“Jim Seals and Dash Crofts were both born in Texas,” said Wikipedia. “Seals & Crofts were an American soft rock duo formed in 1969…” “Once upon a time, Seals and Crofts became a household name in music with a string of popular hits – “Summer Breeze,” “Diamond Girl,” and “Get Closer.” But Mr. Seals’ obit took special note of a controversial chapter either long forgotten or deliberately ignored,” said the Daily Citizen. “It should also be noted that Seals and Crofts subscribed to the Baháʼí Faith – an independent movement with Islamic origins.” “Back in 1974, right in the middle of the band’s rapid rise, Jim Seals and his musical partner, Dash Crofts, released a controversial album that its label, Warner Brothers, urged them not to. Moved and saddened by the Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe a year earlier, Lana Bogan, wife of the band’s recording engineer, Joseph Bogan, wrote a poem. It was titled, “Unborn Child” and here are the lyrics: …(see Part I). Part II of this article will explore the significance of the Passover and Part III will include Good Friday reflections.
It seems Warner Brothers’ warnings were prescient. The album’s release met fierce resistance. Their concerts were picketed by pro-abortion activists and many radio stations refused to even play the song. Both men acknowledged the move damaged their career.
“It completely killed it for a while,” Seals later reflected. “It was our ignorance that we didn’t know that kind of thing was seething and boiling as a social issue,” he said. “On one hand we had people sending us thousands of roses, but on the other people were literally throwing rocks at us.”
Did they have regrets?
“If we’d known it was going to cause such disunity,” Seals once shared, “we might have thought twice about doing it. At the time it overshadowed all the other things we were trying to say in our music.”
Seals’ use of the word “disunity” is an interesting choice. If anyone brought division, it was abortion activists and seven members of the United States Supreme Court, whose action and ruling have deeply divided Americans for the last half-century.
…In the end, though, Dash Crofts considered the album and song to be a net positive.
“I think we got more good results out of it than bad because a lot of people called us and said, ‘We’re naming our children after you, because you helped us decide to save their lives with that song.’ That was very fulfilling to us.”
Most champions of pre-born life have long ago given up any goal or expectation of winning popularity contests. Sadly, protests, boycotts, antagonistic and even violent and threatening behavior – like harassing Supreme Court judges at their private homes – has become regular activity for abortion activists. Not so with those who advocate for the reversal of Roe.
The 1974 release of “Unborn Child” by Seals and Crofts, an anti-abortion song, significantly harmed the duo’s career, initiating a decline in popularity, limiting radio airplay, and causing public protests. While it sparked debate, it created substantial backlash, shifting their image from popular soft rock hitmakers to controversial figures.
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Controversy and Backlash: The title track, released shortly after Roe v. Wade, caused severe backlash from pro-abortion activists and critics, leading to protests at concerts and boycotts by several radio stations.
Popularity Drop: While the album still achieved gold status, the controversy lowered the duo’s profile and broke their momentum, with subsequent music failing to match their previous chart-topping successes.
Shifting Image: Their reputation as “soft rock” figures known for sweet melodies was drastically altered, leading to a long-term shift in their standing in the music industry.
Regrets and Reappraisal: While the song was considered “the beginning of the end” for their career dominance, the duo maintained a “courage of their conviction” and felt the move was worth it, even if it cost them fame.
Warner Bros. Warning: Their label, Warner Bros., had warned them against releasing the song due to its high-risk, controversial nature.
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Despite the controversy, they did continue to have some success afterward, but the song is largely remembered as a high-stakes turning point that reduced their mainstream appeal.
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Part I. The lyrics for Unborn Child by Seals and Crofts are from GAIO.
Lyrics
Oh, little baby, you’ll never cry
Nor will you hear a sweet lu-lullaby
Oh, unborn child, if you only knew
Just what your momma was planning to do
You’re still a-clingin’ to the tree of life
But soon you’ll be cut off before you get ripe
Oh, unborn child, beginning to grow
Inside your momma, but you’ll never know
Oh, tiny bud that grows in the womb
Only to be crushed before you can bloom
Mama stop, turn around, go back, think it over
Now stop, turn around, go back, think it over
Now stop, turn around, go back, think it over
Now, oh
Oh no, momma, just let it be
You’ll never regret it, just wait and see
Think of all the great ones who gave everything
That we might have life here, so please bear the pain
Mama stop (stop), turn around, go back, think it over (think it over, mama)
I said stop, turn around, go back, think it over
Now stop, turn around, go back, think it over (please, mama)
Now, oh (please, please, please, please, mama)
Passover 2026 (Pesach) is an eight-day Jewish festival commemorating the biblical Exodus, where Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Beginning at sundown on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and ending at nightfall on Thursday, April 9, 2026, it signifies liberation, renewal, and divine protection. Key traditions include holding a Seder, eating matzo (unleavened bread), and removing leavened food (chametz).
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Significance of Passover (Pesach) 2026
Freedom from Slavery: It commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian enslavement under the leadership of Moses.
Divine Intervention: The name “Passover” refers to God “passing over” the homes of the Israelites during the final of the 10 plagues—the death of the firstborn.
National Birth: It marks the start of the Israelites’ journey to becoming a free nation.
Symbolism of Matzo: Because the Israelites left in haste, they did not have time for their bread to rise, leading to the tradition of eating unleavened flatbread.
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Core 2026 Traditions & Observances
The Seder: A ritual-packed family meal on the first two nights (April 1-2) where the story of the Exodus is retold using a book called the Haggadah.
No Chametz: For eight days, observers avoid all leavened grain products (chametz) to honor the hasty departure.
Special Foods: The Seder includes symbolic foods: matzo, bitter herbs (maror), charoset (fruit/nut mix), and four cups of wine.
Final Days: The last two days of the holiday (April 8-9) honor the parting of the Red Sea.
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In Israel, Passover is typically celebrated for seven days, while it is observed for eight days elsewhere.
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Part III.
Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, is called “Good” not because the events of the day were pleasant, but because of the profound, positive theological significance Christians believe it holds for humanity. It is often considered a “holy” or pious day that marked the ultimate sacrifice necessary for salvation.
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Why the Crucifixion is Called “Good Friday”
Ultimate Sacrifice and Salvation: Christians believe Jesus, as the Son of God, willingly endured brutal suffering to take on the sins of humanity, making his death a final, perfect sacrifice.
Victory Over Sin and Death: While it appeared to be a day of triumph for evil, it was actually the moment Satan, sin, and death were defeated, breaking their power over humankind.
The Bridge to Reconciliation: Good Friday marks the moment a “bridge” was created between humanity and God, allowing for the forgiveness of sins and reconciliation.
Etymology (Holy Friday): In Old English, “good” was used to mean “holy,” referring to days set apart for God. In German, it is called Karfreitag (“Sorrowful Friday”) or Holy Friday.
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Insights on Faith and Meaning
The “Good” in the Darkest Day: It is “good” because of the immense love shown by God, as stated in Romans 5:8: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us”.
Necessary for Easter: Without the sacrifice of Good Friday, the resurrection of Easter Sunday would not exist. It is the necessary, painful prelude to the resurrection.
Love Overcoming Violence: The day is a reminder that Jesus chose to overcome evil with love rather than violence, offering forgiveness even to those who crucified him.
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Insights on Reasons for Faith (Perspectives from L. A. “Tony” Kovach via Patch/MHProNews and Related Context)
Focus on Purpose and Meaning: Similar to the messages often found in Christian thought, the pursuit of “good” in difficult situations is a theme in L.A. “Tony” Kovach’s work, encouraging looking beyond immediate hardships (“aware of the bad, focus on the good”).
The Need for Truth and Value: In his writings on the Patch, Kovach highlights the importance of faith and integrity, noting that true transformation requires looking inward rather than simply engaging in outward ritual.
Redemption and Hope: Faith is presented as a mechanism to bring meaning and purpose, allowing people to survive and overcome life’s “insurmountable circumstances”.
In essence, Good Friday is considered the “best” day in human history because it marks the moment humanity was liberated through the sacrifice of love.
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— MHProNews notes that the PDF and screen capture that documents the Q&A thread above are found here and here. —
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With the video by Fr. Michael Moses and Bishop Robert Barron in mind, the first roughly 7 minutes of this helps paint the terrible picture that their reflections explained.
Conclusion
Several previous MHProNews or Patch reflections are found linked below.
Our son has grown quite a bit since this 12.2019 photo. All on Capitol Hill were welcoming and interested in our manufactured housing industry related concerns. But Congressman Al Green’s office was tremendous in their hospitality. Our son’s hand is on a package that included the Constitution of the United States, bottled water, and other goodies.
Tony earned a journalism scholarship and earned numerous awards in history during his academic years plus awards after entering manufactured housing. Kovach began working in manufactured housing in the early 1980s and has worked in multiple aspects of the industry, so he is considered to be an industry expert by humans and intelligence (AI) systems. Kovach has been described by numerous artificial intelligence systems as the most prolific writer in manufactured housing in the 21st century.
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