HuskyHawk
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This is an odd topic that happened to pop into my head last week. By Protest Songs, I mean songs like CS&N's Ohio, which was in direct response to the Kent State shootings. Arlo Guthrie's Opus Alice's Restaurant certainly also qualifies. Hot for Teacher does not. Midnight Oil's Beds are Burning would qualify. You get the gist. You don't need to agree with the message, just love the tune. I don't want this to turn political. Looking for your Top 6 (because I couldn't choose between 5-6), here are mine.
1. For What its Worth - Buffalo Springfield.
2. Signs - Five Man Electrical Band.
3. Zombie - The Cranberries
4. Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2
5. I'd Love to Change the World - Ten Years After
6. Redemption Song - Bob Marley [Bob has several that are deserving]
Obviously Vietnam and civil rights era drove a lot of great protest songs, but the N. Ireland "Troubles" land two spots on my list. If you are looking for inspiration, evidently there is a Hall of Fame for this.
1. For What its Worth - Buffalo Springfield.
2. Signs - Five Man Electrical Band.
3. Zombie - The Cranberries
4. Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2
5. I'd Love to Change the World - Ten Years After
6. Redemption Song - Bob Marley [Bob has several that are deserving]
Obviously Vietnam and civil rights era drove a lot of great protest songs, but the N. Ireland "Troubles" land two spots on my list. If you are looking for inspiration, evidently there is a Hall of Fame for this.