Historical moments that change the course of the country so rarely happen.

[Teacher of the Year]

Good morning. If you have not taken a moment to stop and listen to Bruce Srpingsteen's Streets of Minneapolis I am going to suggest that you do. Head to YouTube-the song has been out for four hours and since I started this post has gone from 54,000 likes to 56,000.

This song is a flashpoint. "There are bloody footprints where mercy should have stood." are words that are going to take people into the streets, and not just in Minneapolis, but around the country and, I have little doubt, around the world.

By the end of today this will be the top video on YouTube. This song will put Bruce back into the #1 spot on Billboard next week.

We have been given an anthem. Our flag has been planted. They are using guns but they are about to find out one single human voice, singing truth, can change the mind of the world.

Something's happening here. In this case, it is completely clear and we know what to do.

[Fiendish Thingy]

1. Unfortunately, it's not that good of a song, musically speaking

The lyrics are pretty good, but I don’t see the song catching on as any sort of anthem for the resistance.

Do you remember Stevie Nicks’ anthem for abortions rights that she performed on SNL right before the 2024 election?

Nobody else does either.

[Teacher of the Year]

2. Obviously, I disagree, but time shall tell. The beauty of DU... we agree that we don't all agree.

[Fiendish Thingy]

3. I'm just glad Bruce spoke out and it's gone viral

But viral clips come and go quickly.

[Teacher of the Year]

4. Someone just posted it is the #1 download in a big list of countries.

Or in old person speak: There are lines around every record store to buy the just-released single. It has been played on YouTube 200,000 MORE times since I made my post. 75K likes and over half a million views in six hours. I'll check in again when It hits a million. I'm guessing it will take 8 hours at this point.

This will be the song that is used to explain this moment in time. Only time will tell if I am right but the future is full of documentaries that will need a sound track. Not sure why you'd argue that happening, but this song is a defining moment of coalition built around a song by one of the most popular musicians in American history.

Most importantly, when a protest song has taken the top spot for a few weeks, other artists will follow and the whole conversation changes when that happens. This song will pull people into the conversation, don't underestimate the incredible power of that.

[littlemissmartypants]

7. Some people just don't care to understand power dynamics and especially the power of words, TOTY.

They throw the lexicon around like a discarded plastic shopping bag in the wind.

I think all of your points are extremely important. Time will tell. But it does appear that many numbers are falling in the column of righteousness at the moment.

Thank you for the discussion. I look forward to your updates. ❤️

[Teacher of the Year]

15. Thank you.

I appreciate it!

[littlemissmartypants]

5. Balderdash. I remember her very moving performance very well.

But thanks for bringing your version of sunshine to a dark situation. I hope you rest well tonight.

[Fiendish Thingy]

6. I'm not one to blindly nod along in approval, even if I agree with the intentions.

The OP suggested this could become a rallying anthem for the resistance, and I simply disagree.

First of all, it’s a slow song, and second, it doesn’t have a hook that folks could sing along to at a march or other gathering.

It will get a lot of attention for a few days, which is a good thing, and provide some needed catharsis for some, then fade away.

[littlemissmartypants]

8. But do you have the winning lotto numbers to share with everyone?

Surely such great prescient powers of consequences should be shared for the good of us all.

[Fiendish Thingy]

9. Here are the winning numbers (get a pen): 11-03-26

That’s the day of the Blue Tsunami.

[littlemissmartypants]

10. Now you're talking. Will a tattoo work for you? 😉

[Fiendish Thingy]

11. If that helps you remember, go for it.

[littlemissmartypants]

12. Who'd want to forget? It's going to be a make it or break it occasion.

[wiggs]

13. Listen to his version of 'Ghost of Tom Joad' with Tom Morello. Loud. Anthem-like as well. nt

[littlemissmartypants]

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