You should make another list of protest songs, sense theres a few more good ones, too bad csny's "ohio" misses it by a year. CJ Baker (author) from Parts Unknown on May 08, 2012: darkprinceofjazz - thanks for the recommendation, I'll make sure I check it out. St. Lawrence University 1964 Yearbook, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons. You are very welcome Anne. my favorite was " I Ain't Marching Anymore". Stella. Universal Soldier - WAVE FILE. One addition for a top 25 list: “Four Women” written by Nina Simone and released on her 1966 album WILD IS The WIND. I was vocal against US involvement beginning in 1965, and became eligible for the draft the day I was graduated from high school, and on the streets nonviolently active during 1968, which was years before there was a lottery. Like many of the great protest songs, the lyrics sadly remain poignant today. It’s a universal plea for the human race to learn from its mistakes and a call to freedom. This Sam Cooke penned 1964 release was taken up by the Civil Rights Movement and was an optimistic expression of the desire to end segregation and prejudice. This is a great collection of protest songs, thanks for sharing and congrats on Hub Of the Day !! I wouldn’t argue much with any of your choices but I do think that Pete Seeger needs more than a passing mention. Other artists have covered the song, including fellow singer songwriter, Arlo Guthrie, son of the famous Woody. Protest songs of the 60s pretty much choose themselves. But it wasn't written as a general protest song. Bob Dylan’s “Only A Pawn In Their Game” (January 1964) “God On Our Side,” “Blowing in the Wind,” and “Times They Are a Changin’” could all have made this list but “Only A Pawn In Their Game” somehow feels exceptional even amid that company. The protest started peacefully but tensions inevitably arose and lasted throughout the rest of the year. This protest song is all about individual responsibility. The 1960s came to be known as the decade for protest with the twin causes of the Vietnam War and the lack of civil rights for African Americans. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job. He says in an interview he doesn't even know where the words came from, it's not like he went around wishing warmongers would die. Liked it? There were marches and sit-ins. Essential Lyrics:Well come on all of you big strong men, Uncle Sam needs your help again,he got himself in a terrible jam, way down yonder in Vietnam,put down your books and pick up a gun, we're gunna have a whole lotta fun. hey i really liked the song the war drags on it helped me with my homework. "Only a Pawn in Their Game" by Bob Dylan. I didn't include it because Stephen Stills has said that it was written about the clash between the police and young protestors over the closing of a club on the Sunset Strip. How could anyone, logically, argue against it? Oliver Stone chose Dylan’s song to play over the closing credits of his George W. Bush biopic, ‘W’. But none of this changes the fact that he wrote some of the greatest protest anthems ever penned. This project is for National History Day. The lyrics are a fierce attack on the sentiment that claims a war is justified. When I decided to do this list, I told myself that I would only include one Bob Dylan song. Angels are on the way to you this morning ps. may arguably be the most trippy stream-of-consciousness protest song of the movement. In the video below, taken at the 1964 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (Dylan's performance starts at the 3:30 mark), he sings "Only a Pawn in Their Game," after which he is joined at the mic by Joan Baez and Len Chandler to sing "Hold On (Keep Your Eyes on the Prize)". "Oh, I'm just a typical American boy from a typical American town, I believe in God and Senator Dodd and a-keepin' old Castro down, And when it came my time to serve I knew "better dead than red". Take a second to support Toptenz.net on Patreon! He pierced through it all. In 1969, the majority of the country thought morale was great among the troops, and like eighty percent of them were in favor of the war. Absolutely. The Byrds did a awesome job on the song but will never take the place of the original. It was originally written and recorded by Otis Redding in 1965 but with a few modifications. Antiwar protest songs of the '60s and '70s '2 + 2 = ? Anne, I liked your list and actually heard a few songs I had not heard before. In 1795, citizens protesting women's rights sung a feminist protest song entitled "Rights of Woman" to the tune of "God Save The Queen.". This is a fine example of a song that can be applied to different situations as it is non-specific and not tied in to any particular conflict. Here is a list of the ten best protest songs of the '60s. Buffy Sainte-Marie composed this and featured it on her debut album in 1964. I my self was looking at the draft, my lottery number was #1 when it was stopped in my last year of high school, so I think we were a couple of lucky old COOTS! So, what makes a good protest song? Originally recorded in 1969 by a Canadian band, the song was re-recorded by Coven in the 1971 film “Billy Jack.” I grew up in that era so I know a lot about this music. Thanks for sharing this list. The Protest Movement: The 10 Best Political Protest Songs of the 60s 1. The song was also later notably covered by punk band T.S.O.L. Good and interesting Hub. “Eve of Destruction” was/is heavy-handed commercial crap, written to jump onto and make money from the antiwar bandwagon. Hello, I am an 8th grader and i have to do a history project that has to do with protesting music in the 60’s and 70’s. The buck stops here. I was a poor boy in a county full of rich rancher's kids, so I knew I'd be drafted before any of them. (True Sounds of Liberty). Anybody know of a song about a rich person getting away with a car crime with the theme of respect? If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. I'm looking forward to reading your Green Day hub! But they tend to be a bit more underground. That being said, he did have an issue with the label "protest singer." Bob Dylan was mostly done releasing protest songs by 1965, creating a vacuum that Barry McGuire was all too happy to fill. Great list - I, too, am glad Phil Ochs wasn't forgotten - but if you see the '60's decade as 1961 to 1670, then you could include Neil Young's very powerful "Ohio"; 'Tin soldiers and Nixon's coming ;/We're finally on our way. Guess I was on the other side of te fence – made me smile though. Privacy Policy | TopTenz T-Shirts | Sponsors. The song may not be one of the most complicated protest songs of the '60s civil rights movement, but it is one of the most direct and exuberant. Maree Michael Martin from Northwest Washington on an Island on October 12, 2015: A nice surprise to find a few listed I hadn't heard of before. Known for his feel good pop hits, it was Cooke’s first record to address a serious issue. I would add "Give Peace a Chance" by John Lennon and Peter Seeger's "Turn, Turn, Turn". Which comes first: the feeling that there's a problem with the world, or the song that voices the pain the problem causes? "For What It's Worth" is a great socially conscious song, and I must admit it was a bit of an oversight on my part (even though I'm not sure what song I would exclude from the list to include it). The song addresses the fact that Evers's killer, Byron De La Beckwith, was not the only one to blame for the murder. Sid Kemp from Boca Raton, Florida (near Miami and Palm Beach) on May 19, 2012: Great list, but I will never forget - and feel I must mention - "For What It's Worth" better known from the first line "Hey, Children, What's that Sound?" Dylan was not just protesting an event, but he was taking aim at a poisonous mindset that needs to change. more and more artists to write protest songs in the '70s, 33 Revolutions Per Minutes by Dorian Lynskey, "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, "Universal Soldier "by Buffy Sainte-Marie, "The Fish Cheer: I feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die" by Country Joe McDonald, "Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came" by The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band, "Say It Loud: I'm Black & I'm Proud" by James Brown. It’s been covered numerous times, with versions from Peter, Paul and Mary, Bobby Darin, Elvis Presley and Neil Young. ... “We Shall Overcome” became synonymous with the black civil rights movement of the 1950s and ‘60s. Yes, I'm an old coot). The radio station near the Srmy base I grew up st played it all the time. In a 1969 interview for Rolling Stone Magazine, John Fogerty said: "Julie Nixon was hanging around with David Eisenhower, and you just had the feeling that none of these people were going to be involved with the war. A bunch of early 70s protest songs are also great, but miss your criteria: Joan Baez – All the Weary Mothers of the Earth (1971), The Five Man Electrical Band – Signs (1971). His song is from the point of view of a soldier as he is called on to fight through America’s history, culminating in the atomic bomb attack on Japan. (Sing along to Donovan's Voice) Reflections of.. (the way life used to be) (Theme of "China Beach") Blowing in the Wind. Sometimes, it takes a powerful song to move people to act. Lists are always somewhat subjective, so feel free to add your favorite '60s protest songs in the comments section below.). All positive comments, suggestions, improvements, welcome. "Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?" The '60s were a time of social, scientific, and political revolution. This song, which warns of a pending apocalypse, is not only anti-war but touches upon a number of social issues (including civil rights). Dylan was a key figure in the protest movement. This Sam Cooke soul classic is … I was really annoyed that What's Goin' On was in the '70s! The original Buffie Sainte-Marie version is so much more powerful, passionate and expressive. Originally written by Al Cleveland, Marvin Gaye went on to turn “What’s Going On” into one of the most memorable protest songs of all time. Try “Tin Soldier Man” from The Kinks’ “Something Else” LP from Fall, 1967. The 1970 documentary of the concert added a sing-along bouncing ball for dramatic effect. Those were wonderful days with high motivation and emotion. Pete Seeger wrote this song, adapting the lyrics from passages in the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. It would be wonderful if these songs were no longer needed one day. Another old coot checking in. Yes, Ohio is a powerful song. The song was released on his 1964 album, The Times Are a-Changin', but it is was first performed at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. peace, I think that these songs are very meaningful even now. CJ Baker (author) from Parts Unknown on April 16, 2013: Thanks for the read and comment, lorddraven2000. For me, one line of that song "Everybody carrying signs / most all say, "Hurray for our side!" Our book is on Kindle right now, and if you get a chance, it would be great if you’d take a look at it. It’s all a matter of personal taste. . The song became an important catalyst for the feminist movement of the 70s. “I an’t marching any more” is certainly a grate song and belongs on this list but “What are you fighting for” is a direct call to action. Over the years, Joan Baez became known for her essential take on the folk classic We Shall Overcome and it later became a key song of protest for the Civil Rights Movement. He recorded it in 1962, helping to cement his place as one of the greatest exponents of the protest song. Bob Dylan’s most famous composition from 1963. Victor Jara also deserves a place on the list the last song he ever sung was an act of defiance against the coup in Chile. The point is that uncritical thinking is a problem regardless on which “side” of an issue it sits. As a child growing up in the 70s, I listened to my parents 60s folk records over & over. This folk standard was written by, and originally recorded by, Canadian singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie for her 1964 debut album, It's My Way. This is a superbly written list. Listen and you can't help but say it loud. Listen to our civil rights and protest songs playlist on Spotify or Tidal. Skip a Rope – haven't heard that for 40 years! James Brown is actually the song I'm most surprised didn't make this list – one of his signature songs, and one of the most influential black power anthems of the 60s. Nice to hear from you. There are several vids on YouTube, but the best quality is the one w/ a single photo. Wherever people are oppressed or united in a common struggle, someone will voice strong feelings in song. This protest song written by Joe McDonald is another Vietnam War song that people responded strongly to. My personal list would be slightly different, but I can't fault you for any of your choices. All the best. Dylan is quoted as saying that the lyrics are primarily about the military / industrial foundation in America. The folk rock band, The Byrds, enjoyed the most commercial success with their cover version in 1965. It represented the very system that was behind US involvement in Vietnam. They were conformists in that regard. I just listened to the Buffy version and I see why you feel this. Jean Bakula from New Jersey on June 21, 2016: Picking one Dylan song is almost impossible. This summer I hea the drummin'; Four dead in O-hi-o. Some of these songs I've heard of and some I've haven't. ah i cannot stand "give peace a chance" did john really believe things are that simple? It truly was a decade of social activism with causes that varied from the civil rights to anti-war and all points in between. It was Bob Dylan or Jim Croce or someone similar? The lead track on King Crimson's 1969 debut album, "In the Court of the... 'Bring 'Em Home': Pete Seeger. Many political protest songs were crafted during a prolific period between 1963 and 1978, few of them actually address the infamous Detroit riot of 1967. I wrote a hub on the best protest songs of the 2000s, and there are still socially conscious singers out there. Me and the missus sat down and wrote a little ebook last year called ‘Protesting Songs’ and we tried to include all the names we could think of, going back to the ’60s. critics will always be there , ans it is cheap and easy. Perhaps it was pedantic of me, but I like to be correct! Thanks. Okie from Muskogee – apparently it was supposed to be satirical. British singer-songwriter Donovan had a hit with the song in 1965. His cover of P.F. You definitely don't tend to hear them on top 40 radio. Billie Holiday's 1939 anti-lynching tune, "Strange Fruit" was an important catalyst for the civil rights movement. CCR's contribution to the protest movement was from their 1969 album, Willy and the Poor Boys. But without him,how would Hitler have condemned him at Dachau?Without him Caesar would have stood aloneHe's the one who gives his bodyas a weapon to the war.And without him all this killing can't go on. It has also been sampled by rappers. One of the quintessential ’60s songs, “Time of the Season” is easily identifiable from Chris White’s simple and sturdy bass line, which gives space for Rod Argent’s psychedelic scribble. Liz Elias from Oakley, CA on June 15, 2015: Well--an interesting education for me, here. The singalong chorus and stinging attack on the US military industrial empire had its greatest moment when Country Joe performed a solo acoustic version in front of enthusiastic crowds at Woodstock. The words state that there is a time for everything, including peace. Following John and Yoko’s famous Bed-In to promote peace, the song was officially released in 1969 after recording it in their hotel room. Some people say we got a lot of malice, some say it's a lotta nerveBut I say we won't quit movin' until we get what we deserveWe've been buked and we've been scournedWe've been treated bad, talked about as sure as you're bornBut just as sure as it take two eyes to make a pair, huh!Brother we can't quit until we get our share. Do you mean it was good background music for your homework or did it actually relate to the content of your homework? I loved the list, and have no qualms, but do feel that 'Alice's Restaurant Massacre' by Arlo Guthrie must get a mention at least in the comments. The song appears on Softley’s album, ‘Songs for Swinging Survivors’, but it was Donovan who brought the song to prominence when he covered it for his 1965 UK EP, ‘Universal Soldier’. There were many great song suggestions which could of easily been considered for this list (only if I had room for more than 10). It was the biggest hit for San Francisco band, Country Joe and the Fish and appears on the album of the same name from 1967. I would like to know if you know anybody i can have an interview with that is considered to be an expert in this field. It’s a shame so many swear by Donovan’s cover of “Universal Soldier,” but haven’t gone to the recordings of the writer of it: Buffy Sainte-Marie. What about Buffalo Springfield's For What It's Worth. One of the highlights of my "youth" was seeing Phil Ochs perform at a Mariposa Folk Festival in the mid 60s. He started the ball rolling with Where Have All the Flowers Gone in 1961 and his definite We Shall Overcome from the 1963 Carnegie Hall concert does need to be squeezed into the top five. Some of these songs became anthems and still resonate today. 4. I make no apologies for including three Dylan songs. Folk artists like The Weavers and Woody Guthrie (armed with a guitar which bore a sticker that declared, "This Machine Kills Fascists") wrote songs that contributed greatly to the protest movement. No big disagreement with the list, but CCR's "Fortunate Son" oughta be in there somewhere. Ochs was aware that a message lost its impact and innovated his music and political activity “I declare the war is over” was a song and part of political campaign to re-generate the anti-war message. The sentiment is both clever and simple. Nice collection you presented here. thank you. Two of my favorites are “War Pigs” bu Black Sabbath and “Civil War” by Guns & Roses. I think protest songs are still a very active part of the music scene but seem to be less heard in this day and age. "Signs" was always one of my favorite radio songs. ': The Bob Seger System. Music was purposedly made at the time for political protest, Civil Right Movements, and most of the political and social issues. It’s a much covered song and has been performed by Odetta, Leon Russell, The Staple Singers and Cher. The writer doesn’t listen songs very much. All today I thought of this topic (a good one!) It's one of those protest songs that is opposed to war, but supportive of troops. Like many of Dylan's best songs it was a thought provoking and powerful. This 1964 song from Bob Dylan is another protest song that traces the history of America’s conflicts, starting with the Cavalry versus the Indians all the way to the Cold War. He would start to take issue with being labeled a protest singer. :). How about The Beatle's "Revolution"? CANT BELIEVE THATS IT MISSING eace and love, An EXCELLENT question!!! What you see as lack of passion, I see as eloquence. .'. Sam Little from Wheelwright KY on April 16, 2013: Very good choices. CJ Baker (author) from Parts Unknown on August 18, 2013: Thanks for the read and the comment, gsurvior. Of course, it was taken up as a protest song and served that function well. Many of these I know well and listened to often The music helped to live through the uncertainty for many of us. Cooke went back to his gospel roots to record a deeply moving and hopeful song which continues to give me goosebumps every time I hear it. Thanks for writing Chris. I agree protest songs are still an important part of the music scene. This is a must for anyone who lived through the late sixties and early seventies and felt the rage and fear at the destruction and insanity from sea to sea. Anne, when are you going to write for us again? The most well-known cover version is by Joan Baez. "Some Mother's Son" off the Kinks' wonderful "Arthur" album, is an achingly beautiful, poignant protest of all wars and the men who die in them. 3. '21st Century Schizoid Man': King Crimson. She was a powerfully vulnerable figure on stage and this song moved me to tears. I love all the artists mentioned except the Five Man Electrical Band – don't know them. Part of what led Sam Cooke to compose "A Change Is Gonna Come" was Bob Dylan's 1963 classic protest song, "Blowin' In the Wind," which motivated Cooke to compose his own statement for change. Dylan put his words to a traditional English folk song called ‘Nottamun Town’ and used an arrangement by American folk singer, Jean Ritchie. Nice hub- Im in the process of writing one about my favorite group that became so because of their protest quality- Green Day- well written! It's been too hard living, but I'm afraid to die'Cause I don't know what's up there, beyond the skyIt's been a long, a long time comingBut I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will, go to the movie and I go downtownSomebody keep tellin' me don't hang aroundIt's been a long, a long time comingBut I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will. where is buffalo springfield for what its worth or sto hey whats that sound????!!!!!!! US Library of Congress, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons. How I wish I’d discovered your list sooner! It's everyone's right to protest (peacefully), but I'm standing with my placard saying 'Please like my list!'. CCR was my fav. Billie Holiday, “Strange Fruit”. Seeger was a great foot soldier for peace and who could forget Joan Baez’s soaring voice of defiance. This Vietnam protest song is important in the development of the protest movement and is a sacred relic of the hippie counterculture movement. There were hippies who had a sense of idealism and believed that we could live in a utopian world where peace and love rule. When I decided to do this list, I told myself that I would only include one... 2. This song was actually banned by the U.S. government they hated it so much. I'd never heard of most of the songs on your list. group back when I was a kid and "Fortunate Son" was my theme song. Especially as I’ve seen no evidence for such a claim, not even from you. The song … So why are you blaming the victim? As one of the members of the Woody Guthrie generation, I feel competent to comment - so I respectfully suggest that you are correct in placing Phil Ochs in the list, but you neglected to include his most outstanding and revered ditty, the outrageous and very funny Anti Viet Nam "Draft Dodger Rag". Congrats on HOTD. Hi again Chris When Ochs says YOU he means YOU as the last verse of the song clearly states “If you’ll win the wars at home, there’ll be no fighting anymore”. Later on in their career Green Day really did write many solid protest songs. Y/W, Annie. This 1965 anti-war protest song is one of Phil Ochs's trademark songs and it originally appeared on his 1965 album of the same name. Glad to hear that Jacob. CJ Baker (author) from Parts Unknown on May 19, 2012: Thanks for the kind comments. Despite its venomous ire, “Masters … One Tin Soldier. The most well-known cover version is by Joan Baez. Donovan’s is the version I’m used to (being a Brit). It's always the old to lead us to the warIt's always the young to fallNow look at all we've won with the saber and the gunTell me is it worth it allFor I stole California from the Mexican landFought in the bloody Civil WarYes I even killed my brotherAnd so many others. (It was a nearly impossible feat to narrow it down to ten. (Donovan was a Dylan clone.) This black empowerment funk classic was recorded in 1968, and it was an important musical document in the development of the civil rights movement. Thanks for some good memories. Long considered a "feminist anthem," this Lesley Gore song recently reemerged in the pop culture sphere with a cover version by Australian singer Grace, featuring G-Eazy. What Is Protest Music And Best Protest Songs. It would be hard to make a list like this and to exclude Dylan. If you're looking to learn more about '60s protest songs, the site and books below are a great place to start. ", Some folks are born, made to wave the flagOoo, their red, white and blueAnd when the band plays "Hail to the Chief"Ooo, they point the cannon at you, LordIt ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no senator's son, sonIt ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no, Album: I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You. But if you manage to only listen to the chorus, it can be seen as a patriotic anthem. « Pop Music’s Best Protest Songs of the 60s and 70s Lost in Yonkers: A Play by Neil Simon » Learn about pop, folk-rock, and rock artists of the 60s and 70s whose songs had messages associated with various issues of the time, sometimes unintended, at the PinkSlip Duo’s presentation of POP MUSIC’S BEST PROTEST SONGS OF THE 60s AND 70s. This song is a rallying call for anti-war protesters everywhere. I'm not familiar with all the songs you mentioned. The ones with which I grew up in the 1960s included: While "Puff" was not specifically a protest song, it had some of those elements, of loss of innocence and putting away childhood fantasies to face the real world's ugly truths; it was played a lot in that era, right along with the protest songs. This track has to be at the top of the list; it’s that influential. The list is a good one, and there was many good songs from those times. Dylan eloquently points out the fact that De La Beckwith was an instrument of the dominant racist ideology of the time, the same racist mindset which lead to two hung juries in 1964 and delayed justice for 30 years until De La Beckwith would finally be convicted for Medgar Evers's murder in 1994. But it wasn’t only about my draft status, from which terror I freed myself in early 1968, which freeing me up to be even more active against that involvement. In the early to mid-60s, “negro” was the preferred term for African Americans, while “Black” was sometimes taken as an insult. It was a stopgap performance, because of unexpected delays in the schedule, but it became one of the highlights of Woodstock. Since Dylan wrote so many classic protest songs, and his music was so closely linked with the 1960s protest movement, it was hard to narrow it down to just one. Question: How come "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield isn't on this list? (I was in the last lottery, my number was 14 but the draft ended my sr. yr. in h.s. In the … Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on June 15, 2015: I was a teenager in the 1960s and both of my brothers served in Vietnam. Voted up! The leader in writing such songs was bobby d. Period. Sandria Green-Stewart from Toronto, Canada on April 24, 2015: Wow! When I get to my list of the 10 best protest songs of the 2000s, there is a good chance that something by Green Day will make the list. Some great songs not on this list (and not already mentioned above): The Rascals – People Got To Be Free (1968), James Brown – Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud (1968), Richie Havens – Freedom (1969 Woodstock performance). Hi Anne This song was officially released by John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band in 1969, following John and Yoko’s famous Bed-In to promote peace, during their honeymoon. And it's 1, 2, 3 what are we fightin' for?don't ask me I don't give a damn, the next stop is Vietnam,and it's 5, 6, 7 open up the pearly gates.Well there ain't no time to wonder why...WHOOPEE we're all gonna die. and the song is so long, with those same words over and over again, i'd throw myself from a bridge to get away from it. Within two years of performing this song, Dylan started to distance himself from the protest movement. Before the Civil War, African-American slaves gave voice to their oppression through protest songs camouflaged as Biblical spirituals. But when I got to my old draft board, buddy, this is what I said: Sarge, I'm only eighteen, I got a ruptured spleen, I got eyes like a bat, and my feet are flat, and my asthma's getting worse, Yes, think of my career, my sweetheart dear, and my poor old invalid aunt, Besides, I ain't no fool, I'm a-goin' to school, I've got a dislocated disc and a wracked up back, And when the bombshell hits, I get epileptic fits, I got the weakness woes, I can't touch my toes. I wasn't familiar with Fortunate Son – I listened and it's good. Say it loud, I'm black and I'm proudSay it loud, I'm black and I'm proudOne more time, say it loud, I'm black and I'm proud, huh! It was at this landmark political rally that Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Why shout your righteous anger when you could sing it with protest songs? I take your point about Where Have All the Flowers Gone and We Shall Overcome. Protest Music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s During the mid 50s to mid 70s, turmoil and fear was running through America, with the looming threat of nuclear war above them, the Vietnam War killing thousands of drafted men, and the violence inflicted upon the people of the Civil Rights Movement. I doubt very much it was banned by the US gov’t. CJ Baker (author) from Parts Unknown on June 15, 2015: I will just like to thank everyone for the kind words, the read and the feedback. Pete Seeger … The song, released by Sam Cooke on his album “Ain't That Good News,” became... Phil … The message is that he should take personal responsibility for his actions, instead of automatically responding to orders. This is a fantastic list, bringing back a slew of memories. Although it has been described as a protest song, it poses a series of rhetorical questions about peace, war,... Sam Cooke “A Change Is Gonna Come” (1964). 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