4:06
single, 1970
Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong
An example of perfect funk and an excellent protest song. That incredible bass delivery by Melvin Franklin! "And the band played on." A sort of proto-rap break out in the first verse: "Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration / Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation." This proves that you don't have to sacrifice musicality to deliver the news of the world. I'm looking at you, Phil Ochs.
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