Mellow Monday MLK Playlist: Songs of Unity, Hope & Purpose

Mellow Monday: Songs of Unity, Hope & Purpose

Tonight on Classix at Nite with Donna, we paused, reflected, and honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through music that has always been part of the movement.

This Mellow Monday playlist was built around songs of unity, peace, love, and purpose—music that uplifts without weighing the heart down.

Dr. King believed deeply in the power of love, service, and collective responsibility. These songs echo that belief, reminding us that music has always helped carry the message forward.

MLK MELLOW MONDAY PLAYLIST

1. Stevie Wonder – Happy Birthday
2. Sam Cooke – A Change Is Gonna Come
3. The Impressions – People Get Ready
4. Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On
5. Bill Withers – Lean On Me
6. John Legend – Glory
7. Andra Day – Rise Up
8. Michael Jackson – Earth Song
9. King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew – King Holiday
10. The Staple Singers – I’ll Take You There
11. Marvin Gaye – Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
12. The Temptations – Ball of Confusion
13. USA for Africa – We Are the World
14. The Stylistics – People Make the World Go Round
15. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – Wake Up Everybody