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Everyday People
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Everyday People

By Sly & The Family Stone

August 29, 2016

Essence of the music/lyrics: We all share a home - planet earth. We should be accepting of others differences, because we are all "everyday people". Excerpt: There is a blue...
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Article of Interest – “How Music Brings Us Together” by Jill Suttie

By Tim McCarthy

July 31, 2016

Editor’s comments: How amazing that we are now proving music has mental health benefits! Who didn’t know that? My Mom never sang to us or to anyone, she was embarrassed...
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Never Stop
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Never Stop

By Jackson Browne

June 26, 2016

Editor’s note: I’ve always loved Browne’s guitar picking and his beautiful, moody voice. This one, far more obscure than those I’ve chosen before means a lot to me because it...
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The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys
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The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys

By Traffic

April 27, 2016

Editor’s Note: I was surprised when I searched the 100 songs I’ve made song of the month on this website and this cut wasn’t there. It’s easily one of my...
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Stieg Larrson, Our Days in Stockholm
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Stieg Larrson, Our Days in Stockholm

By Kurdo Bakski

March 30, 2016

Editors Note:  Heading for bed in a hotel in Austin, TX, I asked the front desk if he had any books and the young man gave me this short read...
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Truckin’
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Truckin’

By Garcia, Lesh, Weir, Hunter

February 26, 2016

Editor’s note: There are probably many reasons this became the theme of a generation and perhaps asking my sixties friends I’d find a few more. But to me, this song...
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I Shall Be Released
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I Shall Be Released

By Bob Dylan

January 31, 2016

Editors note. This song by Bob Dylan was first released on The Band's first album Big Pink and has been covered by many since then. My love for it comes...
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Blackbird
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Blackbird

By Beatles

January 3, 2016

Editors Note: My still-dear friend, John Zingg, and I played and sang this song (and many others) for spending cash in college and so it has always had a special...
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None of Us Are Free
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None of Us Are Free

By Mann, Weil and Russell; performed here by Solomon Burke

December 1, 2015

Editor’s Note: Given the racial tensions building in our cities between imperfect police forces and imperfect legal systems, I noticed this, one of my favorite old blues songs on my iPhone...
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Viva La Vida
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Viva La Vida

By Coldplay

October 25, 2015

Editor’s note: I’m not Coldplay’s biggest fan but I like the guy’s voice a ton and enjoy their creative orchestration, particularly their use of strings. While hearing this, one of...
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"Amazing Grace” improvised
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"Amazing Grace” improvised

By Victor Wooten with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

September 30, 2015

Editor’s note: Take your time getting into the Youtube video, Victor hits the song at about the middle of his bass solo in a Flecktones’ live concert. Wooten is known...
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Everybody’s Had the Blues
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Everybody’s Had the Blues

By B.B. King

July 28, 2015

Editor’s Note: B.B. King died in May just short of his 90th birthday. I had the great pleasure of seeing him live when he was young, when I was a...
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Galileo
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Galileo

By Indigo Girls

June 27, 2015

Editor’s Note: This came on my iPhone while I was running yesterday and I was reminded how funny I think it is. If you don’t like girl bands, don’t listen...
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Amazing Music - "People Get Ready"
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Amazing Music - "People Get Ready"

By Curtis Mayfield

April 28, 2015

Editor’s Note: This gospel-inspired song from my youth reminds me of the days the world’s awareness of social justice were dawning.  It was used, as so many songs of the...
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Circle Game
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Circle Game

By Joni Mitchell

March 29, 2015

Editor’s Note: Heard this on my iTunes the other day while running and realize what depth of thought there is in this one. No surprise for Ms. Mitchell who woke...
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Article of Interest – “#BensTake: Harnessing the Promise of Impact Investing So it Lands in Places” by Ben Hecht
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Article of Interest – “#BensTake: Harnessing the Promise of Impact Investing So it Lands in Places” by Ben Hecht

By Tim McCarthy

March 29, 2015

Editor's note: Living Cities' CEO, Ben Hecht, writes about Black Rock Impact, a social investing platform from mutual fund giant, Black Rock Funds. It makes me nervous and hopeful at...
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Oh, Very Young
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Oh, Very Young

By Cat Stevens

March 1, 2015

Editor's comment: Seems to fit the theme of this month's website update and like so many of Steven's songs, it begs good thoughts. Favorite Lyric: "Oh very young what will...
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Ashtabula
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Ashtabula

By David Francey

February 1, 2015

Editor’s Note: Thinking about a song to begin 2015 with and my renewed commitment to my home town came to mind. So here it is, from Canadian Singer/Songwriter David Francey....
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Newsletter – “I and Love and You” by Tim McCarthy

By Tim McCarthy

January 4, 2015

This blog title is borrowed from an Avett Brothers song, which is also featured as the song of the month on our foundation website. Over time, I’ve been training myself...
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The Rebel Jesus
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The Rebel Jesus

By The Rebel Jesus

December 15, 2014

Editor’s Note: I’ll add this month another ‘70s song, this one in light of the holiday with a little of Browne’s deep reflection and attitude thrown in. Favorite Verse: “We...
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Empty Abundance
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Empty Abundance

By Tim McCarthy

December 3, 2014

If you wish to participate in our "Buy One Give One" FREE offer, please reply to the MindfulGiving.org order confirmation email with a physical address and recipient name you would...
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