Sir Mack Rice-Muhammad Ali 5:6:25 7.23 PM
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Sir Mack Rice-Muhammad Ali 5:6:25 7.23 PM
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Story by: Gail Nobles
Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia
Today, we’re talking about a real soulful brother who had a pen and a voice that could move mountains: Sir Mack Rice! Yeah, that's right, the man behind "Mustang Sally," that scorchin' slab of soul that gets everyone swingin' their hips! AND, he co-wrote "Respect Yourself," a message we ALL need to hear.
But hold on, there's MORE to the story! Seems like our Sir Mack dug deep into the heart of another legend: Muhammad Ali! That's right, The Greatest of All Time, gets the soul treatment on a record put out on the May Day label back in the 70s.
Let's break down some of the lyrics. Sir Mack ain't just singin' about a boxer. He's preachin' about a MAN:
“Muhammad Ali known world Wide. For his prediction. No turn aside..."*
He knew his worth! The man could see the future in the ring and wasn't afraid to tell the world about it! No hesitation, no backin' down.
“He would look into a man’s eyes. He got a whole lot of pride..."*
Those eyes saw straight through you! Ali carried himself with a power and a confidence that was undeniable. Pride in himself, pride in his people.
“Every time he step into the ring he got power on his side. He’s a warrior for the people. He’s a champion..."*
This ain't just about knockouts. This is about standin' for somethin'! Ali was a warrior for his beliefs, for his community. He was a champion in the ring AND outside it. Sir Mack's capturing that spirit, that fight, that raw, untamed POWER!
A soulful tribute to a legend, written by another legend, Sir Mack Rice. This tune's more than just a record! It's about the power of pride, the strength of conviction, and the undeniable soul of the one and only Muhammad Ali! Now go out there and be a champ yourself! Keep those records spinnin'! Keep those songs playing.
Gail Nobles, podcasting off! Thank you for listening to Soul POD Classics.
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