17 Remembered

When it came time to write this weeks article, many, many thoughts were going through my mind. You see, we live in a town of about 2 million that is considered by many to be large and by the same count a small big city. The city is Las Vegas, Nevada aka “Vegas” by the locals. We have shown that love is stronger than hate!

love is stronger than hate

Vegas is known to the world, and is one of the most recognized brands, just for a two-mile stretch of road, plus Downtown. The city is renowned for its entertainment, nightlife, gambling and 24/7 partying. Vegas thrives on visitors coming to town and spending money whether as a vacation, business trip or a convention rendezvous.

The events of this past week are shocking, sickening, unbelievable… heartbreaking. My city exists, for many, because the people visiting come for a once in a lifetime experience or to just have fun. The innocence of the experience now no longer exists. I can only pray that the people around the world will still believe in the people of Las Vegas. Please don’t let October 1, 2017, taint your feelings of visiting Las Vegas. My worry is that tourism will drop and thus so many more lives will be affected by the loss of revenue.

With so much negativism in the news, I have a renewed faith in mankind. As on the Radio Program, Bobby Bones, they have a bit about “Tell Me Something Good” when the DJs of the show describe stories of people and positivity. What happened that day will forever be remembered for the heroes and angels.

The days following the massacre have shown me the good in people. Praise must be given to the people of the festival who helped their neighbors, first responders who attended to the wounded, Police officers and Mandalay Bay Security to seek the gunman, the Mandalay Bay Staff for looking out for the security of its guests, all medical staff who attended to the injured, etc. etc. etc. With donations pouring in, locals spending up to 6 hours waiting to donate blood, businesses offering services for free to victims and also businesses offering services with the money being donated to victims – the support is endless.

This week, I have chosen to write a song list to try and help those, us, heal from this terrible tragedy. You see, love is stronger than hate.

#LoveIsStrongerThanHate #VegasStrong #LasVegasStrong

To you, my fellow Las Vegans, victims and people around the world, I Love You! May you find inspiration, hope, healing, resilience, peace, and love from our songs listed below.

Love Is Stronger Than Hate Songs

Dear Hate – Maren Morris feat. Vince Gill

Love Is All You Need – The Beatles
1967, Magical Mystery Tour

One Call Away – Charlie Puth
2016, Nine Track Mind

Hero – Enrique Iglesias
2001, Escape

You Gotta Be – Des’ree
1994, I Ain’t Movin’

One Love – Bob Marley
1977, Exodus

Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
1985, Back to the Future Soundtrack

Hope – Shaggy feat. Prince Mydas
2000, Prince Mydas

Hall of Fame – The Script feat. Will.i.am
2012, #3

Imagine – John Lennon
1971, Imagine

When You Believe – Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey
1998, The Prince of Egypt Soundtrack

One Last Time – Ariana Grande
2014, My Everything

I’m a Survivor – Reba McEntire
2001, Greatest Hits Volume III: I’m a Survivor

The Climb – Miley Cyrus
2009, Hannah Montana: The Movie

Heal the World – Michael Jackson
1991, Dangerous

Hero – Mariah Carey
1993, Music Box

What The World Needs Now Is Love – Jackie DeShannon
1965, This Is Jackie DeShannon

Angel by Your Side – Francesca Battistelli
2011, Hundred More Years

Titanium – David Guetta fea. Sia
2011, Nothing but the Beat

With A Little Help Of My Friends – Joe Cocker
1969, With a Little Help From My Friends

Survivor – Destiny’s Child
2001, Carmen: A Hip Hopera Soundtrack

We Shall Be Free – Garth Brooks
1992, The Chase

Recovering – Céline Dion
2016, Released as a single

On Top Of The World – Imagine Dragons
2012, Night Visions

Viva Las Vegas – Elvis Presley
1964, Released as a single

Humble and Kind – Tim McGraw
2015, Damn Country Music

Unstoppable – Rascal Flatts
2009, Unstoppable

Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
1977, Exodus

Power of Love – Luther Vandross
1991, Power of Love

Fight Song – Rachel Platten
2015, Fight Song

Keep Your Head Up – Andy Grammer
2011, Andy Grammer

The Hurt and the Healer – MercyMe
2012, The Hurt & The Healer

Reach Out And Touch (Somebody’s Hand) – Diana Ross
1970, Diana Ross

Stronger – Kelly Clarkson
2011, Stronger

Smile – Uncle Kracker
2009, Happy Hour

Unfortunately, the day after we lost a music legend too, Tom Petty. One of his greatest songs can commemorate the day…

I Won’t Back Down – Tom Petty
1989, Full Moon Fever

Yes, we know there are thousands of other songs we could add to the list. These are just a few of our favorites. If you have a favorite, please comment it below and let us know why.

October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas will forever be remembered for the heroes!

For my Las Vegans, check out our list of songs with Las Vegas in the title too.