Songs to keep our spirits up in dark times

Cafe Society
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When the human race gets me down, music comes to the rescue. I love songs that fire my spirit in dark times, so let’s share.

First of all, support the Singing Resistance of Minneapolis, who are taking their collective voices to the streets right now.

“Streets of Minneapolis” by Bruce Springsteen is exactly the song we need at this moment. Kudos, Boss!

“The Little Flame” by Carsie Blanton is historically informed as well as powerfully inspirational. This song keeps me going. Prison cells, Freedom Rides, we keep that little flame alive.

“Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland to refresh our memory of what America’s ideals are supposed to be all about. It helped topple a dictator. Let’s deploy it here.

“Biko” by Peter Gabriel is an old favorite.
You can blow out a candle, but you can’t blow out a fire
Once the flames begin to catch, the wind will blow it higher

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For whatever reason, Let it Be makes me feel hopeful.

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I think ‘Bridge over troubled water’ is a heartening song.

Here’s a wonderful version by John Legend:

[Bridge Over Troubled Water - John Legend - North Sea Jazz 2013(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnCHCqYRQFs)

And a truly great songwriter:

Blowing In The Wind (Live On TV, March 1963)

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Works for me.