Episode 17: Old Friends (with Gathering Time)

This episode features Stuart Markus, Hillary Foxsong, Gerry McKeveny of the folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time who have just released a new album entitled Old Friends, which is a cover album which features several socially conscious tunes. We discussed the motivation behind the songs selected and the parallels between the 1960s and what is happening now. We also discussed some of the original protest songs that they have previously recorded.

In the episode, we feature portions of album tracks "Get Together' and "At Seventeen"  and play "Turn! Turn! Turn!" in its entirety to conclude the episode. We also feature snippets of their original compositions "God Knows", "Songs of Hope and Freedom", "Too Far to Turn Back Now", "Silver Star" and a few impromptu sung verses of "Crusader". 

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Om Podcasten

This podcast is a companion to the website ongoinghistoryofprotestsongs.com. I started the website on December 6, 2017. Not only have I always been a passionate music fan, but I have always had an interest in the historical developments of music. An important part of that history is the integral role that music has played within social movements. I have always been drawn to music with a socially conscious message.