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“HOPE” by Gedalya AKA David Gott, used under CC 2.0 Attribution License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Inspired in part by our One City One Story Summer Selection,\u00a0Finding Dorothy<\/em> by Elizabeth Letts, and its story around The Wizard of Oz\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>and in part by the struggles we share in these troubled times,\u00a0we’ve been thinking about hope and perseverance. And about the power of music to express big, universal ideas and emotions, and to make us all feel like someone out there understands how we are feeling.\u00a0 As the recent meme states, “We may not all be in the same boat, but we are weathering the same storm.” Keep on, and if you notice someone else’s boat is leakier or a little more battered, lend a bucket, throw out a life preserver, or invite them aboard.<\/p>\n

Here are some songs about hope and perserverance, available in collections offered at Pasadena Public Library.\u00a0 There are songs about surviving lost love, about self-affirmation, and songs of protest–persevering in struggles for justice. Recommend your favorites in the comments.<\/p>\n

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“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” on Motown For Kids [CD]<\/strong><\/a> — recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell; written by Nicolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson<\/p>\n

If you need me, call me
\nNo matter where you are
\nNo matter how far (don’t worry, baby)
\nJust call my name
\nI’ll be there in a hurry
\nYou don’t have to worry
\nCause baby there<\/p>\n

Ain’t no mountain high enough
\nAin’t no valley low enough
\nAin’t no river wide enough
\nTo keep me from getting to you, babe<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“Carry On” on D\u00e9j\u00e0 Vu [available on hoopla]<\/a><\/strong>— recorded by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; written by Stephen Stills<\/p>\n

One morning I woke up and I knew you were really gone
\nA new day, a new way, and new eyes to see the dawn
\nGo your way, I’ll go mine and carry on<\/p>\n

The sky is clearing and the night has cried enough
\nThe sun, he comes, the world to soften up
\nRejoice, rejoice, we have no choice but to carry on<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“A Change Is Gonna Come” on A Change Is Gonna Come [available on hoopla]<\/a><\/strong> — recorded by Sam Cooke; written by Sam Cooke<\/p>\n

There’ve been times that I thought I couldn’t last for long
\nBut now I think I’m able to carry on<\/p>\n

It’s been a long, a long time coming
\nBut I know a change’s gonna come, oh yes, it will<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“Everybody Hurts”on Automatic For the People [available on hoopla]<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0— recorded by R.E.M; written by R.E.M.<\/p>\n

When the day is long
\nAnd the night, the night is yours alone
\nWhen you’re sure you’ve had enough
\nOf this life, well hang on<\/p>\n

Don’t let yourself go
\n‘Cause everybody cries
\nAnd everybody hurts sometimes<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“I Can See Clearly Now” on Pop Music: The Golden Era, 1951-1975 [CD]<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>— recorded by Johnny Nash; written by Johnny Nash<\/p>\n

I think I can make it now the pain is gone
\nAll of the bad feelings have disappeared
\nHere is that rainbow I’ve been praying for
\nIt’s gonna be a bright (bright)
\nBright (bright) sunshiny day<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“I Will Survive” [avilable on CD and hooopla]<\/strong><\/a> — recorded by Gloria Gaynor; written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris<\/p>\n

Go on now, go. Walk out the door
\nJust turn around now ’cause you’re not welcome anymore
\nWeren’t you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye?
\nDid you think I’d crumble?
\nDid you think I’d lay down and die?<\/p>\n

Oh, no, not I
\nI will survive
\nOh, as long as I know how to love I know I’ll stay alive
\nI’ve got all my life to live
\nI’ve got all my love to give
\nAnd I’ll survive<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“Lean On Me” on Billboard #1s. The ’70s [available on hoopla]<\/a><\/strong> — recorded by Bill Withers; written by Bill Withers<\/p>\n

\n
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
\nWe all have sorrow
\nBut if we are wise
\nWe know that there’s always tomorrow<\/div>\n
Lean on me, when you’re not strong
\nAnd I’ll be your friend
\nI’ll help you carry on
\nFor it won’t be long
\n‘Til I’m gonna need
\nSomebody to lean on<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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“Move On Up” on Barbershop: The Next Cut (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [available on hoopla]<\/a><\/strong> — recorded by Curtis Mayfield; written by Curtis Mayfield<\/div>\n
\n
Hush now child, and don’t you cry
\nYour folks might understand you, by and by
\nMove on up, toward your destination
\nYou may find from time to time
\nComplication<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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“Reach Out (I’ll Be There)” on Dick Clark’s #1s: 50s to 70s: When AM Radio Was King [CD]<\/strong><\/a> — recorded by the Four Tops; written by Holland-Dozier-Holland<\/div>\n
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Now if you feel that you can’t go on
\nBecause all of your hope is gone,
\nAnd your life is filled with much confusion
\nUntil happiness is just an illusion,
\nAnd your world around is crumblin’ down;
\nDarling, reach out (come on girl, reach on out for me)
\nReach out (reach out for me.)
\nI’ll be there, with a love that will shelter you.
\nI’ll be there, with a love that will see you through.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“Somewhere Over the Rainbow\/What a Wonderful World” on Facing Future [CD]<\/strong><\/a>— recorded by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole; “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” written by Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg; “What a Wonderful World” written by Bob Thiele and Goerge David Weiss<\/p>\n

Someday I’ll wish upon a star
\nWake up where the clouds are far behind me
\nWhere trouble melts like lemon drops
\nHigh above the chimney top
\nThat’s where you’ll find me<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The colors of the rainbow
\nSo pretty in the sky
\nAre also on the faces
\nOf people going by
\nI see friends shaking hands
\nSaying, “How do you do?”
\nThey’re really saying
\n“I love you”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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“You Gotta Be” on Now That’s What I Call the 1990s [available on hoopla]<\/strong><\/a> — recorded by Des’ree; written by Des’ree with Ashley Ingram<\/p>\n

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Listen as your day unfolds
\nChallenge what the future holds
\nTry and keep your head up to the sky
\nLovers, they may cause you tears
\nGo ahead release your fears<\/div>\n
Stand up and be counted
\nDon’t be ashamed to cry<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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