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In 1996, [[Dolly Parton]] included a version of "Peace Train", accompanied by South African vocal group [[Ladysmith Black Mambazo]], on her album of covers ''[[Treasures (Dolly Parton album)|Treasures]]''. Parton produced a CBS television special, airing in November 1996, to promote the album, in which she described "Peace Train" as a personal favorite song of hers. The special also included a brief interview of Yusuf Islam, describing how he came to write the song. (Islam later joined Parton on a cover of another of his songs, "[[Where Do the Children Play?]]", playing guitar on the track.) In May 1997, Parton filmed by a music video for the song, directed by [[Christopher Ciccone]], brother of entertainer [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]].<ref>Ciccone, Christopher (2008) 'Life with my Sister Madonna', Simon & Schuster: New York, p.248</ref>
In 1996, [[Dolly Parton]] included a version of "Peace Train", accompanied by South African vocal group [[Ladysmith Black Mambazo]], on her album of covers ''[[Treasures (Dolly Parton album)|Treasures]]''. Parton produced a CBS television special, airing in November 1996, to promote the album, in which she described "Peace Train" as a personal favorite song of hers. The special also included a brief interview of Yusuf Islam, describing how he came to write the song. (Islam later joined Parton on a cover of another of his songs, "[[Where Do the Children Play?]]", playing guitar on the track.) In May 1997, Parton filmed by a music video for the song, directed by [[Christopher Ciccone]], brother of entertainer [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]].<ref>Ciccone, Christopher (2008) 'Life with my Sister Madonna', Simon & Schuster: New York, p.248</ref>


The song has also been covered by [[Tony Meléndez]] in 1987, [[Jann Arden]] in 2007, [[Zain Bhikha]]<ref name="Khaleej Times">July 9, 2008 [http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?col=&section=citytimes&xfile=data/citytimes/2008/July/citytimes_July82.xml "Raise Your Voice"]</ref> in 2008, [[Laleh Pourkarim|Laleh]], [[Richie Havens]], [[Sam Harris]], and Rob Tobias and Friends. The song was also remixed by the DJ [[Junior Vasquez]].
The song has also been covered by [[Tony Meléndez]] in 1987, [[Jann Arden]] in 2007, [[Zain Bhikha]]<ref name="Khaleej Times">July 9, 2008 [http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?col=&section=citytimes&xfile=data/citytimes/2008/July/citytimes_July82.xml "Raise Your Voice"]</ref> in 2008, [[Laleh Pourkarim|Laleh]], [[Richie Havens]], [[Sam Harris (singer)|Sam Harris]], and Rob Tobias and Friends. The song was also remixed by the DJ [[Junior Vasquez]].


The song has appeared in the films ''[[The War (1994 film)|The War]]'', ''[[Remember the Titans]]'', ''[[We Are Marshall]]'' and ''[[Jobs (film)|Jobs]]''. Richie Havens's cover was included in the soundtrack of ''[[The Wonder Years]]'' TV series.
The song has appeared in the films ''[[The War (1994 film)|The War]]'', ''[[Remember the Titans]]'', ''[[We Are Marshall]]'' and ''[[Jobs (film)|Jobs]]''. Richie Havens's cover was included in the soundtrack of ''[[The Wonder Years]]'' TV series.

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"Peace Train"
Song
B-side"Where Do the Children Play? (US/Canada/Europe)
Tuesday's Dead (UK)"

"Peace Train" is the title of a 1971 hit song by Cat Stevens, taken from his album Teaser and the Firecat. The song climbed to #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the week of October 9, 1971, becoming Stevens' first US Top 10 hit. The song also spent three weeks at #1 on the adult contemporary chart.[1] It is also featured on The Very Best of Cat Stevens compilation album. He re-recorded the song for War Child in 2003.

Stevens/Islam performed the song live at the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony when Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh received the award. The interlude during the song where the background singers chant "Kumbayaba" was removed for this version. He also performed the song as part of a comedic skit at Jon Stewart's Rally To Restore Sanity.

Cat Stevens later converted to Islam, changed his name to Yusuf Islam, and reduced his public appearances, but during the Iraq War he commented on the song's renewed relevance, saying: "'Peace Train' is a song I wrote, the message of which continues to breeze thunderously through the hearts of millions. There is a powerful need for people to feel that gust of hope rise up again. As a member of humanity and as a Muslim, this is my contribution to the call for a peaceful solution."[2]

Cover versions

Aside from Stevens' original recording, a cover version of "Peace Train" was recorded by the American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs. The song originally appeared on the band's 1987 album, In My Tribe, but it failed to chart. After Stevens' comment which some interpreted as calling for the death of Salman Rushdie, 10,000 Maniacs lead singer Natalie Merchant had "Peace Train" removed from all copies of the album in the U.S.

In 1996, Dolly Parton included a version of "Peace Train", accompanied by South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, on her album of covers Treasures. Parton produced a CBS television special, airing in November 1996, to promote the album, in which she described "Peace Train" as a personal favorite song of hers. The special also included a brief interview of Yusuf Islam, describing how he came to write the song. (Islam later joined Parton on a cover of another of his songs, "Where Do the Children Play?", playing guitar on the track.) In May 1997, Parton filmed by a music video for the song, directed by Christopher Ciccone, brother of entertainer Madonna.[3]

The song has also been covered by Tony Meléndez in 1987, Jann Arden in 2007, Zain Bhikha[4] in 2008, Laleh, Richie Havens, Sam Harris, and Rob Tobias and Friends. The song was also remixed by the DJ Junior Vasquez.

The song has appeared in the films The War, Remember the Titans, We Are Marshall and Jobs. Richie Havens's cover was included in the soundtrack of The Wonder Years TV series.

See also

References

  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (1996). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 6th Edition (Billboard Publications)
  2. ^ http://izquotes.com/quote/269542
  3. ^ Ciccone, Christopher (2008) 'Life with my Sister Madonna', Simon & Schuster: New York, p.248
  4. ^ July 9, 2008 "Raise Your Voice"
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