Great Protest Songs

Again, late Music Wed, but yesterday was a tough day, so my picks would have been all sad songs. New day; new picks. This week marks the 50th anniversary of the 1963 march on DC and the MLK speech of "I Have A Dream." That vision of America still enthralls and inspires me. So, in recognition of that momentous event, here are three picks: U2's "Pride (In the Name of Love)" http://youtu.be/YQVZAh8WCw8 - Pretentious? Maybe. Uplifting? Most definitely. No list of MLK songs would be complete without this tribute. "We Shall Overcome" sung by James Taylor, Carly Simon, Jackson Browne, CSNY and others at the No Nukes concert (or u can also listen to Bruce's classic rendition from the Seeger Sessions http://youtu.be/oqT9yegqoRk). Finally, I have to finish with the great Bob Marley and his mash up on the Legend album of "One Love/People Get Ready" (http://youtu.be/N3KosOPCSiU). Listen and be inspired to show someone some kindness, and Power to the People ✊ Enjoy!