King Day: A Virtual Celebration of MLK's Birthday-EVENING, The National Civil Rights Museum

The National Civil Rights Museum presents King Day: A Virtual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday on January 18, 2021 via livestream at 12:00 noon and 6:00pm Central. The event will showcase Dr. King’s work, the history of how the national holiday came to be, as well as how the museum has celebrated the holiday in years past.
The online celebration will feature musical performances by Memphis musicians Garry Goin, TykeT, Karen Brown, Adajyo and many more. Dr. Hasan Jeffries, Associate Professor at Ohio State University and editor of Understanding and Teaching the Civil Rights Movement, will give scholarly insight on Dr. King life and legacy. For young viewers, museum educator Dory Lerner will share a “Small But Mighty Storytime” reading of the book My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart written by Angela Farris Watkins. The storytime session is sponsored by Macy’s. The program will also highlight perspectives from museum volunteers and staff.
MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO
1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
(Stevie Wonder)
PERFORM BY:
Chris Johnson-Lead Vocal
Shaun Lloyd-Lead Vocal
Shunta Mosby-Lead & Bgvs Vocals
Candace Gray-Lead & Bgvs Vocals
Chris Barnes- Lead & Bgvs Vocals
Garry Goin-MD Guitar
Chris Bounds-Drums
Darryl "DJ" Pruitt-Bass Guitar
Kurt "KC" Clayton-Piano,Organ
Jonathan Penalber-Piano, Strings
2. HIGHER GROUND
(Stevie Wonder)
PERFORM BY:
Chris Johnson-Lead Vocals
Shunta Mosby-Bgvs Vocals
Candace Gray-Bgvs Vocals
Chris Barnes-Bgvs Vocals
Garry Goin-MD & Guitar
Chris Bounds-Drums
Darryl "DJ" Pruitt-Bass Guitar
Kurt "KC" Clayton-Clav,Horns
Jonathan Penalber-Clav
3. A CHANGE IS GONNA COME
(Sam Cook)
PERFORM BY:
Shaun Lloyd-Lead Vocals
Garry Goin-MD & Guitar
Chris Bounds-Drums
Darryl "DJ" Pruitt-Bass Guitar
Kurt "KC" Clayton-Piano,Horns
Jonathan Penalber-Strings
4. COME TOGETHER
(The Beatles)
PERFORM BY:
Shaun Lloyd-Lead Vocals
Tyke T-Rap
Shunta Mosby-Bgvs Vocals
Candace Gray-Bgvs Vocal
Chris Barnes-Bgvs Vocal
Garry Goin-MD & Guitars
Chris Bounds-Drums
Darryl "DJ" Pruitt-Bass Guitar
Kurt "KC" Clayton-Keys,Organ,
Jonathan Penalber-Keys
5. EYES ON THE PRIZE
(Staples Singers)
PERFORM BY:
Karen Brown-Lead Vocals
Shunta Mosby-Bgvs Vocals
Candace Gray-Bgvs Vocals
Chris Barnes-Bgvs Vocal
Garry Goin-MD & Guitar
Chris Bounds-Drums
Darryl "DJ" Pruitt-Bass Guitar
Kurt "KC" Clayton-Organ
Jonathan Penalber-Wurlitzer Piano
6. WADE IN THE WATER
(first published 1901 songwriters Unknown)
PERFORM BY:
ADAJYO
7. GOOD TROUBLE
(Muddy Water, Garry Goin, Jeremy Jones, Tyrone "Tyke T" Stroble)

PERFORM BY:
Jeremy Jones-Lead Vocals
Tyke T-Rap
Shunta Mosby-Bgvs Vocals
Candace Gray-Bgvs Vocal
Chris Barnes-Bgvs Vocal
Garry Goin-MD & Guitar
Chris Bounds-Drums
Darryl "DJ" Pruitt-Bass Guitar
Kurt "KC" Clayton-Keys,Piano,Organ
Jonathan Penalber-Wurlitzer Piano
8. KEEP ON PUSHING
(Curtis Mayfield)
PERFORM BY:
Chris Barnes-Lead Vocals
Shunta Mosby-Bgvs Vocals
Candace Gray-Bgvs Vocal
Garry Goin-MD & Guitar
Chris Bounds-Drums
Darryl "DJ" Pruitt-Bass Guitar
Kurt "KC" Clayton-Piano,Organ
Jonathan Penalber-Wurlitzer Piano,Horns
9. ONE LOVE
(Bob Marley)
PERFORM BY:
Chris Barnes-Lead Vocals
Shunta Mosby-Bgvs- Vocal
Candace Gray-Bgvs Vocal
Garry Goin-MD & Guitar
Chris Bounds-Drums
Darryl "DJ" Pruitt-Bass Guitar
Kurt "KC" Clayton-Piano
Jonathan Penalber-Organ
10. FREEDOM THEME
(Garry Goin)
PERFORM BY:
Garry Goin-Lead
Shunta Mosby_Bgvs Vocals
Candace Gray-Bgvs Vocals
Chris Barnes-Bgvs Vocal
Garry Goin-MD & Guitar
Chris Bounds-Drums
Darryl "DJ" Pruitt-Bass Guitar
Kurt "KC" Clayton-Piano,Organ,Horns
Jonathan Penalber-Rhodes,Strings
11. SHAFT
(Isaac Hayes)
PERFORM BY:
HOUSE BAND
Garry Goin-MD & Wah WahGuitar
Chris Bounds-Drums
Darryl "DJ" Pruitt-Bass Guitar
Kurt "KC" Clayton-Piano,Organ,Horns
Jonathan Penalber-Strings
12. BIGGER/DO YOU REMEMBER THE TIMES MEDLEY
(Beyonce & Michael Jackson)
PERFORM BY:
Shunta Mosby-Lead & Bgvs Vocals
Candace Gray-Lead & Bgvs Vocal
Chris Barnes-Lead & Bgvs Vocals
Garry Goin-MD & Guitar
Chris Bounds-Drums
Darryl "DJ" Pruitt-Bass Guitar
Kurt "KC" Clayton-Keys,Organ,
Jonathan Penalber-Wurlitzer Piano, Strings
Recording Engineer:
Charles Goin
Metrio Robinson
Mix By:
Chris Carter