A Song for Martin Luther King Day - Oh Freedom! - The Golden Gospel SIngers

Oh, freedom!
Oh, freedom!
Oh, freedom over me!
And before I'd be a slave
I'll be buried in my grave
And go home to my Lord and be free


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Today is Martin Luther King Day and this song, which I and many others first heard during that murderous and wild closing sequence to the 9th episode of American Horror Story: The Coven, is dedicated to his memory.  The song dates back to post-Civil War years and has been famously recorded by the likes of 60's American folk singers Odetta and Joan Baez.  


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Just the other day I was explaining to my students, who know very little about American history, the story of slavery, the Civil War, and the civil rights struggles that plagued African-Americans for almost 100 years afterwards.  It was one of those rare occasions where they were all paying attention, because their story and the significance of Dr. King's role in its end, is so compelling.

So though many of us have the day off today, please don't forget why.  Not all of American history is rosy and bright, and it's important to remember these things so they can never happen again.  Enjoy Freedom and enjoy your day!

Freedom

Oh, freedom!
Oh, freedom!
Oh, freedom over me!
And before I'd be a slave
I'll be buried in my grave
And go home to my Lord and be free

No more moanin'
No more moanin’
No more moanin’ over me
And before I’d be a slave
I’ll be buried in my grave
And go home to my Lord and be free

There'll be singin'
There’ll be singin’
There’ll be singin’ over me
And before I’d be a slave
I’ll be buried in my grave
And go home to my Lord and be free

There'll be shoutin'
There’ll be shoutin’
There’ll be shoutin’ over me
And before I’d be a slave
I’ll be buried in my grave
And go home to my Lord and be free

Oh, freedom!
Oh, freedom!
Oh, freedom over me!
And before I'd be a slave
I'll be buried in my grave
And go home to my Lord and be free

Lyrics: Ballad of America

Flashback Friday Song of the Day - Sara - Fleetwood Mac

Wait a minute baby

Stay with me awhile

Said you'd give me light

But you never told me bout the fire..

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There is a character in the new American Horror Story series, The Coven, who is a witch named Misty Day (played by Lily Rabe).  Misty lives in the swamp and absolutely idolizes Stevie Nicks.  Today's song was being sung by Misty in a scene from the most recent episode of the series, and the witch's resemblance to the pop star was spot on.  The show is an absolute blast!  If you're not watching The Coven, what are you waiting for?

Fleetwood Mac - Sara (Live 79) by newcanadian

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