Peace in Our Time
Big Country
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Who saw the fences falling Who broke the ploughman's bread Who heard the winter calling Who wore the tailor's thread How many sheaves were counted How did the carriage shine How many thoughts were doubted How did the landlord dine Just as you sow you shall reap Who led the mayday feasting Who saw the harvest home Who left the future wasting Who watched the families go See where the bowls are empty See where the arms reach See where the butter melted See where the altars creak Where were the days of promise Where were the gifts divine Where were the heroes honest Where was the summer wine Watch how the waves must shatter Watch how the shore divides Watch how the nets will tatter Watch Canute and his bride
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Written by: S. ADAMSON
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Peace in Our Time" is an alternative rock song and falls under the sub-genre of new wave and Celtic rock.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Big Country's fourth studio album which is also titled "Peace in Our Time."
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Release YearThis track was released in 1988 by Mercury Records.
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Prominent MembersBig Country was comprised of Stuart Adamson (lead vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar, vocals), Tony Butler (bass), and Mark Brzezicki (drums).
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Chart Records"Peace in Our Time" was moderately successful in charting, making it to number 39 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Political ContextThe song reflects the socio-political context of the late 1980s, particularly the end of the Cold War and optimism for peaceful international relations.
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Album ProductionThe "Peace in Our Time" album was produced by Peter Wolf, known for his work with prominent artists such as the J. Geils Band and Starship.
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Album ArtworkThe album's artwork was produced by Russian-born American artist Ioannis, who also designed covers for several other famous bands including Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, and Allman Brothers Band.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Peace in Our Time" features the band performing in what appears to be a Soviet Union officials' meeting. It reflected the band's desire for global peace during the tense Cold War period.
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Moscow ConcertThe release of the album "Peace in Our Time" was celebrated with a concert in Moscow, making Big Country one of the first western bands to play in Soviet Russia.
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