If I Had a Hammer
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"If I Had a Hammer" is a song written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays. It was written in support of progressive movements in 1949 and has since become known around the world.
A cover released by Peter, Paul, and Mary in August 1962 became a top 10 hit. Trini Lopez released a successful cover on the album Trini Lopez at PJ's in 1963, and Leonard Nimoy also recorded a version that was released in 1968 on his third album, The Way I Feel.
It was an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement and covered by dozens of major artists. It also was a common selection for "folk" Masses in Catholic Churches.
See also
External resources
- [Lyrics on Arlo Guthrie website]
- [A collection of quotes about "If I Had A Hammer"]
- [Peter Paul and Mary page on Vocal Group Hall of Fame]
- [Pete Seeger - If I Had a Hammer]
- [}}}] at YouTube - vignettes of several recordings
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