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NoboruWataya 17 hours ago

While we're sharing anti-war songs/poetry, I like And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda (originally written by Eric Bogle, but I personally like the Pogues' version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKURhqmSLmM

martinpw 8 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Another great Eric Bogle song is Green Fields of France.

I like this version by The Men They Couldn't Hang best :

https://youtu.be/Kr6OzLJrS2k?si=ZX6lrXqjZktV20-V

Herodotus38 4 hours ago | parent [-]

Great song. I will check out that version. I first heard a version by The Furies.

julian_t 3 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I've often played this after Ralph McTell's "Maginot Waltz", which really contrasts the optimism and patriotism with the reality.

circlefavshape 5 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I used to play this on the street as a young lad, can't sing it at all anymore because I get too choked up to get the words out

endgame 16 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

The Australians have some incredible anti-war music. Redgum's /I was only 19/ is brutal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UYDKxxQ50o

specproc 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

The Pogues' version brings me close to tears, every single time. Incredible rendition.

golem14 9 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

My personal favorite is the song from the movie (not the show, haven't watched) M.A.S.H.

Or, perhaps, Vera Lynn's "We'll meet again some sunny day".

These are good movies to rewatch, especially in these interesting times.