Pete Seeger, We Shall Overcome (Version #02), Berlin, DDR (GDR), 1967 

The guy with the glasses was my dad (left side) I love you dad (He's still alive but he has Parkinson's disease)

Any one listening to this during COVID-19 crisis worldwide? Love and wishes from India!

The fact that the audiences are also singing “we shall overcome, someday” make me tear up so much. We’re not alone. We suffer together. And we overcome together. This is truly the anthem of the civil rights movement.

“Somebody has to be willing to sing, we are not afraid!” That part got me.

Its hard to not cry hearing these songs.

So many young people have never heard of Pete, or his wonderful music, or his "facist-killing machine": The acoustic guitar! My favorite History teacher in HS used to bring his guitar to class, he played and sang this song in the mid-70's. I hadn't heard of Pete before that, but became a fan that day. Mr. Mitchell was Blackfoot native American (and ridiculously handsome). I had such a crush, but I also learned so much in his class. NOBODY skipped Mr. Mitchell's class!

Literally my world view changed after an introduction to his music at a concert at Western CT State University in 1968. All of a sudden words like peace, freedom, justice and compassion gained meanings that I'd never thought very deeply about. His passion and his courage will be in my consciousness for life. I regret that he is no longer with us.

It's May 31st 2020, at the time of this comment. Things are getting hairy here in the states. But we too, shall overcome someday.

I'd like to dedicate We Shall Overcome to anyone who is being bullied or maligned in any way.

There's something about the "we are not afraid today" verse in this recording specifically that always gets me close to tears whenever I hear it.

We shall overcome We shall overcome We shall overcome, some day Oh, deep in my heart I do believe We shall overcome, some day We'll walk hand in hand We'll walk hand in hand We'll walk hand in hand We'll walk hand in hand, some day Deep in my heart Oh, deep in my heart I do believe I do believe We shall overcome, some day We shall overcome, some day We shall live in peace We shall live in peace We shall live in peace, some day We shall live in peace, some day Oh, deep in my heart I do believe We shall overcome, some day The most important verse if the one they wrote down in Montgomery Alabama They said 'We are not afraid' And the young people taught everybody else a lesson All the older people that had learned how to compromise And learned how to take it easy, and be polite, and get along And leave things as they were The young people taught us all a lesson We are not afraid We are not afraid We are not afraid, today Oh, deep in my heart I do believe We shall overcome, some day We shall overcome, some day The whole wide world around The whole wide world around The whole wide world around The whole wide world around, some day Oh, deep in my heart I do believe We shall overcome, some day

I remember in the late 60s taking one of Seeger's albums over to a friends house to play. After I left my friend got in touch with me and told me his parents told me never to bring the record back into their house.. I loved/love his music and what he stood for. That incident never left my memory.

One of the most powerful and inspiring songs ever! Never give up on the dream. Love an Peace is the ultimate revolution ✌ I woke up after 5 years of apathy and became an activists again in 81. Still am.

One of the most fantastic socially concerned people I ever heard of. God bless Pete and his family and everyone

If you ever met anyone of his stature and courage in your life you have been very fortunate

Great singer.... takes me back to Winnipeg in the 1950's... and the struggle working people faced then and now !

What a giant. A gentle loving soul. Respect Mr. PETE

Yes I am listening to this song..... brings back memories of the struggles of the 1950's and 60, 70's's.... and what Pete contributed with his singing and giving us sustaining strength ....

Corona, we as a race will soon overcome it... Stay strong everyone!!

We shall overcome. We shall be free someday. Love and good wishes from India.

One of those people who have made a real and lasting contribution to the human race. Truth, honesty, freedom, peace and justice cuts across all religions and political hues but, as he says, there are too many people who aren't interested in doing anything about it. The struggle goes on, Pete.

i am fighting multiple diseases at the same time, this song may give me strength to fight. I am surrounded by grief and pain. I don't know when it will be over

❤️Pete Seeger moved a lot of people to be brave and tolerant. He also scared a lot of people, making them face unpleasant things. ☮️❤️🛐

We are not afraid. Deep in my heart, I do believe we shall overcome someday. Live in peace, and I mean all my sisters and brothers. Music, sit downs, silent protest. Dreamin’ of the 60’s again 🙄. Still at it 🥳

Tears rolling down my face. ❤️

This is Abhijeet from Kolkata India. This is just the perfect song to overcome this crisis of covid-19 in 2021. Stay safe and stay well 💕 all my friends.

I Miss that glorious man. we have his music.

This song is still very popular in India to this day🇮🇳🇮🇳

Much love and admiration for Pete Seeger here From Brazil

the most beautiful song i ever heard in my f@#Xing miserable life in this goddamned sick dying world. the song that must heard for today generation.

I found his music just this year. (Yes, I'm a young person) It gives me so much hope to listen to things like this. I'm glad I came across his songs.

Listen to "we shall overcome " the final line is important and was added after Montgomery Alabama during civil rights. "We are not afraid" "WE ARE NOT AFRAID" WE WILL OVERCOME SOMEDAY!

I knew him slightly when I was a child. His words and music speak to us, especially now. I am sorry to lose so many great musicians. May they guide us always with their light and music.

This song was our morning attendance prayer in school...... brings back whole lot of memories!!!!

Pete puts everything into his singing, he a wonderful artist.❤️

Several months ago I was in a group listening to music and a guy played We Shall Overcome. A very lovely young woman had never heard it before. I was so shocked. I thought everyone knew it. At least now she's heard it, but I wonder how many others in their 20s have never heard one of the most important songs we have.

Faith and dream never die. We shall overcome the crisis. Love from Bengal, India.

Incroyable, Berlin 67 en DDR ! Tous ces jeunes qui chantent la paix ! Trop beau ! Quand on voit où on en est maintenant ...

A great song, a great song for any people struggling non-violently for peace, justice, equality, and freedom!

My mum and dad sang this on the CND marches and it's so pertinent now. I'll sing this on the next march

Thank god for Pete Seegar. He had a truly beautiful soul. He is a great hero of mine. He really knew how to being people together ❤

We need this man and his songs NOW MORE THAN EVER.

I lived through this era. We're still waging the battle to overcome! Today, given the recent and tragic event in Minneapolis, and the aftermath of reaction, perhaps the end of our journey may be in sight!

I used to hear the bengali version of it all the time when I was as a kid:)

Happy hundredth birthday Pete

This gospel song, which became a protest song in the Civil Rights Movement is believed to be lyrical descendant of the hymn " I 'll overcome someday " by Charles Albert Tindley. The Hindi version " हम होंगे कामयाब " was a literal translation composed by renowned poet Girija Kumar Mathur. The Bengali adaptation " আমরা করবো জয় " was penned by Bengali folk singer Hemanga Biswas and first recorded by the late Bhupen Hazarika.

Shedded a tear for what this song stands for :'(

Been overcoming one thing or another over and over all my life hand and hand with this song.

No sabía de la existencia de este documento. Como chileno agradecido de la solidaridad que nuestro compañero Pete siempre manifestó hacia nosotros, me he sentido honrado de cantar junto a él esta bella canción. Somos anti-imperialistas, sin vergüenza alguna lo decimos, pero no entenderemos jamás que nuestro enemigo es todo el pueblo estadounidense. Grandes compañeros tenemos entre ustedes y nuestro querido viejo hermoso es un gran ejemplo de ello. Gracias, mi compañero hermoso, y a todos los que, viviendo en el imperio que nos amenaza y nos atormenta, son nuestros queridos hermanos y que están junto a nosotros luchando día a día por librar el planeta. .

Great... Love from Bengal 🙏💐 Nazrul geeti ❤️

I think if we had more people in the world like this Man it would be such a better place

1963 Carnegie Hall recordings changed my outlook on life- The Weavers and Pete. I do believe we shall live in peace someday....

2020, still not living in peace - how can this be what are we teaching our children.

We need Pete Seeger's in the world 🌎 today

ein grosser musiker und sänger, der viel bewegt hat , habe ihn immer gerne gehört, auch seine reden :-)

God bless the river kepper. Thanks peat. I rember u playin at our Cub Scout nesting back in 1963.

If anyone can listen to this and not feel something, I think you're a robot.

What a spirit! Bless him

I wish we still had this in us, as a planet

Be the peace , light , and love we desire to see in this world we live in! We will and can make a difference in everyone's life! Its a daily choice to rise above and live out grace. Blessings to all! Be the blessing you desire to see in this world!

Beautiful.. A song of strength

Perfect day to listen to this song and hear Pete’s voice

I love it!

One of most Beautiful Men that this planet ever had ...... 🥰🥰

Когда был подростком - слушал песни Сигера. Эта же песня внушала веру в себя, поднимала настроение и давала импульс к великим делам. И сегодня слушаю ее с радостью. Пою вместе с ним и хором.

God bless you.... praise the Lord

Beauty of universal soul

So good.It is for my child's birthday.

Excellent!

Heavenly song.

Legends for ever !long live the revolution! Thanks for saving these pieces of diamonds.

Listening to this beautiful song after being passed on a promotion twice. I'm looking for a new job now

Always brings me to tears. The least we we can do is to continue hoping that in the end he was right. I wish it so much!

Vandemataram Graceful Pete Seeger, Pranam, we shall overcome, amazing person a great human being 🙋‍♀🙂🌱🌸🌾💐🌺🌿☘️🌼🌲💮🌸🌿🌾🌺🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌷💮🌾🍀☘️🌺🌲🌿🌼🌱🌸💐🏵🌸🌼🌱☘️🏵🌹🌷🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I never knew 'Ham Honge Kamwaab' was actually a song in English. So beautiful. ❤

Appreciate you 2019 still listen this song

You can never write music like this, ever again. Period.

I love theses old videos

This Eternal Song teaches us never give up man

Loved it so much: whole human beings shall overcome virus.

The Anthem of our times Sang this many times.

Amazing🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The people singing with him is Oktoberklub I do believe.

Most is időszerű a szellemiséget... ❤

"We'll walk hand in hand," hits harder now that we're in a pandemic.

Never heard this song before, but it made me tear up several times.

Pamiętam Pete Seegera z występów w Warszawie w Sali Kongrsowej

Such a wonderful song

I heard this song many time,when i passed from trauma, when i fall in sadness,lonlyness,when someone break my heart this song give me energy for fight whith my endless pain......

Wir haben gestern 18.11.2020 in Berlin dieses Lied gesungen. Das hat Mut gegeben! ​@t​

The song is very popular among the people in India specially Assam North East India. For the first time I have the fortune to get the song in writing. And I'm a communist being inspired by such songs. Thank you all.

The iconic song of my youth.

I forgot that my husband first played his banjo in Gerdy's Folk City in New York.

A great song

WE shall overcome !..et nous serons des millions !

Song is very sweet. All over Indians likes it so much. Lot of blessings..

Wish I appreciated this music earlier in my life! Still speaks volumes even today!

This is a great motivational song. listening from Bangladesh.

Such a brave man and good artist. One of the happy few who made a difference

One Man His Inspiration Lives On Forever. I am grateful. Thank God for men like him Remember Him and his ways