Leave it like it is – David Wilcox (1989) d128
“Songs are like the handholds on the rock climb of life.” (skip to 2:56 for the song, but the intro is relevant too)
I see a victory – Kim Burrell, Pharrell Williams (2016) d123
They’ll call it a mystery But we’re gonna call it victory We’ll be writing history It’s gon’ be victory They’ll be signs on top of signs Just so you know the history It’s saying victory is with me
Why Georgia – John Mayer and Robbie McIntosh (2015) d122
“Everything happens for a reason” is no reason not to ask myself if I am living it right?
I decide – The Julie Ruin (2016) d113
Another one from Beth: “This is my favorite Women’s Rock Band of all time!”
Across the great divide – Nanci Griffith & Emmylou Harris [Kate Wolff cover] (1993) d112
We stumbled on this old favorite on our recent road trip, where all good songs are rediscovered.
Tomorrow’s gonna be a brighter day – Jim Croce (1972) d109
… in the sixteenth inning … Nobody ever had a rainbow, baby, until he had the rain.
Hammer and a nail – Indigo Girls (1990) d105
To recognize Jim’s “Excellence in Ministry” award, no fitter tribute than his beloved Indigo Girls, singing about building things: Now I know a refuge never grows from a chin in a hand in a thoughtful pose. Gotta tend the earth if you want a rose.
Crazy – Seal (1991) d102
“You’re never gonna survive unless you get a little bit crazy”… Thanks Brian for the suggestion.
Hard Days – Austin Plaine (2015) d100
As the country celebrates / mourns the first 100 Days of the Trump Presidency, I invite you (again) to share Hope In Exile with your family and friends. For the past 100 Days, I’ve posted one song of hope, love and action to www.hopeinexile.org. We’ll keep it up for the next 1,361 days. For the […]
Tenderhearted – Sara Watkins (2016) d97
In Surprise TED Talk, Pope Francis Asks The Powerful For ‘Revolution Of Tenderness’
