The songs below were either written about Dr . King or inspired directly from his work and creed of love , equality and hope for a brighter tomorrow .
The songs below were either written about Dr . King or inspired directly from his work and creed of love , equality and hope for a brighter tomorrow .
rArtist : U2 ICONIC : You ’ ve been front and center with 1GN for your entire career . How are you Song : Pride in the processing Name of this Love new ( 1984 phase ) of life , particularly becoming a solo artist ? The lead single off their 1984 album , Unforgettable Fire , “ Pride ’ s ” poignant lyrics aren ’ t entirely historically accurate ( suggesting Carmen : I was he was a part assassinated of 1GN for in about the morning five years , while . This the past shooting fall was actually a very occurred bittersweet in the eventing ), time but . they We are do bring all best to friends life the still magnitude , but God of has Dr . other King ’ s plans impact for . us right now . It ’ s interesting 4 how / Shot life rings can out throw in the you Memphis curve sky balls / Free . Sometimes at last , they you took end your up life being / They happier could not and take more Early morning , April your pride fulfilled than you ever imagined .
Artist : U2 ICONIC : You have a reputation as a work horse ! It seems like you have been the driving ) force behind your career , even in a group . What drives you ? Song : MLK ( 1984 The second song from Unforgettable Fire , MLK is more of a lullaby and , along with “ Pride in the Name of Love ” led Carmen to Bono : I ’ ve ’ s recognition always been by a perfectionist the King Center . I like , Dr having . King ’ s things official to memorial do . Now . that it ’ s just me , I ’ m really discovering His plan for me . He ’ s showing me that He ’ s always been
Artist : Stevie Wonder there even if He doesn ’ t answer the questions I would like Him to . Our pastor has Song : Happy Birthday encouraged ( 1981 us ) to memorize scripture . He says to get into the Word until the Word gets As part of the movement into you . to It ’ s make really Dr cool . King to see ’ s birthday how God a national is showing holiday Himself , Stevie . Wonder penned this song , making no equivocation of his fervor and passion f to honor such a world-changing life . I just never understood , how ICONIC a man : who When died it for comes good / could to songwriting not have a day , how that does would your be set new aside music for his relate recognition to or . depart from what we ’ ve heard from you in the past ?
Artist : Common feat . Will . I . Am . Song : I Have a Dream Carmen (: 2006 I ’ ve ) been writing about very real issues people can relate to . Everyone has Sampling actual some audio element from Dr of . King fear ’ on s most a daily famous basis address . My first , “ I single Have , “ a Flaming Dream ” Arrows captures ,” is the kind struggle of my and victory of King anthem ’ s life for and overcoming work and appeared that fear . When on the the Freedom band Writers ended , soundtrack I was terrified . about a future career and the future in general . The music is still pop music and is uplifting and encouraging but it definitely has a darker , more edgy feel to it . There ’ s some really cool
Click here for the official “ I Have a Dream ” music video .
vocal production and electronic sounds incorporated .
ICONIC : The album is an incredible collection of songs that really resonate with a sense of transparency . Was that intentional ?
Carmen : A lot of the songs I ’ ve written in the past make it seem like I have it all together . For a long time , I felt the need to act perfect , to say and do things perfectly . It ’ s like living with a mask on . I ’ ve struggled with anxiety and other things in my life that no one really knew about . I ’ m using this new season of life to be honest with myself and with others . I want to be intentional about living life to the fullest . Keep up with Carmen at carmenjusticeofficial . com .
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