The Story In The Song Marvin Gaye Abraham Martin And John
@arthurchappell (44941)
Preston, England
September 22, 2018 2:07pm CST
Originally recorded in 1968 by Dion, this wonderful deeply moving quite simple tribute to assassinated politicians and civil rights activists has been covered by several artists, but the exceptional stand out version is that of Marvin Gaye from 1970.
The poignant lyrics refer to Abraham Lincoln, JFK, Martin Luther King and though not mentioned in the title, Bobby Kennedy too.
The singer notices that he only learns of their amazing work liberating the oppressed after they have left us.
The very good Dion version has lines in which the four men's spirits unite on the hills over America watching over those in need, but Gaye's version stops with a simple heartfelt lament that they are no longer with us.
In the age of Trump we need such mighty heroes again, but as the song shows all too well, the good die young and we may not see their likes again.
The song on Youtube (Marvin Gaye version)
Arthur Chappell
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Sep 18
Yes, indeed. We don't see such great men very often. We would be lucky and it would be very timely for another to come along SOON
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Sep 18
@arthurchappell .....That's for sure.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
22 Sep 18
@celticeagle we need them more than ever now
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
23 Sep 18
@JudyEv it is a great take on the song
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@RasmaSandra (98187)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Sep 18
Great song. I had never heard of it before. Thank you for sharing.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
22 Sep 18
@TheHorse all the other takes on it are good but this is my favourite
