Hold on I’m comin’ – Sam and Dave (1966) d482
When the day comes and you’re down In a river of trouble and about to drown Just hold on, I’m comin’ Hold on, I’m comin’
Forever afternoon (Tuesday?) – The Moody Blues (1967) d446
I’m looking at myself, reflections of my mind, It’s just the kind of day to leave myself behind, So gently swaying thru the fairy-land of love, If you’ll just come with me and see the beauty of
Street fighting man – The Rolling Stones (1968) d443
Hey! Think the time is right for a palace revolution ‘Cause where I live the game to play is compromise solution
Why? The king of love is dead – Nina Simone (1967) d440
We can all shed tears; it won’t change a thing. Teach your people: Will they ever learn?
Say it loud-I’m black and I’m proud – James Brown (1968) d406
I’ve worked on jobs with my feet and my hands But all the work I did was for the other man And now we demands a chance To do things for ourselves we tired of beating our heads against the wall And working for someone else
My old friends – Fats Domino (1968) d280
Don’t you know I love to play that down home sound When you’re around
Power and glory – Phil Ochs (1964) d247
Phil Ochs and Colin Kaepernick get it right. Yet our land is still troubled by men who have to hate. They twist away our freedom and they twist away our fate. Fear is their weapon and treason is their cry. We can stop them if we try.
Gimme shelter – Rolling Stones (1969) d147
war, children, it’s just a shot away I tell you love, sister, it’s just a kiss away
Sunny days – Sesame Street (1969) d137
It’s a gorgeous sunny day here and this is the first song that came to mind. It’s a magic carpet ride. Every door will open wide to happy people like you.
Beyond Vietnam – Martin Luther King Jr. (1967) d74
Melissa reminds us that today is the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s speech at Riverside Church in New York, also referred to as “a time to break the silence.” America, the richest and most powerful nation in the world, can well lead the way in this revolution of values. There is nothing except a tragic […]
