If I Had a Hammer - UkuLadies Sing-along

“If I Had a Hammer” was written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays in 1949 as an anthem for many progressive concerns of the day and most specifically the Labor Movement. The song features images of blue-collar workers (hammers and bells to suggest factories, etc.) as a rallying call for justice and equality. It fared notably better commercially when it was recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary 12 years later. Their version of the song, released in July 1962 became a top 10 hit, and won the Grammy Awards for Best Folk Recording and Best Performance by a Vocal Group.