Annotated Playlist

Title Your Name Subject and Section Professor’s Name Date 1 Song: “I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man” Artist: Muddy Waters Date of Composition: 1954 Social and Historical Time Period: Post-World War II, Civil Rights Movement Impact: The song became a standard protest song that freed African Americans and united them while they fought for rights during the civil rights movement. Its bold stanzas and the attitude-provoking beat was much loved among the fans that reinstated the feeling of pride and defiance of the suffering. The chorus became a source of strength and unity for everyone with their own story of oppression, challenging them to be strong and demanding their rights as equal members of society (Waters, 1954). 2 Song: “At Last” Artist: Etta James Date of Composition: 1960 Social and Historical Time Period: Civil Rights Movement, Post-Jim Crow Era Impact: The song emerged as a beacon of hope, and also as a conduit for the ongoing progress of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. Its singer and ballad lyrics gave ways to feel less lonely and more positive in times of challenges of equality and justice. This song reaffirmed the strength of an upcoming tomorrow and a never-ending power of love (James, 1960). 3 Song: “I Got a Woman” Artist: Ray Charles Date of Composition: 1957 Social and Historical Time Period: Post-World War II, Civil Rights Movement Impact: Ray Charles “I Got a Woman” of which a blend of gospel, blues, and jazz was on the changing face of the music industry. It was a turning point for a new school of musicians, and it also breached racial barriers in the industry. Through its groundbreaking sound and exhilarating vibes, the track not only combated stereotypes but started the momentum towards a more diversified, accepting, and inclusive music scene (Charles, 1957). 4 Song: “Respect” Artist: Aretha Franklin Date of Composition: 1967 Social and Historical Time Period: Civil Rights Movement, Post-Jim Crow Era Impact: The song was adopted by both the Civil Rights Movement and also the feminist movement as a hymn. Through that empowerment and self-worth, the motion that she has shown has affected social change and cultural shift. People loved the song as it gave them the conviction to stand up and demand respect and equality putting the spotlight on social justice and human rights (Franklin, 1967). 5 Song: “Boogie Chillun” Artist: John Lee Hooker Date of Composition: 1948 Social and Historical Time Period: Post-World War II, Civil Rights Movement Impact: The song showed its characters a rhythm and a wild energy in part, that really defined and captured the mood of a generation and it actually had artists of that period getting off their seats to explore and relate to acts and new trends (Hooker, 1948). 6 Song: “Mississippi Goddam” Artist: Nina Simone Date of Composition: 1964 Social and Historical Time Period: Civil Rights Movement, Post-Jim Crow Era Impact: The song was established as an evocative protest song during the Civil Rights Movement. Its voice-embracing text and spirited mood provided a real morale to the activists and respectively shaped cohesion among the oppressed groups. The song voiced contradiction of the given order and its cry for justice urged the locals to speak on the topics of race, inequality and social change (Simone, 1964). 7 Song: “Johnny B. Goode” Artist: Chuck Berry Date of Composition: 1958 Social and Historical Time Period: Post-World War II, Civil Rights Movement Impact: The song praised skills and self-actualization of African American youth. It laid the ground to shatter the racial standards and became an example for generations of artists to fulfill their dreams (Berry, 1958). 8 Song: “A Change Is Gonna Come" Artist: Sam Cooke Date of Composition: 1964 Social and Historical Time Period: Civil Rights Movement, Post-Jim Crow Era Impact: The song became a manifest of the spirit of resiliency and hope of the Civil Rights movement. Its laments words of woe and radical vocals served as a rallying point for social justice and acceptance. This tune, emboldening people to be purposeful to shape their futures, having faith in their potential to achieve aspirations collectively, became the anthem of their revolution (Cooke, 1964). 9 Song: “3 O’ Clock Blues” Art...