With the Civil Rights Movement sweeping the nation, music became an outlet for artists to express what they and many others were feeling. These songs talk of hope, of a better future, and the steps toward that future. Each of these artists are passionate and outspoken about their beliefs. These songs were influential and got people to understand what the movement was all about. They showed the courage people needed in order to make the change happen. A new America was being born, and these songs showed people that they needed to change with it.
Artist: Nina Simone
Album: Silk and Soul
Record: RCA Victor
Catalog: LSP-3837
Date: October 1967
Artist: Sam Cooke
Song: A Change is Gonna Come
Album: Ain't That Good News
Record: RCA Victor
Catalog: LPM-2899
Date: December 1963
Artist: Bob Dylan
Song: The Times They Are a-Changing
Album: The Times They Are a-Changing
Record: Columbia
Catalog: Columbia 8905
Date: 1964
Artist: The Impressions
Song: People Get Ready
Album: People Get Ready
Record: ABC-Paramount
Catalog: ABC Paramount 10622
Date: 1965
Artist: Sam Cooke
Song: This Little Light of Mine
Album: Sam Cooke at the Copa
Record: LPM
Catalog: LPM/LSP-2970
Date: 1964
Artist: Mavis Staples
Song: We Shall Not Be Moved
Album: We'll Never Turn Back
Record: Volt
Catalog: VOS-6007
Song: Oh Freedom
Album: Live at Newport
Record: None
Catalog: None
Artist: Bob Dylan
Song: Blowin' in the Wind
Album: The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Record: Columbia
Catalog: Columbia 7801
Date: 1963
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