Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream - Various Artists

Recorded in 76 languages, this has become one of the most enduring and treasured peace songs.
Possibly the very best anti-war song ever...a strong argument presented sweetly and with reason.
This song was written in 1950 by Ed McCurdy and has been recorded by many artists over the years including The Weavers, John Denver, Simon and Garfunkel, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Johnny Cash and Garth Brooks. This is my rendition.

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[xentric2000]

The original version is made by Cornelis Vreeswijk

[derkman]

xentric2000...

This song was written in 1950 by Ed McCurdy and has been recorded by many artists over the years including The Weavers, John Denver, Simon and Garfunkel, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Johnny Cash and Garth Brooks. I guess we can add Cornelius Vreeswijk to the list. Peace....

[oOJimmySueOo]

I'm sure it's originally an Almanac Singers song, before 1950 too, I can't know for sure though, my favourite version is Joan Baez's live cover, from her live album Very Early Joan, beautiful

[derkman]

Ed McCurdy (January 11, 1919 - March 23, 2000) was a folk singer, songwriter, and television actor. He is known for his widely-covered anti-war classic, "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream," which has been recorded in seventy-six languages; as well as a collection of risqué Elizabethan folk songs in a three-part series of albums titled When Dalliance was in Flower (and Maidens Lost Their Heads), which became a favorite record series of Prince Phillip of England.

[MusiCureSanity]

its not that i donT like the flag, but so many have been brainwashed to believe in it above eARTh and that is pathetic behavior compared to what people CAN be.

nice song man, and lovely rendition.

peACEveryonEverywherEveryday = no war.

[Greenpunky1]

great job sir! you're really such a smart person i see u sing it with broken heart like u carry the worlds trouble ! nice feelings thy seem at your innocent face ! peace .

[PiromancerFreak]

how can u dislike this, 2 people have no soul

[thonder8014]

@derkman Though one of the most popular versions (the swedish one) is sung by Cornelis Vreeswjik

[socksnundies]

I remember singing this when I was a little kid. I haven't heard this song since then. Thank You.

[mrtoeknee641]

Very sweet rendition of that song ,your very good I like it alot, your voice reminded me of a singer out ther that sang a song I don't know his name but it goes somthing like this .(longer then Thers been fishes in thy ocean higher then any bird ever flew!!! stronger then any mountain prime evil I am in luv with you). them lirics.you sound like him I like his voice,nice work .....MrToe..keep up the good work TTFN

[stillrestless99]

Good job. I was skeptical because, as you say, it has been recorded by so many great artists. You do the song justice... more sincerity than some of the big name artists. Thanks for caring and for sharing. And for inspiring young folks.

Ed

[godwhyisthistaken]

awsome

[getsmartpaul]

This message is eternal !

Well done !

Thank you.