The Best 10 Protest Songs. Part 2
70This is part two in my list of the greatest 10 protest songs. You can view part one here. It seems that the majority of my favourite protest songs are anti-war...
Bruce Springsteen: This Land is Your Land
This song was written by Woody Guthrie in the 1940s. I like Bruce Springsteen's version of this song as well as his prologue.
" As I was walkin' - I saw a sign there And that sign said - no tress passin' But on the other side .... it didn't say nothin! Now that side was made for you and me"
Green Day - American Idiot
This is most recent of my favourite protest songs. I see it as a protest against the administration of George Bush.
"Don't want to be an American idiot. One nation controlled by the media; information age of hysteria. "
Phil Ochs: Here's to the State of Mississipi
The second Phil Ochs song on my top ten. This song was a protest against the racist policies of Mississippi during the 1960s.
"Here's to the people of Mississippi. Who say the folks up north, they just don't understand. And they tremble in their shadows at the thunder of the Klan. The sweating of their souls can't wash the blood from off their hands"
Pete Seeger - Where Have All the Flowers Gone
This is an anti-war song written by Pete Seeger in 1956.
"Where have all the young men gone? Gone for soldiers every one. When will they ever learn? When will they ever learn? "
Barry McGuire - Eve of Destruction
This song got a lot of radio play in the late 60's. It protests the destruction of the world through hate and war.
"Think of all the hate there is in Red China, then take a look around to Selma, Alabama. You may leave here for 4 days in space, but when you return it's the same old place"
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Nice collection.
Strictly speaking, I'm not sure it's a protest song, but Alice's Restaurant Offers hilarious commentary on war, and the draft. I love most of the songs you've listed, but this one is my personal favorite. Great hub!
I actually considered Alice's Restaurant. I have that song on my Ipod and I love it...
Psst. Uninvited. There's a song on the album AMERICAN IDIOT called "Holiday" that is poignant as well. ya know for part 3. the vid is dope too.
"CAN I GET ANOTHER AMEN, (amen!)
THERE'S A FLAG WRAPPED AROUND A SCORE OF MEN.
A GAG. A PLASTIC BAG ON A MONUMENT.
I BEG TO DREAM AND DIFFER FROM THE HOLLOW LIES.
THIS IS THE DAWNING OF THE REST OF OUR LIVES...ON HOLIDAY!
Thanks for commenting DJ. I'll have to check out Holiday, sounds topical :)
Good selections of great songs. Now I'll listen to Part I.
DO you know Tom Lehrer's protest song?
I don't think so, what song are you talking about?
Anybody thught of the song WAR: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX7V6FAoTLc
Yes, War is one of my favourite protest songs. It is one of my top ten...see part 1
99 red balloons is my favourite protest song ever
Lissie says:
2 years ago
I hadn't heard "Dont want to be an idiot " - good song!