Pete Seeger Songs Ranked

Peter Seeger (May 3, 1919 – January 27, 2014) was an American folk singer and social activist. Seeger was one of the folk singers responsible for popularizing the spiritual “We Shall Overcome” (also recorded by Joan Baez and many other singer-activists), which became the acknowledged anthem of the Civil Rights Movement, soon after folk singer and activist Guy Carawan introduced it at the founding meeting of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in 1960. In the PBS American Masters episode “Pete Seeger: The Power of Song”, Seeger said it was he who changed the lyric from the traditional “We will overcome” to the more singable “We shall overcome”. Here are all of Pete Seeger’s album ranked.

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8. If I Had a Hammer (If I Had a Hammer, 1950)

“The “Hammer” in this song is a metaphor for POWER, and a call to use that power to promote love and fight Injustice. “If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)” is a song written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays.
It was written in 1949 in support of the progressive movement. and was first recorded by
The Weavers, a folk music quartet composed of Seeger, Hays, Ronnie Gilbert, and Fred Hellerman.”

7. Which Side Are You On? (Which Side Are You On?, 1931)

“Pete Seeger was an example of the human spirit and genuine idealism enduring despite anything which could or was intended to destroy them.”

6. Down By The Riverside (Down By The Riverside, 1967)

“He had the best rhythm banjo playing style. Always talking gently and solidly always the truth and how he could get people happy and singing.”

5. Little Boxes (Little Boxes, 1963)

“Great song written by Malvina and sung and played by Pete. I’ve always thought that it needed one more verse, one about the boxes that we’re buried in (there’s a silver one and a copper one and a gold one and a wooden one.”

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4. Hard Times in the Mill (Hard Times in the Mill, 1956)

“This is a great album. It makes me believe that Pete Server could have sung anything. His voice, guitar, and lyrics make me involved with his fiery messages.”

3. Waist Deep in the Big Muddy (Waist Deep In The Big Muddy and other Love Songs, 2008)

“Pete Seeger’s vocals lend the right weight to the subject matter of “Waist Deep In The Big Muddy” , not surprising, as his storytelling style is legend. The anti-war theme in Seeger’s song (which he wrote) caused a great deal of controversy”

2. We Shall Overcome (We Shall Overcome, 1960)

“What an inspirational gem of a man with so much courage, strength and integrity of character – a true legend! His humanity is such a beacon of light, and his message all the more resonant to every sister and brother, here on earth, as we navigate our way through this current Covid pandemic – “We Shall Overcome!””

1. Where Have All the Flowers Gone (Where Have All the Flowers Gone, 1962)

“Where Have All the Flowers Gone” is one of his best-known compositions. This classical political sung is well sung; he takes it at a slow pace, and this adds a degree of power to the work.”