“PEOPLE GOT TO BE FREE” by THE RASCALS

“People Got to Be Free” is a classic pop song that was recorded by American rock band, The Rascals. A soulful and uplifting track (that promotes unity and equality), this single became an anthem for the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

After the song’s release, the Rascals would only perform at concerts that featured an African-American act. When that condition wasn’t met, they canceled several shows in protest.

On this very day, August 18th 1968, it was the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the album, “Freedom Suite”, here’s THE RASCALS, with “PEOPLE GOT TO BE FREE”…