Yesterday, I was pleased to hear iTunes shuffle mode pair two songs from my library that fit together thematically. Lyrically, Laura Nyro's "Save The Country" and "The Long Way Around" by The Dixie Chicks are about truth tellers who show the courage of their convictions. "Save The Country" focuses on the satisfaction of working for causes that make life better for people, and "The Long Way Around" is about grappling with the fallout that sometimes comes from expressing a justified opinion that not everyone likes. Both tunes are especially relevant for this divisive time, particularly in light of the disturbing presidential administration that will take office later this month.
