1970s | Hope In Exile

The wind – Cat Stevens (1971) d417

By Peter / March 12, 2018 / 1970s, Hope, Slider

I listen to my words But they fall far below I let my music take me Where my heart wants to go

I am woman – Helen Reddy (1972) d413

By Peter / March 8, 2018 / 1970s, Celebration, Encouragement, Hope, Justice, Resistance, Slider

Oh yes, I am wise But it’s wisdom born of pain Yes, I’ve paid the price But look how much I gained If I have to, I can face anything I am strong I am invincible I am woman

Let’s work together – Canned Heat (1970) d403

By Peter / February 26, 2018 / 1970s, Action, Encouragement, Hope, Resistance, Slider

Before when things go wrong, as they sometimes will And the road you travel, it stays all uphill Let’s work together, come on, come on, let’s work together You know together we will stand, every boy, girl, woman and a man

Love and happiness – Al Green (1972) d399

By Peter / February 22, 2018 / 1970s, Hope, Love, Slider

You be good to me, I’ll be good to you.

You haven’t done nothin’ – Stevie Wonder (1974) d385

By Peter / February 8, 2018 / 1970s, Action, Anger, Justice, Resistance, Slider

And we are sick and tired of hearing your song Telling how you are gonna change right from wrong ‘Cause if you really want to hear our views You haven’t done nothing

You gotta believe – The Pointer Sisters (1976) d381

By Peter / February 4, 2018 / 1970s, Celebration, Good Video, Resistance, Slider

Go on and wave your flag, brother Start your revolution I’m willin’ to let you do your thing Tell me why are you plannin’ a compromise? Thanks Melissa for the suggestion; “Seems a propos for the women’s march afterglow… and almost certainly the best video I’ve seen in decades.” Video by Nina Paley.