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NoboruWatayalast Wednesday at 11:20 PM6 repliesview on HN

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


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martinpwyesterday at 8:54 AM

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

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endgameyesterday at 12:52 AM

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

julian_tyesterday at 1:32 PM

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

golem14yesterday at 7:48 AM

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.

circlefavshapeyesterday at 11:42 AM

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

specprocyesterday at 12:25 PM

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