My mother playing the violin and my father and grandfather playing the piano, classical stuff.
Pete Seeger
My mother playing the violin ...
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My mother gave me a ukulele at age eight, and I sang the popular tunes of the day.
Pete Seeger
My mother wanted me to learn how to read music. She'd given fiddles to my two older brothers, but they'd rebelled. I came along and my father said, "Oh, let Peter enjoy himself." What she did was leave musical instruments all around the house. Whistles, marimbas, squeeze boxes, a piano and organ. By age six or seven, I could bang out a simple tune on almost anything. I developed a good ear, so I didn't learn to read music until I taught myself at age eighteen, 'cause I was hearing so many good songs I couldn't possibly remember them all.
Pete Seeger
To live you have to experiment, to have the ability to experiment you have to have confidence, to have confidence you have to be loved, to be loved you have to love.
Pete Seeger
Music has always had the ability to comfort and inspire.
Pete Seeger
A good song can only do good, and I am proud of the songs I have sung. I hope to be able to continue singing these songs for all who want to listen, Republicans, Democrats, and independents.
Pete Seeger
