"I am saying voluntarily that I have sung for almost every religious group in the country, from Jewish and Catholic, and Presbyterian and Holy Rollers and Revival Churches"
- Pete Seeger
About this Quote
Pete Seeger's quote is a testament to his dedication to music and its power to bring people together. He is saying that he has actually sung for a variety of religious groups, from Jewish and Catholic to Presbyterian and Holy Rollers and Revival Churches. This quote talks to Seeger's determination to perform for any group, despite their faiths. It likewise speaks with the power of music to bring individuals together, as Seeger had the ability to bridge the gap in between different religious groups. His quote is a tip that music can be a powerful tool for joining individuals, no matter their differences. Seeger's quote is a suggestion that music can be a powerful force for great, which it can bring people together in a way that nothing else can.
This quote is written / told by Pete Seeger somewhere between May 3, 1919 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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