WAR - Why Can't We Be Friends? (Official Video) [Remastered in 4K]

Watch the original music video for WAR - Why Can't We Be Friends? from 'Why Can't We Be Friends?' (1975) newly remastered from the original 16MM film reels.

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“We spoke out against racism, hunger, gangs, crimes, and turf wars, as we embraced all people with hope and the spirit of brotherhood. It’s just as apropos today.” - WAR

WAR, the original street band, was founded by veteran record producer Jerry Goldstein and rock legend Eric Burdon in 1969. Together with the original band members Lonnie Jordan, Howard Scott, Lee Oskar, B.B. Dickerson, Harold Brown, the late Thomas “Papa Dee” Allen, and Charles Miller, they blended many musical styles and influences. The musical laboratory that is WAR yielded 17 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards, including the triple platinum ‘The World Is A Ghetto’ and double platinum ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ and ‘Greatest Hits’, and hit songs "Why Can't We Be Friends?", "Low Rider", "Spill the Wine", and "The Cisco Kid".

WAR began playing live shows to sold-out audiences in the 1970s and continues their commitment to being road WARriors, touring over 150 dates a year to this day.

[Ludwig_Perpenhente]

I really like how a song "Why Can't We Be Friends?" was made by a band named "War"

[Onotosho]

"the color of your skin don't matter to me, as long as we can live in harmony" is my favorite part

[bafireman]

One of the most underrated bands of all time

[MrOverHeels]

Kinda ironic how a band named War has the friendliest song in history

[familyflamerich]

That keyboard fuck up in the first measure is so iconic

[jasp]

One of the greatest songs about peace and anti-racism ever made. WAR is for the kids 👌🏼

[ashketchum]

This song has aged like wine. We need this song now more then ever.

[thesoupgalaxy]

50 years and this song is more relevant than ever

[carljuztine]

the world needs this song more than ever

[hfactotum]

We need this song replayed in every network in the world right now...

[bigdrumskyreligion]

This song came out when I was six. I have never outgrown the belief that it really is this simple. There is no good reason why we can't all just get along.

[SQGReviewShow]

That last verse is still one of my favorite lyrics. "I know you're working for the C.I.A...they wouldn't have you in the Classic!

[ashishamohanty]

The world if Twitter didn't exist:

[laurieberry]

In the beginning, there’s a Jewish man and a Palestinian playing chess. I am Jewish and have Arabic friends. One speaks Hebrew. Unfortunately, I speak only one language, but I am highly interested in Spanish because my mom’s stepfather spoke Spanish. Llanos Emilio Marcos. Abuelo amore mucho. RIP

[tinashegumiremehte]

WAR deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 💯

[peterdemarco]

I'm 65 years old, Back in 1974 ?? I seen War play at Madison Square Garden in NYC, I didn't know wat to expect with there Music, I'm so, so happy that I went, It blew me off my seat, It was 1 of the Best concerts That I Ever Went too, That was about 1974?? Now it's 2021 And I Still feel the Same, I Never Forgot about that Night
I Wish that they were Still Around, Cause I would go back to C them at 65 Years Old !!

[crazynoob]

Wish everyone could just take this song to heart and chill out

[anthonylehner]

Once you listen to the lyrics you'll realize this is quite possibly one of the best songs ever!

[mikethetexan]

Some day it's gonna happen. It'll be so beautiful. This song gives hope.

[kris_]

being hateful is quite frankly exhausting. i dont understand why people hate others. its a waste of energy and time.