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Fight the Power, by Public Enemy

“Yet our best trained, best educated, best equipped, best prepared troops refuse to fight. Matter of fact, it’s safe to say they would rather switchhhh…than fight.” Thomas “TNT” Todd And through this sample, a recording of a civil rights speech, so begins “Fight the Power” which, as introduction to the movie Do the Right Thing,Continue reading “Fight the Power, by Public Enemy”

This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody), by The Talking Heads

Perception can get in the way of us connecting to music we would otherwise discover. Because we don’t like a certain genre of music, we may not allow ourselves to even listen to a band we may otherwise fall in love with. Because we do not like the way a musician presents herself, we mayContinue reading “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody), by The Talking Heads”

People Get Ready, by The Impressions

Passover is a holy week. Jews around the world celebrate , and remember how we were once slaves in Egypt, and with the inspiration of God and the leadership of Moses, we became a free people. Christians celebrate Easter, the resurrection of Jesus three days after his crucifixion. This week, the world came together inContinue reading “People Get Ready, by The Impressions”

I don’t like Led Zeppelin, and other rock and roll confessions

I confess. I don’t like Led Zeppelin. If you are a fan of music and rock & roll, chances are good you do like Led Zeppelin. Chances are you like Led Zeppelin a lot. I mention to friends that I am not a fan, and they are confused and frustrated, often to the point ofContinue reading “I don’t like Led Zeppelin, and other rock and roll confessions”

Crossroad Blues, by Robert Johnson

The history of rock and roll music is written through a cloudy lens of myth and legend. Paul McCartney and John Lennon meet at a carnival, and talk about the rock, folk and skiffle music they both love so much. Clarence Clemons walks through the door of an Asbury Park bar late on a blusteryContinue reading “Crossroad Blues, by Robert Johnson”