We Lost a Giant Today

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Pete Seeger dies at 94; balladeer was America's conscience

 

[N'kwala]

Indeed we did. The country was enriched by his life and work.

 

[takesiteasy]

What a life he lived! He participated in so much history and with such a sense of community. He will certainly be missed and remembered.

 

[highz]

He's probably writing a song with Woody right now, addressing some injustice in Heaven. I'm glad they mentioned his interest in environmental issues.

 

[chnlisle]

Saw him with The Weavers in the 60's at The Ashgrove. I saw many great artist there but he reigned supreme. America has lost it's conscience and it's troubadour.

 

[Smokecreek1]

Grew up listening to him and i think I still have some old records; boy makes me feel old, wonder how many of these new generation kids even know who he was. Blowing in the wind!

Smoke

 

[craig333]

Have a few songs on mp3. My dad used to listen him, woody, cisco and the rest.

 

[ski3pin]

We did lose a giant today. Pete's passing has left a huge hole that can only be filled with song.

 

[chnlisle]

Here Here

 

[ski3pin]

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

We at the "Casa" household will sure miss Pete.We saw him many times along with Arlo.Still see Arlo when he comes near by.
Now the recorded music will have to fill in.I dust off my old "33's" and CD's to listen.
Yes a great man.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Thanks Ski.That's one you don't hear often.And another one of my favorites.
Frank

 

[highz]

I was just listening to Pete and Bruce Springsteen and a crowd singing "This Land is Your Land" at the 2009 inauguration. It's a Woody Guthrie song, actually, but that's not important. One of the verses they sang isn't often heard, and it reminded me of the folks at WtW:

As I went walking I saw a sign there
And on the sign it said "No Trespassing."
But on the other side it didn't say nothing,
That side was made for you and me.

 

[Smokecreek1]

I was just listening to Pete and Bruce Springsteen and a crowd singing "This Land is Your Land" at the 2009 inauguration. It's a Woody Guthrie song, actually, but that's not important. One of the verses they sang isn't often heard, and it reminded me of the folks at WtW:

As I went walking I saw a sign there
And on the sign it said "No Trespassing."
But on the other side it didn't say nothing,
That side was made for you and me.

Hmmm, does anyone know if we have an "official song yet? Sounds like an idea!

Smoke