I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will live as one.” That Lennon masterpiece also comes from 1971. One of the most powerful protest songs out there is “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield. Only love can conquer hate.” There’s so much hate in this country right now! And the things Marvelous Marvin sang about are just as relevant today as they were 50 years ago, in 1971! John Lennon expressed his sincere hope for a better world when he sang, “Imagine all the people living life in peace.” And “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.
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These days, I think a lot about “What’s Going On,” by Marvin Gaye. Besides, some good song lyrics are words to live by… at least, I think so. Many of those words that readily come back to me mean absolutely nothing to anyone else, but they’ve stuck with me, and I may as well be happy about it. Sometimes I find myself talking in song lyrics. I’ve often said, “I can recall the lyrics of an obscure song from back in the 60’s, but I can’t remember where I parked my car 5 minutes ago.” And it’s true. I’ve spent so many years in the radio business and have had the opportunity to play so much music on the air (not always the songs I wanted to play) that the sheer volume of music has accumulated in my brain… so much so that it probably weighs it down! Maybe that’s my problem.
#Lyrics power to the people plus
When I say “rock and roll,” I really mean classic rock, mostly, plus soul, especially Motown and STAX music.
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Music is always in my head, just like blood flows through my veins. Seriously, my wife and kids and pets probably get tired of me listening to music, and talking about it. Other than my family, I would put it right up there at the top - along with friends, good food and drink. If that surprises you, you must not know me very well.