What's your SONG FOR CHANGE? In the 1960s and 70s songs for change (aka protest songs) were huge and moved millions. There are never enough songs for Peace (make the world better), Action (get involved in a cause), or Honor (remembrance of people or events). All voices are welcome. Cover a song here or write your own. Send your link, video, or track (phone vids are fine) HERE.

Peter, Paul and Mary's "If I Had a Hammer"

Recent shootings in the U.S. forced me to look at what I could do to help educate youth about advocating for a better future. We've seen enough tragedy. Time to make the world we want, like our forefathers did.

Gil Scott-Heron's "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"

Whatever change you want, a song or march or protest is just the FIRST STEP. Real change means writing - talking - visiting your elected officials. You can advocate for your country at ANY AGE. They are YOUR representatives and don't know your age but care about your opinions.

 You can learn whom to contact many ways, here's a start: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

CSNY's "Ohio"

V - (Voice your opinion & listen to others. Discussions refine your opinions at any age.)
O - (Organize others to petition, march, peacefully protest, or visit a lawmaker.)
T - (Tell lawmakers exactly what you want. Email, call, write letters, and see them in person!)
E - (Elect folks you trust)

Love to hear from all American voices and students. Send your cover/original, link, or video HERE. 

NEW TAKES

Today is the International Day of the Girl. The idea of this day is to focus on female leadership to make better lives for girls. The news may have moved off of the Supreme Court confirmation madness but millions of people haven't.
Sexy, Folk, Pop, Country duo The Ormewoods release their latest single. Like, subscribe and share! And of course, follow them on social ;)
Wilder Adkins performs for Good Gracious Show podcast at Wondershop in Atlanta, GA in 2018. Podcast #113 available at http://www.goodgraciousshow.com http://www.wilderadkins.com #wilderadkins #southernmusic #goodgraciousshow #atlvarietyshow #gosouth
After returning from my first tour in the U.K., I was sad to return to a country divided by race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation and politics. I had just experienced 4 amazing weeks touring the U.K. without having to interact with people (as I've become used to) as an African American woman, but as simply a musician. This is an experience that I can't explain, but one would understand if they grew up Black in the deep south. I sat down with my friend and cowriter, Simon Gugala, and toiled over this deep divide that exists in our country... and many other countries and cultures to be honest. We came to this conclusion: No matter your skin color, your religious views, who you love or how you love them... if you cut us deep we bleed the same blood. One race; human race. One blood; red blood.
We are all put in boxes. We each have experienced what it's like to be told how we're "supposed" to behave, what we're "supposed" to like, who we're "supposed" to be. We inherit these ideas when we're young children, and in turn, pass them on to our children and project these rules on others.
Greg Lee, with friend Peter Searcy, plays his song "We Are All One" as his Song For Change on Good Gracious Show. Recorded March 22, 2018 at Wondershop in Atlanta, GA. http://www.gregleesongs.com/ www.SongForChange.com
From Nick Niespodziani of YOU, Yacht Rock, & Indianapolis Jones,

From Nick Niespodziani of YOU, Yacht Rock, & Indianapolis Jones,

Sonia Tetlow's "I Still Believe" Performed on 5/4/2017 after hours at SXM HQ.

New Single from Grassland - Download today on all major music outlets!

Nick Lowe cover by Atlanta's Puddles.

Cicada Rhythm's cover of "God Bless the Child"

CLASSICS

is it illegal to share the Clash with my friends? please don't hurt me youtube. I just love the Clash and think their music should be shared with the rest of the free world.

Bob Dylan's "Blowin in the Wind"

There's something happening here What it is ain't exactly clear There's a man with a gun over there Telling me I got to beware I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound Everybody look what's going down There's battle lines being drawn Nobody's right if everybody's wrong Young

Staple Singers' "Long Walk to D.C."

U.S. Army Six-String Soldiers. Song by Woody Guthrie.
John Lennon Signature Box contains 9 Albums, all the singles, a disc of rarities & a book from Yoko, Julian & Sean. Available on Amazon: http://bit.ly/JLbox & iTunes http://bit.ly/JLboxi Video from Lennon Legend DVD: http://bit.ly/lenleg JL Videos on iTunes: http://apple.co/2hIilCu Notes from Lennon Legend DVD: A brand new transfer, taken from a first-generation 35mm inter-negative of the original 16mm Imagine film negative.
One of the greatest songs ever. Almost never got released Marvin Gaye...."What's Going On" We owe so much to "Let's Get it On," and the fact that at one time Marvin Gaye wasn't given his way is downright terrifying, but it's true.

Boomtown Rats "I Don't Like Mondays"

Bob Marley in Get Up Stand Up. Enjoy!
Live at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA on September 30, 1985 (penultimate show of the "Born In The U.S.A." tour).

Ani DiFranco's "To the Teeth"

Love to hear from all American voices and students. Send your cover/original song, link, or video HERE.