Edwin Starr - War (Original Video - 1969)

Original video of Edwin Starr singing his famous song: “War“ [Original Music video from 1969] Originally written under the Motown label, and first performed by The Temptations, “War“ was later re-released as a single with Edwin Starr as vocals. This version is considered a more emotional version and has become the most popular protest song ever. Lyrics: War, huh yeah What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, oh hoh, oh War huh yeah What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, say it again y’all War, huh good God What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, listen to me Oh, war, I despise ’Cause it means destruction of innocent lives War means tears to thousands of mothers eyes When their sons go off to fight and lose their lives I said War, huh good God y’all What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, just say it again War whoa Lord What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, listen to me War, it ain’t nothin’ but a heartbreaker War, friend only to the undertaker Oh war, is an enemy to all mankind The thought of war blows my mind War has caused unrest within the younger generation Induction, then destruction who wants to die War, good God, y’all What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, say it, say it, say it War, uh huh, yeah, huh What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, listen to me War, it ain’t nothin’ but a heartbreaker War, it’s got one friend that’s the undertaker Oh, war has shattered many young man’s dreams Made him disabled bitter and mean Life is much to short and precious to spend fighting wars these days War can’t give life it can only take it away, ooh War, huh, good God y’all What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, say it again War, whoa, Lord What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, listen to me War, it ain’t nothin’ but a heartbreaker War, friend only to the undertaker Peace love and understanding tell me Is there no place for them today They say we must fight to keep our freedom But Lord knows there’s got to be a better way War, huh, good God y’all What is it good for? You tell ’em, say it, say it, say it, say it War, good Lord, huh What is it good for? Stand up and shout it, nothing War, it ain’t nothin’ but a heartbreaker