Music video by Neville Brothers performing Sister Rosa. (C) 2004 A&M Records. 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 Sister Rosa Lyrics: 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 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<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 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 Thank you Sister Rosa Parks. The police came without fail. and took Sister Rosa off to jail. So we dedicate this song to thee. for being a symbol of dignity. 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. 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" by The Neville Brothers is a powerful and heartfelt tribute to Rosa Parks, a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. The song delves into several key themes and emotions, ultimately conveying a message of gratitude, resilience, and the transformative power of one individual's actions. 100 Most Featured Movie Songs. Sister Rosa The Neville Brothers. Heard in . 1. Lyrics. 1 credits. Heard in the following movies & tv shows. Philadelphia. Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons! 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 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 "Rosa Parks" is widely considered one of Outkast's best songs. In 2020, The Ringer ranked the song number eight on their list of the 50 greatest Outkast songs, [9] and in 2021, The Guardian ranked the song number two on their list of the 20 greatest Outkast songs. Listen to Sister Rosa by The Neville Brothers. See lyrics and music videos, find The Neville Brothers tour dates, buy concert tickets, and more! The Neville Brother's "Sister Rosa" song is one of two songs about civil rights icon Rosa Parks that are featured in this post. Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an African-American civil rights activist, whom the U.S. Congress called "the first lady of civil rights", and "the mother of the freedom movement". Provided to YouTube by LaFace/LegacyRosa Parks · OutkastBig Boi & Dre Present OutKast℗ 1998 Arista Records LLCReleased on: 2001-12-04Composer, Lyricist: A “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 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 are the spark You started our freedom movement Thank you Sister Rosa Parks 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
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