American Songwriter

The Story and Meaning Behind “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” the Eternally Relevant Hit by War

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 ...
Under the Radar

Why Can’t We Be Friends? (50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition)

“That’s garage music! That ain’t no reggae! Garage music!” declares a member of WAR during some lively banter as the band works their way through an embryonic version of the song “Why Can’t We Be ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

War Expands ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ for 50th Anniversary Reissue

War has expanded 1975's Why Can't We Be Friends? for the album's 50th anniversary with seven unearthed bonus tracks, rare jam sessions and unedited mixes. Due from Avenue/Rhino on June 6, Why Can't We ...
American Songwriter

War Releasing Expanded 50th Anniversary Edition of the ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ Album; Listen to Extended Mix of “Low Rider”

The expanded collection, which recently debuted as a limited-edition three-LP vinyl set made available for the 2025 Record Store Day event, will be released as a three-CD set and via digital formats ...
Daily Breeze

50 years after WAR’s ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends,’ Lonnie Jordan’s intention remains

Fifty years after its release, WAR’s “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” still feels less like a song frozen in time and more like a question the world keeps circling back to. When frontman Lonnie Jordan talks ...