6308. Blood, Sweat & Tears - God Bless the Child
From: Blood, Sweat & Tears ; Year: 1968; Genre: Blues Rock/Jazz Fusion I remember growing up hearing this one a lot; I really believe that it was my Dad's favourite from the band, which he liked quite well. I guess for me you can call it, as Max, who used to have a blog like mine, referred to a "dad music," i.e. music your dad liked and got you into. This one's actually a cover originally written and recorded by the legend that was Billie Holiday . She wrote this soulful bluesy lament about the inadequacies and how those born to wealth have a much easier time whilst those born, (by accident of birth), into poverty have life the hardest. More or less calling out the " Pie in the Sky " belief system of the time that has more or less continued to the day, at least in this nation. Anyway, BS&T really play the heck out of this one with all the soul and energy it is due. Hear God Bless the Child on YouTube. My song pick 1 year ago today: Nena - ...
