“With a Little Help From My Friends,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, performed by Charles Jones, 2020.
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“None of Us Are Free,” written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, and Brenda Russell, recorded by Sam Moore, 2006. Accompanists include Sting and Sheila E.
Sam Moore website
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“The Right to Walk Away,” written by written by Dennis Locorriere, John Lyon, and LeRoy Preston, recorded by Mr. Locorriere, 2001.
Dennis Locorriere website
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“Oh Freedom!“, a traditional Spriritual, interpreted by The Golden Gospel Singers, 2011. Bob Singleton, founder.
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“This Land Is Your Land,” written by Woody Guthrie in 1940, as interpreted by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. This version restores the song’s original verses about “great big walls” and urban poverty. It was meant to be a protest song.
More:
“The Story Of Woody Guthrie’s ‘This Land Is Your Land,’” Nick Spitzer, NPR
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“Ain’t That America,” written and performed by John Mellencamp.
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“This Is My Country,” written by Curtis Mayfield, and performed by him with The Impressions. Released on Mr. Mayfield’s Curtom Records label in 1968.
“And I know you will give consideration
Shall we perish unjust or live equal as a nation
This is my country”
Lyrics here.
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“America,” composed by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, from the 1961 film West Side Story. Rita Moreno (Anita) and George Chakiris (Bernardo) are the principal singers in the movie; their roles were originally created on Broadway by Larry Kert and Chita Rivera in 1957.
“Life is all right in America, if you’re all white in America.”
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Star Swain of Tallahassee visits the Lincoln Memorial.
Happy Independence Day.
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