Inspire Me!

Last week I made the tough decision to retire my lovely undergrad theme song "Eyes On The Prize" by The Emmaus Group Singers. While I have much affection for the song and its powers over me, (it pulled me through some rough Neurological Disorders tests, you don't even know) I thought it would be good to start fresh and select a new song. I want something that will again inspire and motivate me as this whole grad school thing unfolds over the next two and half years. Right now I have two top songs that are duking it out for the coveted slot. Let me know what you think.

Rod Stewart - "Never Give Up On A Dream" Straightforward song, lyrics are perfect if not cheesy, and it's Rod Stewart. When does this dude's music get used for anything ("Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" doesn't count), so I thought I would throw him a bone.


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The IMPACT Repertory Theatre - "Raise It Up" (From the movie August Rush). The lyrics aren't perfectly fitting my purposes like "Eyes on the Prize" did, but it's an oomph song. And it continues my blatant stealing of impoverished civil rights songs featured in movies for my own educational purposes.


I am open to suggestions. If it has a Black choir it will receive bonus points.


And for old-time's sake.
"Eyes On The Prize"