Pete Seeger was born on 3 May 1919, would have been 101 a couple of days ago. It was great to see Pete at his best showing great spacial awareness as he moves the banjo up and around Lee's head several times in this song without hitting him.

the first time I've ever seen the Weavers live ... they were well represented in our old 78rpm record collection

RIP Pete Seeger and Fred Hugherman, Fred passed in 2016 and Pete in 2014 for those who don’t know. Edit also RIP Lee Hays, and Ronnie Gilbert. Lee died in 1981 and Ronnie in 2015. The weavers will forever Rest In Peace as an amazing musical group.

"If you can exist, and stay the course -- not a course of blind obstinacy and faulty conception -- but one of decency and good sense, you can outlast your enemies with your honor and integrity intact," Fred Hellerman of the Weavers.

Watching this makes me realize how much I miss the gentler times. Going on 70 now and will soon be joining my own Irene and its songs and sounds like these fine folks made that keep my memories and dreams alive. We will all have a great sing-a-long one day.

We mainly remember the Weavers for their singing. But Fred and Pete sure could pick.

RIP, Pete Seeger, an uncompromising artist and voice never concerned with fads and trends but simply guided by a singular drive to address his cultural and political passions.

Fred Hellerman -- the last of the Weavers -- died yesterday. I was proud to have known him.

Ronnie Gilbert and Holly Near often concertized here in Berkeley,CA and Ronnie was a Berkeley fixture in anti Vietnam protests down through the years. The audio of these great folk songs can be found on CD. Pete Seeger was my idol from the time I was 3. RIP Pete. Lee Hayes & Fred Kellerman were also incredible song writers. Check out the music of the Weavers. I continue to teach it in Sing Thing Family Singing in Berkeley and Oakland.

1.Tzena Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, Tzena Can't you hear the music playing In the city square Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, Tzena Come where all our friends will find us With the dancers there Tzena, Tzena join the celebration There'll be people there from every nation Dawn will find us laughing in the sunlight Dancing in the city square Tzena, Tzena, come and dance the Hora One, two, three, four All the boys will envy me for Tzena, Tzena, when the band is playing My heart's saying Tzena, Tzena, Tzena …………………………………………………………………introduction Friends, if you’ve been dancing to this song, the last year, you’d like to know maybe that it came to us form the new land of Israel. We’re singin’ now not only those new English words, that we made up for that record with Gordon Jenkins, but also, the original Hebrew words of this song that was written for lots of people to sing and dance together. …………………………………………………………………introduction Tzena, tzena, tzena, tzena ha-banot u-r’ena hayalim ba-mosheva Al na, Al na, Al na, Al na, al na tithab’ena Mi-ben hayil, ish tzava Tzena, tzena, ha-banot u-r’ena hayalim ba-mosheva Al na, Al na, Al na, Al na, al na tithab’ena Mi-ben hayil, ish tzava Tzena, tzena, ha-banot u-r’ena hayalim ba-mosheva Al na, Al na, tithab’ena Mi-ben hayil, ish tzava Tzena, Tzena join the celebration There'll be people there from every single nation Dawn will find us laughing in the sunlight Dancing, dancing, dancing with my Tzena. 2.Around the world …………………………………………………………………introduction We’re gonna take a musical trip around the world. Stopping off in four different countries and picking up and singing and playing a different dance tune from each one without skipping a beat. Wherever we go, people singing and dancing together and the most perfect, neighborly harmonies and rhythms. Now, the first foreign country we’re gonna visit is the state of Arkansas. Where the people kick up their heels, And the banjo kicks up the dust, and the music is called “floppy eared mule.” …………………………………………………………………introduction Chicken in a bread pen, pickin’ hot dough, grab your gal and doesy doe, duck for the ice but leap for the clam, slide right through to the promised land. Well, if you went over to Europe, they might not call it a hoe down, but it’s still has the same rhythm. A little bit of polka and a little soul, something like that. Hey! Hey! Down in the new land of Israel, They wouldn’t call it a Polka, It would be a little circle dance called the Hora. artsa alinu, artsa alinu, artsa alinu. alinu. artsa alinu, artsa alinu, artsa alinu. kvar kharashnu vegam zaranu. kvar kharashnu vegam zaranu, aval od lo katsarnu. aval od lo katsarnu. aval od lo katsarnu. aval od lo katsarnu. Comin’ back across the ocean, down in the West Indies, A little song called “Hey liley liley liley” Hey liley liley lo Hey liley liley liley Hey liley liley lo Married man will keep your secret, Hey liley liley lo single boy will talk about you Hey liley liley lo Hey liley liley liley Hey liley liley lo Hey liley liley liley Hey liley liley lo Well all the girls just love me so Hey liley liley lo ‘Cause I don’t tell everything I know Hey liley liley lo Hey liley liley liley Hey liley liley lo Hey liley liley liley Hey liley liley lo Sing this song in every land, dance together hand in hand Hey liley liley liley Hey liley liley lo Hey liley liley liley Hey liley liley lo Hey liley liley liley Hey liley liley lo Hey liley liley liley Hey liley liley lo 3.So long So long, it's been good to know ya So long, it's been good to know ya So long, it's been good to know ya What a long time since I've been home And I've gotta be driftin' along I've sung this song, but I'll sing it again Of the people I've met and the places I've seen Some of the troubles that bothered my mind And a lot of good people that I've left behind, singing So long, it's been good to know ya So long, it's been good to know ya So long, it's been good to know ya What a long time since I've been home And I've gotta be driftin' along The sweethearts they sat in the dark and they sparked They hugged and they kissed in that dusty old dark They sighed and they cried and they hugged and they kissed But instead of marriage they talked like this: honey So long, it's been good to know ya So long, it's been good to know ya So long, it's been good to know ya What a long time since I've been home And I've gotta be driftin' along I went to your family and asked them for you They all said take her, oh take please do She can't cook or so and she won't scrub your floor So I put on my coat, tip toed down the door, singing So long, it's been good to know ya So long, it's been good to know ya So long, it's been good to know ya What a long time since I've been home And I've gotta be driftin' along I went down the street to the grocery store It was crowded with people both rich and both poor I asked the man how his butter was sold He said one pound of butter for two pounds of gold, I said So long, it's been good to know ya So long, it's been good to know ya So long, it's been good to know ya What a long time since I've been home And I've gotta be driftin' along Well the telephone rang and it jumped off the wall That was the preacher he was makin' his call He said, "we're waiting to tie the knot You're getting married believe it or not" The church was jammed and the church it was packed The pews were crowded from the front to the back A thousand friends waited to kiss my new bride But I was so anxious I rushed her outside, told her So long, it's been good to know ya So long, it's been good to know ya So long, it's been good to know ya What a long time since I've been home And I've gotta be driftin' along 4.Irene goodnight Irene goodnight Irene goodnight goodnight Irene,goodnight Irene I'll see you in my dreams goodnight Irene,goodnight Irene I'll see you in my dream …………………………………………………………………introduction We learned this song ‘Irene’ from a friend of ours, whose name was: Huddie Ledbetter. He called himself ‘Leadbelly’, king of the twelve string guitar. Some people thought he was the greatest folk singer that ever lived in America. We know him the best as the rememberer of folk songs and he taught us dozens of them. Especially ‘Irene’, this was his theme song and he sang it for over 30 years before he died. Well he died before ‘Irene’ got to be known to so many millions of Americans. Huddie had a hard wonderful life, it’s over now, but his songs are still very much alive. …………………………………………………………………introduction goodnight Irene,goodnight Irene I'll see you in my dream Last saturday night,I got married Me and my wife settled down Now me and my wife are parted I'm gonna take another stroll downtown Irene goodnight,Irene goodnight goodnight Irene,goodnight Irene I'll see you in my dream Sometimes I live in the country, Sometimes I live in town, Sometimes I take a great notion, To jump into the river and drown, well,Irene goodnight,Irene goodnight goodnight Irene,goodnight Irene I'll see you in my dream Stop rambling,stop your gambling Stop staying out late at night Go home to your wife and your family Stay down by your fireside bright Irene goodnight,Irene goodnight goodnight Irene,goodnight Irene I'll see you in my dream goodnight Irene,goodnight Irene I'll see you in my dream 5.Roving kind She had a dark and a roving eye And her hair hung down in ring-a-lets She was a nice girl, a proper girl But one of the roving kind. You know, sailors like to sing about ships, like to sing about women. Sometimes, they get a mixed-up, to sing about both same time. Now, as I cruised out one evening upon a night's career I spied a lofty clipper ship and to her I did steer I heisted out my sig-a-nals, which she so quickly knew And when she saw me smiling her, she immediately hove too-oo-oo. She had a dark and a roving eye And her hair hung down in ring-a-lets She was a nice girl, a proper girl But one of the roving kind. "Oh, pardon me" she says to me "for being out so late But if my parents heard of this then, sad would be my fate My father is in politics a good and righteous man my mother is an acrobat, I do the best I can. She had a dark and a roving eye And her hair hung down in ring-a-lets She was a nice girl, a proper girl But one of the roving kind. Well, I took her for some fish and chips and treated her so fine Hardly did I realize she was the rovin' kind Well, I kissed her lips, I missed her lips and found to my surprise She was nothin' but a pirate ship rigged up in a disguise. She had a dark and a roving eye And her hair hung down in ring-a-lets She was a nice girl, a proper girl But one of the roving kind. So come all you good sailor men who sail the wintry sea Come all you apprentice lads, a warning take from me Beware of lofty clipper ships, they'll be the ruin of you For it was there she made me walk the plank and pushed me under too-hoo-hoo. She had a dark and a roving eye And her hair hung down in ring-a-lets She was a nice girl, a proper girl But one of the roving kind.

another beautiful voice gone silent RIP Pete

Fred Hellerman (May 13, 1927) Pete Seeger. (May 3, 1919 - January 27, 2014), The Weavers. Ronnie Gilbert. (September 7, 1926 - June 6, 2015), The Weavers. Lee Hays. (March 14, 1914 - August 26, 1981), The Weavers.

Ronnie's superb contralto gives me total chills & moist eyes. Wonderful.

The great Weavers, one more reason to love KZfaq!

how could anyone not like this music

Ronnie Gilbert....so beautiful. And that gorgeous voice.

It's a shame that music like this is only found on KZfaq. Thanks for posting this.

From the release of Good Night Irene with the Gordon Jenkens Orchestra in Europe about 1949 / 1950 I am a fan of The Weavers. Still unbeaten in American Folk.

Wonderful! So many songs I remember from childhood. Grew up in the 50's thinking that folk songs are for children and classical for adults! As a mother I searched out and found Woody Guthrie's songs for children. What a joy to hear these now!

They're all gone now as of 6/6/2015. Rest in Peace, Ronnie Gilbert.

Just heard of Ronnie's passing on the radio.God speed dearest soul,give big hugs to Lee & Pete for us fans! The music in heaven just got a little more sweeter.............

We'll miss you, Pete! Gone at 94 a life well lived!

R.I.P. Fred Hellerman

The Weaver's brought tons of joy. Rest in peace guys! And thanks for the music!

Blacklisted. Can you believe it. Love you, Pete. What an amazing man.

Great film and music and Pete Seeger.

When I was a little girl my mom used to play this record for us as we were lying down to sleep for the night. But I don't remember any Hebrew songs. This is great! What a treat! I visited Israel later in life as a young adult. So I am thrilled to hear this now!

Ah Ronnie, what a voice. We miss you.

I was not familiar with their music before. But now... thanks for 15 minutes of joy in my day. I'm going to explore more from this special group.

Years ago I used too make fun of my dad for this music...after the years i have learned a new appreciation for this music and have come to love it!

Woweeee....fantastic stuff.

Long live The Weavers. May the blacklisters and redbaiters who tormented them for so many years listen quietly forever...for the music defeated hatred, fear, and lies.

RIP indeed. A beautiful voice, a beautiful soul, a man to be remembered and celebrated throughout all time.

so long, pete. It was good to know you. Very good.

Ronnie’s voice has captivated me from my childhood on...

Music - truly one of Gds ultimate creations!!!

This wonderful music makes me think of my Dad....I grew up hearing these songs.

Pete Seeger was one of America's most respected citizens. RIP Pete, God bless.

Although all gone now, their music lives on for them-- will never forget them!

Great film remarkable. Treasure

amazing that after 60 plus years this music still resounds...

I had their album "Folk Songs Around the World" and played it to death. I love folk music with harmony. (That also explains my love of the Seekers). Never saw them perform live, but in these films and on my record album there was no mention of politics. What they do in their private life is their business--and I did not agree with their politics--but as with all other performers, as long as they don't bring it into their performance, I don't care. All I want to hear is beautiful music--and that they did produce. RIP to all of them.

never seen before film of the weavers a group of great singers inc pete seegers .this will go on my timeline.

Wonderful

Saw Ronnie in concert with Holly Near many years ago what a voice! What a great lady

"Pete, you outlasted the bastards, man!" Bruce Springsteen

Une époque bénie!!!

Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow!!!!

I'll never forget seeing her at the Bitter End in New York in the early 60s. I can't think of any folk singer with as haunting renditions of songs as hers. Thank God for what she left behind.

What a wonderful singing group. I caught a video of their last performance; it really brought back memories thanks to this group of talented singers and players.

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The Weavers were the greatest. The precusors to such folk groups as the Kingston Trio, Peter Paul and Mary, and many more. They sang great songs and they did it with a social conscience. Sadly they are all gone. RIP

Ronnie Gilbert was such a pretty lady and such a beautiful voice. This music was long before my time but it makes me smile today.

love the weavers and their style of folk singing. i'm 62 and enjoy hearing many of these groups.it was said that lee hays could be a hard person to work for. you can see this in his eye and facial movements towards the others with him.

Wonderful music of happiness! Thank you. ♥️

Leadbelly R.I.P

Rest in Peace, Ronnie. We'll miss you at the Redwoods!

GREAT memories, half a century later; brought tears to my happy eyes!

historic film to see these brilliant folk

Wow - these brought tears of memory! Many thanks for osting them.

Great video.

souvenenir de mon enfance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!mes parents aimaient beaucoup chaque soir on me faisait écouter pour dormir ;; j'étais rassurée merci ..

A great treasure!! Thank you for posting!!!

She still is! And still singing!

So long it's been good to know ya!

Muito bom. Belo grupo. Belas vozes. 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍❤❤❤

It was great watching The Rovers in their prime again! With my iPhone I was able to transfer the song fast to my Apple TV and watch the group on large screen TV! Sy Adelman

Nice music, nice sound, nice video. I can't say anything because of so happy, and so much thanks for the uploading.

Lee was from Arkansas, bunghole boy. So am I. We're entitled to call it a foreign country if we want :P

What a wonderful collection. It's one of my fondest memories to have met Pete, and actually spent an afternoon with him in a very small group at the Beacon Sloop Club in December 2001. One could not get to know Pete, and then not like him, no matter what your politics.

Wow! This is from the year before I was born. Were there dinosaurs wandering the earth then? I grew up with Weavers music, always outraged at their blacklisting. Paul Robeson was another one.

Great music picking singing . I Appreciate.

Its a pleasure to listen.

Wonderful collection!! Thanx for posting.

Have anyone noticed that they are not using mics, at least not right in their faces. they could sing in those days.

Thank you

Thank you.

Thanks so much, Carlo.

outstanding group!

I now see where Artists like Peter, Paul and Mary, and The Seekers evolved from.

Love this slice of our history THANKS WEAVERS COOL, excellent Outstanding

this is a great video the only sad thing about it there all dead lee hayes august 26,1981. at age 67 Pete Seeger January 27,2014 at age 94 ronnie Gilbert june 6 2015 at age 88 fred hellerman september 1,2016 at age 89 this was a group I learned of in my youth to sad will never see this kind again

I love the way they mangle the Hebrew with all the best intentions

I'm looking at the guitar that Fred is playing here....a friend had it put away for over 50 years...

Thanks so much for sharing! I grew up on my parents' Weavers records but had never gotten to see recordings of their performances from back in the day. Truly a treat for eyes and ears.

Now this is good, wholesome music..thanks Pete and all the group! d

I was luky to watch them here in the Bet Haam in Kiriat Haim

@peterschleger I can do but thank you for bringing on The Weavers' magic that, even after 60 years, is very much alive.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I can't believe how many songs Pete Seeger wrote and popularized. He amazes me.

fantastic group

love the way they change tempo so easily

O thank you, thank you for this!

ferking absolutely brilliant

great song!!!!!

Dear Lord, I am amazed I have never seen these videos. I will post them to my FB page. Many thanks for all the Weavers posts. I went to see one of the two final performances at Carnegie Hall. My regret is not having gotten tickets to both. One was filmed for the film Wasn't That a Time that is on PBS now and again, Peter Schleger

This is great stuff - thanks for posting :-)

good music, i lake the folk,

Man my father sure has some good taste in music

Ronnie Gilbert, you're amazing!

found this, on a walk...of sorts....down memory lane...