These are certainly hard times. Every day the news brings us both the very best, and the very worst that human beings are capable of. If you need a boost of faith - in yourself, in humanity - here's some music that never fails to put me in a better perspective. There's a little something for everyone (with nods to Canadian artists and also the 80s!), and I've included the timing of the songs... if you have 40 minutes to sit with a cup of coffee or tea, Keith Jarrett's Paris Concert (October 17, 1988) always reminds me of the potential for greatness that lies inside all of us if we strive to reach it.
Imagine - John Lennon (3:06)
Redemption Song - Bob Marley and the Wailers (3:47)
Something Within Me - Take 6 (3:40)
We're Here For A Good Time - Trooper (3:34)
Let It Go - Luba (3:41)
Hands - Jewel (3:55)
Symphony #7 mvt II Allegretto - L van Beethoven (7:57)
October 17, 1988 - Keith Jarrett (38:24)
Let It Be - The Beatles (4:03)
A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke (3:11)