An Activist Playlist
As we know, activists don’t have iPods. Their playlists are written on note paper made of pressed husks of corn. All of these songs would be favourites, but only played if a vinyl edition made of pure local beeswax could be found.
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No. |
Track |
Artist |
Key Quote |
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1 |
Blowin’ in the Wind |
Bob Dylan |
“How many deaths will it take till he knows / That too many people have died?” |
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2 |
Revolution |
John Lennon |
“If you want money for people with minds that hate / All I can tell is, brother, you’ll have to wait” |
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3 |
Dreams |
Gabrielle |
“They can come true” |
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4 |
Get Up Stand Up |
Bob Marley |
“Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights” |
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5 |
Peace Train |
Cat Stevens |
“Oh peace train sounding louder” |
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6 |
What’s Going On? |
Marvin Gaye |
“Picket lines and picket signs / Don’t punish me with brutality” |
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7 |
It’s Not Right But It’s Okay |
Whitney Houston |
“Pack your bags up and leave / Don’t you dare come running back to me” |
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