The Weavers released the song under the title "The Hammer Song" as a 78 single in March 1950 on Hootenanny Records, 101-A, backed with "Banks of Marble".
Early versions
The song was first performed publicly by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays on June 3, 1949, at St. Nicholas Arena in New York at a testimonial dinner for the leaders of the Communist Party of the United States, who were then on trial in federal court, charged with violating the Smith Act by advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government. It was not particularly successful in commercial terms when it was first released. It was part of the three songs Seeger played as the warm-up act for Paul Robeson's September 4 concert near Peekskill, New York, which subsequently erupted into a riot.
Demetri Evan Martin (born May 25, 1973) is an American comedian, actor, artist, musician, writer, and humorist. He is best known for his work as a stand-up comedian, being a contributor on The Daily Show, and his Comedy Central show Important Things with Demetri Martin.
Martin graduated from Yale University in 1995. During his time there, he wrote a 224-word poem about alcoholism as a project for a fractal geometry class, which became a well known palindromic poem. He was also a member of the Anti-Gravity Society, whose members juggle objects on Sunday evenings on Yale's Old Campus.
Although Martin was accepted into Harvard Law School, he went to New York University School of Law after he received a full scholarship. Martin withdrew from law school before the start of his final year, opting to pursue comedy over finishing his Juris Doctor.
If I Had a Hammer was written, produced and directed by Josh Becker. The film was co-produced by Jane Goe, a seasoned veteran of the film industry, who also co-produced Becker’s feature film Running Time. Goe has worked on several of Steven Spielberg’s films including: Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and E.T. Native Detroiter Kurt Rauf was the DP for If I Had a Hammer; the film was scored by Joseph LoDuca, with sound editing and mixing at Harvest Sound.
This movie captures the epic change that occurred in America in the 1960s. The stage was set the weekend the Beatles made their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. This masterfully written script provides an excellent commentary on American life at the very edge of transformation.
If I Had a Hammer has a young and talented cast. The mai...
published: 10 May 2018
IF I HAD A HAMMER
Misery vs. Peter, Paul and Mary
published: 31 Jan 2015
Ross McManus with The Joe Loss Orchestra - If I Had A Hammer [Colour Promo 1963]
Declan McManus' (Elvis Costello) father does a rocking calypso rendition of the folk classic.
published: 23 Aug 2022
Johnny B Great - If I Had A Hammer 1964
From the 1964 British Beat Film "Just For You"
published: 08 Feb 2009
Debbie Reynolds - If I Had A Hammer
You can't sing a protest song without a fabulous gown, a glamorous wig, and matching heels.
published: 10 Sep 2006
TRINI LOPEZ - IF I HAD HAMMER (STEREO)
EXCELENTE TEMA DE ESTE GRAN CANTANTE DE LOS AÑOS 60s, EN SU ÉPOCA Y SU MOMENTO.
published: 08 Jun 2014
If I Were a Hammer (from the film Sleeping Dogs Lie)
Clips from the Independent Thriller “Sleeping Dogs Lie,” distributed internationally late 2018.
Original Score written and performed by Tyler Traband.
published: 19 Dec 2018
If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)
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If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song) · Arlo Guthrie / Pete Seeger
Precious Friend
℗ 2000 v2 Conversion P Credit
Vocals: Pete Seeger
Writer: Lee Hays
Writer: Pete Seeger
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If I Had a Hammer was written, produced and directed by Josh Becker. The film was co-produced by Jane Goe, a seasoned veteran of the film industry, who also co-...
If I Had a Hammer was written, produced and directed by Josh Becker. The film was co-produced by Jane Goe, a seasoned veteran of the film industry, who also co-produced Becker’s feature film Running Time. Goe has worked on several of Steven Spielberg’s films including: Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and E.T. Native Detroiter Kurt Rauf was the DP for If I Had a Hammer; the film was scored by Joseph LoDuca, with sound editing and mixing at Harvest Sound.
This movie captures the epic change that occurred in America in the 1960s. The stage was set the weekend the Beatles made their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. This masterfully written script provides an excellent commentary on American life at the very edge of transformation.
If I Had a Hammer has a young and talented cast. The main characters are portrayed by Lisa Records and Brett Beardslee, who give a delightful and honest performance which contributes to the overwhelming charm of this cinematic gem. The film has been compared to Orson Welle's "The Magnificent Ambersons" and also to the legendary George Lucas's "American Graffiti".
If I Had a Hammer was written, produced and directed by Josh Becker. The film was co-produced by Jane Goe, a seasoned veteran of the film industry, who also co-produced Becker’s feature film Running Time. Goe has worked on several of Steven Spielberg’s films including: Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and E.T. Native Detroiter Kurt Rauf was the DP for If I Had a Hammer; the film was scored by Joseph LoDuca, with sound editing and mixing at Harvest Sound.
This movie captures the epic change that occurred in America in the 1960s. The stage was set the weekend the Beatles made their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. This masterfully written script provides an excellent commentary on American life at the very edge of transformation.
If I Had a Hammer has a young and talented cast. The main characters are portrayed by Lisa Records and Brett Beardslee, who give a delightful and honest performance which contributes to the overwhelming charm of this cinematic gem. The film has been compared to Orson Welle's "The Magnificent Ambersons" and also to the legendary George Lucas's "American Graffiti".
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Warner Records
If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song) · Arlo Guthrie / Pete Seeger
Precious Friend
℗ 2000 v2 Conversion P Credit
V...
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Warner Records
If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song) · Arlo Guthrie / Pete Seeger
Precious Friend
℗ 2000 v2 Conversion P Credit
Vocals: Pete Seeger
Writer: Lee Hays
Writer: Pete Seeger
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Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Warner Records
If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song) · Arlo Guthrie / Pete Seeger
Precious Friend
℗ 2000 v2 Conversion P Credit
Vocals: Pete Seeger
Writer: Lee Hays
Writer: Pete Seeger
Auto-generated by YouTube.
If I Had a Hammer was written, produced and directed by Josh Becker. The film was co-produced by Jane Goe, a seasoned veteran of the film industry, who also co-produced Becker’s feature film Running Time. Goe has worked on several of Steven Spielberg’s films including: Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and E.T. Native Detroiter Kurt Rauf was the DP for If I Had a Hammer; the film was scored by Joseph LoDuca, with sound editing and mixing at Harvest Sound.
This movie captures the epic change that occurred in America in the 1960s. The stage was set the weekend the Beatles made their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. This masterfully written script provides an excellent commentary on American life at the very edge of transformation.
If I Had a Hammer has a young and talented cast. The main characters are portrayed by Lisa Records and Brett Beardslee, who give a delightful and honest performance which contributes to the overwhelming charm of this cinematic gem. The film has been compared to Orson Welle's "The Magnificent Ambersons" and also to the legendary George Lucas's "American Graffiti".
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Warner Records
If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song) · Arlo Guthrie / Pete Seeger
Precious Friend
℗ 2000 v2 Conversion P Credit
Vocals: Pete Seeger
Writer: Lee Hays
Writer: Pete Seeger
Auto-generated by YouTube.
The Weavers released the song under the title "The Hammer Song" as a 78 single in March 1950 on Hootenanny Records, 101-A, backed with "Banks of Marble".
Early versions
The song was first performed publicly by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays on June 3, 1949, at St. Nicholas Arena in New York at a testimonial dinner for the leaders of the Communist Party of the United States, who were then on trial in federal court, charged with violating the Smith Act by advocating the overthrow of the U.S. government. It was not particularly successful in commercial terms when it was first released. It was part of the three songs Seeger played as the warm-up act for Paul Robeson's September 4 concert near Peekskill, New York, which subsequently erupted into a riot.
If I had a hammer I'd hammer in the morning I'd hammer in the evening All over this land I'd hammer out danger I'd hammer out a warning I'd hammer out love between my brothers and my sisters All over this land If I had a bell I'd ring it in the morning I'd ring it in the evening All over this land I'd ring out danger I'd ring out a warning I'd ring out love between my brothers and my sisters All over this land If I had a song I'd sing it in the morning I'd sing it in the evening All over this land I'd sing out danger I'd sing out a warning I'd sing out love between my brothers and my sisters All over this land Well I've got a hammer And I've got a bell And I've got a song to sing All over this land It's the hammer of justice It's the bell of freedom It's the song about love between my brothers and my sisters All over this land
I’ve been reading about Melinda French Gates as part of my search for inspirational role models. She’s been in the news lately, which led me to learn more about her life and her impressive professional work ....
If I had a hammer, I’d pretend I was as strong and patient as state Superior CourtJudgeAllen Baddour, who first lowered his hammer on North Carolina’s intransigent legislature and its fickle state agencies in 2020.