Which songs relate to US History?

Question

Does someone want to help me find songs with relevance to american history from 1945 to the present?
things like:
politics
economy*
Social
religious
scientific

Answer 1

“The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by Gordon Lightfoot
"Eve Of Destruction" by DICKIES about the Vietnam war

a bunch of songs from the 60's
http://www.geocities.com/afvn3/historybac.html

Using Music to Teach Social Studies
American History and Government:: (this might not be what you are looking for, but interesting.)
http://www.songsforteaching.com/socialstudiessongs.htm

Answer 2

American Pie by Don McLean. Depends on how you interpret the lyrics though. Check out this website for a good break down of what the lyrics could mean:

http://www.history-of-rock.com/american.htm

Billy Joels' "We Didn't Start the Fire" is an ok song, but its just a catchy tune that repeats historic events in order.

Answer 3

We didn't start the fire by Billy Joel

Answer 4

i did'nt start the fire by billy joel