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Can anyone think of songs that might touch on themes like gossiping, religious intolerance/hypocrisy, standing up for "what's right."
It's to help someone I know with background music for something about To Kill a Mockingbird. Not exactly doing their homework for them -- it's background music FOR their homework...
So, any themes you can pick from that book might be helpful, but those are the stumpers right now.
I was thinking of some John McCutcheon songs, but they're not quite in the same vein. They might work, but I'm looking for more to choose from.
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I can think of a bunch, but none are available online. Does he need recordings, lyrics, or what?
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probably recordings eventually. If lyrics are available, I can forward those and cut down the amount of recording, though.
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Phil Carver has an entire album most of which would work, but I don't have that one. mjk & pjk do, though, so I can get the lyrics from them.
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I know the story is set in Alabama, but i still think it fits. Surprisingly, Donna the Buffalo sings this song, and i think you might have it on one of the cds. It is more than the lyrics, the tune brings something up in me that "To Kill a Mockingbird" does.
Also, I think the friend should consider both some old time music and some traditional African American sprituals of the time period. (What was the time period, exactly, I forget)
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I was listening to Wide Mouth Mason the other day and remembered this thread, as they have song called "Tom Robinson." It's not so much about the themes you mentioned, but it is definitely about To Kill a Mockingbird. I don't know whether it's available online though.
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By the way, I have not seen "To Kill a Mockingbird" on tv for years. What was on the other night, after I was thinking about this thread and got my book out to reread? That is right..."To Kill a Mockingbird." I started to get all teary from the first scene. I think Scout might be my favorite character in literature. (today, anyway)
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Scout is a great character and the movie portrayal was great!
Thanks everyone for all the help. My own suggestions were rejected for foul language -- ah well. But from what I hear, many of yours were not just acceptable but downright perfect!!!
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Dag, your cds are still on my desk, but do have a nametag on them. Oh, hell. On second look, i see that my husband put them all in a big pile again. OK, next week, darn it all, next week is the week!
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Book, I was noticing the soundtrack the other night more than anything else, thanks to BOB, and I agre with you. I wish Mr. Scopatz would at least tell us what the project is like? I really like the idea of putting music to reading, and might try it with my fifth graders, so give up the goods!
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