Here is a different way to look at the 1960s. Music of the decade became the voice of protest and concern about what was happening in the U.S. Choose one of the songs below
Here is a different way to look at the 1960s. Music of the decade became the voice of protest and concern about what was happening in the U.S. Choose one of the songs below
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Here is a different way to look at the 1960s. Music of the decade became the voice of protest and concern about what was happening in the U.S. Choose one of the songs below. Research the lyrics and explain the following in your paper:
Identify the song, artist and year.
What is the song protesting?
Why would this song be protesting that particular thing?
What lyrics in the song specifically make you understand the message?
Is the song effective in getting its message across?
Paper length is 1-2 pages, typed, double-spaced with a font no larger than 12.
This paper is due by the start of class Wednesday
Songs (you may choose one that is not on the list with my prior approval)
What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye
Revolution – The Beatles
Fortunate Son – Credence Clearwater Revival
I Am Woman – Helen Reddy
Circle of Steel – Gordon Lightfoot
American Pie – Don McLean
Southern Man – Neil Young
My Generation – The Who
Long Walk to DC – The Staple Singers
Born in the U.S.A. – Bruce Springsteen (recorded in the 80s, but reflective of the Vietnam War)
We Shall Overcome – Pete Seeger
In the Ghetto – Elvis Presley
I Ain’t Marching Anymore – Phil Ochs
Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell
Eve of Destruction – Barry McGuire
Give Peace A Chance – John Lennon
I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ to Die – Country Joe and the Fish
Okie from Muscogee – Merle Haggard
Respect – Aretha Franklin
The Times They Are A-Changin’ – Bob Dylan
Blowin’ in the Wind – Bob Dylan/Joni Mitchell
Ohio – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
A Change is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke
Say It Loud – James Brown
Little Boxes – Malvina Reynolds
Turn, Turn, Turn – The Byrds
Universal Soldier – Donovan
Abraham, Martin and John – Dion
Ball of Confusion – The Temptations
For What It’s Worth – Buffalo Springfield
If I Had a Hammer – Peter, Paul and Mary
One Tin Soldier – Billy Jack Soundtrack
Run Through the Jungle – Credence Clearwater Revival
Signs – The Five Man Electrical Band
Society’s Child – Janis Ian
Where Have All the Flowers Gone- Pete Seeger
Chain of Fools – Aretha Franklin