Coming up with an all-time top ten greatest hit list may be less formidable, but to limit the selection to one song is not possible. What criteria would one use?
I picked two selections which epitomized the greatest movement in history - the Civil Rights/Black Power movement. These songs and the movement were significant in changing our collective mindset, provided a positive sense of self, and improved black images. This collective psyche has since been transcended by middle-class privilege and a culture of violence and misogyny.
The Impressions:
James Brown:
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Transition train wreck.
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8 comments:
Rev, you cheating! You suppose to only choose one! Pick two absolute winners (no pun intended) with Curtis and James. Happy OSF!
We're on a similar wavelength today! Great choices. I did not know until after his demise that JB was so outspoken. I think I was born just a couple of years too late.
What a showman! JB was in a class all by himself.
That Impressions cut was my theme song for many, many years.
BTW, Pastor you know you're preaching, "This collective psyche has since been transcended by middle-class privilege and a culture of violence and misogyny."
Very nice spin on the theme. I agree about your last line--sounds like you need to do a whole post breaking that down.
Happy OSF!
Excellent choices Rev. I wish I'd of thought of Curtis. He's no joke. Happy OSF.
Happy OSF! James Brown by a mile...
I invite your blog readers to see my selection as the Greatest of All Times. Can you say 'MJ'!
peace, Villager
Rev,Happy OSF and 2 great picks.
Out the park, Rev.!
Man you got Curtis Mayfield AND James Brown? Whatchu tryin t'do?
And thanks for droppin by the 'D'!
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