Turn on, tune in, drop out New York City on September 19, 1966. It urged people to embrace cultural changes through the use of psychedelics by detaching themselves from the existing conventions and hierarchies in society. It was also the motto of his League for Spiritual Discovery. The phrase was derided by more conservative critics. In his speech, Leary said: Leary later explained in his 1983 autobiography "Flashbacks": "Turn on, tune in, drop out" is also the title of a book () of essays by Timothy Leary, covering topics ranging from religion, education, and politics to Aldous Huxley, neurology, and psychedelic drugs. Leary later (during the
Don't Be a Drop-Out a Drop-Out" is included on the 1991 box set "Star Time". Don't Be a Drop-Out "Don't Be a Drop-Out" is a song written by Burt Jones and recorded by James Brown. It was Brown's first attempt at a socially conscious song, encouraging teenagers to stay in school. Released as a single in 1966, it charted #4 R&B and #50 Pop. It also appeared on the album "Sings Raw Soul". Bobby Byrd, Vicki Anderson, and The Jewels contribute backing vocals. The song led to Brown meeting with Vice President Hubert Humphrey, who had been working on a stay-in-school program of his