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Noel Paul Stookey
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Noel Paul Stookey
SONG OF THE MONTH: Nukes R Nuts

nukes are nuts, it's a crazy thing
just like squirrels, waiting for the spring
we hide ‘em underground; waiting for a day
when some crazy squirrel would try to blow us all away...
Noel Paul Stookey
(Chorus)

nukes are nuts, nukes are nuts
no if’s, no and’s, no buts
nukes are nuts!
Noel Paul Stookey
it's a eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
one nuke for another; but if that’s the 'truth'
be the end of the world for the human race:
no trees, no squirrels, no trace…

(Chorus)
Noel Paul Stookey
(there's) india, pakistan, at least seven more
countries where these nuclear weapons are stored
seventeen thousand warheads…it’s true!
totally secure. except for a…five at the outside.

someone said the system's too big to fail
last time I heard that, someone went to jail
‘push of a button in defense of a nation
and hope it wasn’t a mis-communication!

(Chorus)
Noel Paul Stookey
bridge:
and there’s a world of voices
asking us to make peaceful choices
every woman, every man
hey even squirrels can understand (that)

(Chorus)
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yeah, nukes are nuts! And the world is getting smaller
temper’s getting' shorter, walls are getting taller
we got to come up with a master plan
and what we can’t do, hey maybe Love can! (i say)

(Chorus)
Song of the Month: Nukes R Nuts

Noel has been altering both the musical and ethical landscape of this country and the world for decades—both as the “Paul” of the legendary Peter, Paul and Mary and as an independent musician who passionately believes in bringing the spiritual into the practice of daily life.

NEW Release!
State of the Heart

CD DEBUT: June 22, 2026!
Originally released on vinyl in 1985 - featuring Noel Paul Stookey & Bodyworks - newly remastered and available on AMAZON and major digital download sites!

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Recent Release!
Neworld Sampler

Neworld Sampler, curiously identified as being ‘hatched by a henhouse on the coast of Maine’, contains three songs each from four singer/songwriters, John Stuart, Peter Campbell, Kevin Roth and Noel Paul Stookey.

As Noel explains, the rich history of the South Blue Hill henhouse has produced an incredible arc of creativity that had its beginning in the mid 70’s. Among those contributing to the creative Neworld dream were three special souls who had traveled from near and far.

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Music to Life!

Noel and his enterprising daughter, Liz Stookey Sunde, founded Music to Life to inspire and support singers/songwriters and their visions for a better world.

Music to Life connects socially conscious musicians with the mentors, resources and training needed to realize their bold visions for community change. By empowering artists as social entrepreneurs, Music to Life carries the spirit of musical activism into a new era, one that values artists’ ingenuity and embraces fresh ideas across diverse genres and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Special Podcast

Staying Hopeful in Uncertain Times

Interview with Noel by Dr. Lynda M. Ulrich

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Fazz:NOW&THEN

New songs, new takes on traditional classics and even some remastered tunes from Noel's time with Peter, Paul & Mary.

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Jeanne Torrence Finley is writing a book (working title: There is Love) with Noel Paul Stookey about Noel's life, spiritual journey, music, and social justice commitments. They also started a Substack page to share snippets from transcripts of interviews, links to music, background research, cultural commentary, questions for you, progress reports, and lots more. Enjoy and sign up for weekly posts!