Pipes of Peace

"Pipes of Peace" is a song written by Paul McCartney, which was first released on his album also called Pipes of Peace on 31 October 1983. It was also released as a single on 5 December 1983 and reached #1 in the UK singles chart for two weeks.

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Paul McCartney - Pipes of Peace - 31 October - 1983 - 5 December

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At Chobham Common, Surrey, a video was shot for "Pipes of Peace", depicting the famous 1914 Christmas truce between English and German troops. The video was produced by Hugh Symonds, featured more than 100 extras, and for added realism McCartney had his hair cut short specially for the shoot.

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Chobham Common - Surrey - 1914 - Christmas truce

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"Pipes of Peace" was originally recorded in September 1982; and the song was covered by Acker Bilk in 1988.

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1982 - Acker Bilk - 1988

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