Music Monday: MLK Day
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Music Monday returns on this day to remember Martin Luther King, Jr.
The musical connection to MLK has been made by many artists, but most memorable to me are the songs “Pride (In The Name of Love)” and “MLK” by U2 off of their album “The Unforgettable Fire” released in October 1984. It was the first CD I purchased (I got it in 1987).
Pride is the more well-known song here, with a reference to the slain civil rights leader. Whereas MLK is more of a dedicated tribute. Here’s both songs available for your listening pleasure.
U2 – “Pride (In The Name of Love)”
U2 – “MLK”
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We’ve made great strides in extending civil rights, but we also still have a ways to go before equality is extended to all members of this great nation. May that dream that Dr. King had decades ago still echo in all that we do to help that along.
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I like music Monday!
Going to try and make one every Monday this year. I enjoy everything music.
The Unforgettable Fire is probably my favorite U2 album. The title track is one of my favorite U2 songs of all time. If not *the* favorite.
Wow. That is awesome to share the same favorite U2 album. It’s such a strong release. And yes, the title track is great. I’d have to think of what are my favorites from U2.