The Fill In
THE LONG PLAY: Songs of Peace (Hope in a Time of Fear)
Aired on Tuesday 10th March 2026, 6:00PM
In this episode we explore how music has carried messages of peace during times of conflict. From Vietnam to the Cold War and more reflective modern interpretations, the program traces the enduring power of peacful protest songs and quiet anthems of hope — music that continues to express solidarity and resonate across generations.
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- 1:00Single
Plastic Ono Band
Give Peace a Chance
- 2:00Imagine
John Lennon
I Don’t Wanna Be A Soldier Mama, I Don’t Wanna Die
- 5:00With a Little Help from My Friends
Joe Cocker
With a Little Help from My Friends
- 8:00To Love Somebody
Nina Simone
To Love Somebody
- 10:00Single
Laura Marling
A Hard Rain’s a Gonna Fall
- 0:00Teaser and the Firecat
Cat Stevens
Peace Train
- 15:00American III: Solitary Man
Johnny Cash
One
- 23:00The Boatman's Call
Nick Cave
Into My Arms
- 26:00Solo The Last Recordings
Billy Thorpe
Over the Rainbow
- 28:00Strong Love Affair
Ray Charles
Imagine
- 0:00Let There Be Drums
Sandy Nelson
Let There Be Drums
