Pete Seeger - If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song) (Live at Farm Aid 2013)

Pete Seeger performs "If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song)" after being introduced by John Mellencamp at the Farm Aid concert in Saratoga Springs, NY on September 21, 2013. Farm Aid was started by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp in 1985 to keep family farmers on the land and has worked since then to make sure everyone has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid's board of directors in 2001.
For more information about Farm Aid, visit: farmaid.org/you...
Farm Aid's performances are donated by the artists in order to raise funds and raise awareness for family farmers. They've raised their voices to help - what can you do?

[@dl7281]

In 1979 I wrote to Pete as a14 year old, letting him know I was his biggest fan . He wrote back. I wrote again as a 39 year old, pregnant with my second son, thanking him for his lifelong commitment to social justice. He wrote back, again.

[@liJK88]

Such a humble and warm hearted human being he was!!!

[@soleilbelkis9010]

lovely, wonderful!!!!! 😍 🥰 😘

[@bendyrland7213]

Wow, what a wonderful man.

[@bernardozon5872]

Un grand humain! He is missing to humanite

[@MiaGeorge-dm1ks]

@@liJK88 honestly he was. Where are you chatting from

[@telemachus53]

Tears are welling up in my eyes listening to this 94 year old legend. The same man who refused to say whom he voted for during the Macarthy inquisitiion, the same man who worked and sang and created his whole life long for the betterment of his fellows. A thousand thanks to Pete. Yours was a life well lived.

[@tommckinnon1005]

telemachus53 A purpose filled life, a positive influence on the collective trajectory of our species, RIP, Pete.

[@thomasgilbane9303]

I am a west ham supporter come on the irons today. I remember singing this in assembly at junior school...find memories..

[@DingusBobingus5555]

I am crying. RIP Pete Seeger.

[@Anzevuil]

I only had a few minutes with him in November 2013. Wanted to know him. Never got the chance. :-( But we all miss him.....

[@Sandeepan]

I met the love of my life in a march, remembering Pete

[@patwary5129]

I was there. My husband had died in July, and I was going to sell the tickets, but our sons talked me into keeping them so we could go together. Pete Seeger was a totally unexpected addition. I used to sing this song to my sons, so a lot of tears were shed.

[@LB-cf7fe]

@@patwary5129 Beautiful memory. I have a similar one. It's amazing the power of music ❤️Wow. You saw Seeger, that's incredible. Keep that one close.❤️

[@charlieradbourn1430]

My only regret is that I am too young to have discovered him earlier. Pete Seeger, a great man playing to the very end.

[@talynhastime9343]

I will always regret never seeing him live in concert. I discovered him far too late. Such a wonderful, beautiful, gentle, humble, honest soul. The sort of man that could make everyone come together and love the music people could make together.

[@INDiwidualistka]

I can't listen to this man singing without tears in my eyes... RIP Pete Seeger - you remain such a great inspiration!

[@farrahmunawar4706]

+don jenkins your sick

[@christianhafer9819]

Troll

[@adswu2008]

If I can stand at 94 I would be happy let alone perform on stage .. RIP

[@edschwab942]

I heard Pete sing this with the Weavers in 1949 down in Greenwich Village and I have been listening to him ever since. The voice may be weak, but the spirit is still there. A great singer and a great man.

[@irlandesousa830]

I sadly discovered you a moment too late,it's hard to believe such a beautiful person ever lived,thank you very much for everything!,you're my new hero!it's because of people like you that me and my people keep struggling on everyday...keep walking while playing your banjo towards Heaven's gates,just follow the glowing light Pete!Rest in Peace!

[@shelleybryantNZ]

This made me burst into tears. Trying to learn this on ukulele. What a legendary song and man.

[@ford2n2003]

If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song) was written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays. God Bless Pete Seeger!!!

[@BrockenSpecter]

Yes, indeed, when they were part of The Weavers, who first recorded the song in 1949.

[@CanadianClub]

He just never gave up. Performing and leading the audience in song right up to the end. Yes, a life well lived and well shared. A lesson for us all. RIP my fellow banjo player.

[@RocRizzo]

Pete should be a role model to us all.

[@maureennoble9932]

I remember him! I remember singing this song when I was a teenager! It’s so true and I’m sobbing just listening to this amazing man. His body may have been weak but his spirit and Love for humanity still rang through. 🙏💖🙌

[@Stationary76]

Start watching at 1:06 to see Mr. Seeger. Legend!

[@tonytoonstours]

Tears. What a wonderful, humble human being Pete was.

[@Tom-xe9iq]

Pete Seeger is an example to us all! At 94, he thought it important to support our Farmers! God bless you Pete!

[@TannerPolednak]

Close on a century and Pete still manages a crowd like nobody else. Good on ya man.

[@virginia7890]

😢 Beautiful! Joyful tears! 😢😢😢 Thank you

[@justbekindtooall]

94 and still amazing.. we should learn from our elders

[@JohnPortfolio2010]

So sad that the human body degrades so awfully to this point. You can tell the guy is full of so much life at 94. His weak body was the only thing keeping him from living for ever (physically)

[@ragereynolds4374]

Even physically he was in Pretty decent shape

[@richardeagan551]

Pete sang at my mother's funeral.

[@alexhickey5633]

The body can only live for so long. Pete was in incredible physical and mental shape right to the end. But decades of bringing happiness to everyone took its toll unfortunately. At his age its hard to know if his passion for music kept him going or wore him out. Living long is almost genetic in his family. His sister lived a long life aswell btw. Either way, we're lucky to have so many recordings of him

[@bzhorne]

Lost another great musician. Pete Seeger. Here he is three years ago.

[@olmmbill]

I was privileged to meet Pete for the first time at a concert at Gaelic Park in the Bronx in 1964. God bless you, Pete, with health and joy as you continue to inspire folks for good after so many decades.

[@randeross4827]

This man is so inspiring. I just think he should win some Nobel Peace Prize or something. He would hate it but it might make some on the younger generation think.

[@TravisLoneWolfWalsh]

God Bless him 94 and still had it

[@strangersinlondon_]

Thank you for your music.

[@LegionEmu396]

Did not expect to cry going into this but u did, rest in peace brother

[@1992Maton]

Oh... My... God. Thank you so much Pete, The world was a better place with you here :(

[@patrickscully4786]

This is sooooooooo awesome. The beautiful crowd showing their love for Pete! So cool!

[@skipperrussell2025]

Three chords, the truth, and LOVE! God bless Pete Seeger!

[@3salamanders]

Thanks for carrying so many on your shoulders!! Hopefully we all learn to stand on our own as you did now.

[@ayekah1]

He's an amazing man, what a legacy he leaves. 94 and still going! God bless him.

[@stanaoki330]

I remember Mr. Seeger from the 60's. Music that had a message was happening then! At his 90's he still has the spirit!

[@janridenour7522]

Goodbye dear friend, time to rest awhile. One of the very last greats! You are missed. We love you!

[@ZahidurRahmanUdoy-pg6su]

no matter how old are you........you are ever green....

[@rkeller93]

Still inspires me! After only 7 decades...

[@computersolutions164]

RIP Mr Seeger - Bless you

[@computersolutions164]

......."What did YOU learn in school today"...... RIP Sir - Legend

[@ecolocalguy]

Simple words, still applicable today. Long live Pete Seeger!

[@godragons100]

Simply Timeless, Pete was Awesome here. Thank God for the many wonderful years you touched our lives with your music.

[@giorse23]

I want to be a 90 years old man and be like him. R.I.P. Pete.

[@rodsreel]

This great man put so much of his own life into other peoples causes, a real inspiration to generations. A life of music and self belief it doesn't get any more real. Thank you Mr Seeger.

[@aaronpriven]

I hope I am as active and vibrant at 64 as he is at 94.

[@karfux6902]

I wish I was there! Goodbye Pete Seeger, thanks for your songs!

[@pheo4156]

Rest in peace you absolute legend. Workers of the world unite!

[@cocottedemai9183]

Much love and respect to Pete Seeger. Thanks for everything Pete, you're such an example of what a true human being should be Keep your hand on that banjo, hold on!

[@toluccatoo]

Hate to see him go, but we will call out his name and sing his songs to future generations to hear. Thank pete.

[@JugglinJellyTake01]

So good to hear such applaus and support for Pete Seeger.

[@silaspereira3167]

Emocionante Sr. Peter Seeger. Em 1956 voce cantou esta música. Eu tinha apenas 2 anos de idade. Após 57 anos, vejo o Sr. cantando If I had a hammer e assisti com uma emoção contagiante. Parabéns meu amigo. Voce deixa este legado para a música internacional.

[@baudolinoalessandria4096]

Pete was a hero of mine (and of many others). It makes me sad to see him so frail, though it is amazing he was still performing at 94.

[@JimChilders1]

Pete you don't have long on this earth but your music will be here a long, long time!

[@kibbulz1]

Oh man....this is so lovely!!!

[@rammergramps]

RIP Pete Seeger your songs will live on

Thank you Pete, With Love from Austria

[@cakeydragon829]

Same from England and the world

[@bensimpson9175]

What a man, and what a life of purpose. God speed, Pete!

[@lindsaym7614]

A piece of history, had both my kids there! Beautiful day, great tunes, RIP Pete

[@UltraLiteSpeed1]

God bless him.. He is part of American history now... A true American Treasure..

[@1AvW1]

WOW !!!! At age 94 not much voice... WHO cares??? Fantastic!!!

[@jorgearturoortiz424]

Loved Peter Seeger, a real hero of the song.

[@GilWeinberg4]

I wish I could be there. Remarkable. Inspiring.

[@caz4777]

Rest in peace, Mr. Seeger.

[@120551DS0u2a]

This song still makes me cry. RIP Pete Seeger :(

[@gachitadamunga5614]

God bless you Pete. May you be blessed forever. Thank you for the light and the warm fire. Your life never leaves us.

[@reneecarter6702]

I grew up loving Pete 😩💔💔💔

[@MrsMFA4]

Thank you for everything Mr. Seeger :) may you find the Light :)

[@liart6219]

I miss you, what a great person you was.

[@OverallBuddies]

We are so very lucky to have this to see and hear!

[@edwardanthony7283]

The audience was great!

[@mixmmick]

What a beautiful soul he was. One of greatest ever.

[@mandyburkettthomasnelson817]

Fantastic!

[@robertwest4497]

One Of Our Greatest American Heroes...Amen ...

[@sedshc3540]

keep watching out for us you gracious man. you will be missed

[@shanewalczyk4157]

to say this show was Amazing would be a shear understatement

[@AMentorway4u]

God Blessed us with this gentle giant. Respect Mr Peter

[@thimanisenanayake7680]

You will never grow old Peter. Rip. We live u

[@rakscyn]

Pete, you will be with us -- forever.

[@gakkijiten]

ピートシーガーさん。なんて素晴らしいんだろう。尊敬してます。

[@25FIREBALL]

thank you so much for posting these vids...just think how musically deprived we would be with out you tube

[@sky-magnet]

A working class hero is something to be. RIP Pete.

[@justalurkr]

God bless this man and may he rest in eternal peace and love.

[@samtheskull999]

What a Legend and never sold out, God Bless and Rest in Peace Brother

[@ronbroomell]

Yes, Amen, Thank You and Aloha ~

[@angr3819]

Thank you

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

Amazing performance.

[@LionHead914]

This is just touching! :) Love it! :)

[@edwardanthony7283]

God blessed the old fellow!

[@matthewlandis5233]

God bless him…if we all could be so lucky to live such a profound life, a life well lived a true american treasure.

[@nguyenphuonganh6749]

*sobbing and crying* *more of that* *why can't i stop?*

[@paulakeys8343]

What a joy he was.

[@1992Maton]

oh pete. you beautiful human being.

[@pitmusic428]

Gracias maestro por esa obra de arte

[@Sutha-ho1os]

Wow Peter Seeger, inspiration and amazing.

[@nikos8247]

What an amazing man... Some people shouldn't die...

[@MrWotson]

Thank you Pete we loves you from Brazil

[@mmegraham]

God bless the legacy of this dear banjo warrior!

[@musiquelot]

thank you pete for your songs. thank you god for pete.

[@TheNellamaria]

amazing Pete!

[@Beluta_Channal]

I love Peter Seeger's song❤️

[@jeffmobile3]

Another master gone . God Speed ....you will be missed

[@emmaberry3658]

We used to sing this as a hymn at school, I remember playing it on my recorder