Chain gang – Sam Cooke (1960) d590
All day long they’re singin’, mm My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my work is so hard Give me water, I’m thirsty
(You make me feel like) a natural woman – Aretha Franklin [Carole King cover] (2015) d575
Now I’m no longer doubtful, of what I’m living for And if I make you happy I don’t need to do more
I can’t write left-handed – Bill Withers (1973) d494
I aint gonna live-I don’t believe I’m going to live to get much older. Strange little man over here in Vietnam I aint never seen, bless his heart, aint never done nothing to, he done shot me in my shoulder.
Champaign, Illinois – Old 97s (2010) d469
But memories aren’t all bad, yeah and neither, my friend, are you. There is an argument there must be some heaven left for hearts that are half true.
Union maid – Billy Bragg, Mike & Ruthy Merenda, Dar Williams, New York City Labor Chorus [Woody Guthrie cover] (2009) d468
Thanks Melissa, for the suggestion. Sorry we’re a (May) day late. Oh, you can’t scare me, I’m sticking to the union, I’m sticking to the union, I’m sticking to the union. Oh, you can’t scare me, I’m sticking to the union, I’m sticking to the union ’til the day I die.
State of the Union – Chicago (1972) d377
Then a voice came out of the darkness saying “Tear the system down”
Quiet – MILCK f. the #ICANTKEEPQUIET Choir (2017) d366 – Tragiversary Weekend
But no one knows me. no one ever will. if I don’t say something, if I just lie still . Would I be that monster, scare them all away, If I let them hear what I have to say.
This land is your land – Woody Guthrie (1944) d320
Whether you’re protesting the biggest government-supported subsidy ever of the rich by the poor or the largest taking of land FROM a national monument, it’s always good to be reminded of this.
A mighty fortress – Chris Rice [Martin Luther cover] (2007) d283
500 years ago, one man declared publicly that the strongest social institution of his time was exploiting the common people. His call for reform echoes today and encourages us all — Lutherans, Protestants, and all people of conviction — to act with integrity and faith. Also this on Luther’s legacy on protest songs.
