This Land Is Your Land

“This Land Is Your Land,” written by Woody Guthrie in 1940, as interpreted by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. Listen closely; this version restores the song’s original verses about “great big walls” and urban poverty. It was meant to be a protest song.

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“The Story Of Woody Guthrie’s ‘This Land Is Your Land,’” Nick Spitzer, NPR

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What’s Going On

“What’s Going On,” written by Marvin Gaye, Al Cleveland, and Renaldo Benson, recorded by Alex Boyé, Alisha Popat, and Maia von Lekow, 2015.

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“Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ still relevant and revealing, 50 years on,” Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press

“Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ is still asking hard questions at 50,” Russell Contreras, Axios

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What’s Going On

“What’s Going On,” written by Marvin Gaye, Al Cleveland, and Renaldo Benson, recorded by Take 6, 2008.

Take 6 website

More:

“Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ still relevant and revealing, 50 years on,” Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press

“Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ is still asking hard questions at 50,” Russell Contreras, Axios

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What’s Going On

“What’s Going On,” written by Marvin Gaye, Al Cleveland, and Renaldo Benson, recorded by Alison Brown and Keb’ Mo’, 2015.

Alison Brown website

Keb’ Mo’ website

More:

“Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ still relevant and revealing, 50 years on,” Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press

“Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ is still asking hard questions at 50,” Russell Contreras, Axios

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What’s Going On

“What’s Going On,” written by Marvin Gaye, Al Cleveland, and Renaldo Benson, recorded by Playing for Change, 2014.

Playing for Change website

More:

“Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ still relevant and revealing, 50 years on,” Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press

“Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ is still asking hard questions at 50,” Russell Contreras, Axios

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What’s Going On

“What’s Going On,” written by Marvin Gaye, Al Cleveland, and Renaldo Benson, recorded by Jesse Colin Young, 1976.

More:

“Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ still relevant and revealing, 50 years on,” Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press

“Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ is still asking hard questions at 50,” Russell Contreras, Axios

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This Land Is Your Land

“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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We Can’t Make It Here

“We Can’t Make It Here,” written and performed by James McMurtry at KFOG-FM, 2006. He recorded a studio version the preceding year.

James McMurtry website

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This Land Is Your Land

“This Land Is Your Land,” written by Woody Guthrie in 1940, as interpreted by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. Listen closely; 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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This Land Is Your Land

“This Land Is Your Land,” written by Woody Guthrie in 1940, as interpreted by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. Listen closely; 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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