Could use some help with a Christmas project

[Skidmore]

for my daughter and grandaughters. I want to compile a CD for them with songs about being female and the power of being female and hope. I could use some suggestions for songs that aren't about women in relation to men but women and their hopes and dreams for one another.

I would definitely like to include "Wonder" (Marchant) and I Hope You Dance (Womack). Songs can be for a girl child too since some of my granddaughters are young. I just want to see if I can put together songs that can serve as anthems for them now in a messed up world.

Any suggestions are welcome.

[babylonsister]

1. How about some older ones?

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - Aretha Franklin
I Am Woman - Ann Murray, I think
New Attitude - Patti LaBelle

I'll add if I think of anything else.

[mikeytherat]

2. Optimistic - Sounds of Blackness

Keep keep On.... Never Say Die....
When in the midst of sorrow
You can' t see up when looking down
A brighter day tomorrow will bring

You hear the voice of reason
Telling you this can't never be done
No matter how hard reality seems
Just hold on to your dreams

Don't give up and don't give in
Although it seems you never win
You will always pass the test
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic

If things around you crumble
No you don't have to stumble and fall
Keep pushing on and don't you look back

I know of storms and strife
I been around them all of life *
Just think ahead and you'll be inspired
To reach higher and higher.

You'll always do your best
If you learn to never say never
You're maybe down but you're not out.

Don't give up and don't give in
Although it seems you never win
You will always pass the test
As long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky (you can win child)
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic

Don't you let no body stop you.....
Be optimistic

You can win Yes
Never say die....

mikey_the_rat

[Skidmore]

3. Kick for later crowd.