Has it been 40 years already?!
Question: Since today marks a tragic day in America's history, what are some songs about, inspired by, or referring to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. or the Civil Rights Movement?
I'll start it off with "Abraham, Martin, and John" by Dion.
I'm putting my faith in the R&P faithful to keep all answers respectful.
Answers: Since today marks a tragic day in America's history, what are some songs about, inspired by, or referring to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. or the Civil Rights Movement?
I'll start it off with "Abraham, Martin, and John" by Dion.
I'm putting my faith in the R&P faithful to keep all answers respectful.
It is tough to believe, isn't it?
"Everyday People" -Sly & The Family Stone
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Yeah man
God Bless the Dead
I do believe U2's "Pride (In the Name of Love)" was inspired by Dr. King. My favorite Civil Rights-era song, though, is "Mississippi Goddam" by Nina Simone.
I am not good at things like this. The one that comes to mind is Pride by U2.
Others are tickling my memory. Maybe I will think of them later :)
in the name of love is specifically about the assasination of reverend king (U2)
i know its more about other things but it fits here too...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlssjxbrA...
dag fonzie....to many jonas brothers vs grateful dead questions pushed your good one away.
Cult of personality by In Living Colour
an R&B set
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Gil Scott Heron
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTCQSk2l8...
Marvin Gaye "What's Going On / What's Happening Brother"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9KC7uhMY...
Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_8IA2Ty7...
Gil Scott-Heron | We Almost Lost Detroit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z79XDuEX...
Fred Wesley & The JB's - Damn Right I'm Somebody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmwQBoiuR...
Stevie Wonder - Living for the City
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSRyf5G2u...
yeah since he died
How about "Blowin' In The Wind" by Bob Dylan? Fantastic song with much to do with civil rights.