

Pepper, “All You Need is Love” gave the world a message that’s never felt more necessary than it does right now. Find a selection of songs that encourage themes of community, and unity with each other.


Originally released in 1967’s Summer of Love, just a month after Sgt. Oh, I Know the Lord's Laid His Hands on Me. But this classic single was the grandest statement of them all. Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow (There's a Star in the East) 2096. The Fab Four’s 1965 album track “The Word” was one of the first great songs about love as a universal concept, far more than just a relationship. The Stars of Faith / Frances Steadman / Marion Williams. It adds a spoken intro, asking how the world can be wonderful when we have pollution, hunger, and “all them wars.” Then he advises you to “listen to old Pops for a minute,” and says it’s all up to us: “Love, baby, love – that’s the secret.” Not only is it truly endearing, but it also proves that Satchmo was paying attention to the hippies. Hampton Carlton / Kitty Parham / Frances Steadman / Henrietta Waddy / Marion Williams / Mattie Williams. While the original of “ What A Wonderful World” remains Louis Armstrong’s best-loved track, the version you need to hear is his 1970 remake, on the album Louis Armstrong And His Friends. Click to load video 2: Louis Armstrong: What a Wonderful World
