A Kinder and Gentler CD Compiliation

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by jamesmaya, Feb 22, 2003.

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  1. jamesmaya

    jamesmaya Senior Member Thread Starter

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    Hi Folks,

    I was listening to a Glen Campbell best-of and two songs stuck out for some reason - "Less of Me" and "Try a Little Kindness". It got me to thinking about other songs that mined a similar theme: Brotherhood, kindness, understanding, tolerance, humility. I'm going to compile a CD with this in mind. Off the top of my head, I could start off with:

    He Ain't Heavy - The Hollies
    Walk A Mile in My Shoes - Joe South
    Get Together - Youngbloods
    Love Train - O'Jays

    What other recordings would you suggest? All music genres welcome.

    Jim W.
     
  2. John B

    John B Once Blue Gort,<br>now just blue.

    Location:
    Toronto, Canada
    Imagine - John Lennon
    500 Miles - Peter, Paul & Mary
    Guantanamera - Pete Seeger
     
  3. ascot

    ascot Senior Member

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    Hmmm.... I would suggest "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" by Jackie DeShannon and "What's So Funny 'Bout Peace Love and Understanding" by Elvis Costello.
     
  4. John B

    John B Once Blue Gort,<br>now just blue.

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    Man Of The World - Fleetwood Mac (Peter Green)
     
  5. tim_neely

    tim_neely Forum Hall Of Fame

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    Central VA
    Here are 10 more:

    We Shall Be Free -- Garth Brooks
    You'll Never Walk Alone -- Gerry and the Pacemakers
    Imagine -- John Lennon
    Peace Train -- Cat Stevens
    Reach Out of the Darkness -- Friend and Lover
    Wake Up Everybody -- Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes
    Why Can't We Live Together -- Timmy Thomas
    We Are the World -- USA for Africa
    Not That Different -- Collin Raye
    Why Can't We Be Friends? -- War
     
  6. peterC

    peterC Aussie Addict

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    So Jim, how do you like the UK 2CD Glen Campbell comp?

    (sorry about digressing from the topic)
     
  7. Jimbo

    Jimbo Forum Hall Of Fame

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    What's Going On?--Marvin Gaye
    We Can Be Together--Jefferson Airplane
    Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)--Diana Ross
     
  8. CM Wolff

    CM Wolff Senior Member

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    Motown
    What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
    What's Happening Brother - Marvin Gaye
    Blood Brothers - Bruce Springsteen
    Land of Hope and Dreams - Bruce Springsteen
    People Get Ready - Curtis Mayfield
    Love's in Need of Love Today - Stevie Wonder
    Let's Stay Together - Al Green
    A Change is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
    Stand By Me - Ben E King
    Little John of God - Los Lobos

    [Dang it, Jimbo, you beat me to What's Going On - no matter what anybody else comes up with, there can be no better fit than What's Going On.]
     
  9. Larry Naramore

    Larry Naramore Bonafied Knucklehead

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  10. James RD

    James RD Senior Member

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    What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
     
  11. jamesmaya

    jamesmaya Senior Member Thread Starter

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    Hi Peter,

    Soundwise I prefer the other Glen Campbell best-of that I have, "20 Greatest Hits". The UK "Capitol Years" compilation seems a bit "flat" and lacking in dynamics to these ears. But, and this is a BIG but, the track selection on the UK set (particularly the 1st disc) is superb. Makes me want to get all of his early Capitol albums.

    Jim W.
     
  12. Ed Bishop

    Ed Bishop Incredibly, I'm still here

    Can't think of any other track to end any such album. The sound of an old man grateful for everything he was given(and allowed to give back)--yet written by others. Perfect.

    ED:cool:
     
  13. Grant

    Grant Life is a rock, but the radio rolled me!

    Lean On Me-Bill Withers
    Whenever I Call You Friend-Kenny Loggins
     
  14. Larry Naramore

    Larry Naramore Bonafied Knucklehead

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    Bridge Over Troubled Waters - Simon and Garfunkel
     
  15. Dave

    Dave Esoteric Audio Research Specialistâ„¢

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    Dream Weaver: Gary Wright
    Show Me The Way: Peter Frampton
    Man On The Moon: REM
     
  16. Michael

    Michael I LOVE WIDE S-T-E-R-E-O!

    Reach Out In The Darkness...:thumbsup:
     
  17. Grant

    Grant Life is a rock, but the radio rolled me!

    Share The Land-The Guess Who
    Let's Work Together-Wilbert Harrison
     
  18. guy incognito

    guy incognito Senior Member

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    "Everyday People" - Sly & the Family Stone
    "All You Need Is Love" - Beatles
    "What The World Needs Now Is Love" - Jackie DeShannon
    "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" - New Seekers
    "The Train Song" - Flying Burrito Brothers
    "Love Life" - Rutles
     
  19. CM Wolff

    CM Wolff Senior Member

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    Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) - George Harrison
    Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing - Kim Weston
    Peace on Earth - U2
    Saint Behind the Glass - Los Lobos
    Nothing Man - Bruce Springsteen
    When Will I Ever Learn To Live In God - Van Morrison
    Someday We'll All Be Free - Donny Hathaway (I love Alicia Keys versions on the America: Tribute to Heroes and on the bonus disc to Songs in A Minor)
     
  20. Jimbo

    Jimbo Forum Hall Of Fame

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    Well, my friend, as I always say, great minds think alike!:thumbsup:

    Additions:

    Touch a Hand, Make a Friend--Staple Singers
    Cool, Crazy, Beautiful World--Johnny Clegg & Savuka
    Black & White--3 Dog Night
    It's a Small World After All (Disney):rolleyes:
    Friendship Train--Gladys Knight & the Pips
    Love Train--O'Jays

    I heartily agree that Satchmo's "What a Wonderful World" is the perfect closer. I think "Love Train" would make a good opener!
     
  21. Jimbo

    Jimbo Forum Hall Of Fame

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    Heal the World--Michael Jackson
    He Is Your Brother--ABBA
    If I Had a Hammer--Peter, Paul & Mary (and others)
    Blowin' in the Wind--Bob Dylan
    A Place in the Sun--Stevie Wonder
     
  22. CM Wolff

    CM Wolff Senior Member

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    Motown
    Peace in our Time - Elvis Costello

    (And a message to Elvis: take good care of Diana Krall - I don't know why she chose you over me - I guess you are an infinitely better songwriter than I am - Peace in our Time is one of your best - but I think she would be so much happier with me. :love: )
     
  23. Jimbo

    Jimbo Forum Hall Of Fame

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    Everything is Beautiful--Ray Stevens:)
     
  24. Grant

    Grant Life is a rock, but the radio rolled me!


    Sorry, but I don't think this fits, especially when you consider the context it was meant to be in.
     
  25. CM Wolff

    CM Wolff Senior Member

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    Motown
    Let's see...

    1st verse - acknowledgement of pain in world and a wish for love
    2nd verse - explicit condemnation of war, reiterate wish for love of 1st verse
    3rd verse - description of labor issues, racial brutality, other unrest
    4th verse - condemnation of misunderstanding between social classes
    5th verse - repeat of third verse

    Grant, how in the world does this not fit? It is one giant plea for peace in the face of the issues described in each verse. Not even to mention that any listener takes the role of the "brother", "mother", and "father" in Marvin's pleas, or that the whole thing rests on the most supportful (and peaceful) bass lines every put to wax. :confused:

    Interpretations of art are always subjective, but the fact that Jimbo and I each listed it within a minute of each other has to mean there is some validity to its fit for this thread...
     
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