Song of the Week - "Miracles" by Jefferson Starship
New episodes of the Song of the Week premieres every Wednesday, 10 am and 10 pm (Central). Listen to this song below played on original vinyl.
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother": The Story of a Song
We all have those songs which touch us in certain ways. Music has that ability---to stir emotions, to wrangle memories. We have the tendency to claim songs as our own for what they do within us. For me, no song is more poignant and powerful than “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” The song was written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell, their only collaboration as songwriters. Russell was dying of cancer at the time and his lyrics for this song would be the last he ever wrote. The origin of the phrase is unknown, but it did appear as the title of an article in Kiwanis magazine in 1924 and then later became the motto for Father Flanagan’s Boy’s Town in the 1940s. Written in the late 60s, the song conjures images of the Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam. In fact, every year when I teach Vietnam, I use music to tell the story and “He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother” highlights 1970, the year of it’s release. However, for me, the song has nothing to do with Vietnam. For me, the song i...
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ReplyDeleteThis article beautifully highlights the emotional depth and artistry behind the featured song, offering a thoughtful perspective on its impact. A well-written and engaging read for music lovers.
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