Jukeboxmafia: RIP MLK 40 years today

Thursday, April 3, 2008

RIP MLK 40 years today

George Perkins & the Silver Stars
Cryin' in the Streets (pts 1&2)
Silver Fox 18 - 1969

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This one is a two parter, but I've spliced them together into one mp3. I first heard this song on a compilation cassette that was released as a companion tape for my favorite book of all time: "Sweet Soul Music" by Peter Guralnik. This is the second copy of this 45 to come through my hands, as the first was lost? stolen? traded/sold? The song was recorded in response to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and is one of the most beautiful and moving songs I've ever heard. The thing that really gets me though is the uplifting message of hope at the end of part 2. You can learn a little more about it (as I just did) by clicking the link Below:
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4 comments:

Anonymous said...: THANKS; Friday, April 04, 2008
Jukeboxmafia said...: My pleasure...; Friday, April 04, 2008
Alison F. said...: Have you ever seen this?

http://www.amazon.com/Cant-Keep-Crying-Topical-President/dp/B000BNROXC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1207338369&sr=1-1

Too lazy to upload an mp3 for you. But it's an odd and fascinating CD.; Friday, April 04, 2008
Jukeboxmafia said...: Hey There! No, I haven't seen that. Looks great, though. What's been up with you?; Friday, April 04, 2008

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Most of the music files presented here come from my personal 45 collection and are posted for purposes of musical enlightenment only. These are mostly obscure songs, over 40 years old, that may not have been reissued on CD. The intention is to raise awareness of underappreciated artists/songs. If you like what you hear, seek these artists out on CD or get out there and find some of this old vinyl for yourself... If you are the copyright holder and wish any files to be removed, I will do so immediately upon request.