Tom Paxton "Buy A Gun For Your Son" 1965

[xelliefleur14x]

Amazing song, great music and the lyrics sum a lot of things up.

[xavierrrr]

very good, thanks for posting

[jk56f2]

Fabulous song. Where the Hell are the topical, protest , folk singing type singers we need so desperately today.

[sciencebabe]

THis is SO Awesome.

I watched this show regularly as a child, I had no idea I could find this wonderful music here!

This is one of my favorite Tom Paxton songs - and Ramblin' Boy even more so.

I guess it's not likely - but I'm gonna look for "King of my Backyard". Me and my little brothers uesd to laugh like crazy when we would hear that Tom Paxton song.

And Pete Seeger!!! He just led the nation in song at the Pre-inaugural Concert. You could tell he really enjoyed it.

Thank you!

[Liberty4Ever]

Teach your sons and your daughters peace. Teach them not just to tolerate others, but to appreciate the value of diversity. Teach them to value all life. Teach them the Philosophy of Liberty (search YouTube for it). But do not teach them that the tools to defend themselves, their families, and their fellow citizens are evil. Teach them responsibility, and what it means to be free. If you teach them that guns are bad, you're enslaving them to those who control governments.

[CougarsRock]

Don't buy war toys. Thanks for the song and the reminder.

[jk56f2]

Wow, we need lyrics like this today

[Poodlepups]

ooh! edgy.

[rvod49]

I've been singing Paxton songs for almost as long as he has.  I am so happy that you were able to share this video.

[420IrishRasta420]

loong live Tom Paxton

[phil31047]

So true it may be 'old' but it still applies look around and see Thanks for postin'

[CeeKayz0rz]

I know it's supposed to be sarcastic, but goddamn that chorus is awesome! :p

- CK

[GhostVirusx90]

this guy is amazing! He has a good viable point.

[ysplse]

Thanks for this I've been a fan for years and have been lucky enough to see Tom this side of the pond.

[ShinjiCrowley]

Amazing =)

[blender7]

wow, this song has such truth to it, especialy his begining monologue.

[Paddybear1]

still current!

[ykmalachi]

Great little video!

[yonnamaria]

Another classic that is timeless and applicable to all eras. A great lesson in song indeed. We don't think about what we teach our children by our deeds and example.

[SpiritOf1775]

Great singer.

[broadwaybound92]

I love way he says the word "sir".

[finntheirishflea]

best song ever!

[MagiMysteryTour]

And the nationwide trend dating from 2001 of military camouflage being treated as a fashionable clothing style, adorning everyone from babies to seniors, but especially encouraged among schoolchildren, is a national sickness we should all be keen against. Deliberately raising a generation of mercenary killers without conscience.

[jalil124]

now we give them-Halo!!!

[Wiggydor]

great social commentary in what could have been a great time to end all that we've become

[Golderlack]

your a great guitarist

[tomjoad1234]

If I was Pete, I would have physically clapped. What an amazing piece of footage.

[quillendaniel]

Great...still relevant....

[injunloco]

wow, fantastic, you go tom, 10 out of 10

[DeanArrlack]

Tom Is a beautiful soul, I got the chance to see him in concert a few times. Thanks for posting this!

[wantsometomo]

i've never heard this guy before but hes awsome i like it

[bdcocker]

Oh no Americans don't use propaganda! Smash the televison, first action necessary to break away from the addiction. There have been so many gifted souls warning us of this all pervasive fascism that has now engulfed us--shake you neigbor awake it is not too late.

Thanks funky

[hanezlind]

totally awsome !

[deerhunt08]

he's right

[Thegodofhats]

Why haven't I heard this song before? It rocks!

[tomjoad1234]

This video is absolutely amazing, an amazing talent.

[chiller989]

amazing

[PlanetIce121797]

I don't particularly agree with his views on this, but he has a fair enough argument that I respect. And I love his creativity, therefore I love the song.

[MyKarmaRanOvrMyDogma]

Amen brother.

[mechrour]

thank you it's very nice

[Ghouma]

Very nice!

[MyKarmaRanOvrMyDogma]

This video should be required viewing for all parents.

[whotookaegir]

This is a great song.

He's respected as a songwriter for others but not as a performer... maybe if he had hair he would've gotten big on his own.

[duchampo]

thisis good stuff

[TBguitar]

the good old days!

[Philosophish]

Genius.

[mccarts72]

This is by far one of the best songs regarding war.

[xDETOx]

great song!! i love his sarcasm

[uhhtheman]

this is a great song

[noddyguevara]

Great stuff. Petes comment at the end is so 'of the time'. Protest and survive. It was true then, and its true now.

[Bullettube]

Wow! I remember this song on his album but never saw him sing it. Thanks for posting!

[frackle]

I love folk protest music, because you can yell at a hippy all you want, but I'd like to see Limbaugh take on Paxton or Guthrie!

[positivamib]

excellent!

[donnymcilwee]

this is a great video.

[jokerman105]

a young tom paxton //going to see him in Glasgow 2007

[sigmund000]

great