It’s the big day we’ve been awaiting from behind our masks. Election Day, 2020. A day of anxiety, fear, dread and other normal responses to this momentous, volatile day in the history of our Democracy.
For any of you needing some musical solace, here are some songs chosen for their healing, redemptive and/or calming effects. It’s safe to hear any of these. If one doesn’t work, perhaps listen again at a louder volume, or go to the next song.
God Bless America.
Bob Marley, “Redemption Song”
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, “Something Good’s Coming”
Teddy Wender, “Peace Will Come,” by Neil Rosengarden
John Lennon, “Starting Over”
Sam Cooke, “A Change Is Gonna Come”
Peter Gabriel with Kate Bush, “Don’t Give Up”
Stevie Wonder, “Higher Ground”
Claudia Schmidt, “Old Devil Time,” by Pete Seeger
Darryl Purpose, “When Buddha Smiled at the Elephant [With His Heart]”
Michael Hedges, “A Love Bizarre,” by Prince
Aretha Franklin, “A Change Is Gonna Come”
Talking Heads, “Take Me To The River” by Al Green
The Beatles, “Within You Without You” by George Harrison
LONDON – 1st JANUARY: Johnny Marr (left) and Morrissey of the group The Smiths pose together in the store room of Rough Trade records in London in 1983. (Photo by Clare Muller/Redferns)
(GERMANY OUT) Musikergruppe, GBv.l. George Harrison, John Lennon,Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr.1970 (Photo by Hans J. Hoffmann/ullstein bild via Getty Images)
13th September 1967: John Lennon (1940 – 1980) signs autographs in Plymouth, a short stop off during the filming of 'The Magical Mystery Tour', a 60 minute Beatles spectacular for television, based on a coach journey through the West Country. (Photo by Jim Gray/Keystone/Getty Images)