Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions’ “People Get Ready” is a gospel-inspired soul classic that has become a timeless anthem of hope and unity. The song was written by Curtis Mayfield in the early 1960s, at a time when the civil rights movement was gaining momentum and the struggle for racial equality was at the forefront of American consciousness.

Kate Bush wrote “This Woman’s Work” in 1986 for the John Hughes movie “She’s Having a Baby.” It was a difficult period in her life, as she was dealing with her mother’s death and the challenges of motherhood. The song expresses a sense of loss and sadness, and it quickly became one of her most popular and enduring songs.

“Mr. Tambourine Man” was a song that marked the peak of The Byrds’ success in the 60s. The song was a cover of Bob Dylan’s original, and The Byrds’ version added their signature jangly, electric sound that became known as the “folk rock” genre. The band was at the forefront of the 60s counterculture movement, and their music was a reflection thereof.

“If You Don’t Know Me By Now” by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes was originally released in 1972 and became a massive hit for the Philadelphia-based R&B group.

The Delfonics’ “La La Means I Love You” is a classic love song that helped establish the Philadelphia soul sound of the 1960s and 1970s. The song, released in 1968, was written by lead singer William Hart and producer Thom Bell. Its distinctive opening with the spoken word “la-la-la-la-la-la” was inspired by a lullaby Hart’s mother used to sing to him as a child.