Brainwaves – August 23, 2022 – War and peace
Written by Brian Blum on 22/08/2022
With the fighting still raging in Eastern Europe, Brainwaves looks at “war and peace” through music. An hour of songs about fighting and warfare, followed some peace songs to even the balance. On the war side: Edwin Starr, Talking Heads, Rilo Kiley, The Three O’Clock, Nada Surf, Carl Douglas and more. On the peace side: Fountains of Wayne, John Lennon, Elvis Costello, Boston, Cat Stevens and Jeff Lynne.
Band | Song |
Edwin Starr | War |
Good Old War | Looking for Shelter |
Talking Heads | Life During Wartime |
Rilo Kiley | Love and War |
Matthew Sweet | Holy War |
Lords of the New Church | Holy War |
Arcade Fire | Suburban War |
The Decemberists | This is Why We Fight |
The Three O’Clock | Jet Fighter |
Nada Surf | Let the Fight Do the Fighting |
Carl Douglas | Kung Fu Fighting |
The Shins | Fighting in a Sack |
The Foo Fighters | Next Year |
Matisyahu | One Day |
Fountains of Wayne | Peace and Love |
Jeff Lynne | Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) cover: George Harrison |
John Lennon | Give Peace a Chance |
Sam Baker | Go in Peace |
Elvis Costello | What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace Love and Understanding (cover: Nick Lowe) |
Cat Stevens | Peace Train |
Boston | Peace of Mind |
Imagine Dragons | America |
Matt Nathanson | Pretty the World |
Gin Blossoms | Follow You Down |
Josh Pyke | Break. Shatter. Make. Matter |
Belle and Sebastian | Act of the Apostle |
Beit HaBubot (Dollhouse) | Sigapo |
Stuart Valentine | Melody’s True |
The Killers | Mr. Brightside (extended version) |
Airspace | Breathe |
Judah the Buddha | mt400 |
Elliot Smith | A Fond Farewell |
Blackfield | End of the World |
Deaf School | What a Way to End it All |