Bill Cosby Talks to Kids About Drugs
Bill Cosby · 1971
35 min · 11 tracks
A blend of spoken word and educational storytelling tackling the serious issues of drug use among children.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dope Pusher — This track vividly illustrates the manipulative tactics employed by drug dealers, making it a crucial part of the album's educational message.
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I Found a Way Out — In this track, Cosby shares personal stories of resilience, offering hope and strategies for overcoming addiction, which resonates deeply with the album's intent.
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Bill Talks About Pushers — This segment provides insight into the psychology of pushers, highlighting their methods and motivations, thereby demystifying the dangers surrounding drug distribution.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lighthearted educational storytelling
- conversational tone with humor
- short engaging anecdotes
- relatable discussions on serious topics
Maybe skip if you
- prefer traditional music formats
- seek deep musical exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1971, Bill Cosby was transitioning from a successful television career to becoming an influential voice in social issues. This album followed his rise as a popular comedian and actor, marking his first foray into addressing serious topics through a medium that appealed to both children and adults alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Carlin· Richard Pryor· Eddie Murphy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction - Uppers and Downers 3:20
- 2 Questions and Answers 5:01
- 3 Dope Pusher 2:35
- 4 Bill Talks About Hard Drugs 1:09
- 5 I Found a Way Out 2:59
- 6 Order in the Classroom 3:46
- 7 People Make Mistakes 3:05
- 8 I Know I Can Handle It 3:00
- 9 Bill Talks About Pushers 4:56
- 10 Captain Junkie 2:59
- 11 Bill and the Kids Sing / Closing 2:37
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