Encouraging Music To Get You Through The Week

The song, Keep on Pushing, was written by Curtis Mayfield and originally recorded by the R&B group The Impressions.  It was released in 1964.   It is a song about perseverance and finding strength to get through tough times.

This song took on a new meaning for Mayfield after he was paralyzed in 1990 when a light tower fell on him during an outdoor performance in Brooklyn. In a 1997 interview, Mayfield said,   “I think my spirits are maybe even higher,” It’s like I died and woke up to see this wave of love from so many people I knew and people I didn’t know.”

Kirk Whalum brings a jazz version of the song. I hope it encourages those who need a lift-up.

 

 

Songs To Lift Up Your Week

Bryan Duncan is another one of those artists who, back in the 1980’s, introduced Contemporary Christian music.   It witnessed the love, hope and faith of our Creator, and gave the younger generation an alternative to heavy metal and heavy rock.

Bryan Duncan leaned toward jazz and many of his songs reveal his talent in that genre.

You might recognize the first song, Maybe I’m Amazed, which is a cover of Paul McCartney’s song of the same title.

Here’s wishing everyone a safe week.