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Bet you never heard this 1968 version (Original Post)
malaise
Sep 2020
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Solly Mack
(90,740 posts)1. K&R
Bet I have.
Solly Mack
(90,740 posts)5. That was my 2nd grade teacher's preferred version.
Her grandparents, both sets, came to America from Jamaica.
To me, his way of singing it took it to another level. Like a novel that needed another chapter to help tell the full story. If that makes sense.
malaise
(267,808 posts)6. That is a fabulous story
Of course the fact that MLK came to JA in 1965 is also part of this history.
MLK spoke in the same Assembly Hall at UWI (Mona) in 1965 as did Obama in 2016.
Toots was as important to the Windrush community in England as was our West Indies cricket team. He gave them an identity.
colsohlibgal
(5,275 posts)3. Me Too
Saw them in Concert years ago.
still_one
(91,947 posts)4. reggae style. Thanks malaise
Kid Berwyn
(14,650 posts)7. Singular voice.
Spoke for all who Care.
MontanaMama
(23,238 posts)8. I don't mind saying
that Ive never heard that version! Lovely. Thanks malaise.
Safe passage to Toots for whatever comes next.
Stinky The Clown
(67,676 posts)9. I never heard it before. I am enjoying it now. Thanks for posting!
malaise
(267,808 posts)10. I'm betting Kamala knows this version as well