In 1988, Patti Smith sang, “The power to dream, to rule/To wrestle the world from fools/It’s decreed: the people rule.” It rang true back then and continues to now, as the B-52’s Kate Pierson reminds us on her newly-released cover of “People Have the Power.” Accompanied by the teen choir from Uniting Voices Chicago, Pierson creates a bridge between generations in hopes of inspiring unity.

“It’s dream of peace, empowerment and hope feels more urgent now than ever,” Pierson shared in a statement. The idea of covering “People Have the Power” came to her during a conversation with Roy D’Souza, head of SongVest Records about the current political landscape. “The lyrics are beautiful, poetic and visionary — but still the meaning rings clear — people do have the power — and we need to use it

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