Even before the Civil Rights Movement, there were those trying to get equality for African Americans. It wasn't a new idea, so there were many songs dedicated to the promotion of civil rights. The years following the Civil Rights Movement were still rough for African Americans, even though a bill was already passed. Even two decades later, America was still struggling with inequality or unfairness even though the Civl Rights bill was passed. And songs still sung out in protest. Music has always acted as the voice for those who haven't the courage to speak up, or haven't yet done so. I believe that music has been very influential before, during and after the Civil Rights Movement, and has helped the cause greatly. As we saw during the Movement, music has been very powerful in helping to spread ideas and opinions. The years following the Movement, and even until the 90's (I feel especially), music has helped to express the feelings and sentiments of people who have been put down and looked down upon. It has served as a rally point where people gather to create an even stronger voice.
Artist: Pete Seeger
Song: We Shall Overcome
Album: American Ballads
Record: Folkways Records
Catalog: FW-4921
Date: 1957
Artist: Hank Crawford and Jimmy McGriff
Song: Steppin' Up
Album: Steppin' Up
Record: Milestone
Catalog: 2518
Date: 1987
Artist: James Brown
Song: Say it Loud: I'm Black and Proud
Album: Say it Loud
Record: King Records
Catalog: 6029
Date: 1968
Artist: The Roots
Song: Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round
Album: (can't find)
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Date: 1999
Artist: Sly and the Family Stone
Song: Everyday People
Album: Stand!
Record: Epic
Catalog: BN 26456
Date: 1969
Artist: Neil Young
Song: Southern Man
Album: After the Goldrush
Record: Reprise
Catalog: Reprise 291
Date: 1979
Artist: Public Enemy
Song: Fight the Power
Album: Fear of a Black Planet
Record: Motown Records
Catalog: Motown 1948
Date:1989
Artist: Michael Jackson
Song: Black or White
Album: Dangerous
Record: Epic Records
Catalog: Epic 563
Date:1991
Artist: Queen
Song: One Vision
Album: A Kind of Magic
Record: EMI/Capitol
Catalog: EMI 452
Date: 1985
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