I ended up opting for "Only a Pawn in Their Game," which was a thought-provoking social commentary concerning the murder of civil right activist Medgar Evers. 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! There are several good ones that came along later. CJ Baker (author) from Parts Unknown on June 21, 2016: Jean, I agree that it was next to impossible to pick one Dylan song. “Old coot”? But hey, why don’t you do your own list? (Donovan was a Dylan clone.) Thanks for writing Chris. Had me thinking about it all day! The most well-known cover version is by Joan Baez. I take your point about Where Have All the Flowers Gone and We Shall Overcome. In the early to mid-60s, “negro” was the preferred term for African Americans, while “Black” was sometimes taken as an insult. songs of the era and genre would be Jimmy Cliff's "Vietnam". "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke. All the best. This collections serves as both great music and powerful inspiration. ah i cannot stand "give peace a chance" did john really believe things are that simple? Even as part of the Beatles, John Lennon was voicing his opinion about the never-ending war in Vietnam. The call and response of the chorus (which was comprised of multiracial children) is extremely infectious. CJ Baker (author) from Parts Unknown on August 18, 2013: Thanks for the read and the comment, gsurvior. You may think protest songs and think of the 60s in particular, but protest songs have been around for a long time and there are more coming out every day. Much of the music of the 60s provided the perfect soundtrack for the different social movements that were developing. 4. It's everyone's right to protest (peacefully), but I'm standing with my placard saying 'Please like my list!'. Woody Guthrie: This Machine Kills Fascists. 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. 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. Our newest biography website and YouTube channel. Many of these I know well and listened to often The music helped to live through the uncertainty for many of us. Within two years of performing this song, Dylan started to distance himself from the protest movement. The anger displayed in the words is very powerful. I love all the artists mentioned except the Five Man Electrical Band – don't know them. CJ Baker is a published writer who recently started the podcast Ongoing History of Protest Music. Listen to our civil rights and protest songs playlist on Spotify or Tidal. Some of these songs became anthems and still resonate today. Other artists have covered the song, including fellow singer songwriter, Arlo Guthrie, son of the famous Woody. Ochs also released a folk rock version. But they tend to be a bit more underground. Top 10 Shockingly Rich Celebrities & Their Net Worth, 10 Types of Communication Closest to a Universal Language. Pffft…I'm with Rick S. This list is bogus without Eve of Destruction. 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. The words state that there is a time for everything, including peace. People have sung protest songs throughout human history. The military-industrial complex is about corporations controlling gov’t. (It was a nearly impossible feat to narrow it down to ten. Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on June 15, 2015: Congrats on HOTD, Spartacus! You would have to have expert debating skills to be able to justify it. Bob Dylan was mostly done releasing protest songs by 1965, creating a vacuum that Barry McGuire was all too happy to fill. Some of these songs I've heard of and some I've haven't. "Signs" was always one of my favorite radio songs. 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). The entire American Idiot Album is an example of that. Jean Bakula from New Jersey on June 21, 2016: Picking one Dylan song is almost impossible. 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. 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. He's a Catholic a Hindu an Atheist a JainA Buddhist and a Baptist and a JewAnd he knows he shouldn't killAnd he knows he always willKill you for me my friend and me for you. Especially as I’ve seen no evidence for such a claim, not even from you. The song, which gained larger prominence when it was re-recorded by the folk trio, Peter, Paul and Mary, became one of the most famous protest songs to come out of the 60s as well as an anthem for the African-American Civil Rights Movement. Dylan was a key figure in the protest movement. She was a powerfully vulnerable figure on stage and this song moved me to tears. Bob Dylan performing at St. Lawrence University on November 26th, 1963. A great collection of songs, with a wonderful and informative introduction. Billie Holiday, “Strange Fruit”. Stoked to see he's No. And note the way the original Byrds dressed: they were so inspired by “The Beatles” that they dressed as if British. I wrote a hub on the best protest songs of the 2000s, and there are still socially conscious singers out there. “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. Anne, I liked your list and actually heard a few songs I had not heard before. John Lennon said "all our songs are anti-war". 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. The lyrics are a fierce attack on the sentiment that claims a war is justified. Thanks. It should be #1 on the list. It has also been sampled by rappers. :). Two of my favorites are “War Pigs” bu Black Sabbath and “Civil War” by Guns & Roses. I would add "Give Peace a Chance" by John Lennon and Peter Seeger's "Turn, Turn, Turn". 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. 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. It’s a universal plea for the human race to learn from its mistakes and a call to freedom. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. One of the key lyrics in the song is: "You're old enough to kill, but not for votin'," which fueled the decision to lower the minimum voting age to 18 (which had been the minimum age for draft eligibility). That being said, he did have an issue with the label "protest singer." 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. 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. If there were no soldiers, doing the leaders’ bidding, the wars would cease. The radio station near the Srmy base I grew up st played it all the time. Very cool how pop culture reflect the social and political contexts of all generations. it brings a tear to my eye to know you have an interest to carry on!! The song … Lists are always somewhat subjective, so feel free to add your favorite '60s protest songs in the comments section below.). Wherever people are oppressed or united in a common struggle, someone will voice strong feelings in song. He would start to take issue with being labeled a protest singer. This song, which warns of a pending apocalypse, is not only anti-war but touches upon a number of social issues (including civil rights). 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. Songwriter John Forgerty was protesting the fact that certain individuals were receiving preferential treatment by, then-president, Richard Nixon, who allowed them to avoid the draft. Yes, Ohio is a powerful song. 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. Known for his feel good pop hits, it was Cooke’s first record to address a serious issue. Often great art is produced in the hardest of times, and some of the most iconic music of the 20th century was produced during the 1960s and early 1970s in protest … The song became closely linked with the civil rights movement of the 60s. Okie from Muskogee – apparently it was supposed to be satirical. St. Lawrence University 1964 Yearbook, Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons. Thank you for your kind words. “We Shall Overcome,” Pete Seeger. The soldier in question represents every warrior throughout history, at different ages, from different religions, political beliefs and countries. Try “Tin Soldier Man” from The Kinks’ “Something Else” LP from Fall, 1967. "Only a Pawn in Their Game" by Bob Dylan. What are you fighting for by Phil Ochs really should be here. The song addresses the fact that Evers's killer, Byron De La Beckwith, was not the only one to blame for the murder. Neil Young – Living with War (full album). Perhaps there are possibilities for other lists? 1. Nice to hear from you. They were also commercial hits for the artists involved. The performance at Woodstock was unplanned. 1. 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. Do you mean it was good background music for your homework or did it actually relate to the content of your homework? ", Ooo, your kissesSweeter than honeyAnd guess what?So is my moneyAll I want you to do for meIs give it to me when you get home (re, re, re ,re)Yeah baby (re, re, re ,re)Whip it to me (respect, just a little bit)When you get home, now (just a little bit). It was truly a pleasant surprise to be selected HOTD. The song, released by Sam Cooke on his album “Ain't That Good News,” became... Phil … 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. I doubt very much it was banned by the US gov’t. Its title may have been taken from a line from poet Carl Sandberg's book-length poem, The People, Yes (1936). CJ Baker (author) from Parts Unknown on May 08, 2012: darkprinceofjazz - thanks for the recommendation, I'll make sure I check it out. 6 Protest Songs From the 1960s We Should Listen to Today “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke (1964). « 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. Dylan had an uncanny ability for tapping into the zeitgeist, penning some of the best protest songs of the 60s. Great look back--voted up, interesting and useful. How could anyone, logically, argue against it? 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. Despite its venomous ire, “Masters … It truly was a decade of social activism with causes that varied from the civil rights to anti-war and all points in between. 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). The man even took a pig (pigasus) to a protest in 1968 to show up the farce that was the presidential election process. Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on June 15, 2015: Quite a collection ....I lived through the 60's; it was a time of change for sure in so many ways. This 1960s protest song was written by British folk singer, Mick Softley.

In fact, I’m punching myself in the face right now. 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 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. What you see as lack of passion, I see as eloquence. Those were wonderful days with high motivation and emotion. This track has to be at the top of the list; it’s that influential. When I decided to do this list, I told myself that I would only include one... 2. 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. The song was also later notably covered by punk band T.S.O.L. Bob Dylan’s most famous composition from 1963. But I still don’t know the meaning of “old coot,” perhaps because there’s no future in getting older so I’m going in the opposite direction. Would you consider updating your list? It was a minor hit but its success came after his tragic death. "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". Phil Ochs and Victor Jara singing louder than the guns even when they are gone. Where is " Sky Pilot"? thank you. Skip a Rope – haven't heard that for 40 years! Like many of Dylan's best songs it was a thought provoking and powerful. Billie Holiday's 1939 anti-lynching tune, "Strange Fruit" was an important catalyst for the civil rights movement. 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! The minute I read the title, I thought of Dylan. One of the first racism protest songs to be ... 2. Here is a list of the ten best protest songs of the '60s. 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. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Best of 60's & 70's Rock: Protest Rock - Various Artists on AllMusic - 1992 - Protest Rock contains nine anthems from the '60s… 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’. I'm not familiar with all the songs you mentioned. 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. '21st Century Schizoid Man': King Crimson. Like many of the great protest songs, the lyrics sadly remain poignant today. ... “We Shall Overcome” became synonymous with the black civil rights movement of the 1950s and ‘60s. 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. 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. Liz Elias from Oakley, CA on June 15, 2015: Well--an interesting education for me, here. This somewhat obscure psychedelic nugget from 1967 is from The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band. Anybody know of a song about a rich person getting away with a car crime with the theme of respect? On college campuses across America, the music … 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). Glad to hear that Jacob. It’s all a matter of personal taste. Liked it? 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. This is a great collection of protest songs, thanks for sharing and congrats on Hub Of the Day !! The most well-known cover version is by Joan Baez. As long as there has been social injustice in the world, there have been people protesting those injustices. And, BTW, please…who was the vocalist on the sixties song “A Song of Freedom!!”. Take a second to support Toptenz.net on Patreon! MG Singh emge from Singapore on June 15, 2015: Interesting and well presented hub. Perhaps it was pedantic of me, but I like to be correct! The sentiment is both clever and simple. For example, Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" (based on a poem by German poet Friedrich Schiller originally titled "Ode to Freedom"), a song in support of universal brotherhood, was in direct contrast with the oppression and slavery that took place in many parts of the world. Listen and you can't help but say it loud. I wouldn’t argue much with any of your choices but I do think that Pete Seeger needs more than a passing mention. Eve of Destruction is still relevant today…sadly. Anne, when are you going to write for us again? Protest songs of the 60s pretty much choose themselves. During the 20th-century, many folk and blues artists, such as Lead Belly and Josh White, contributed to the development of the protest song. Folk singer Woody Guthrie armed with his weapon of choice. But if you manage to only listen to the chorus, it can be seen as a patriotic anthem. How could Donovan’s ‘popular’ version then compare? I wasn't familiar with Fortunate Son – I listened and it's good. It would be wonderful if these songs were no longer needed one day. They were the inspiration in countless demonstrations and marches. Guthrie was a huge influence on Bob Dylan and a number of other socially conscious singer-songwriters. 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 preferred being referred to as a topical singer. Pete Seeger … If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. When I decided to do this list, I told myself that I would only include one Bob Dylan song. Sandria Green-Stewart from Toronto, Canada on April 24, 2015: Wow! Thanks for sharing this list. Sam Little from Wheelwright KY on April 16, 2013: Very good choices. He was truly one of the most influential artists to ever be linked to the protest movement. ", 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. This song is a rallying call for anti-war protesters everywhere. Also, the greatest anti-war song of all time: “One Tin Soldier” by Coven. This protest song, written in 1965 by 19-year-old P. F. Sloan, became a modern-day protest movement standard. Sweet Cherry Wine – Tommy James and the Shondells. Donovan covered another of Softley’s songs, Goldwatch Blues, a biting song about being a work slave. For me, one line of that song "Everybody carrying signs / most all say, "Hurray for our side!" Fantastic list! Eve of Destruction didn't quite make the cut – it would be in a Top 20, Excuse me! Take a catchy melody, lyrics with a ring of truth, sincerity and passion, and the times will do the rest. Donovan’s is the version I’m used to (being a Brit). If you're looking to learn more about '60s protest songs, the site and books below are a great place to start. In fact, I’m punching myself in the face right now. The song was originally recorded for the 1967 Country Joe & The Fish album, I Feel Like I'm Fixin' To Die, but I much prefer the solo acoustic version recorded live at Woodstock. “Eve of Destruction” was/is heavy-handed commercial crap, written to jump onto and make money from the antiwar bandwagon. Up votes and sharing. Aretha Franklin's trademark hit is from her 1967 breakthrough album I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You. 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. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job. It is definitely one of the catchiest and most infectious protest songs ever recorded: R-E-S-P-E-C-T, "All I'm asking for is a little respect when I come home. This summer I hea the drummin'; Four dead in O-hi-o. The song gained stature over the years and has been covered by several artists. This Sam Cooke soul classic is … But it wasn't written as a general protest song. (Sing along to Bob Dylan's Voice) This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land. In the meantime, play on. When led by John Lennon, the Beatles were no strangers to protest songs. Buffy Sainte-Marie composed this and featured it on her debut album in 1964. Both of their "Rain" songs were subtle protest songs, too, IMHO. Masters of War could of easily been on this list. The original Buffie Sainte-Marie version is so much more powerful, passionate and expressive. Good and interesting Hub. I shall check your list out. How I wish I’d discovered your list sooner! We look back at the 7 Protest Songs From The ’60s: Oliver Stone chose Dylan’s song to play over the closing credits of his George W. Bush biopic, ‘W’. Y/W, Annie. Lennon was joined on acoustic guitar by comedian, Tommy Smothers. One of the highlights of my "youth" was seeing Phil Ochs perform at a Mariposa Folk Festival in the mid 60s. Protest movements have always been closely linked with music. Thanks for some good memories. Question: How come "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield isn't on this list? 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. Voted up! This Sam Cooke soul classic is from his 1964 album Ain't That Good News. No big disagreement with the list, but CCR's "Fortunate Son" oughta be in there somewhere. The couple had set up camp in a Montreal hotel, attended by the world’s media and celebrity visitors. 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?" Masters of War is a great one about fighting the war machine. 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. Crazy Facts You Might Not Know About the Normans, Expensive Items That Turned Out to be Worthless, The Largest Non-Nuclear Explosions in History, What Are the Most Important Inventions of the 20th Century, Top 10 (plus one) Knights in European History, Top 10 Great Audio Adaptations of Great Books, Josip Broz ‘Tito’ Biography: Too Tough for Stalin, Adrian Carton de Wiart Biography: The Unbreakable Soldier. Pete Seeger wrote this song, adapting the lyrics from passages in the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. hey i really liked the song the war drags on it helped me with my homework. 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 also has an undeniable intensity which is appropriate to the song's subject matter. I make no apologies for including three Dylan songs. critics will always be there , ans it is cheap and easy. Dylan was not just protesting an event, but he was taking aim at a poisonous mindset that needs to change. may arguably be the most trippy stream-of-consciousness protest song of the movement. Thanks for the read and the comment. (Sing along to Donovan's Voice) Reflections of.. (the way life used to be) (Theme of "China Beach") Blowing in the Wind. Of course, it was taken up as a protest song and served that function well. In the … My personal list would be slightly different, but I can't fault you for any of your choices. 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. 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. Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on June 15, 2015: I was a teenager in the 1960s and both of my brothers served in Vietnam. This is a superbly written list. Another old coot checking in. "Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?" Biographics – History, One Life at a Time. It represented the very system that was behind US involvement in Vietnam. stella vadakin from 3460NW 50 St Bell, Fl32619 on June 15, 2015: Hi, Very good choice of songs, and remember them all. The writer doesn’t listen songs very much. The song was also deeply affected by his own personal experiences of having to deal with racism and discrimination. Yes, we’re old enough to remember Donovan (and I saw Buffy St Marie singing in Britain in 1965!) "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). In 1795, citizens protesting women's rights sung a feminist protest song entitled "Rights of Woman" to the tune of "God Save The Queen.". Peter, Paul and Mary had several songs that *might* be protest songs: "If I Had a Hammer", "The Times They Are a'Changin'" and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone". So, what makes a good protest song? I agree protest songs are still an important part of the music scene. I do not know most of the songs because we had our own stuff going on here in South Africa. "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. Antiwar protest songs of the '60s and '70s '2 + 2 = ? The list is a good one, and there was many good songs from those times. 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 smell of gun grease……"! 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. Know most of the songs you mentioned a common struggle, someone will voice strong in. Who ended up marrying Richard Nixon 's daughter Julie surprise to be the. 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