The iconic sounds of WAR‘s Why Can’t We Be Friends? album are set to resonate anew with a deluxe 50th-anniversary reissue. This special release features the original tracks, enhanced with bonus material including jam sessions and unedited mixes, all newly remastered.
Lonnie Jordan, a key figure in WAR’s legacy, alongside original band members and producer Jerry Goldstein, recently witnessed the band receive a star on the Hollywood walk of Fame. “It was surreal,” Jordan reflected.”After receiving the Hollywood Walk of Fame star,we sat down to sign autographs with our music playing in the background,and during that time we began reminiscing about the young and fun times we had creating the music.”
The band’s enduring anthem, “Why Can’t We Be Friends?,” was born from a conflict experienced during a tour in Japan. The song’s lyrics advocate for setting aside differences in favor of unity and brotherly love. “It feels great knowing we’ve laid down hope for peace through our music and hearing our fans singing the lyrics with us at our shows,” Jordan shared. “the overall lesson is to remember that we are one as humans, whether we like it or not, and to be reminded daily.”
Jordan describes WAR’s creative process as organic, with jams evolving into songs possessing distinct personalities, akin to children. while the band may not update these classic tunes, thay are embarking on their 50th anniversary “Why Can’t we Be Friends” Tour, commencing August 9 in Pauma Valley, california. Jordan hinted at the possibility of new material that carries the same message of cordiality,acknowledging that many still need to embrace peaceful coexistence.
WAR, formed in 1969, is renowned for its pioneering fusion of funk, rock, jazz, and Latin influences. their music frequently enough carries social commentary and messages of peace and unity, resonating with audiences across generations. The band’s 1975 album, Why Can’t We Be Friends?, became a cultural touchstone, with its title track achieving widespread popularity and becoming an anthem for harmony.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is being celebrated with the new release?
- The 50th anniversary of WAR’s album Why Can’t We Be Friends? is being celebrated with a deluxe reissue.
- What does the deluxe reissue include?
- The reissue features the original songs, bonus tracks, jam sessions, and unedited mixes, all newly remastered.
- When did WAR receive a star on the hollywood Walk of Fame?
- WAR received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in June.
- What inspired the song “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”
- The song was written after a fight occurred while the band was on tour in Japan.
- When does the “Why Can’t We be Friends” Tour begin?
- The tour begins on August 9 in Pauma Valley,California.
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