Folk Music

Phil Ochs – What Are You Fighting For?

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Turn on your TV, turn it on so loud
And watch the fool a smiling there and tell me that you’re proud
And listen to your radio, the noise it starts to pour
Oh, I know you’re set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?

Read your morning papers, read every single line
And tell me if you can believe that simple world you find
Read every slanted word till your eyes are getting sore,
I know you’re set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?

And listen to your leaders, the ones that won the race
As they stand right there before you and lie into your face
If you ever try to buy them, you know what they stand for
I know you’re set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?

On Centenary Of His Birth, Folk Legend Pete Seeger Remembered For Musical, Social Contributions | Wisconsin Public Radio

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On Centenary Of His Birth, Folk Legend Pete Seeger Remembered For Musical, Social Contributions | Wisconsin Public Radio

In a time of division in our world along political, religious, economic and philosophical lines, the 100th anniversary of Pete Seeger's birth is a chance to honor someone who, as he once said, "sang for everybody."

Born on May 3, 1919, Seeger's birthday centenary gives fans of his music — and those yet to discover it — a chance to appreciate the contributions he made not only to folk music, but to society in general. A powerful example of that is his testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in August 1955 and how he braved the fallout.

Ride, Ride, Ride

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A cowboys life is a lonely road
Your back gets bent and your legs get bowed
Riding herd from town to town
Make your bed on cold hard ground
North to the grass-covered plains we go
south where wild winter winds don't blow
Early morning untill the daylights gone
Round up strays and keep moving on