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Old School Friday: Social/Political Songs

Filed Under Old School Friday on August 15, 2008

A song that says something always gets me riled up…and when it is delivered in a funky, move your ass kinda way…well, that just makes it even better.

This song always makes me want to do “The Bump” and then go out and stage a protest march…

Watch Stevie turn out the 1975 Grammys…those folks were getting their groove ON!!

video credit: originally uploaded to YouTube on April 28, 2008 by AbejaMariposaJr

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ClnMike 08/15/2008 09:02 AM 1 point
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That was a good find got to love youtube.

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sHaE-sHaE 08/15/2008 10:27 AM 1 point
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It always amazes me how Stevie's songs are still relevant today. Love this choice. :-)

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Kim 08/15/2008 10:29 AM 1 point
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Is it unbelievably sad or frightening that what Stevie says in this song 30 years ago, applies today????? Great pick though!

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pjazzypar 08/15/2008 11:14 AM 1 point
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Wonderful Choice! I remember that night at the Grammys. Look out I am dating myself.

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regina 08/15/2008 12:10 PM 1 point
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Awesome pick! Gotta love Mr. Stevie!
Have a great weekend!

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BklynQueen'86 08/15/2008 12:32 PM 1 point
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That is one of the hypest Grammy crowds I've ever seen. Classic find.

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Malcolm 08/15/2008 12:41 PM 1 point
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Excellent song choice and clip find! "You Haven't Done Nothin" is unfortunately one of those songs that will remain timeless because there will always be a politician who doesn't have our best interests at heart.

It was cool to see Gladys and the Pips, Marvin Hamlisch, and Phoebe Snow getting down in the audience. Even though it was probably rehearsed, I am still impressed with Andy Williams' ability to "hit the post" (radio jargon for talking over the intro of a song and finishing right before the vocals start).

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cooper 08/15/2008 02:23 PM 1 point
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That is a song I have haven't heard much and it is spectacular for sure.
I came by last night and listened to it a couple of times.

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Dee 08/15/2008 03:38 PM 1 point
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Stevie Wonder is the man!! Good pick this week :grin:

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John 08/15/2008 09:27 PM 1 point
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Hi, I'm new to this meme, just discovered it from Malcolm's site PopCulture and love it. I've done mine over at my site. And love your choice.

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BklynQueen'86 08/15/2008 11:21 PM 1 point
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I swore I commented earlier. Great choice and that is one of the hypest and livest Grammy Crowds I've ever seen.

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Vivrant Thang 08/16/2008 12:38 AM 1 point
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You already know. Message song, which Stevie is THE BEST at - and some good azz funking at it's best! The Sunshine of everyone's life indeed!

Thanks for this Marvalus. I needed some Stevie today.

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Sharon 08/16/2008 04:05 PM 1 point
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I missed Old School Friday. Life.
Anyway, I enjoyed your selection for this theme.
Stevie was a very good choice.

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SjP 08/18/2008 12:33 AM 1 point
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{SUMH) Of course Stevie! And that was my JAM! Fresh out of college and dumb as hell! But it was fun!

???SUSMH=Smack upside my head...just made that up :razz:

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