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Show Notes
In this episode of Three Tune Tuesday, we delved into the rich history and enduring power of protest songs recorded before 1924. We explored the stirring "Battle Hymn of the Republic" by Frank C Stanley, a Civil War anthem that galvanized the Union cause; the poignant "Hard Times, Come Again No More" by Louise Homer, a reflection on the struggles faced by the poor; and "A Man's a Man for a'That" by Hector Grant, Robert Burns's egalitarian anthem celebrating the dignity and worth of every individual. These songs, each a powerful call for social justice and change, remind us of music's timeless ability to inspire and unite people across generations.