Even the simplest message can be quite profound when delivered with earnest intent and undeniable gusto. “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” the 1975 hit single by the band War, has proven this theory for five decades now. The song gets it just right, balancing humor and sweetness with moral clarity and a universal notion as relevant as “All You Need is Love.” Here’s how a band known as War came up with the ultimate song of unity.
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