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“I was asked by a group to write a song on the theme of brotherhood. This was before women's liberation, when brotherhood meant men and women both, so I wrote the song. Since I had always been very fond of the Passion Chorale, I wrote words to that great piece.”

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Tom Glazer, born on September 2, 1914, was an accomplished American singer-songwriter. His musical career spanned several decades, and he was renowned for his unique musical style and profound lyrics. Glazer's music encompassed a variety of genres, including pop, rock, and folk, and his songs were popular across different eras. more

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