Many artists have recorded inspirational ballads about hope for a better tomorrow. Here are a few of our favorites:
- “Born in the USA,” Bruce Springsteen [ youtube.com/watch?v=EPhWR4d3FJQ], 1984—The Boss depicts small-town America in the midst of the Vietnam war and laments those going to war. Really, it’s a protest song, which is timely for those fighting for democracy everywhere in the world now.
- “Revolution,” The Beatles [ youtube.com/watch?v=AFckPkukF7g], 1968—The Beatles ask if you want to change the world and change the constitution (it’s in the lyrics), where’s the plan? It’s easy to call for change, harder to have a plan to do it.
- “Philadelphia Freedom,” Elton John [ youtube.com/watch?v=2sd6P2Tu8rw], 1975—Philadelphia Freedom gives Elton John the peace of mind his daddy never had. May this be a peaceful election year. Of course, Philadelphia represents the birth of American freedom.
- “Power to the People,” John Lennon [ youtube.com/watch?v=RtvlBS4PMF0], 1971—Lennon urges a revolution against tyrants, autocrats, and murderers. We do the same as we head to the polls.