Music video by Neville Brothers performing Sister Rosa. (C) 2004 A&M Records. No copyright infringement is intended The Neville Brothers - Sister RosaRecorded Live: 10/31/1991 - Municipal Auditorium New Orleans - New Orleans, LAMore The Neville Brothers at Music Vault: htt December 1, 1955 Our freedom movement came alive And because of Sister Rosa you know We don?t ride on the back of the bus no more Sister Rosa she was tired one day After a hard day on her job When “Sister Rosa” was released as part of The Neville Brothers’ album titled “Yellow Moon” in 1989. This song pays tribute to Rosa Parks, a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement, who played a significant role in the fight against racial segregation in the United States. The song takes us back to December 1, 1955, when a pivotal December 1, 1955<br>Our freedom movement came alive<br>And because of Sister Rosa you know<br>We don't ride on the back of the bus no more<br>Sister Rosa she was tired one day<br>After a hard day on her job<br>When all she wanted was a well deserved rest<br>Not a scene from an angry mob<br>A Neville Brothers Sister Rosa Parks Lyrics. Sister Rosa Parks lyrics performed by Neville Brothers: December 1, 1955, our freedom movement came alive. And because of Sister Rosa you know, we don't ride on the back of the bus no more. Sister Rosa Parks was tired one day after a hard day on her job. December 1, 1955 Our freedom movement came alive And because of Sister Rosa you know We don't ride on the back of the bus no more Sister Rosa she was tired one day After a hard day on her job When all she wanted was a well deserved rest Not a scene from an angry mob A bus driver said, "Lady, you got to get up 'Cause a white person wants that And because of Sister Rosa you know, we don't ride on the back of the bus no more. Sister Rosa Parks was tired one day after a hard day on her job. When all she wanted was a well deserved rest Not a scene from an angry mob. A bus driver said, "Lady, you got to get up cuz a white person wants that seat." But Miss Rosa said, "No, not no more. Sister Rosa Lyrics & Meanings: December 1, 1955 / Our freedom movement came alive / And because of Sister Rosa you know / We don't ride on the back of the bus no more / / Sister Rosa she was tired one day / After a hard day on her job / When all she wanted was a well deserved rest / Not a scene from an angry mob / / A bus driver said, The Neville Brothers honored her in 1989 with the single Sister Rosa off their Yellow Moon album. Sister Rosa did not chart in many places but was a minor hit on the U.S. R&B charts. “The Neville Brothers’ “Sister Rosa” is a powerful and poignant tribute to the civil rights activist Rosa Parks. The song, which was released in 1989, features a driving rhythm section Elle est cependant plus que cela puisqu’elle relate l’histoire d’une femme ayant réellement existé: la Melle Rosa de la chanson s’appelle Rosa Parks, vit dans l’état de l’Alabama et a effectivement, un jour de décembre 1955, signalé à un chauffeur de bus qu’elle ne cèderait pas sa place à un autre passager. Thank you Sister Rosa Parks Thank you Miss Rosa, you are the spark You started our freedom movement Thank you Sister Rosa Parks So we dedicate this song to thee For being the symbol of our dignity Thank you Sister Rosa Thank you Miss Rosa, you are the spark You started our freedom movement Thank you Sister Rosa Parks Thank you Miss Rosa, you December 1, 1955 Our freedom movement came alive And because of Sister Rosa you know We don't ride on the back of the bus no more Sister Rosa she was tired one day December 1, 1955 Our freedom movement came alive And because of Sister Rosa you know We don't ride on the back of the bus no more Sister Rosa she was tired one day After a hard day on her job When all she wanted was a well deserved rest Not a scene from an angry mob A bus driver said, "Lady, you got to get up 'Cause a white person wants that This video features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights reserved to the copyright owners.Copyright Listen to Sister Rosa by The Neville Brothers. See lyrics and music videos, find The Neville Brothers tour dates, buy concert tickets, and more! #RosaParks #BLM #CyrilNeville #MarkBryanVideo created by PIR - Perception is Reality, a 2020 O Street Corporation | pirmarketing.comAs part of our year lon
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