‘Help!’ — The Beatles
In a 1980 interview with Playboy, John Lennon claimed that “Help!” had secret depths that he was unaware of. In the midst of Beatlemania, the song was released as a single in July 1965. “Most people believe it’s just a rapid rock ‘n’ roll song,” he explained, “but it was a subconscious scream for help.” I didn’t recognize that at the time; I was only writing the song since it was requested for the film.”
‘Help!’ — The Beatles
‘People Get Ready’ — The Impressions
“People Get Ready” is the most well-known song by Impressions. Curtis Mayfield penned the No. 3 Billboard R&B single. The song became an unofficial anthem for the movement. Mojo Magazine named it one of the top ten songs of all time. “That was obtained from my church or the church’s upbringing of messaging. There’s no hiding place, so jump on board, and similar images. When I created that song, I must have been in an extreme feeling of religious inspiration,” Mayfield explained.
‘People Get Ready’ — The Impressions
