My Mother the War

"My Mother the War" is a song by the American folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs. Initially released on their 1983 album Secrets of the I Ching, it was well-received in the United Kingdom. This was due in part by popular DJ John Peel's endorsement of the single, calling it one of the best of 1983.

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10,000 Maniacs - Secrets of the I Ching - John Peel

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In 1985, another version of the song was recorded and released on the Maniacs' first album released on Elektra Records, The Wishing Chair.

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Elektra Records - The Wishing Chair

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Finally, the original 1983 version was remastered and put on the compilation Hope Chest, which made available the previously rare tracks from the Maniacs' 1982 EP Human Conflict Number Five and Secrets of the I Ching. This version later appeared on the 2004 compilation '.

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Hope Chest - Human Conflict Number Five

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"My Mother the War" was written by John Lombardo, Natalie Merchant, and professor and friend of the band Michael Walsh.

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John Lombardo - Natalie Merchant

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