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20091112th-Yusuf_Islam_Cat_Stevens-513x600Summary. Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) became popular in the United States for his music focusing on transcendence and peace. The song by Cat Stevens featured on a recent T-Mobile commercial (below) is If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out. The lyrics for this song are provided further down on this page. More lyrics to Cat Stevens songs can be found on the songs page of his website.

Listen Now. Use the player here to listen to the song If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out. If you like it, we encourage you to purchase it on iTunes.

Cat Stevens Playlist. Below is a player with selected music by Cat Stevens.

T-Mobile My Touch 3G Commercial. Below is the T-Mobile My Touch 3G commercial that features the Cat Stevens song If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out.

Lyrics. Below are the Lyrics to the Cat Stevens song If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out. [source]

If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out

Well, if you want to sing out, sing out
And if you want to be free, be free
‘Cause there’s a million things to be
You know that there are

And if you want to live high, live high
And if you want to live low, live low
‘Cause there’s a million ways to go
You know that there are

You can do what you want
The opportunity’s on
And if you can find a new way
You can do it today
You can make it all true
And you can make it un-do
You see? Ah, ah, ah
It’s easy, ah, ah, ah
You only need to know

Well if you want to say yes, say yes
And if you want to say no, say no
‘Cause there’s a million ways to go
You know that there are
And if you want to be me, be me
And if you want to be you, be you
‘Cause there’s a million things to do
You know that there are

You can do what you want
The opportunity’s on
And if you can find a new way
You can do it today
You can make it all true
And you can make it un-do
You see? Ah, ah, ah
It’s easy, ah, ah, ah
You only need to know

Well, if you want to sing out, sing out
And if you want to be free, be free
‘Cause there’s a million things to be
You know that there are
You know that there are
You know that there are
You know that there are
You know that there are

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Polarkreis 18 – Allein Allein

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20091009fr-polarkreis-18-color-of-snow-album-coverSummary. Polarkreis 18 is the German band that produced the very popular music video for their song Allein Allein. The video has had over 8 million views on YouTube alone. The pre release sales of their song has reached the top 10 of Amazon sales. Their Facebook page has thousands of fans. The song Allein Allein is available on iTunes.

Click here to watch the music video on YouTube.

Listen Now. You can use the player widget below to listen to Allein Allein.

 

Heart Songs 200907 – If Today Was Your Last Day

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Summary. The July 2009 Heart Songs selections [available on iTunes] include a mix of uplifting and inspirational songs. The music video for the song “If Today Was Your Last Day” is available on our site.

iTunes Song Listing. The complete list of songs for this month are posted below (requires the free Adobe Flash Player to view). The listing below provides links to songs, artists, and albums available on iTunes. There are 30-second previews of songs on iTunes.

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if-today-was-your-last-daySummary. The music video If Today Was Your Last Day by Nickelback (not Nickleback) is an inspirational song and video about living every day and every moment with love, passion, and intention. [ iTunes | MTV ] To play just the song, click the play button below, or click here to play the video. This song is being used in the online course: Activism Training Workshop and Distance Education Course on Creativity and Effectiveness in Activism.

Message. The song begins with these words, “My best friend gave me the best advice. He said each day is a gift but not a given right. Leave no stone unturned. Leave your fears behind, and try to take the path less traveled by. That first step you take is the longest stride. What if today is your last day, tomorrow was too late? Could you say goodbye to yesterday? Would you live each moment like your last? Leave old pictures in the past? Donate every dime you have? If today was your last day.”

Lyrics. The complete lyrics of the song are below.

My best friend gave me the best advice
He said each day’s a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride

live-each-momentIf today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
If today was your last day

Against the grain should be a way of life
What’s worth the prize is always worth the fight
Every second counts ’cause there’s no second try
So live like you’ll never live it twice
Don’t take the free ride in your own life

tomorrow-is-too-late-wideIf today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
Would you call old friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories
Would you forgive your enemies?
Would you find that one you’re dreamin’ of?
forgive-your-enemy-wideSwear up and down to God above
That you finally fall in love
If today was your last day

If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
You know it’s never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are
do-whatever-it-takesSo do whatever it takes
‘Cause you can’t rewind a moment in this life
Let nothin’ stand in your way
Cause the hands of time are never on your side

If today was your last day
And tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?

Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past
Donate every dime you have?
Would you call old friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories
Would you forgive your enemies?
Would you find that one you’re dreamin’ of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you finally fall in love
If today was your last day

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Summary. Voyage Voyage by Kate Ryan (Wikipedia) is a very upbeat and inspirational techno trance rave hypnotic dance song. It offers a hard driving rythm and melody that will put wind in your sails.

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Led Zeppelin Songs – Streaming Music Player

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Summary. Below is a music player (provided by Grooveshark.com) with selected songs by Led Zeppelin. These songs represent some of the signature vocals and guitar playing that was uniquely representative of Led Zeppelin. Feel free to keep this window open and minimized to keep the music playing.

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Summary. Below is a music player (provided by Grooveshark.com) with selected songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival. These songs represent some of the signature vocals and guitar playing that was uniquely representative of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Feel free to keep this window open and minimized to keep the music playing.

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Bob Dylan Songs – Streaming Music Player

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Summary. Below is a music player (provided by Grooveshark.com) with selected songs by Bob Dylan. These songs represent some of the signature vocals and guitar playing that was uniquely representative of Bob Dylan. Feel free to keep this window open and minimized to keep the music playing.

Listen and Lyrics. Music and lyrics to individual songs are linked below so you can listen and read the lyrics.

Player. Below is the playlist player for Bob Dylan music.

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Heart Songs 200906 – The Times They Are A-Changin’

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Summary. The June 2009 Heart Songs selections [available on iTunes] include a mix of songs from musicians and groups made popular in the 1960s. The title song for this month is The Times They Are A-Changin’ by Bob Dylan.

Commentary. There are 71 songs for this month’s selections. The songs are listed in alphabetical order by artist: Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Led Zeppelin, The Mamas & The Papas, Scott McKenzie, The Who, and The Youngbloods.

Listen and Lyrics. For the first time in the history of the Heart Songs series, music and lyrics will be available for selected songs online so you can listen and read the lyrics.

iTunes Song Listing. The complete list of songs for this month are posted below (requires the free Adobe Flash Player to view). The listing below provides links to songs, artists, and albums available on iTunes. There are 30-second previews of songs on iTunes.

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The Times They Are A-Changin’ – Bob Dylan – Lyrics

Come gather ’round people
Wherever you roam
And admit that the waters
Around you have grown
And accept it that soon
You’ll be drenched to the bone.
If your time to you
Is worth savin’
Then you better start swimmin’
Or you’ll sink like a stone
For the times they are a-changin’.

Come writers and critics
Who prophesize with your pen
And keep your eyes wide
The chance won’t come again
And don’t speak too soon
For the wheel’s still in spin
And there’s no tellin’ who
That it’s namin’.
For the loser now
Will be later to win
For the times they are a-changin’.

Come senators, congressmen
Please heed the call
Don’t stand in the doorway
Don’t block up the hall
For he that gets hurt
Will be he who has stalled
There’s a battle outside
And it is ragin’.
It’ll soon shake your windows
And rattle your walls
For the times they are a-changin’.

Come mothers and fathers
Throughout the land
And don’t criticize
What you can’t understand
Your sons and your daughters
Are beyond your command
Your old road is
Rapidly agin’.
Please get out of the new one
If you can’t lend your hand
For the times they are a-changin’.

The line it is drawn
The curse it is cast
The slow one now
Will later be fast
As the present now
Will later be past
The order is
Rapidly fadin’.
And the first one now
Will later be last
For the times they are a-changin’.

Copyright ©1963; renewed 1991 Special Rider Music

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