Songs that have political implications...Perhaps even songs that talk about racial or economic inequality.
2007-09-24 05:18:03 · 16 answers · asked by golfer_guy86 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Political and social situations have been the impetus for artists for millenia. There are many songs which have political implications. Among my favorite are:
The Who-Won't Get Fooled Again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zydAs5bRW1U
REO Speedwagon-Golden Country
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwI9aOmYf4M
Bob Dylan-the Times They are A Changin'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8rD1GpIgpo
John Lennon-Imagine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEOkxRLzBf0
John Lennon-Give Peace a Chance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-NRriHlLUk&mode=related&search=
Just a few, maybe I will come back when time permits and add to the list.
2007-09-24 05:27:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is probably not you had in mind, but when I saw your question the first thought that popped in to my head was a SATB choral arrangement by the famous British composer John Rutter, "The Tale of Tom Gilligan." The song is about a farmer from Maine who has a scarecrow that comes to life, can walk and talk, and gets elected to the U.S. Senate. I still remember some of the words: "The scarecrow campaigned all the whole summer long. He didn't say much right but he didn't say much wrong. So when voting day came, well the choice was quite plain. The scarecrow was elected as the Senator from Maine." And the very last stanza of the song goes: "Now this tale has a moral as you plainly can see. If a scarecrow starts talking, well just let him be. Never pay him attention or he'll do you all in. And don't run him for Senator, just in case he should win." I always like the humor of this cute song.
2016-05-17 09:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by briana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a ton of political songs, but my favorites are from the 60s & 70s Blowing in the Wind by Peter, Paul, and Mary.
Fortunate Son, by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Give Peace a Chance, by John Lennon
2007-09-24 05:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Times They Are A Changin - Bob Dylan
Eve of Destruction - Barry McGuire
A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
Give Peace A Chance - John Lennon
What's Goin On - Marvin Gaye
Sunday Bloody Sunday - U2
F*** the Police - NWA
American Idiot - Green Day
2007-09-24 05:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by Donna Lee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that some good political songs are "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, "Rockin' in the Free World" by Neil Young, "Why Can't We Be Friends?" by War, "Rain on the Scarecrow" by John Mellencamp, "Pride (In the Name of Love)" by U2, "Give Peace a Chance" by John Lennon, and "Another Day in Paradise" by Phil Collins.
2007-09-24 05:26:47 · answer #5 · answered by tangerine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything by Rage Against the Machine:
Bulls On Parade
Freedom
Vietnow
Bullet in the Head
Take the Power Back
My favorite line:
"I'm rolling down Rodeo with a shotgun....these people ain't seen a brown skinned man since their grandparents bought one."
2007-09-24 05:23:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
"War" Edwin Starr, "20th Century Man" The Kinks, "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carrol", "Political World" "The Death of Emmit Till" -- Bob Dylan "Society's Child "Janis Ian,
If I Had a Rocket Launcher" Bruce Cockburn,
2007-09-24 06:09:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ball of Confusion by the Temptations.
Here is a link with recent political songs http://www.politicalsongs.net/media.php
2007-09-24 05:22:47 · answer #8 · answered by Liberal City 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
'Let's Impeach the President' by Neil Young
'Sweet Neocon' by the Rolling Stones
'A Small Circle Of Friends' by Phil Ochs
'We're All Fixin To Die Rag' by Country Joe & the Fish
'Waist Deep In The Big Muddy" by Pete Seeger
'Masters Of War' by Bob Dylan
These are a few pretty good examples, check 'em out
2007-09-24 05:25:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
First thing to come to mind is "London's Burning" by The Clash!
Or "Holiday in Cambodia" by The Dead Kennedys!
And "We All Gotta Duck(When the $h!t Hits the Fan)" by The Circle Jerks!
Geez, I could be here all day....(seriously)......
I'll just say this >Punk Rock.....! :)
2007-09-24 05:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by Sanity Assassin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋