Simple Song of Freedom

[cemertemx]

i'm a turk. america is a huge mistake. america is a murderer and fascist state. we, first usa must oppose nationalists. in iraq, afghanistan and vietnam, children and civil people were killed. long live peace! no war! peace at home peace at world!

[reylady42]

I remember doing this..I can't believe it's been over 5 years. It was one of my favorite memories from middle school and scary cause it was our first time in a recording studio..

I hope all you viewers like this video because me and the rest of my old classmates worked really hard on it :)

[chavener5]

Well done. From the heart. The quest for peace and not killing that are contained in these lyrics are moving.

I am trying to think of a time in the history of the world when there has not been a war, senseless killing-and sometimes and although difficult to say, that was, at times, is inevitable. Whether it begins with well intentioned aspiritions (Hiltler) or for profit (pick one) the constant (not the only constant) throughout history has been war.

Ideals such these should be cherished.

[chavener5]

Well done. From the heart. The quest for peace and not killing that are contined in these lyrics are moving.

I am trying to think of a time in the history of the world when there has not been a war, senseless killing-and sometimes and although difficult to say, that was, at times, is inevitable. Whether it begins with well intentioned aspiritions (Hiltler) or for profit (pick one) the constant (not the only constant) throughout history has been war.

Ideals such these should be cherished.

[NindicaPinionsLight]

Simple Song of Freedom REVERSED

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[dexter0502]

beautifully done, cant wait show my little girl this! it only we could stop the programming they'll all be getting at school over the next few years.

[harleybunt]

The author would love to see this, who wouldn't? Beautiful. 

[Lichtfee004]

Great ..well done... freedom and peace for the world ann sander

[dcsware]

Bush threatened our democracy with lies and the need to seek political advantage by killing others. You may disagree, but time will label him for what he was - another Nero.

[mckathiki]

Wonderful. Thank you.

[trickdogs]

This piece was done during the Bush presidency - hence, the "WORST" sign.

Obama is far from being the worst, though his hesitance to end torture (Manning) and close Guantanamo and get out of Afghanistan or even shut things down in Iraq - keep me guessing as to his abilities.

[vialisa]

Amazing! I want the lyrics to this song, I didn't hear all the words... You children were wonderful! I'm crying... and though I don't believe pres.O is the worst president ever. I do hope that we can all be a peace and learn to live with our differences and celebrate the diversity of the world and like the song says we have much more to do with our time... life is precious! Sing it Loud!

[wgegan]

Too bad some people do not listen to this song.....

They know who they are

[Drewtazy]

such a profound song from the 60's that is still if not more Relevant today!

[aya70310]

i like it

[dcsware]

I dont know what has drawn me back to this song after so many years, but this simple song still packs a wallop. Why we keep fighting wars based on our government's continual lies from Johnson to Bush, is the great tragedy of our democracy.

[kannlautwerden]

a very good one, thanks from germany.

education and human heat is an important part, but still try to principal sponsor of the fate...

[forty911]

Love these kids. They really nailed this song.

[forty911]

These kids nailed this song. I post it all over the net all of the time. It brings tears to my eye's every time I hear it.

[forty911]

We could have beat swords into plowshares years ago, and then 911 would not have happened. Ike warned us about the Giant Military Industrial Complex. Now is the time for peaceful solutions.

[forty911]

I think Darin would be proud of these kids. I got attacked on a right site when I posted this... Asked me why I was posting leftest songs. Trying to figure out how Peace is a leftest thing...

[RossM3838]

@forty911 The song is not all that leftist at all. One lyric says" I just want to known to you as me" not part of a group or ethnicity. Just me as an individual person.

[forty911]

@RossM3838 I doubt in any condition that I said that this song was leftest. I posted this in a group on a an anti-Obama (O-bomb-o) a site and get wickedly attacked for posting it and other Peace songs. I brought up that I thought Peace was for all. I no longer flash the Peace sign, I turn my hand around and flash the Victory sign.

[trickdogs]

Hi - Thanks for viewing, but negative comments on these kids' performance is kinda below the bar.

Their first time recording in a studio, they were not professionals, but were so excited to be singing this song.

Peace, Friends...

[lildoozcoop]

I think it's great that children should sing protest songs. But please tell me what is the point of the massive slaughter of Bobby Darin's original hard-hitting lyrics? It would take very minor changes to update them. David Rothmillar has a lot to answer for this horribly sanitised version. Let the children sing and understand the original lyrics about lying, corrupt government agendas.

[trickdogs]

Hi, David Rothmiller here...

Please be my guest and present your own adaptation or new take on a Peace song. In the meantime, shut up.

This video was made during the Bush years when few voices were being heard in protest of the slaughter. We travelled to Afghanistan and shot the footage for another project on Islam. But the images of the children so moved me that I wanted to use them somehow, in respect to all children wanting a peaceful world.

[trickdogs]

So, we gathered non-professional junior high kids experiencing their first time in a recording studio. I did not want gloss, but simply honest voices. If they are out of tune, get over it.

Revisit Darrin's lyrics and see how they are out of touch with the current world situation.

Apparently, so are you.

It's always easier to criticize than to create.

[Jones7036]

It choked me up, but the plackard that asks 'What would Jesus Bomb?' cracked me up.

[camelliagrower]

Girls,

Your voices are beautiful. Thank you for making a positive contribution in helping others.

[burnplant]

Sennatrem is on the mark. I cried and cried for all the notes tortured in this song.

Seriously, I agree with the sentiment, but this version of Mr. Darin's beautiful song makes me want to bomb my own house.

Stop, just stop.

[AshangelV1]

Beautifully done. So heartfelt

[jackster30]

does anyone know what this song is called, it goes like this: Freedom, Freedom, freedom and lalala some more.

[woodlandpezrez]

The future is theirs, and we have no right as adults to steal from them what is not ours to steal...

[forty911]

They nailed this song. It brings tears every time I hear it.

[onefodderunit]

Bombing civilians is terrorism and Obama will continue in Afghanistan what the terrorist before him started.

[sennatrem]

This makes me cry because it's SO BAD.

[eileenfleming]

"There is no justice without freedom. There can be no human rights without liberty...All who live in tyranny and hopelessness can know the United States will not ignore your oppression, or excuse your oppressors. When you stand for liberty, we will stand with you."-George Bush, 2nd Inaugural

IMAGINE when the words from politicians mean something.

Children Lead US in the way to go and they are who we must change course for and all we are saying is give peace a chance.

[forty911]

Tears try to come from my eyes every time I hear this song while cross posting it all over the world.

[forty911]

Great song I am going to keep on sending all over this world to everyone I can think of. That might be loud enough to bring some sanity to those insane in power.

[ddsdavey]

Oh its simple alraight,lol!

[X7VORTEX7]

Bella letra y hermoso video me gustaria que pusieran subtitulo en castellano ya que muchos de mis allegados no saben ingles y ellos quisieran saber el mensaje que encierra la letra de la cancion como el video pongo mi comentario en castellano para que me entiendan como de dificil se hace cuando uno no entiende algo pero quisiera saberlo espero que le pongan subtitulos

[tehzoh]

watch for the subliminals in video

[harmonicutopia]

The children know the truth... singing out the coordinates for FREEDOM! Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this creative piece of art!

[xxxyyxxx]

beautiful work

vote 4 freedom!!

[Worrab32]

Well done guys, this is the way to fight!!!!!!

[onlycrazygal]

its how it should be, you kids can simplify all the complexities for the silly grown ups in power with this song, that was absolutely awesome thanks xxxxxxxxxx

[JulesFarah]

wow guys you did great

[MTCatman]

Excellent!

[paul8kangas]

Great song. Can you sing it on Saturday, 12noon at the big peace marches in SF, LA, NY, Portland,  Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta, KC, Austin?

I'll be there singing.

Please join US & sing for peace. Paul -- solar housing engineer. You tube: paul8kangas

[666apostata666]

great video great song 5

[Slobbert]

So simple yet so powerful. The world is so convoluted in the "fake reality" the media puts in front of us. WE ARE THE REALITY, NOT THEM.

[JohnDoeHomeless]

Remember the truth in:

When the people lead, the leaders will follow.

Exercise your Rights,

or they will be excOrcised!?

[tasgo1]

ineradicable voice

[deusmihifortis]

FREEDOM!!!!

[randwickbelle]

fantastic song, sung beautifully.... old children young children want to feel all right.... keep at it keep strong

[getulioprates]

Nice video!

Something that choked me is a child with a banner that say: "Who + would Jesus bomb?"

Ironically, USA, a satanist state since it's conception and architeture have a christian "mask".

[JohnDoeHomeless]

You got that right as rain. . . BUT the U.$.$.A. didn't create the concept, it's been tradition with every tribe that had a god bigger than someone else's. Best analogy I found is why do we kill to show killing is wrong.

[jahistheboss]

namaste

[BigRasta1973]

Bless ya all, Keep on spreading the words.. Time is changing real fast. Many are waking up now.

Love and greetings from the Netherlands.

Brian

[drepro]

hey man ik kom ook uit nl

fight the new world order

[fboglev]

Very nice work here.

Ron Paul was our answer. America failed. Maybe 2012

[jamezthompson3]

Ron Paul isn't the answer because nobody trusts old white men no more.

[JohnDoeHomeless]

Everyone has to make that jugement for themselves. Some can't decide anything anyway.

Ron Paul had the right intentions, and knew that there is a "New World Order" that needs to be reckoned with.

Now. . . there still is.

[shortydapimp11]

great song!!! Sing it loud and proud...everyone!!!.... young...old...black... white... yellow....brown......green :P

[10783048]

Great song. All these sick twisted Governments and world leaders. It's a wonder how they could sleep at night. Evil murderous monsters! They only care about the profits from war! There doesn't even have to be wars!

[vortexus99]

The only way war will be stoped is by the people. The goverments of the world and big iron monger corperation will not listen to anyone. But if evryone, and that means everyone stands up and defys them they have no power, that means the armed forces to. I love this song and it is very moving.

[TheGoodnessIsGood]

Awesome.

[voidpresence]

yeees!!! beautiful

[Yryr8258]

Very moving and powerful video. Well done!

[Radians51]

Great job, kids! Great example! Now THIS is real CHANGE to believe in. Keep on singing loud and clear. And whoever is your teacher--well done. :)

[markcooney13]

if only the world was that easy to fix it would be a better place but a good song

[matrixxx123456789]

We do not need to "fix" the world.... just OUR Republic. Our Constitutional Republic is NOT a Democracy.

Go see what our founding fathers had to say about "mob rule".

Restore it! Great vid Kids!!!!!

[TheDeadVictim]

this is good it's a really good messages :) thank you