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AMERICAN MASTERS Pete Seeger: The Power of Song airs February 27 on PBS (check local listings). For more information, visit

Pete Seeger helped introduce America to its own musical heritage, devoting his life to using the power of sing as a force for social change. Standing strong for deeply-held beliefs, Seeger went from the top of the pop charts to the top of the blacklist and was banned from American commercial television for more than 17 years. This determined singer/songwriter made his voice heard and encouraged the people of the world to sing out along with him. Now almost 90, Seeger continues to invigorate and inspire the musicians who help tell his story- including Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Maines, Tom Paxton, Arlo Guthrie, and others.

In this online-only premiere, Pete Seeger performs a song called "Quite Early Morning."

AMERICAN MASTERS is produced for PBS by Thirteen/WNET New York.

Channel: Music
Uploaded: January 25, 2008 at 11:27 am
Author: PBS

Length: 00:03:38
Rating: 5.00
Views: 13101

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ATNAJBAS (November 7, 2008 at 8:30 am)
He is not only an american hero but an world hero. Why hero? No he is not a hero, he is a common man standing next to me whenever I need him, he is there.
fuzzerton (October 28, 2008 at 2:11 am)
I've been listening to pete since birth (i'm 26), and for me, there will never be a better, more beloved musician. His voice, social conscience, musical scholarship, incomparable mastery of the banjo and guitar, and of course writing and influence on other performers combine to make him perhaps the greatest musical figure of the 20th century. What a shame that he's largely unknown!!
ArkRed1 (October 22, 2008 at 3:53 pm)
God bless you Pete. You've given us more than any politician could ever give us. You were right, and they are now starting to realize just what you were talking about. I pray it's not too late.
Martok40 (October 17, 2008 at 1:17 pm)
I never new you were there Pete, I really relate to you idea and your way of thinking.Thank you for giving so much!
alextw13jf (October 14, 2008 at 2:59 pm)
The greatest true American singer. Hearing his voice and his banjo gives me the creeps. We all have so much to learn form him. Thanks for posting.
SirCoughsalot (October 13, 2008 at 12:59 pm)
I really hope I get to see him someday.
alomhaom (October 3, 2008 at 6:00 am)
Great Man , Great Musician.
appo345 (September 19, 2008 at 1:14 am)
Truly he is a man of courage and conscience.
zeeahbella (July 22, 2008 at 9:40 pm)
Its wonderful to read that so many of you love him Nearly as much as I do. Make sure you hear him do Masters of War on his albulm Strangers and Cousins. It is so powerful it should be a video clip of huge importance. Also the way he does Golden Thread on this albulm is so special. It has for for over 40 years been my favourite song. This is Ben Perkins opinion currently Queenstown NZ
pochs (July 1, 2008 at 11:52 am)
This man is a GOD ! We love you, Pete. And THANK YOU for showing us the way !