A song about brutality and of resistance, written by Abel Meeropol, it describes America's horrible history of racial violence and the fight for justice. 英検Pre-1級以上 | 名曲で英語を学ぶ
Absolutely! We could try the Substack 2 x 2 at some point, too, potentially...I'm not sure how it works, but the Tell Me a Mystery publication folks do.
I watched both versions of the song. I’ve been speechless since ... at a loss what to think, what to do and how to deal with my feelings of various kinds. This song is yet another “must” song for “Social Issues in Song,” isn’t it? The utmost respect to Billie Holiday for her brave decision to sing this song at the risk of her life back then.
It is a shocking song, Mitsuru, and just what some people needed to start to understand the horrors of lynching. Some people have courage that I can't begin to fathom!
Thanks so much for this collaboration, and again, for your wonderful Social Issues in Song publication!
And thank you, Lois, for agreeing to do this. It was fun! Let’s look for some more crossroads of our Stacks.
Absolutely! We could try the Substack 2 x 2 at some point, too, potentially...I'm not sure how it works, but the Tell Me a Mystery publication folks do.
I watched both versions of the song. I’ve been speechless since ... at a loss what to think, what to do and how to deal with my feelings of various kinds. This song is yet another “must” song for “Social Issues in Song,” isn’t it? The utmost respect to Billie Holiday for her brave decision to sing this song at the risk of her life back then.
Mitsuru Hiki
It is a shocking song, Mitsuru, and just what some people needed to start to understand the horrors of lynching. Some people have courage that I can't begin to fathom!
What a remarkable way to share history, language and social issues. Brava! One of my favorite poems and songs. So powerful.
Thank you, Lori. Students have found this to be an interesting way to learn both English and history/culture from many places.
This is, indeed, a powerful song!