Stand and Be Counted: Making Music, Making History the Dramatic Story of the Artists and Events That Changed America

by David Crosby

Book Overview

From the civil rights marches of the sixties to the Tibetan Freedom concerts of today, musicians have dedicated themselves to social justice. In Stand and Be Counted, musician David Crosby--for thirty... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062515748
• ISBN13: 9780062515742
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A clear-eyed view of life when idealism was acceptable

Given his subject matter and his position within Pop Culture, there was no way David Crosby could have avoided a certain amount of name-dropping, but I still gave the book four stars on this account. Some of it seemed gratuitous.That said, I recommend this book to anyone who lived through the Sixties, no matter what your musical, political, or philosophical bent was at the time. You will understand your experiences of that time in a new and fresh way.For those younger folks who might be tempted by the siren calls of the Far-Right, this book will help you understand what they are about. If your philosophy has not yet been fixed, this book will help you reason through the important decisions of your life. Even if you lean to the right and ultimately vote that way, you will understand the true nature of Compassion, not the insincere, sound-bite version spooned up by the Bush Administration. You will also have a better feel for the duties you owe your fellow man. Selfishness is not an inevitable part of American Life. The spirit of the Sixties is alive and well, and Crosby shows us how we can still contribute to a better nation.

Music making a difference in the world

Stand and Be Counted by David Crosby and David Bender has become my favorite book. It is about how music has influenced and changed the world. Including views from many popular artists from the 1960's and 70's to the present day. It tells about how musical activists effected major events in history, such as the civil rights movement, and the antiwar movement, and the efforts that are continuing today. It is also about how anyone, and everyone, can make a difference, even if they are not huge political figures. It is about normal, everyday people expressing what they believe in, and not giving into injustice, because "that's just the way things are". It is about the people making the world a better and more peaceful place to live, and how music helps tie it all together. Everyone relates to music. It has this way of making people aware of issues, and gaining attention to those issues. This book has helped inspire me not to sit back and watch the world go by. I know that I too have a voice, even if it's not a singing one, I can help make the world just a little happier. I can not stand for injustice, and people not excepting difference. I would recommend this book to anyone who truly love music, and what it is about. I would recommend it to anyone who believes, or wants to believe that there is good in every person.

People Working Together Can Accomplish Great Things..

It is a voice inside the heart that never stops singing....and there will be times when you must stand up for injustice, your environment and others that are being mistreated. "You Must Stand and be Counted" Thank You David Crosby for sharing your vision - We can all learn a great deal from this wonderful documentary. Jeff & Kathy Smith - Back Porch Benefit Foundation -

Dear "Reader"

I guess life is treating folks in Arlington a little harshly based on the review posted by a "reader" from Arlington, VA. Capitol Hill cynic, perhaps? I've worked on benefit concerts and public events for 15 years and this book was a terrific look inside the hearts and minds of musicians and activists who have made a commitment to Stand and Be Counted. I hope dear "Reader" returned the book to you so that it could end up in the hands of someone who appreciates the issues and the personal portraits presented by David Crosby. A great slice of musical history . . .

Music aficiandos will enjoy--all for the Best Causes...

Gives coverage from backstage on major benefit concerts ..by rock legends. See new bio on trio: "Crosby,Stlls, & nash' with photos by Diltz who's coverage- docu on Woodstock'69 is superlative