members of The Weavers, in 1949. The first recordings were late that year, by The Weavers. Guthrie had nothing to do with this song.

  • @MrsMFA4
    @MrsMFA4 Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you for everything Mr. Seeger :) may you find the Light :)

  • @TheNellamaria
    @TheNellamaria Před 10 lety +1

    amazing Pete!

  • @mixmmick
    @mixmmick Před 11 měsíci

    What a beautiful soul he was. One of greatest ever.

  • @peacedovebarbi6377
    @peacedovebarbi6377 Před 10 lety +1

    RIP DEAR ONE

  • @LionHead914
    @LionHead914 Před 9 lety +5

    This is just touching! :) Love it! :)

  • @paulakeys8343
    @paulakeys8343 Před 7 lety +1

    What a joy he was.

  • @tanishbhattacharjee9758
    @tanishbhattacharjee9758 Před 3 lety +1

    Rest in peace sir, happy birthday....

  • @nikos8247
    @nikos8247 Před 2 lety +1

    What an amazing man... Some people shouldn't die...

  • @wernerbartnick4420
    @wernerbartnick4420 Před 3 lety

    Schön wenn alte Menschen sprechen...

  • @TravisLoneWolfWalsh
    @TravisLoneWolfWalsh Před 4 lety

    Even at 94 he still had the guts to get up there and try

  • @UltraLiteSpeed1
    @UltraLiteSpeed1 Před 10 lety

    God bless him.. He is part of American history now... A true American Treasure..

  • @arsalbu
    @arsalbu Před 10 lety +1

    Noe av det siste Pete Seeger gjorde, var å delta på Farm Aid konserten 21 sept, 2013. Han døde 27. januar 2014[.

  • @JamesRonstadt
    @JamesRonstadt Před rokem

    Legend

  • @1canyonguy
    @1canyonguy Před 10 lety +2

    John -It was written by Pete not Woody- Ohh !

  • @justalurkr
    @justalurkr Před 6 lety

    God bless this man and may he rest in eternal peace and love.

  • @samtheskull999
    @samtheskull999 Před 6 lety

    What a Legend and never sold out, God Bless and Rest in Peace Brother

  • @peterhaugen9555
    @peterhaugen9555 Před rokem

    love Pete