“Old Man River (Live) Showboat”
artist: Paul Robeson
A great showcase for Robeson’s bass vocals.
Listen/Download: http://www.archive.org/details/Paul-Robeson-collection-111-120
“Sam Stone”
artist: John Prine
album: John Prine (1971)
Haunting lyrics highlighting the often overlooked effects of war.
Listen: http://hypem.com/track/629129
“We are Nowhere and It’s Now”
artist: Bright Eyes (feat. Emmylou Harris)
album: I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning (2005)
Beautiful melody and lyrics.
Watch: http://hypem.com/track/411154
“No Surprises”
artist: Radiohead
album: Ok Computer (1997)
Thom Yorke’s vocals and a glockenspiel, what more could you want?
Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqsyXdj_p_I
“Keep Ya Head Up”
artist: 2Pac
album: Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. (1993)
Insightful lyrics on one of Tupac’s best songs.
Watch:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW--IGAfeas
*Compiled by Melanie Uyeda
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