1960s | Hope In Exile

Eve of destruction – Barry McGuire (1965) d1318

By Peter / September 1, 2020 / 1960s, Action, Cognitive & Emotional Dissonance, Despair, Resistance, Slider

Yeah, my blood’s so mad, feels like coagulatin’,I’m sittin’ here, just contemplatin’,I can’t twist the truth, it knows no regulation,Handful of Senators don’t pass legislation,And marches alone can’t bring integration,When human respect is disintegratin’,This whole crazy world is just too frustratin’,And you tell me over and over and over again my friend,Ah, you don’t believe […]

Power and glory – Phil Ochs (1964) d1297

By Peter / August 11, 2020 / 1960s, Action, Cognitive & Emotional Dissonance, Gratitude, History, Hope, Justice, Resistance, Slider

Yet she’s only as rich as the poorest of her poor Only as free as the padlocked prison door Only as strong as our love for this land Only as tall as we stand

People get ready – The Impressions (1965) d1273

By Peter / July 18, 2020 / 1960s, Action, Encouragement, History, Hope, in Memorium, Resistance, Slider

There ain’t no room for the hopeless sinnerWhom would hurt all mankind, just to save his own, believe me nowHave pity on those whose chances grow thinnerFor there is no hiding place, against the kingdom’s throne

Oh freedom – Odetta (1962) d1244

By Peter / June 19, 2020 / 1960s, Encouragement, Hope, Justice, Resistance, Slider

Oh freedom, oh freedom, oh freedom over meAnd before I’d be a slave I’ll be buried in my graveAnd go home to my Lord and be free

Mississippi goddam – Nina Simone (1964) d1237

By Peter / June 12, 2020 / 1960s, Anger, Cognitive & Emotional Dissonance, Despair, Justice

But that’s just the trouble‘Do it slow’Desegregation‘Do it slow’Mass participation‘Do it slow’Reunification‘Do it slow’Do things gradually‘Do it slow’But bring more tragedy‘Do it slow’

It’s your thing – The Isley Brothers (1969) d1180

By Peter / April 15, 2020 / 1960s, Action, Cognitive & Emotional Dissonance, Encouragement, Hope, Slider

I’m not trying to run your life, I know you wanna do what’s rightGive your love now, to whoever you chooseHow can you lose, with the stuff you use now