Doug Mishkin’s “Woody’s Children” calls us back to the roots of protest music.

What if music could still light a fire for change?

“Woody’s Children” by Doug Mishkin is a heartfelt tribute to the artists who used their voices to speak up for justice. This song was originally released in 1986. Now it has been rerecorded for the new album “Tip of the Spear.”

“This song feels just as powerful, maybe even more so, today.”

This song is set to a gentle folk melody. The lyrics reflect on the role of music as a force for change. But Mishkin includes himself and all of us in the past as part of this tradition. The line “we are all Woody’s Children” is both a reminder and a challenge to keep singing, to keep speaking up.

This track is not flashy or overly produced. It’s simple, warm, and honest. And that’s what makes it stay with you.