A Bit of Hope from Gene Chandler

Gene Chandler “Nothing Can Stop Me” (Constellation, 1965)

I had another post I’m working on for the blog but in light of today’s tragic events in Boston I felt compelled to put up a track that keeps my spirits high whenever I hear it no matter how I feel.

Classic Chicago soul with all the major players: arrangements by Riley Hampton, written by Curtis Mayfield and voiced by the supremely talent Mr. Chandler “Nothing Can Stop Me” is a song just screams beauty and triumph despite the odds.  “Nothing can stop me / so bad do I feel inside.”

I grew up in Boston and all of my family is still there so I have a deep, enduring connection to that quirky little city on the coast.  It has without question guided my sense of self in a way you hope your home town does- the bad parts taught you what to avoid and the good parts what to emulate.

It’s a sad day when anyone’s life is lost and especially devastating when children are taken as victims in struggles that have nothing to do with them.  My thoughts are with everyone who has lost or is suffering and I hope today’s record can console and uplift your spirit just a little on a difficult day.

Best,

-George / Snack Attack

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