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WAR Why Can’t We Be Friends?Watch at the source
Why Can't We Be Friends? is the title track from WAR’s 1975 album. The song became a hit with its message of unity and harmony across social divides. The music video, recently remastered in 4K, features a series of scenes where band members sing the song while playfully engaging with diverse characters in various city settings. The relaxed and inclusive vibe matches the song's lyrics and message of bridging differences.
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“We spoke out against racism, hunger, gangs, crimes, and turf wars, as we embraced all people with hope and the spirit of brotherhood. It’s just as apropos today.” - WAR
WAR, the original street band, was founded by veteran record producer Jerry Goldstein and rock legend Eric Burdon in 1969. Together with the original band members Lonnie Jordan, Howard Scott, Lee Oskar, B.B. Dickerson, Harold Brown, the late Thomas “Papa Dee” Allen, and Charles Miller, they blended many musical styles and influences. The musical laboratory that is WAR yielded 17 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards, including the triple platinum ‘The World Is A Ghetto’ and double platinum ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ and ‘Greatest Hits’, and hit songs "Why Can't We Be Friends?", "Low Rider", "Spill the Wine", and "The Cisco Kid".
WAR began playing live shows to sold-out audiences in the 1970s and continues their commitment to being road WARriors, touring over 150 dates a year to this day.
WAR’s music video for “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”, released 1975. Directed by Jerry Goldstein. 4:01 in HD, 8,381,459 plays and 172,322 likes on YouTube. Filed under Alternative, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock and Soul. AltSounds Curated.
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