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

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  • Опубліковано 20 вер 2013
  • 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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  • @dl7281
    @dl7281 3 роки тому +242

    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 2 роки тому +12

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

    • @soleilbelkis9010
      @soleilbelkis9010 2 роки тому +7

      lovely, wonderful!!!!! 😍 🥰 😘

    • @bendyrland7213
      @bendyrland7213 2 роки тому +2

      Wow, what a wonderful man.

    • @bernardozon5872
      @bernardozon5872 Рік тому +3

      Un grand humain! He is missing to humanite

    • @MiaGeorge-dm1ks
      @MiaGeorge-dm1ks 8 місяців тому

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

  • @jrmwigga5555
    @jrmwigga5555 8 років тому +194

    I am crying. RIP Pete Seeger.

    • @Anzevuil
      @Anzevuil 8 років тому +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 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @patwary5129
    @patwary5129 2 роки тому +32

    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.

  • @telemachus53
    @telemachus53 10 років тому +315

    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 9 років тому +7

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

    • @thomasgilbane9303
      @thomasgilbane9303 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @charlieradbourn1430
    @charlieradbourn1430 8 років тому +132

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

  • @edschwab942
    @edschwab942 10 років тому +21

    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.

  • @adswu2008
    @adswu2008 10 років тому +34

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

  • @INDiwidualistka
    @INDiwidualistka 10 років тому +77

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

  • @shelleybryantNZ
    @shelleybryantNZ 3 роки тому +28

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

  • @maureennoble9932
    @maureennoble9932 Рік тому +8

    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. 🙏💖🙌

  • @irlandesousa830
    @irlandesousa830 5 років тому +32

    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!

  • @ford2n2003
    @ford2n2003 8 років тому +32

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

    • @BrockenSpecter
      @BrockenSpecter 5 років тому +2

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

  • @CanadianClub
    @CanadianClub 10 років тому +11

    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.

  • @virginia7890
    @virginia7890 Місяць тому +1

    😢 Beautiful! Joyful tears! 😢😢😢
    Thank you

  • @tonytoonstours
    @tonytoonstours 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @1AvW1
    @1AvW1 8 років тому +40

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

  • @TannerPolednak
    @TannerPolednak 10 років тому +8

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

  • @RocRizzo
    @RocRizzo 10 років тому +4

    Pete should be a role model to us all.

  • @JohnPortfolio2010
    @JohnPortfolio2010 9 років тому +164

    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)

    • @ragereynolds4374
      @ragereynolds4374 5 років тому +20

      Even physically he was in Pretty decent shape

    • @richardeagan551
      @richardeagan551 7 місяців тому +1

      Pete sang at my mother's funeral.

    • @alexhickey5633
      @alexhickey5633 2 місяці тому

      The body can only live for so long. Pete was in incredible physical and mental shape right to the end. But decades of bringing happiness to everyone took its toll unfortunately. At his age its hard to know if his passion for music kept him going or wore him out. Living long is almost genetic in his family. His sister lived a long life aswell btw. Either way, we're lucky to have so many recordings of him

  • @1992Maton
    @1992Maton 9 років тому +8

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

  • @patrickscully4786
    @patrickscully4786 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @olmmbill
    @olmmbill 10 років тому +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.

  • @skipperrussell2025
    @skipperrussell2025 7 років тому +5

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

  • @TravisLoneWolfWalsh
    @TravisLoneWolfWalsh 10 років тому +15

    God Bless him 94 and still had it

  • @justbekindtooall
    @justbekindtooall 11 років тому +5

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

  • @ayekah1
    @ayekah1 11 років тому +5

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

  • @Gabor.P.
    @Gabor.P. 6 років тому +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.

  • @stanaoki330
    @stanaoki330 4 роки тому +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!

  • @strangersinlondon_
    @strangersinlondon_ 10 років тому +16

    Thank you for your music.

  • @pheo4156
    @pheo4156 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @Stationary76
    @Stationary76 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @karfux6902
    @karfux6902 9 років тому +5

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

  • @3salamanders
    @3salamanders 10 років тому +4

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

  • @computersolutions164
    @computersolutions164 10 років тому +45

    RIP Mr Seeger - Bless you

    • @computersolutions164
      @computersolutions164 10 років тому +3

      ......."What did YOU learn in school today"......
      RIP Sir - Legend

  • @ZahidurRahmanUdoy-pg6su
    @ZahidurRahmanUdoy-pg6su 10 років тому +1

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

  • @caz4777
    @caz4777 10 років тому +12

    Rest in peace, Mr. Seeger.

  • @godragons100
    @godragons100 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @janridenour7522
    @janridenour7522 10 років тому +2

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

  • @Paolo8772
    @Paolo8772 10 років тому +12

    R.I.P. Pete Seeger

  • @ecolocalguy
    @ecolocalguy 10 років тому +3

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

  • @rodsreel
    @rodsreel 10 років тому +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.

  • @silaspereira3167
    @silaspereira3167 9 років тому +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.

  • @cocottedemai9183
    @cocottedemai9183 11 років тому +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!

  • @rammergramps
    @rammergramps 10 років тому +2

    RIP Pete Seeger your songs will live on

  • @baudolinoalessandria4096
    @baudolinoalessandria4096 3 роки тому +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.

  • @bzhorne
    @bzhorne 10 років тому +1

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

  • @LegionEmu396
    @LegionEmu396 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @rkeller93
    @rkeller93 10 років тому +2

    Still inspires me! After only 7 decades...

  •  10 років тому +12

    Thank you Pete,
    With Love from Austria

  • @lindsaym7614
    @lindsaym7614 10 років тому +1

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

  • @liart6219
    @liart6219 10 років тому +4

    I miss you, what a great person you was.

  • @randeross4827
    @randeross4827 10 років тому +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.

  • @robertwest4497
    @robertwest4497 10 років тому +2

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

  • @gachitadamunga5614
    @gachitadamunga5614 10 років тому +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 10 років тому +1

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

  • @edwardanthony7283
    @edwardanthony7283 11 років тому +3

    The audience was great!

  • @JimChilders1
    @JimChilders1 10 років тому +1

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

  • @kibbulz1
    @kibbulz1 10 років тому +2

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

  • @giorse23
    @giorse23 10 років тому +1

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

  • @sedshc3540
    @sedshc3540 10 років тому +1

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

  • @toluccatoo
    @toluccatoo 10 років тому

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

  • @aaronpriven
    @aaronpriven 10 років тому +1

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

  • @mandyburkettthomasnelson817
    @mandyburkettthomasnelson817 11 років тому +1

    Fantastic!

  • @maddogwrestlingfan
    @maddogwrestlingfan 10 років тому +1

    God bless Him....

  • @MrsMFA4
    @MrsMFA4 10 років тому +1

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

  • @120551DS0u2a
    @120551DS0u2a 10 років тому +1

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

  • @rakscyn
    @rakscyn 10 років тому +2

    Pete, you will be with us -- forever.

  • @jorgearturoortiz424
    @jorgearturoortiz424 3 роки тому +1

    Loved Peter Seeger, a real hero of the song.

  • @angr3819
    @angr3819 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @GilWeinberg4
    @GilWeinberg4 10 років тому +1

    I wish I could be there. Remarkable. Inspiring.

  • @thimanisenanayake7680
    @thimanisenanayake7680 3 роки тому

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

  • @ronbroomell
    @ronbroomell 10 років тому +1

    Yes, Amen, Thank You and Aloha ~

  • @1992Maton
    @1992Maton 7 років тому

    oh pete. you beautiful human being.

  • @sky-magnet
    @sky-magnet 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @mentalhospital9812
    @mentalhospital9812 6 років тому +2

    Heart touching

  • @LionHead914
    @LionHead914 9 років тому +5

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

  • @edwardanthony7283
    @edwardanthony7283 11 років тому +1

    God blessed the old fellow!

  • @JugglinJellyTake01
    @JugglinJellyTake01 Рік тому

    So good to hear such applaus and support for Pete Seeger.

  • @OverallBuddies
    @OverallBuddies 4 роки тому

    We are so very lucky to have this to see and hear!

  • @TheNellamaria
    @TheNellamaria 10 років тому +1

    amazing Pete!

  • @paulakeys8343
    @paulakeys8343 7 років тому +1

    What a joy he was.

  • @desperatehonkler9338
    @desperatehonkler9338 10 років тому +1

    Panie Piotrze R.I.P.

  • @AMentorway4u
    @AMentorway4u 3 роки тому

    God Blessed us with this gentle giant. Respect Mr Peter

  • @keepyourshoesathedoor
    @keepyourshoesathedoor 6 років тому +1

    Amazing performance.

  • @nikos8247
    @nikos8247 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @samtheskull999
    @samtheskull999 6 років тому

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

  • @shanewalczyk4157
    @shanewalczyk4157 5 років тому

    to say this show was Amazing would be a shear understatement

  • @justalurkr
    @justalurkr 7 років тому

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

  • @peacedovebarbi6377
    @peacedovebarbi6377 10 років тому +1

    RIP DEAR ONE

  • @nguyenphuonganh6749
    @nguyenphuonganh6749 5 років тому

    *sobbing and crying* *more of that* *why can't i stop?*

  • @1canyonguy
    @1canyonguy 10 років тому +2

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

  • @matthewlandis5233
    @matthewlandis5233 10 років тому

    God bless him…if we all could be so lucky to live such a profound life, a life well lived a true american treasure.

  • @mixmmick
    @mixmmick Рік тому

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

  • @UltraLiteSpeed1
    @UltraLiteSpeed1 10 років тому

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

  • @tanishbhattacharjee9758
    @tanishbhattacharjee9758 3 роки тому +1

    Rest in peace sir, happy birthday....

  • @brockenspecter5626
    @brockenspecter5626 10 років тому +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.

  • @MrWotson
    @MrWotson 10 років тому

    Thank you Pete we loves you
    from Brazil

  • @Sutha-ho1os
    @Sutha-ho1os 6 років тому

    Wow Peter Seeger, inspiration and amazing.

  • @musiquelot
    @musiquelot 10 років тому

    thank you pete for your songs. thank you god for pete.

  • @aaronpriven
    @aaronpriven 10 років тому +1

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