2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I'll Ask It Again... While Avoiding Tender Feelings... Because I Really Want To Know... [View all]KoKo
(84,711 posts)But, sadly, I'm kind of talked out of expounding on that after 15 years on DU discussing politics.
Maybe we are at a "Tipping Point?" Those of us "Done Playing the Game" are working as hard as we can and figuring others will join us on that "Freedom/Love Train?"
Gosh I miss those ole songs from the late 60's and Early 70's. They were so inspirational. Sometimes they pop into my mind in a hopeful glow of time frozen..with the hope and freshness and optimism.
It's not Dead....It's just is being REVISITED? We CAN DO IT! 's
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Love Train [Original 12" Version] - The O'Jays (1972)
"Love Train" was a hit single by The O'Jays, written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. Released in 1972, it reached number one on both the R&B Singles chart and the Hot 100, in February and March 1973 respectively, and was certified gold by the RIAA.
It was The O'Jays' first and only number-one record on the U.S. pop chart. The song's lyrics of unity mention a number of countries, including England, Russia, China, Egypt and Israel, as well as the continent of Africa. Besides its release as a single, "Love Train" was the last song on The O'Jays' album "Back Stabbers". This was a breakthrough album for the group, reaching the top 10 of the Billboard Pop Albums chart and selling over 500,000 copies within a year of release. It has gained the reputation as a landmark album of early 1970s soul and has been cited by critics as "the pinnacle of Philly soul".