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For me right now it's "Where's the love" by black eyed peas. And not only because it's such a creative spin on traditional hip hop/rap. It's a very good song.
http://www.folkmusic.com/MP3/Hail%20to%20the%20Chief.mp3pattylou said:4. And John McCutcheon has a song called "Hail to the Chief." The mp3 is here:
Favorite progressive/peace/protest song?
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:Entropy said:Don't make me puke. Hippies...
Mother, do you think they'll drop the bomb?
Mother, do you think they'll like this song?
Mother, do you think they'll try to break my balls?
Ooooowaa Mother, should I build a wall?
Mother, should I run for President?
Mother, should I trust the government?
Mother, will they put me in the firing line?
Ooooowaa Is it just a waste of time?
Hush, my baby. Baby, don't you cry.
Momma's going to make all of your nightmares come true.
Momma's going to put all of her fears into you.
Momma's going to keep you right here under her wing.
She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing.
Momma's going to keep Baby cozy and warm.
While reading these lyrics I started thinking of Dylan's "The Times Are A-Changin'," for some reason.Evo said:I can't believe no one has listed the "I feel like I'm fixin' to die rag" by Country Joe and the Fish. It was "the" protest song during the Vietnam War.
You don't mean RR was a hippie in the days? Was he?!fourier jr said:like ronald reagan... nancy sure did a number on him...
EnumaElish said:You don't mean RR was a hippie in the days? Was he?!
that is NOT a political song! in the story of the wall, the protagonist's dad dies in WWII so the mother is super overprotective of her son. she puts all kinds of (borderline) paranoid thoughts into his head, which contribute to him putting up a 'wall' between himself & others.Anttech said:Pink Floyd "Mother"
Smurf said:For me right now it's "Where's the love" by black eyed peas. And not only because it's such a creative spin on traditional hip hop/rap. It's a very good song.
hypatia said:lol Kill Bill?
MaxS said:"Stop, Hey What's That Sound?" - Jefferson Airplane
Great music, great lyrics.
that is NOT a political song! in the story of the wall, the protagonist's dad dies in WWII so the mother is super overprotective of her son. she puts all kinds of (borderline) paranoid thoughts into his head, which contribute to him putting up a 'wall' between himself & others.
MaxS said:uh tbh i don't know but probably
its the one that goes something like, "There's a man with a gun over there, tellin me, I got to beware. Stop hey, what's that sound, everybody look what's going down."
A progressive/peace/protest song is a type of music that aims to raise awareness and promote social or political change. It often addresses issues such as war, inequality, and injustice.
A favorite progressive/peace/protest song is typically one that resonates with individuals and inspires them to take action. It can also be a song that has historical significance and has been used as a rallying cry for social or political movements.
Some popular progressive/peace/protest songs include "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan, "Imagine" by John Lennon, and "We Shall Overcome" by Joan Baez. Other examples include "War" by Edwin Starr, "A Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke, and "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy.
While the impact of music on social and political change is debatable, progressive/peace/protest songs have been used as a form of collective expression and have helped to raise awareness and inspire action. They have also been used as a means of solidarity and unity among individuals fighting for a common cause.
Yes, there are many recent progressive/peace/protest songs that address current issues and movements. Some examples include "Formation" by Beyoncé, "This is America" by Childish Gambino, and "The Times They Are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan. These songs continue to serve as a form of social commentary and encourage individuals to take a stand for change.